ALC1150

(PN: ALC1150-CG)

7.1+2 CHANNEL HD AUDIO CODEC WITH

CONTENT PROTECTION
DATASHEET
Rev. 1.0
01 July 2013
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REVISION HISTORY
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Release Date
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Table of Contents
1.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..............................................................................................................................................1

2.

FEATURES .........................................................................................................................................................................2
2.1.
2.2.

HARDWARE FEATURES ................................................................................................................................................2

SOFTWARE FEATURES ..................................................................................................................................................3

3.

SYSTEM APPLICATIONS...............................................................................................................................................3

4.

BLOCK DIAGRAM ...........................................................................................................................................................4

4.1.

5.

ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT UNIT .....................................................................................................................................5

PIN ASSIGNMENTS .........................................................................................................................................................6

5.1.

PACKAGE AND VERSION IDENTIFICATION ....................................................................................................................6

6.

PIN DESCRIPTIONS.........................................................................................................................................................7

7.

HIGH DEFINITION AUDIO LINK PROTOCOL .......................................................................................................10

7.1.
LINK SIGNALS ............................................................................................................................................................10
7.1.1. Link Signal Definitions .........................................................................................................................................11
7.1.2. Signaling Topology...............................................................................................................................................12
7.2.
FRAME COMPOSITION ................................................................................................................................................13
7.2.1. Outbound Frame Single SDO............................................................................................................................13
7.2.2. Outbound Frame Multiple SDOs.......................................................................................................................14
7.2.3. Inbound Frame Single SDI ................................................................................................................................15
7.2.4. Inbound Frame Multiple SDIs...........................................................................................................................16
7.2.5. Variable Sample Rates .........................................................................................................................................16
7.3.
RESET AND INITIALIZATION .......................................................................................................................................19
7.3.1. Link Reset .............................................................................................................................................................19
7.3.2. Codec Reset ..........................................................................................................................................................20
7.3.3. Codec Initialization Sequence ..............................................................................................................................21
7.4.
VERB AND RESPONSE FORMAT ..................................................................................................................................21
7.4.1. Command Verb Format........................................................................................................................................21
7.4.2. Response Format..................................................................................................................................................24
7.5.
POWER MANAGEMENT...............................................................................................................................................24
7.5.1. System Power State Definitions............................................................................................................................24
7.5.2. Power Controls in NID 01h..................................................................................................................................25
7.5.3. Powered Down Conditions...................................................................................................................................25

8.

SUPPORTED VERBS AND PARAMETERS................................................................................................................26

8.1.
VERB GET PARAMETERS (VERB ID=F00H).............................................................................................................26
8.1.1. Parameter Vendor ID (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=00h)............................................................................26
8.1.2. Parameter Revision ID (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=02h)..........................................................................26
8.1.3. Parameter Subordinate Node Count (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=04h) .....................................................27
8.1.4. Parameter Function Group Type (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=05h) ..........................................................27
8.1.5. Parameter Audio Function Capabilities (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=08h) ...............................................28
8.1.6. Parameter Audio Widget Capabilities (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=09h) ..................................................28
8.1.7. Parameter Supported PCM Size, Rates (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=0Ah) ................................................29
8.1.8. Parameter Supported Stream Formats (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=0Bh) .................................................30
8.1.9. Parameter Pin Capabilities (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=0Ch) ..................................................................30
8.1.10.
Parameter Amplifier Capabilities (Verb ID=F00h, Input Amplifier Parameter ID=0Dh) ..........................31
8.1.11.
Parameter Amplifier Capabilities (Verb ID=F00h, Output Amplifier Parameter ID=12h) ........................31

