PCM61P Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock
The PCM61P is an 18-bit serial input digital-to-analog converter from Texas Instruments, offering high-resolution audio-grade DAC performance with a serial data interface in a 16-pin DIP package suited for high-fidelity audio and precision measurement applications.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 16
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- N/A
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of PCM61P?
- 18-bit resolution for high-fidelity audio and precision signal generation
- Serial input interface for simple microcontroller integration
- 16-pin DIP package for through-hole prototyping and legacy board support
- Audio-grade DAC performance with low distortion output
- Single-chip D/A conversion reducing external component count
- Compatible with standard serial digital audio formats
What is PCM61P used for?
The PCM61P is used in professional and consumer audio equipment such as CD players, digital audio workstations, and high-fidelity DAC boards where 18-bit resolution delivers dynamic range exceeding 100 dB for accurate audio reproduction. It suits precision measurement instruments and waveform generators requiring high-resolution analog output from a serial digital data stream. Legacy industrial control and scientific equipment that use through-hole DIP packages also rely on the PCM61P for its accurate 18-bit digital-to-analog conversion performance.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
What are equivalent replacements for PCM61P?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What resolution does the PCM61P DAC provide, and how does this benefit audio fidelity?
The PCM61P provides 18-bit resolution, delivering a theoretical dynamic range of approximately 110 dB, which reproduces subtle audio detail and quiet passages with significantly less quantization noise than a 16-bit DAC, making it well suited for high-fidelity CD and professional audio playback equipment.
Which serial interface does the PCM61P use to receive digital audio data from a microcontroller or DSP?
The PCM61P accepts serial input data through a standard serial digital interface, allowing direct connection to I2S-compatible or serial-word-format DSP outputs and microcontrollers with 3-wire serial ports, simplifying wiring to as few as 3 signal lines compared to parallel-bus DAC alternatives.
For a high-resolution benchtop audio test system, how does the 16-pin DIP package of the PCM61P simplify prototyping?
The 16-pin DIP package allows the PCM61P to be inserted directly into breadboards or soldered into through-hole prototype PCBs without the specialized SMD reflow equipment needed for fine-pitch surface-mount DACs, accelerating development of 18-bit precision audio measurement and signal generation test fixtures.
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Texas Instruments (TI) is a global semiconductor company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. TI designs and manufactures analog and embedded processing chips used in industrial, automotive, consumer, communications, and enterprise systems.
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