Product Overview
The TPA5051RSAR is a 4-channel digital audio lip-sync delay processor from Texas Instruments with I2C control. It accepts two serial audio inputs, buffers data for a selectable delay period, and outputs the delayed audio on two serial outputs. Each channel supports up to 85 ms delay at fs = 48 kHz with single-sample resolution. The device operates at 3.3V with 5V-tolerant I/O, supports I2S/Left-Justified/Right-Justified formats (16-24 bit), and requires no external crystal. Packaged in a 16-pin VQFN (4x4mm) with exposed pad.
Key Specifications
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Type | 4-Channel Digital Audio Lip-Sync Delay Processor |
| Channels | 4 (2 stereo data ports × 2 channels each) |
| Interface | I2C Control |
| Digital Audio Format | I2S, Left-Justified, Right-Justified (16-24 bit) |
| Delay Time | Up to 85 ms/channel @ fs = 48 kHz |
| Delay Resolution | 1 sample |
| Sample Rate (fs) | 32 kHz to 192 kHz |
| Bit Clock Rate | 32 fs to 64 fs |
| Supply Voltage | 3.0V to 3.6V (3.3V typ) |
| I/O Tolerance | 5V tolerant I/O and I2C pins |
| External Clock | Not required (derived from audio clock) |
| Cascadable | Yes (series connection for longer delay) |
| Mute Control | Yes, per data port |
| Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
| Package | 16-VQFN Exposed Pad (4 x 4mm) |
| Status | Active |
| RoHS | Yes |
| MSL | Level 2 (260°C, 1 year) |
| Price (1ku) | $4.032 |
Features
- 4-channel digital audio delay with I2C control
- Supports I2S, Left-Justified, and Right-Justified formats (16-24 bit)
- Dual serial input ports with independent clocks
- Up to 85 ms delay per channel at fs = 48 kHz
- Single-sample delay resolution
- Delay memory cleared on power-up or after delay changes — eliminates erroneous output data
- 3.3V operation with 5V-tolerant I/O and I2C pins
- Bit clock rates of 32fs to 64fs with fs = 32 kHz–192 kHz
- No external crystal or oscillator required
- All internal clocks generated from the audio bit clock
- Independent clocks for each audio input port
- Per-port mute control with immediate effect
- Complete Update register for atomic delay changes
- Devices can be cascaded in series for extended delay
- 16-pin VQFN (4 x 4mm) surface-mount package
Applications
- High Definition (HD) lip-sync delay
- Flat panel TV lip-sync delay compensation
- Home theater rear-channel surround effects
- Wireless speaker front-channel synchronization
- Audio-video synchronization in video processing pipelines
- Soundbar and soundbase delay alignment