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PCM6240-Q1: AC coupling capacitor value

Part Number: PCM6240-Q1

Hi team,

Is there a guide line for selecting the AC coupling capacitor value in AC coupling mode?

regards,

  • Hi Shinji-san,

    The AC coupling capacitance should be selected based on the desired input HPF cutoff frequency. The effective input impedance depends on bias resistor selection and this is included as part of the AC coupled external resistor calculator. 

    Best,

    Zak 

  • Hi Zak,

    If I use the device internal programmable HPF, then how should I consider HPF of external AC coupling cap? 

    regards,

  • Hi Shinji-san,

    I recommend sizing the coupling capacitor much larger than the cutoff frequency desired so that the input coupling caps do not introduce significant amounts of distortion in the audio passband at large signal levels. You can then rely on the programmable HPF to set the cutoff frequency exactly where you want it without introducing this distortion. 

    Best,

    Zak