ALC888S-VD

General Description

The ALC888S-VD provides ten DAC channels that simultaneously support 7.1 channel sound playback, plus 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the front panel stereo outputs. Three stereo ADCs and one stereo digital microphone converter are integrated and can support a microphone array with Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC), Beam Forming (BF), and Noise Suppression (NS) technologies.

All analog I/O are input and output capable, and headphone amplifiers are also integrated at three analog output ports (port-D/port-E/port-F). All analog I/Os can be re-tasked according to user definitions.

Support for 16/20/24-bit SPDIF input and output with up to 192kHz sample rate offers easy connection of PCs to consumer electronic products such as digital decoders and speakers. The ALC888S-VD also features secondary SPDIF-OUT output and converter to transport digital audio output to a High Definition Media Interface (HDMI) transmitter.

The ALC888S-VD supports host audio from the Intel chipsets, and also from any other HDA compatible audio controller. With various software utilities like environment sound emulation, multiple-band and independent software equalizer, dynamic range compressor and expander, optional Dolby PCEE program, SRS TruSurround HD, SRS Premium Sound, Fortemedia SAM, Creative Host Audio, Synopsys Sonic Focus, DTS Surround Sensation | UltraPC, and DTS Connect licenses, the ALC888S-VD offers the highest sound quality, providing an excellent entertainment package and game experience for PC users.

The ALC888S-VD is an upgraded version of the ALC888S-VC, with lower power consumption. It also features a built-in Low-dropout (LDO) regulator to reduce customer’s external circuit cost.

Features

Hardware Features

  • DACs with 97dB SNR (A-weighting), ADCs with 90dB SNR (A-weighting)
  • Ten DAC channels support 16/20/24-bit PCM format for 7.1 channel sound playback, plus 2 channels of concurrent independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the front panel output
  • Two stereo ADCs support 16/20/24-bit PCM format, multiple stereo recording
  • All DACs supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate
  • All ADCs supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate
  • Primary 16/20/24-bit SPDIF-OUT supports 32k/44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k/192kHz sample rate
  • Secondary 16/20/24-bit SPDIF-OUT supports 32k/44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k/192kHz sample rate
  • 16/20/24-bit SPDIF-IN supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate
  • All analog jacks (port-A to port-G) are stereo input and output re-tasking
  • Port-D/E/F built-in headphone amplifiers
  • Port-B/C/E/F with software selectable boost gain (+10/+20/+30dB) for analog microphone input
  • High-quality analog differential CD input
  • Supports external PCBEEP input and built-in digital BEEP generator
  • Software selectable 2.5V/3.2V/4.0V VREFOUT
  • Up to four channels of microphone array input are supported for AEC/BF applications
  • Two jack detection pins each designed to detect up to 4 jacks
  • Supports legacy analog mixer architecture
  • Up to two GPIOs (General Purpose Input and Output) for customized applications. GPIO0 and GPIO1 share pin with DMIC-CLK and DMIC-DATA
  • Supports mono and stereo digital microphone interface (pins shared with GPIO0 and GPIO1)
  • Supports anti-pop mode when analog power LDO-IN is on and digital power is off
  • 1dB per step output volume and input volume control
  • Supports 3.3V digital core power, 1.5V or 3.3V digital I/O power for HD Audio link, and 5.0V analog power
  • Intel low power ECR compatible and power status control for each analog/digital converter and pin widget
  • Built-in Low-dropout (LDO) regulator
  • Ultra low power consumption in anti-pop mode
  • 48-pin LQFP ‘Green’ package

    Software Features

  • Meets Microsoft WLP 3.x and future WLP audio requirements
  • WaveRT-based audio function driver for Windows Vista and Windows 7
  • Direct Sound 3D™ compatible
  • I3DL2 compatible
  • 7.1+2 channel multi-streaming enables concurrent gaming/VoIP
  • Emulation of 26 sound environments to enhance gaming experience
  • Multiband software equalizer and tools provided
  • Voice Cancellation and Key Shifting effect
  • Dynamic range control (expander, compressor, and limiter) with adjustable parameters
  • Intuitive Configuration Panel (Realtek Audio Manager) to enhance user experience
  • Microphone Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC), Noise Suppression (NS), and Beam Forming (BF) technology for voice applications
  • Smart multiple streaming operation
  • HDMI audio driver for AMD platform
  • Optional Dolby PCEE program, SRS TruSurround HD, SRS Premium Sound, Fortemedia SAM, Creative Host Audio, Synopsys Sonic Focus, DTS Surround Sensation | UltraPC, and DTS Connect licenses

Applications

  • Desktop multimedia PCs
  • Notebook PCs