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xCORE-AUDIO Hi-Res DAC/HPA Platform

The xCORE-AUDIO Hi-Res DAC/HPA Platform (XK-USB-AUDIO-HPA) is end of life and will be withdrawn from sale effective 2017-12-13. For further information including recommended replacement see EOL notice.

The xCORE-AUDIO Hi-Res DAC/Headphone Amp Reference Platform is an optimized evaluation board for xCORE-AUDIO Hi-Res 2 developers. xCORE-AUDIO Hi-Res 2 devices offer stereo high-resolution audio interfacing capabilities to deliver precise output with low noise/distortion for soothing, high-quality sound at a price-point that is affordable for mass-market consumer audio applications.

The xCORE-AUDIO Hi-Res 2 supports the full range of Hi-Resolution file formats, including PCM audio encoded at 384kHz/32-bit and DSD 2.8 MHz/5.6 MHz audio using any PC or MAC.

The built-in USB interface supports a wide array of digital devices, including PC, Mac® and Android®.

Eight GPIO are available for implementing Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and eight GPIO for system control. An I2C port is also provided for the configuration of the device.

xCORE-AUDIO REQUIREMENTS: GETTING STARTED

 

xCORE-AUDIO Hi-RES DAC/HPA PLATFORM FEATURES

  • USB: 2 high resolution channels OUT
    • Up to 384kHz (44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384) sample rates
    • Asynchronous Isochronous transfers
  • CODEC: I2S or DSD
    • 16, 24, or 32 bit PCM
    • DoP64 and DoP128
  • Native DSD64 and DSD128
  • Optional S/PDIF output: up to 192kHz, 16/24 bit resolution
  • Flexible integration and control
    • 8 GPIO system control
    • 8 GPI for HMI with optional HID inputs
    • I2C master for configuration and control
  • Multiple OS support: Windows, Mac OS X, Android
  • Field upgrade capability
  • Size: 20 x 75 mm