CX20672 HD Audio Codec with 2W Class-D, Capless HP,
Retasking, and SPDIF Out
Overview
Features
Conexant's CX20672 is a low-power, 102 dB SNR HD Audio codec with integrated 2-
WRMS stereo Class-D using Spread Spectrum dispersion technology to prevent EMI.
Two independent pairs of DACs and three independent pairs of ADCs support multi-
Streaming and Real Time Communications applications. The audio fidelity of the device
exceeds Microsoft Premium Logo requirements.
2 pairs of independent DACs and 3
pairs of independent ADCs
Sampling rates include 16-bit, 44.1
kHz to 24-bit, 192 kHz for DACs, and
from 16-bit, 44.1 kHz to 24-bit; 96 kHz
for ADCs.
Integrated 2 WRMS (per channel)
Class-D stereo speaker amplifier
Capless headphone eliminates BOM
Two retaskable ports
A ProCoustic capless headphone driver delivers 31 mW per channel into 32 Ω loads and
eliminates external DC blocking capacitors. Two retaskable ports are available allowing
Microphone/Line in and Microphone/Line In/Line Out retasking. All output ports feature
PopShield technology that eliminates pops and clicks.
Stereo Digital Microphone interface
Integrated boost for all microphones
One independent SPDIF output
Integrated regulators maximize
performance
The codec features a stereo digital microphone interface that includes a hardware DC-
level filter to remove DC offset and provides the clock output. One independent SPDIF
output is available supporting sample rates up to 96 kHz, 16-24-bit resolution. Multiple
GPIO's are provided, including speaker mute and EAPD functions.
Record Security Control
Integrated headphone limiter (GS
Mark)
Integrated 5 V to 3.3 V and 3.3 V to 1.8 V Low Dropout (LDO) regulators guarantee high
performance analog audio and clean power to internal digital blocks. Conexant's D-Flex
power management allows the system to exceed the power savings specified in the Intel
ECR 15B. The internal Wake-on-BEEP logic resumes the analog paths for the PC BEEP
to the output ports.
D-Flex Power Management
Wake on PC BEEP
PopShield eliminates pops and clicks
Fidelity exceeds Microsoft WHCK
requirements
Jack sense detects up to 4 jacks
Digital Mixer
Compliant with all Intel High Definition
Audio Specifications
Block Diagram
Selectable 1.5V/3.3 V link signaling
Available in 40-QFN package
Software
SmartAudio GUI
Voice Processing Algorithms include
end-to-end Noise Reduction, multi-
band AEC, Beam Forming, and Far
Field Pickup
10 band Speaker EQ and DRC
3D Expander
Third-party software support includes
Andrea, Creative Labs, Dolby,
Fortemedia, Waves MaxxAudio, SRS,
and DTS
Supports 32-bit/64-bit Windows/Linux
Applications
Notebooks and Ultrabooks
All In One PCs
Point Of Sale Systems
Embedded Audio
Part Number CX20672
Description Low-Power Codec SoC