AKM's AK4497SVQ Premium DAC, Now at Mouser, Delivers Exceptional Sound Quality for High-End Audio Applications
July 29, 2025 – Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry's leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components™, is now stocking the AK4497SVQ 129dB 2-channel stereo premium digital-to-analog converter (DAC) from Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM). Featuring the AKM's proprietary VELVET SOUND™ technology, the AK4497SVQ DAC delivers high-fidelity audio with remarkable precision for a dynamic, powerful listening experience. The AK4497SVQ DAC is designed for high-end audio applications including USB and Bluetooth® headphones, wireless speaker systems, soundbars, and AV receivers.
The Asahi Kasei Microdevices AK4497SVQ DAC, now available at Mouser, supports digital input resolutions up to 768kHz/32-bit PCM and DSD512, accurately reproducing immersive audio sound fields in high-resolution recordings. Featuring a switched capacitor filter voltage output and six selectable digital filters, the AK4497SVQ allows for flexible sound tuning across a wide range of applications.
The AK4497SVQ DAC achieves exceptional clarity and dynamic range with a signal-to-noise ratio of up to 129dB (133dB in mono mode) and total harmonic distortion plus noise as low as -117dB. Data weighted averaging (DWA) routing technology minimizes conversion element variation for enhanced analog performance. The AK4497SVQ 1 DAC meets automotive quality standards and is ideal for luxury car infotainment applications.
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