Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) is a world-renowned semiconductor manufacturer specializing in high-performance audio DACs and ADCs, featuring their acclaimed VELVET SOUND technology for premium audio applications.
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Company background and product focus
Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) is a leading semiconductor manufacturer known for its sophisticated analog/digital mixed-signal technology and advanced sensing devices. The company's audio components are highly regarded in professional and consumer audio markets worldwide.
AKM's flagship VELVET SOUND brand represents their commitment to reproducing sound with exceptional fidelity. Their product portfolio includes premium 32-bit DACs and ADCs with specifications reaching 115dB dynamic range and 768kHz sampling rates, used by established high-end audio companies globally.
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Product families from Asahi Kasei Microdevices/AKM
| Series | Category | Parts | Status | Description |
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| Series | Category | Parts | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RF Detectors | 1 | Active | ||
| Integrated Circuits (ICs) | 1 | Active | ||
| Data Acquisition | 1 | Active | ||
| Data Acquisition | 1 | Active | ||
| Evaluation and Demonstration Boards and Kits | 1 | Active | ||
| CODECS | 1 | Active | ||
| Analog to Digital Converters (ADC) | 1 | Active | ||
| ADCs/DACs - Special Purpose | 1 | Active | ||
| Data Acquisition | 1 | Active | ||
| DSP (Digital Signal Processors) | 1 | Active |
Parts from Asahi Kasei Microdevices/AKM that are not part of a series
| Part Information | Pricing (lowest) | Package / Case | Technology | Resolution | Mounting Type | Sensing Range (Max) | Sensing Range (Min) | Output Type | Features | Package Length | Package Name | Package Width | Operating Temperature (Max) | Operating Temperature (Min) | Voltage - Supply (Minimum) | Voltage - Supply (Maximum) | Axis | Current - Supply (Max) | Function | Supply Voltage (Maximum) | Supply Voltage (Minimum) | Frequency | RF Type | Voltage - Supply, Analog (Max) | Voltage - Supply, Analog (Min) | Data Interface | Sigma Delta | Voltage - Supply, Digital (Max) | Voltage - Supply, Digital (Min) | Type | Number of ADCs | Number of DACs | Frequency (Min) | Frequency (Max) | Power - Output | Serial Interfaces | Current - Transmitting (Min) | Current - Transmitting (Max) | Current - Receiving (Min) | Current - Receiving (Max) | Modulation | RF Family/Standard | Applications | Current | Number of Channels | Interface | Voltage - Supply | Minimum Sampling Rate (Per Second) | Maximum Sampling Rate (Per Second) | Voltage Supply Source | Resolution (Bits) | Number of Bits | Number of D/A Converters | Differential Output |
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![]() Asahi Kasei Microdevices/AKM SENSOR HALL EFFECT I2C 4WLCSP | Sign in to see pricing | 4-UFBGA, WLCSP | Hall Effect | 16 b | Surface Mount | 4.9 mT | -4.9 mT | I2C | Internal Magnet | 0.76 mm | 4-WLCSP | 0.76 mm | 85 °C | -30 °C | 1.65 V | 1.95 V | X, Y, Z | 4 mA | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
![]() Asahi Kasei Microdevices/AKM SENSOR HALL I2C/SPI 14WLCSP | Sign in to see pricing | 4-UFBGA, WLCSP | Hall Effect | 16 b | Surface Mount | 4.9 mT | -4.9 mT | I2C, I3C | — | 0.76 mm | 4-WLCSP | 0.76 mm | 85 °C | -30 °C | 1.65 V | 1.95 V | X, Y, Z | 1.1 mA | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
![]() Asahi Kasei Microdevices/AKM 3D MAGNETIC SENSOR | Sign in to see pricing | 5-BGA, WLCSP | Hall Effect | — | Surface Mount | 36 mT | -36 mT | I2C | — | — | 5-WLCSP | — | 85 °C | -30 °C | 1.65 V | 1.95 V | X, Y, Z | 1.4 mA | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
![]() Asahi Kasei Microdevices/AKM BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY TRANSMITTER | Sign in to see pricing | 20-UFQFN Exposed Pad | — | — | Surface Mount | — | — | — | — | 3 mm | 20-HUQFN | 3 mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | Transmitter | 3.6 V | 2 V | 2.43GHz, 2.48GHz, 2.4GHz, 2.4 GHz, 2.43 GHz, 2.48 GHz | Bluetooth | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
![]() Asahi Kasei Microdevices/AKM IC PCM CODEC LSI 1CH 3V 16QFN | Sign in to see pricing | 16-UFQFN Exposed Pad | — | — | Surface Mount | — | — | — | — | 3 mm | 16-QFN | 3 mm | 85 °C | -30 °C | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3.6 V | 2.6 V | PCM | No | 3.6 V | 1.7 V | PCM | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
![]() Asahi Kasei Microdevices/AKM HIGH-FREQ/HF/RADIO | Sign in to see pricing | 52-VFQFN Exposed Pad | — | — | Surface Mount | — | — | — | — | 7 mm | 52-QFN | 7 mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | Transceiver | 3.3 V | 2.7 V | — | FM, FSK | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 MHz | 960 MHz | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
![]() Asahi Kasei Microdevices/AKM IC RF TXRX ISM<1GHZ 68QFN | Sign in to see pricing | 68-VFQFN Exposed Pad | — | — | Surface Mount | — | — | — | — | 8 mm | 68-QFN | 8 mm | 85 °C | -40 °C | 2.7 V | 3.45 V | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | TxRx Only | — | — | 45 MHz | 960 MHz | 2 dBm | ADC, SDI, SPI | 9 mA | 60 mA | 40 mA | 109 mA | 16-QAM, 2-FSK, 4-DQPSK, 4-FSK, FM, QPSK | General ISM < 1GHz | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
![]() Asahi Kasei Microdevices/AKM IC SAMPLE RATE CONVERTER 48LQFP | Sign in to see pricing | 48-LQFP | — | — | Surface Mount | — | — | — | — | — | 48-LQFP | — | 105 °C | -40 °C | 3 V | 3.6 V | — | — | Sample Rate Converter | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Digital Audio Interfacing | 32 b | 2 | I2C, SPI | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
![]() Asahi Kasei Microdevices/AKM IC D/A MULTI-BIT 12MHZ 2CH | Sign in to see pricing | 64-TQFP Exposed Pad | — | — | Surface Mount | — | — | — | — | 10 mm | 64-HTQFP | 10 mm | 85 °C | -40 °C | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | DSD, I2C, I2S, PCM, TDM | — | — | — | Modulator | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1.14V, 1.7V, 3.6V, 1.14 V, 1.7 V, 3.6 V | 44.1 kHz | 1.536 MHz | Single Supply | 64 b | — | — | — |
![]() Asahi Kasei Microdevices/AKM IC DAC 32BIT V-OUT 36CSP | Sign in to see pricing | 36-UFBGA, CSPBGA | — | — | Surface Mount | — | — | Voltage - Unbuffered | — | 2.53 mm | 36-CSP | 2.37 mm | 85 °C | -40 °C | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1.9 V | 1.7 V | I2C | — | 3.6 V | 1.65 V | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 bits | 1 count | No |