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8.1.12.
Parameter Connect List Length (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=0Eh) .......................................................32
8.1.13.
Parameter Supported Power States (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=0Fh) .................................................32
8.1.14.
Parameter Processing Capabilities (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=10h)..................................................33
8.1.15.
Parameter GPIO Capabilities (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=11h)..........................................................33
8.1.16.
Parameter Volume Knob Capabilities (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=13h)..............................................33
8.2.
VERB GET CONNECTION SELECT CONTROL (VERB ID=F01H) ................................................................................34
8.3.
VERB SET CONNECTION SELECT (VERB ID=701H) .................................................................................................34
8.4.
VERB GET CONNECTION LIST ENTRY (VERB ID=F02H) .........................................................................................34
8.5.
VERB GET PROCESSING STATE (VERB ID=F03H) ...................................................................................................40
8.6.
VERB SET PROCESSING STATE (VERB ID=703H) ....................................................................................................40
8.7.
VERB GET COEFFICIENT INDEX (VERB ID=DH)......................................................................................................41
8.8.
VERB SET COEFFICIENT INDEX (VERB ID=5H) .......................................................................................................41
8.9.
VERB GET PROCESSING COEFFICIENT (VERB ID=CH) ............................................................................................41
8.10.
VERB SET PROCESSING COEFFICIENT (VERB ID=4H)..............................................................................................42
8.11.
VERB GET AMPLIFIER GAIN (VERB ID=BH) ...........................................................................................................42
8.12.
VERB SET AMPLIFIER GAIN (VERB ID=3H) ............................................................................................................45
8.13.
VERB GET CONVERTER FORMAT (VERB ID=AH)....................................................................................................46
8.14.
VERB SET CONVERTER FORMAT (VERB ID=2H) .....................................................................................................47
8.15.
VERB GET POWER STATE (VERB ID=F05H)............................................................................................................48
8.16.
VERB SET POWER STATE (VERB ID=705H) ............................................................................................................49
8.17.
VERB GET CONVERTER STREAM, CHANNEL (VERB ID=F06H) ...............................................................................49
8.18.
VERB SET CONVERTER STREAM, CHANNEL (VERB ID=706H) ................................................................................50
8.19.
VERB GET PIN WIDGET CONTROL (VERB ID=F07H) ..............................................................................................50
8.20.
VERB SET PIN WIDGET CONTROL (VERB ID=707H) ...............................................................................................51
8.21.
VERB GET UNSOLICITED RESPONSE CONTROL (VERB ID=F08H) ...........................................................................52
8.22.
VERB SET UNSOLICITED RESPONSE CONTROL (VERB ID=708H) ............................................................................52
8.23.
VERB GET PIN SENSE (VERB ID=F09H)..................................................................................................................53
8.24.
VERB EXECUTE PIN SENSE (VERB ID=709H)..........................................................................................................53
8.25.
VERB GET VOLUME KNOB WIDGET (VERB ID=F0FH) ...........................................................................................54
8.26.
VERB SET VOLUME KNOB WIDGET (VERB ID=70FH) ............................................................................................54
8.27.
VERB GET CONFIGURATION DEFAULT (VERB ID=F1CH) .......................................................................................55
8.28.
VERB SET CONFIGURATION DEFAULT BYTES 0, 1, 2, 3 (VERB ID=71CH/71DH/71EH/71FH FOR BYTES 0, 1, 2, 3) 57
8.29.
VERB GET BEEP GENERATOR (VERB ID=F0AH) ...................................................................................................57
8.30.
VERB SET BEEP GENERATOR (VERB ID=70AH) ....................................................................................................58
8.31.
VERB GET GPIO DATA (VERB ID=F15H)...............................................................................................................58
8.32.
VERB SET GPIO DATA (VERB ID=715H)................................................................................................................59
8.33.
VERB GET GPIO ENABLE MASK (VERB ID=F16H).................................................................................................59
8.34.
VERB SET GPIO ENABLE MASK (VERB ID=716H) .................................................................................................60
8.35.
VERB GET GPIO DIRECTION (VERB ID=F17H).......................................................................................................60
8.36.
VERB SET GPIO DIRECTION (VERB ID=717H) .......................................................................................................61
8.37.
VERB GET GPIO UNSOLICITED RESPONSE ENABLE MASK (VERB ID=F19H) .......................................................61
8.38.
VERB SET GPIO UNSOLICITED RESPONSE ENABLE MASK (VERB ID=719H) ........................................................62
8.39.
VERB FUNCTION RESET (VERB ID=7FFH) ..............................................................................................................62
8.40.
VERB GET DIGITAL CONVERTER CONTROL 1, 2, 3, 4 (VERB ID=F0DH, F0EH, F3EH, F3FH) .................................63
8.41.
VERB SET DIGITAL CONVERTER CONTROL 1, 2, 3, 4 (VERB ID=70DH, 70EH, 73EH, 73FH)...................................64
8.42.
VERB GET SUBSYSTEM ID [31:0] (VERB ID=F20H/F21H/F22H/F23H) ...................................................................65
8.43.
VERB SET SUBSYSTEM ID [31:0] (VERB ID=723H FOR [31:24], 722H FOR [23:16], 721H FOR [15:8], 720H FOR
[7:0]) 66
8.44.
VERB GET EAPD CONTROL (VERB ID=F0CH FOR GET) ........................................................................................66
8.45.
VERB SET EAPD CONTROL (VERB ID=70CH FOR SET) ..........................................................................................67
9.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS ..........................................................................................................................68

