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PH73211L_VC1/PH73211LQ_VC1 384KHz/DSD256 USB Low-Power HiFi Audio Decoder

1. Introduction

1.1 Product Description

PH73211L_VC1/PH73211LQ_VC1 is a USB low-power HiFi audio decoder supporting up to PCM 384KHz/DSD256, specifically designed for portable HiFi decoder audio applications.

PH73211L_VC1/PH73211LQ_VC1 supports multiple standard audio formats, including USB Audio Class 1.0/2.0 and I²S interface. The flexible audio interface allows PH73211L_VC1/PH73211LQ_VC1 to connect to various audio data converters, digital audio receivers and transmitters, as well as digital signal processors.

PH73211L_VC1/PH73211LQ_VC1 provides USB input/I²S output mode, meeting the requirements of high-quality audio application scenarios.

Important Note

The PH73211LQ_VC1 model supports MQA audio decoding, while the PH73211L_VC1 model does not support this feature.

1.2 Product Features

Audio Performance Features

  • Supports input and output sampling rates up to 384kHz
  • Supports DSD64/128/256 formats
  • PH73211LQ_VC1 supports MQA decoding
  • Built-in SSRC and ASRC modules, supporting conversion between different interfaces and sampling rates
    • SSRC specifications: THD+N (@1kHz, 0dBFs) < -130dB, SNR: > 140dB
    • ASRC specifications: THD+N (@1kHz, 0dBFs) < -130dB, SNR: > 135dB
  • Supports 16-32bit audio data formats

Interface Support Features

  • Multiple Digital Interface Support
    • Supports USB audio input
    • Supports I²S master mode audio output
    • Supports UART configuration interface

USB Features

  • USB Interface Features
    • Supports UAC 1.0
    • Supports UAC 2.0
    • Supports firmware upgrade via USB
    • Supports HID, allowing MCU firmware upgrade via HID

System Compatibility

  • UAC 2.0 protocol, supports ASIO
  • Supports multiple operating systems, such as Windows, Linux, Android, macOS, and iOS

1.3 Application Scenarios

  • USB Low-Power HiFi Decoder (USB Portable HiFi Decoder)

1.4 Product Function Block Diagram

PH73211L Block Diagram
Figure 1: PH73211L_VC1/PH73211LQ_VC1 Product Function Block Diagram

1.5 Ordering Information

PRODUCT ORDERING NUMBER PACKAGE BODY SIZE (NOM) Hardware Model Comments
PH73211L_VC1 PH73211L-VC1 SMT STAMP-30 13x13mm A316-Mini-V1
PH73211LQ_VC1 PH73211LQ-VC1 SMT STAMP-30 13x13mm A316-Mini-V1 Supports MQA decoding

2. Modes and Specifications

2.1 Supported Input/Output Modes

Mode Number Input/Output Mode Description
1 USB(UAC2.0) in-I²S(Master) out USB input, I²S output, UAC2.0, maximum support for 384KHz/DSD256
2 USB(UAC1.0) in-I²S(Master) out USB input, I²S output, UAC1.0, fixed at 48KHz

2.2 Detailed Parameters for Each Operating Mode

2.2.1 USB(UAC2.0) in → I²S out Mode

Supported Audio Formats and Sampling Rates:

Audio Format Supported Sampling Rates
PCM 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz
DSD Native DSD64, DSD128, DSD256
DOP DOP64, DOP128, DOP256
MQA Only supported by PH73211LQ_VC1

2.2.2 USB(UAC1.0) in → I²S out Mode

Supported Audio Formats and Sampling Rates:

Audio Format Supported Sampling Rates
PCM 48kHz

3. Pin Configuration and Function

3.1 PH73211L_VC1/PH73211LQ_VC1 Pin Layout

PH73211L-VC1 Pin Diagram
Figure 2: PH73211L-VC1 Pin Layout Diagram

3.2 PH73211L_VC1/PH73211LQ_VC1 Pin Description

Module Pin Number Name Type Function
1 3.3V P Module 3.3V power supply
2 X1D13 I/O Multi-function GPIO
3 X1D16 I/O Multi-function GPIO
4 GND P Module ground
5 X1D17 I/O Multi-function GPIO
6 X1D18 I/O Multi-function GPIO
7 X1D19 I/O Multi-function GPIO
8 X1D22 I/O Multi-function GPIO
9 X0D29 I/O Multi-function GPIO
10 X0D35 I/O Multi-function GPIO
11 X0D36 I/O Multi-function GPIO
12 X0D37 I/O Multi-function GPIO
13 X0D38 I/O Multi-function GPIO
14 X0D40 I/O Multi-function GPIO
15 X0D39 I/O Multi-function GPIO
16 X0D42 I/O Multi-function GPIO
17 X0D41 I/O Multi-function GPIO
18 X0D43 I/O Multi-function GPIO
19 X1D34 I/O Multi-function GPIO
20 GND P Module ground
21 X0D30 I/O Multi-function GPIO
22 X0D31 I/O Multi-function GPIO
23 X0D32 I/O Multi-function GPIO
24 X0D32 I/O Multi-function GPIO
25 GND P Module ground
26 GND P Module ground
27 GND P Module ground
28 X0D00 I/O Multi-function GPIO
29 X0D11 I/O Multi-function GPIO
30 X1D00 I/O Multi-function GPIO
31 X1D01 I/O Multi-function GPIO
32 GND P Module ground
33 X1D09 I/O Multi-function GPIO
34 X1D10 I/O Multi-function GPIO
35 X1D11 I/O Multi-function GPIO/XU316 internal clock output
36 GND P Module ground
37 GND P Module ground
38 TDI I/O Multi-function GPIO
39 TDO I/O Multi-function GPIO
40 TMS I/O Multi-function GPIO
41 TCK I/O Multi-function GPIO
42 RST_N I/O Multi-function GPIO
43 1.8V P Module 1.8V power supply
44 GND P Module ground
45 USB_DM I/O USB_DM
46 USB_DP I/O USB_DP
47 GND P Module ground
48 0.9V P Module 0.9V power supply
49 GND P Module ground
50 GND P Module ground
51 GND P Module ground
52 GND P Module ground

Pin Type Description

  • I/O type definitions in the table: I=Input, O=Output, P=Power, I/O=Input/Output

4. Revision History

Version Date Description Revised by
V1.0 2025-05-07 Initial version release