Cx31993 Datasheet -

| Parameter | Typical Value | Relevance | |-----------|---------------|------------| | | 3.3V – 5V (from VBUS) | USB bus-powered; no external battery | | DAC Resolution | 32-bit | High-resolution audio support | | Sampling Rates | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz | Covers standard to high-res | | Output Power | Up to 1.25Vrms (2Vrms with external boost) | Drives most IEMs and some headphones | | Headphone Impedance | 16Ω – 300Ω | Versatile load handling | | SNR (DAC) | >120 dB | Very low noise floor | | THD+N | <0.001% | Clean, distortion-free output | | Current Consumption | ~20 mA (active), <1 μA (standby) | Low power for mobile use | | Interface | I2S, TDM, PDM (digital mic input) | Flexible digital audio input |

He looked at the chip. It sat there, cold and dead. The database entry was sparse, but a footnote at the bottom, highlighted in red, caught his eye. cx31993 datasheet

(commonly used in budget USB-C to 3.5mm adapters), here is a summary of the datasheet parameters CX31993 USB-C DAC Specifications (Often paired with 4-8 strands of sterling silver cable) Interface: USB-C to 3.5mm Audio Jack DAC Sampling Rate: Up to 32bits/384KHz (PCM) DSD Support: SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio): DNR (Dynamic Range): THD+N (Distortion): Output Thrust/Power: ~65mW (approximate output) Compatibility: | Parameter | Typical Value | Relevance |