9.1.
DC CHARACTERISTICS ...............................................................................................................................................68
9.1.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings ..................................................................................................................................68
9.1.2. Threshold Voltage ................................................................................................................................................68

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9.1.3. Digital Filter Characteristics ...............................................................................................................................69
9.1.4. SPDIF Output Characteristics .............................................................................................................................69
9.2.
AC CHARACTERISTICS ...............................................................................................................................................70
9.2.1. Link Reset and Initialization Timing.....................................................................................................................70
9.2.2. Link Timing Parameters at the Codec ..................................................................................................................71
9.2.3. SPDIF Output Timing...........................................................................................................................................72
9.2.4. Test Mode .............................................................................................................................................................72
9.3.
ANALOG PERFORMANCE ............................................................................................................................................73
10.
10.1.
11.
11.1.

APPLICATION CIRCUITS .......................................................................................................................................74

DESKTOP SYSTEM ......................................................................................................................................................74
APPLICATION SUPPLEMENTS .............................................................................................................................78
STANDBY MODE ........................................................................................................................................................78

12.

MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS.................................................................................................................................79

13.

ORDERING INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................................80

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PIN DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................7

LINK SIGNAL DEFINITIONS .........................................................................................................................................11
HDA SIGNAL DEFINITIONS .........................................................................................................................................11
DEFINED SAMPLE RATE AND TRANSMISSION RATE ....................................................................................................17
48KHZ VARIABLE RATE OF DELIVERY TIMING ..........................................................................................................17
44.1KHZ VARIABLE RATE OF DELIVERY TIMING .......................................................................................................18
40-BIT COMMANDS IN 4-BIT VERB FORMAT ..............................................................................................................21
40-BIT COMMANDS IN 12-BIT VERB FORMAT ............................................................................................................21
VERBS SUPPORTED BY THE ALC1150 (Y=SUPPORTED) .............................................................................................22
PARAMETERS IN THE ALC1150 (Y=SUPPORTED) ......................................................................................................23
SOLICITED RESPONSE FORMAT ..................................................................................................................................24
UNSOLICITED RESPONSE FORMAT .............................................................................................................................24
SYSTEM POWER STATE DEFINITIONS .........................................................................................................................24
POWER CONTROLS IN NID 01H ..................................................................................................................................25
