
AK4493EQ
32-bit two-channel premium audio digital-to-analog converter
Key details
| Part Number | AK4493EQ |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Asahi Kasei Microdevices |
| Category | Audio DAC |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete |
| Series | AK4493 |
| Package / Case | 48-lead LQFP |
| Pin Count | 48 |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Last Verified | 2026-07-18 |
Part information
AK4493EQ Overview
AK4493EQ is a Asahi Kasei Microdevices 32-bit two-channel premium audio digital-to-analog converter supplied in 48-lead LQFP. This page uses the exact orderable code because package, grade, temperature and option suffixes can change compatibility.
Key Technical Specifications
| Resolution | 32 bit |
|---|---|
| Channels | 2 differential output channels |
| PCM Sample Rate | Up to 768 kHz |
| DSD Support | Up to DSD512 |
| Package Family | LQFP-48 |
Package and Ordering Notes
The listed package is 48-lead LQFP with 48 pins, leads, lands or contacts. The featured image is a generic package illustration for form-factor identification and is not an actual date-code or lot photograph. Lifecycle is recorded as Obsolete; confirm current factory support and last-time-buy constraints before design-in.
Sourcing Guidance
AK4493EQ is a legacy or obsolete orderable code. Source only with date-code, label, package and traceability checks appropriate to the application.
For an accurate quotation, include the full MPN, target quantity, acceptable date-code range, packaging format and destination. Icearth can help review traceability documents, label photos and electrical/package alignment before order placement.
Manufacturer Documentation
Technical values were checked against Asahi Kasei Microdevices documentation. Use the linked datasheet as the controlling source and re-check revisions before PCB release or firmware qualification.
Lifecycle and sourcing review
This part has a legacy lifecycle status. Submit the exact MPN, quantity, delivery destination and date-code requirements for a sourcing review.
AK4493EQ is a legacy or obsolete orderable code. Source only with date-code, label, package and traceability checks appropriate to the application.
Potential alternative part numbers
Verify package, pinout, voltage, firmware behavior and qualification before substitution.