STMicroelectronics STw5210: Audio DAC features playback-time-extender technology

Requiring no voltage regulator, the 24-bit STw5210 audio DAC directly connects to the battery. Providing playback-time-extender technology, the devices has a 103-dB SNR (signal-to-noise ratio). The converter features line and headset outputs suiting mobile music handsets. Packages include the 2.6×2.6×0.6-mm WLCSP36 with a 0.4-mm pitch and the 4×4×1.2-mm TFBGA40 with a 0.5-mm ball pitch. The STw5210 audio DAC costs $1.80 (1000).

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