POWERED DOWN CONDITIONS ...................................................................................................................................25
VERB GET PARAMETERS (VERB ID=F00H).............................................................................................................26
PARAMETER VENDOR ID (VERB ID=F00H, PARAMETER ID=00H)..........................................................................26
PARAMETER REVISION ID (VERB ID=F00H, PARAMETER ID=02H) ........................................................................26
PARAMETER SUBORDINATE NODE COUNT (VERB ID=F00H, PARAMETER ID=04H) ...............................................27
PARAMETER FUNCTION GROUP TYPE (VERB ID=F00H, PARAMETER ID=05H) ......................................................27
PARAMETER AUDIO FUNCTION CAPABILITIES (VERB ID=F00H, PARAMETER ID=08H)..........................................28
PARAMETER AUDIO WIDGET CAPABILITIES (VERB ID=F00H, PARAMETER ID=09H).............................................28
PARAMETER SUPPORTED PCM SIZE, RATES (VERB ID=F00H, PARAMETER ID=0AH) ...........................................29
PARAMETER SUPPORTED STREAM FORMATS (VERB ID=F00H, PARAMETER ID=0BH)...........................................30
PARAMETER PIN CAPABILITIES (VERB ID=F00H, PARAMETER ID=0CH) ...............................................................30
PARAMETER AMPLIFIER CAPABILITIES (VERB ID=F00H, INPUT AMPLIFIER PARAMETER ID=0DH).......................31
PARAMETER AMPLIFIER CAPABILITIES (VERB ID=F00H, OUTPUT AMPLIFIER PARAMETER ID=12H) ....................31
PARAMETER CONNECT LIST LENGTH (VERB ID=F00H, PARAMETER ID=0EH) ......................................................32
PARAMETER SUPPORTED POWER STATES (VERB ID=F00H, PARAMETER ID=0FH) ................................................32
PARAMETER PROCESSING CAPABILITIES (VERB ID=F00H, PARAMETER ID=10H)..................................................33
PARAMETER GPIO CAPABILITIES (VERB ID=F00H, PARAMETER ID=11H) ............................................................33
PARAMETER VOLUME KNOB CAPABILITIES (VERB ID=F00H, PARAMETER ID=13H) .............................................33
VERB GET CONNECTION SELECT CONTROL (VERB ID=F01H) ................................................................................34
VERB SET CONNECTION SELECT (VERB ID=701H) .................................................................................................34
VERB GET CONNECTION LIST ENTRY (VERB ID=F02H) .........................................................................................34
VERB GET PROCESSING STATE (VERB ID=F03H) ...................................................................................................40
VERB SET PROCESSING STATE (VERB ID=703H) ....................................................................................................40
VERB GET COEFFICIENT INDEX (VERB ID=DH)......................................................................................................41
VERB SET COEFFICIENT INDEX (VERB ID=5H) .......................................................................................................41
VERB GET PROCESSING COEFFICIENT (VERB ID=CH) ............................................................................................41
VERB SET PROCESSING COEFFICIENT (VERB ID=4H)..............................................................................................42
VERB GET AMPLIFIER GAIN (VERB ID=BH) ...........................................................................................................42
VERB SET AMPLIFIER GAIN (VERB ID=3H).............................................................................................................45
VERB GET CONVERTER FORMAT (VERB ID=AH)....................................................................................................46
VERB SET CONVERTER FORMAT (VERB ID=2H) .....................................................................................................47
VERB GET POWER STATE (VERB ID=F05H)............................................................................................................48
VERB SET POWER STATE (VERB ID=705H).............................................................................................................49
VERB GET CONVERTER STREAM, CHANNEL (VERB ID=F06H) ...............................................................................49
VERB SET CONVERTER STREAM, CHANNEL (VERB ID=706H) ................................................................................50
VERB GET PIN WIDGET CONTROL (VERB ID=F07H) ..............................................................................................50
VERB SET PIN WIDGET CONTROL (VERB ID=707H) ...............................................................................................51
VERB GET UNSOLICITED RESPONSE CONTROL (VERB ID=F08H) ...........................................................................52

