Hello,
Considering the TLV320DAC3100 as a replacement for existing MAX98357A speaker driver. The mic / headphone features are not needed, just the speaker functions.
One of the main appeals of the TLV320DAC3100 is the embedded DRC block. Is it possible to use this block as just a limiter for the peaks, instead of compressing/amplifying the entire audio signal? From what I read, there is only a single DRC threshold. For example, the main goal would be to limit speaker power to 1.2W maximum (8Ω impedance), without affecting the audio signal when speaker power is less than 1.2W. This is for speaker protection, both thermal and to stay within excursion limits for the diaphragm.
The audio content will be primarily human speech, so crest factor can be quite high - hence the question.
I have further questions about the TLV320DAC3100, but will hold off pending the response to this.
