
WM8756
192kHz, Six Channel SACD Compatible Audio DAC
WOLFSON MICROELECTRONICS LTD
www.wolfsonmicro.com
Advance Information October 2001, Rev 1.3
Copyright
2001 Wolfson Microelectronics Ltd
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DESCRIPTION
The WM8756 is a high performance 6-channel DAC
designed for audio applications such as SACD players,
DVD-V and DVD-A, home audio and theatre systems. The
device supports data input word lengths from 16 to 32-bits
and sampling rates up to 192kHz. The WM8756 can
implement 2 or 6 channels at 192kHz for high-end DVD-
Audio, or 6 channels at up to 192kHz for surround
applications. Additionally 64x DSD bitstream support is
offered on all 6 channels. The WM8756 consists of a serial
interface port, digital interpolation filters, multi-bit sigma
delta modulators and 6 DACs in a 48-pin TQFP package.
The WM8756 also includes a digitally controllable mute and
attenuator function on each channel, accessible during
PCM operation. An on-chip multiplexer selects between
PCM or DSD audio data input pins.
The WM8756 supports hardware or software connection
schemes for audio DAC control. The serial control interface
provides access to a wide range of features including on-
chip mute, attenuation and phase reversal. Hardware pin-
controllable operation is also available.
The WM8756 is an ideal device for all surround sound
applications supporting the SACD audio format, such as
SACD
players,
multi-format
entertainment systems.
players
and
home
FEATURES
6-Channel DAC with PCM or Bitstream (DSD) operation.
DSD 64x Bitstream Support for Super Audio CD
Independent input pins for PCM and DSD data with on-
chip multiplexer
THD –96dB, SNR 106dB (‘A’ weighted @ 48kHz)
PCM mode Sampling Rate: 8kHz – 192kHz
Master or slave operation with Normal or Phase
modulation method of DSD data transfer
3-Wire Serial Control Interface
Programmable PCM Audio Data Interface Modes
I
2
S, Left, Right Justified or DSP
16/20/24/32 bit Word Lengths
Independent Digital Volume Control on Each Channel with
127.5dB Range in 0.5dB Steps (in PCM mode)
3.0V – 5.5V Supply (3.3V digital / 5V analogue option)
48-pin TQFP Package
APPLICATIONS
Super Audio CD (SACD) Players
Universal and Multi-Format disc players
Home theatre systems
BLOCK DIAGRAM
CONTROL
INTERFACE
DIGITAL
FILTERS
MOSIGMA
MOSIGMA
MUX
MUX
PCM/DSD
DIGITAL
FILTERS
MOSIGMA
MOSIGMA
MUX
MUX
PCM/DSD
DIGITAL
FILTERS
MOSIGMA
MOSIGMA
MUX
MUX
PCM/DSD
INAUDIO
PCM
DATA
DSD
DATA
LOW
FILTER
LOW
RIGHT
LEFT
BCKIN
LRCIN
LRCIN2
DSD4
DSD5
DSD3
DSD2
DSD1
DSD0
DSDCLK64
DIN2
DIN1
DIN0
DSDCLK128
CSB
DMCKSE
L
DMSLV
MUTE
MODE
SCKI
DSDB
MD/DM
MC/IWL
ML/I2S
OUT0R
OUT2L
GR2
OUT2R
OUT1L
GR1
OUT1R
OUT0L
GR0
LOW
LOW
RIGHT
LEFT
LOW
LOW
RIGHT
LEFT
AGND3
DGND
AVDD1
AGND1
AVDD2
AGND2
DVDD