
ASAHI KASEI 
[AK4683] 
MS0427-E-01 
2005/11 
- 43 - 
Headphone Output
Power supply voltage for the Headphone-Amp is supplied from the HVDD pin and centered on the HVDD/2 voltage. 
When the MUTEN bit is “0”, the common voltage of Headphone-Amp falls and the outputs (HPL and HPR pins) go to 
“L” (HVSS). When the MUTEN bit is “1”, the common voltage rises to HVDD/2. A capacitor between the MUTET pin 
and ground reduces click noise at power-up. Rise/Fall time constant is proportional to HVDD voltage and the capacitor 
at MUTET pin. 
[Example]: A capacitor between the MUTET pin and ground = 1.0
μ
F, HVDD=5V: 
Rise/fall time constant: 
τ
 = 120ms(typ) 
When PWPD bit is “0”, the Headphone-Amp is powered-down, and the outputs (HPL and HPR pins) go to “L” 
(HVSS). 
PWHP bit 
(1) (2) 
( )
( )
MUTEN bit
HPL pin, 
HPR pin 
(3)
Figure 25. Power-up/Power-down Timing for Headphone-Amp 
(1) Headphone-Amp power-up (PWHP bit = “1”). The outputs are still HVSS. 
(2) Headphone-Amp common voltage rises up (MUTEN bit = “1”). Common voltage of Headphone-Amp is rising. 
(3) Start the audio output after finishing the setup pf common voltage to prevent the clipping. 
(4) Headphone-Amp common voltage falls down (MUTEN bit = “0”). Common voltage of Headphone-Amp is falling. 
(5) Headphone-Amp power-down (PWHP bit = “0”). The outputs are HVSS. If the power supply is switched off or 
Headphone-Amp is powered-down before the common voltage goes to HVSS, some CLICK noise occurs. 
The cut-off frequency (fc) of Headphone-Amp depends on the external resistor and capacitor. Table 41 shows the cut 
off frequency and the output power for various resistor/capacitor combinations. The headphone impedance R
L
 is 16
. 
Output powers are shown at HVDD = 5V.  
AK4683
HP-AMP
16
Headphone
R
C
Figure 26. External Circuit Example of Headphone 
R [
] 
C [
μ
F] 
fc [Hz] 
Output Power [mW]@0dBFS 
220 
100 
100 
47 
100 
47 
45 
100 
70 
149 
50 
106 
0 
50 
6.8 
25 
16 
12.5 
Table 41. External Circuit Example