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TABLE 53. VERB SET UNSOLICITED RESPONSE CONTROL (VERB ID=708H) ............................................................................52
TABLE 54. VERB GET PIN SENSE (VERB ID=F09H)..................................................................................................................53
TABLE 55. VERB EXECUTE PIN SENSE (VERB ID=709H)..........................................................................................................53
TABLE 56. VERB GET VOLUME KNOB (VERB ID=F0FH)..........................................................................................................54
TABLE 57. VERB SET VOLUME KNOB (VERB ID=70FH) ..........................................................................................................54
TABLE 58. VERB GET CONFIGURATION DEFAULT (VERB ID=F1CH) .......................................................................................55
TABLE 59. DEFAULT CONFIGURATION IN CHIP (14H~1BH).........................................................................................................56
TABLE 60. DEFAULT CONFIGURATION IN CHIP (1EH, 11H) .........................................................................................................56
TABLE 61. VERB SET CONFIGURATION DEFAULT BYTES 0, 1, 2, 3 ...........................................................................................57
TABLE 62. VERB GET BEEP GENERATOR (VERB ID= F0AH) ..................................................................................................57
TABLE 63. VERB SET BEEP GENERATOR (VERB ID= 70AH) ...................................................................................................58
TABLE 64. VERB GET GPIO DATA (VERB ID= F15H) ..............................................................................................................58
TABLE 65. VERB SET GPIO DATA (VERB ID= 715H) ...............................................................................................................59
TABLE 66. VERB GET GPIO ENABLE MASK (VERB ID= F16H)................................................................................................59
TABLE 67. VERB SET GPIO ENABLE MASK (VERB ID=716H) .................................................................................................60
TABLE 68. VERB GET GPIO DIRECTION (VERB ID=F17H).......................................................................................................60
TABLE 69. VERB SET GPIO DIRECTION (VERB ID=717H) .......................................................................................................61
TABLE 70. VERB GET GPIO UNSOLICITED RESPONSE ENABLE MASK (VERB ID=F19H) .........................................................61
TABLE 71. VERB SET GPIO UNSOLICITED RESPONSE ENABLE MASK (VERB ID=719H)..........................................................62
TABLE 72. VERB FUNCTION RESET (VERB ID=7FFH) ..............................................................................................................62
TABLE 73. VERB GET DIGITAL CONVERTER CONTROL 1, 2, 3, 4 (VERB ID=F0DH, F0EH, F3EH, F3FH) .................................63
TABLE 74. VERB SET DIGITAL CONVERTER CONTROL 1, 2, 3, 4 (VERB ID=70DH, 70EH, 73EH, 73FH)...................................64
TABLE 75. VERB GET SUBSYSTEM ID [31:0] (VERB ID=F20H/F21H/F22H/F23H) ...................................................................65
TABLE 76. VERB SET SUBSYSTEM ID [31:0] (VERB ID=723H FOR [31:24], 722H FOR [23:16], 721H FOR [15:8], 720H FOR
[7:0]) ...................................................................................................................................................................................66
TABLE 77. VERB GET EAPD CONTROL (VERB ID=F0CH) .......................................................................................................66
TABLE 78. VERB SET EAPD CONTROL (VERB ID=70CH FOR SET) ..........................................................................................67
TABLE 79. ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS ................................................................................................................................68
TABLE 80. THRESHOLD VOLTAGE ...............................................................................................................................................68
TABLE 81. DIGITAL FILTER CHARACTERISTICS ...........................................................................................................................69
TABLE 82. SPDIF OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................................................69
TABLE 83. LINK RESET AND INITIALIZATION TIMING..................................................................................................................70
TABLE 84. LINK TIMING PARAMETERS AT THE CODEC ...............................................................................................................71
TABLE 85. SPDIF OUTPUT TIMING .............................................................................................................................................72
TABLE 86. ANALOG PERFORMANCE ............................................................................................................................................73
TABLE 87. DESKTOP SYSTEM ......................................................................................................................................................74
TABLE 88. STANDBY MODE ........................................................................................................................................................78
TABLE 89. ORDERING INFORMATION ..........................................................................................................................................80

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FIGURE 21.

BLOCK DIAGRAM ........................................................................................................................................................4

ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT UNIT.....................................................................................................................................5
PIN ASSIGNMENTS .......................................................................................................................................................6
HDA LINK PROTOCOL ...............................................................................................................................................10
BIT TIMING ................................................................................................................................................................11
SIGNALING TOPOLOGY ..............................................................................................................................................12
SDO OUTBOUND FRAME ...........................................................................................................................................13
SDO STREAM TAG IS INDICATED IN SYNC...............................................................................................................13
STRIPED STREAM ON MULTIPLE SDOS ......................................................................................................................14
SDI INBOUND STREAM .............................................................................................................................................15
SDI STREAM TAG AND DATA ...................................................................................................................................15
CODEC TRANSMITS DATA OVER MULTIPLE SDIS ....................................................................................................16
LINK RESET TIMING..................................................................................................................................................20
CODEC INITIALIZATION SEQUENCE ...........................................................................................................................21
LINK RESET AND INITIALIZATION TIMING ................................................................................................................70
LINK SIGNALS TIMING ..............................................................................................................................................71
OUTPUT TIMING........................................................................................................................................................72
FILTER CONNECTION ................................................................................................................................................75
FRONT PANEL HEADER AND FRONT PANEL MODULE CONNECTION .........................................................................76
JACK CONNECTION AT REAR PANEL .........................................................................................................................77
SPDIF OUTPUT CONNECTION ...................................................................................................................................77

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1.

General Description

The ALC1150 is a high-performance multi-channel High Definition Audio Codec with Realtek
proprietary lossless content protection technology that protects pre-recorded content while still allowing
full-rate audio enjoyment from DVD audio, Blu-ray DVD, or HD DVD discs.
The ALC1150 provides ten DAC channels that simultaneously support 7.1-channel sound playback, plus
2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the front panel stereo
outputs. Two stereo ADCs are integrated and can support a microphone array with Acoustic Echo
Cancellation (AEC), Beam Forming (BF), and Noise Suppression (NS) technologies. The ALC1150
incorporates Realtek proprietary converter technology to achieve Front differential output 115dB
Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR) playback (DAC) quality and 104dB SNR recording (ADC) quality, and is
designed for Windows Vista premium desktop and laptop systems.
All analog I/O are input and output capable, and headphone amplifiers are also integrated at three analog
output ports (port-D/port-E/port-F). All analog I/Os can be re-tasked according to user definitions.
Support for 16/20/24-bit SPDIF and I2S (Master mode) output with up to 192kHz sample rate offers easy
connection of PCs to consumer electronic products such as digital decoders and speakers. The ALC1150
also features secondary SPDIF-OUT output and converter to transport digital audio output to a High
Definition Media Interface (HDMI) transmitter.
The ALC1150 supports host audio from the Intel chipsets, and also from any other HDA compatible
audio controller. With various software utilities like environment sound emulation, multiple-band and
independent software equalizer, dynamic range compressor and expander, optional Dolby PCEE program,
SRS TruSurround HD, SRS Premium Sound, Fortemedia SAM, Creative Host Audio, Synopsys Sonic
Focus, DTS Surround Sensation | UltraPC, and DTS Connect licenses, the ALC1150 offers the highest
sound quality, providing an excellent entertainment package and game experience for PC users.

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2.

Features

2.1. Hardware Features

Front-DAC with 115/110dB SNR (A-weighting, Differential/Single-End Output), ADC09h with

104dB SNR (A-weighting)

DACs (except Front-DAC) with 96dB SNR (A-weighting), ADC08h with 93dB SNR (A-weighting)

Ten DAC channels support 16/20/24-bit PCM format for 7.1 channel sound playback, plus 2
channels of concurrent independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the front panel
output

Two stereo ADCs support 16/20/24-bit PCM format, multiple stereo recording

All DACs supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate

All ADCs supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate

Primary 16/20/24-bit SPDIF-OUT supports 32k/44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k/192kHz sample rate

Secondary 16/20/24-bit SPDIF-OUT supports 32k/44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k/192kHz sample rate

I2S-OUT supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate up to 24bits and master mode only.

All analog jacks (port-A to port-H) are stereo input and output re-tasking

Port-D/E/F built-in headphone amplifiers

Port-B/C/E/F with software selectable boost gain (+10/+20/+30dB) for analog microphone input

Software selectable 2.3V/3.0V/3.8V VREFOUT

Up to four channels of microphone array input are supported for AEC/BF applications

Three jack detection pins; each designed to detect up to 4 jacks

Supports legacy analog mixer architecture

Up to two GPIOs (General Purpose Input and Output) for customized applications. GPIO0 and
GPIO1 share pin with SPDIF-OUT2 and I2S-SDO

Supports anti-pop mode when analog power LDO-IN is on and digital power is off

Content Protection for Full Rate lossless DVD Audio, Blu-ray DVD, and HD-DVD audio content
playback (with selected versions of WinDVD/PowerDVD/TMT)

0.75dB per step output volume and input volume control

Supports 3.3V digital core power, 1.5V or 3.3V digital I/O power for HD Audio link, and 5.0V
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Intel low power ECR compliant and power status control for each analog/digital converter and pin
widget

Built-in analog LDO

48-pin QFN Green package

2.2. Software Features

Meets Microsoft WLP 3.x and future WLP audio requirements

WaveRT-based audio function driver for Windows Vista and Windows 7

Direct Sound 3D compatible

I3DL2 compatible

7.1+2 channel multi-streaming enables concurrent gaming/VoIP

Emulation of 26 sound environments to enhance gaming experience

Multiband software equalizer and tools provided

Voice Cancellation and Key Shifting effect

Dynamic range control (expander, compressor, and limiter) with adjustable parameters

Intuitive Configuration Panel (Realtek Audio Manager) to enhance user experience

Microphone Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC), Noise Suppression (NS), and Beam Forming (BF)
technology for voice applications

Smart multiple streaming operation

HDMI audio driver for AMD platform

Optional Dolby PCEE program, SRS TruSurround HD, SRS Premium Sound, Fortemedia SAM,
Creative Host Audio, Synopsys Sonic Focus, DTS Surround Sensation | UltraPC, and DTS Connect
licenses

3.

System Applications

Desktop multimedia PCs

Notebook PCs

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Block Diagram

Figure 1.
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4.1. Analog Input/Output Unit

Pin Complex widgets NID=14h~1Bh are re-tasking IOs.
R

Output_Signal_Left

A
EN_OBUF

Output_Signal_Right

EN_AMP

Left
Right

EN_OBUF

Input_Signal_Left
Input_Signal_Right

EN_IBUF

Figure 2.

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Pin Assignments
LINE2-L (PORT-E-L)
SIDESURR-R (PORT-H-R)
SIDESURR-L (PORT-H-L)
LFE (PORT-G-R)
CEN (PORT-G-L)
SURR-R (PORT-A-R)
SURR-L (PORT-A-L)
MIC2-R (PORT-F-R)
MIC2-L (PORT-F-L)
VREF
AVSS1
LDO-OUT1

5.

36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25

LINE2-R (PORT-E-R) 37
FRONT-L- (PORT-D-L-) 38
FRONT-L+ (PORT-D-L+) 39
FRONT-R+ (PORT-D-R+) 40
FRONT-R- (PORT-D-R-) 41
AVSS2 42
LDO-OUT2 43
VRP 44
LINE2-VREFO (PORT-E-VREFO) 45
PIN46-VREFO 46
EAPD/I2S-LRCLK 47
SPDIF-OUT 48

24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13

ALC1150
LLLLLLL
GXXXVS

LDO-IN
MIC1-VREFO-R (PORT-B-VREFO2
MIC1-VREFO-L (PORT-B-VREFO)
LINE1-R (PORT-C-R)
LINE1-L (PORT-C-L)
MIC1-R (PORT-B-R)
MIC1-L (PORT-B-L)
MIC2-VREFO (PORT-F-VREFO)
SENSE C
SENSE B
SENSE A
JDREF

DVDD
GPOI0/SPDIF-OUT2
REGREF
GPIO1/I2S-SDO
SDATA-OUT
BCLK
I2S-MCLK
SDATA-IN
DVDD-IO
SYNC
RESET#
I2S-SCLK

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Figure 3.

Pin Assignments

5.1. Package and Version Identification

Green package is indicated by the G in GXXXVS (Figure 3). The silicon version and step numbers are
shown in the location marked V and S.

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Pin Descriptions
Table 1.

Name
DVDD
GPIO0/
SPDIF-OUT2

Type
P
IO1

REGREF

GPIO1/
I2S-SDO

IO1

Pin Descriptions
Pin Description
Characteristic Definition
1 Digital Core Power
Digital VDD (3.3V)
2 General Purpose Input/Output/
Digital Input: Schmitt trigger, VIL =0.4DVDD,
Secondary SPDIF Out to HDMI VIH =0.6DVDD, internal 50K pull up
Transmitter
Digital Output: VOL <0.1DVDD, VOH >0.9DVDD
6mA@75 Output driving
3 Reference for Integrated
10F capacitor to digital ground
Regulator
4 General Purpose Input/Output/
Digital Input: Schmitt trigger, VIL =0.4DVDD,
VIH =0.6DVDD, internal 50K pull up
I2S Output Serial Audio Data
Output
Digital Output: VOL <0.1DVDD, VOH >0.9DVDD
6mA@75 Output driving
5 Serial TDM Data Input
Digital Input: Schmitt trigger,
VIL =0.4DVDD-IO, VIH =0.6DVDD-IO
6 24MHz Clock
Digital Input: Schmitt trigger,
VIL =0.4DVDD-IO, VIH =0.6DVDD-IO
Output

I2S
Master
Output
Clock
for
Serial
7
Audio Data
VOL <0.1DVDD, VOH >0.9DVDD

SDATA-OUT

BCLK

I2S-MCLK

SDATA-IN

IO

Serial TDM Data Output

DVDD-IO
SYNC

P
I

9
10

Digital Power for HD Link

48KHz Frame SYNC Signal

RESET#

11

H/W Reset Input

I2S-SCLK

12

I2S Output Serial Audio Data

Clock

6mA@75 Output driving

Digital Input: Schmitt trigger,

VIL =0.4DVDD-IO, VIH =0.6DVDD-IO
Digital Output:
VOL <0.1DVDD-IO, VOH >0.9DVDD-IO
Scalable Digital VDD (1.5V~3.3V)
Digital Input: Schmitt trigger,
VIL =0.4DVDD-IO, VIH =0.6DVDD-IO
Digital Input: Schmitt trigger,
VIL =0.4DVDD-IO, VIH =0.6DVDD-IO
Output
VOL <0.1DVDD, VOH >0.9DVDD
6mA@75 Output driving

JDREF
SENSE A
SENSE B
SENSE C
MIC2VREFO
MIC1-L

13
14
15
16
17

Reference for Jack Detect

Jack Detect for Resistor Network
Jack Detect for Resistor Network
Jack Detect for Resistor Network
Bias Voltage for MIC2 (Port-F)

20K, 1% resistor to AGND

Connector {10K, 20K, 39.2K} with 1% accuracy
Connector {10K, 20K, 39.2K} with 1% accuracy
Connector {5.1K, 10K, 20K, 39.2K} with 1% accuracy
Analog Output: 2.3V/3.0V/3.8V reference voltage

IO

18

MIC1-R

IO

19

Analog Input and Output with

Multiple Function (Left)
Analog Input and Output with
Multiple Function (Right)

LINE1-L

IO

20

Analog I/O (PORT-B-L), default 1st mic input.

Recommended to be microphone input at rear panel
Analog I/O (PORT-B-R), default 1st mic input.
Recommended to be microphone input at rear panel
Analog I/O (PORT-C-L), default 1st line input.
Recommended to be line level input at rear panel

Analog Input and Output with

Multiple Function (Left)

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LINE1-R

Type
IO

Pin Description
21 Analog Input and Output with
Multiple Function (Right)

MIC1VREFO-L
MIC1VREFO-R
LDO-IN
LDO-OUT1

22

Bias Voltage for MIC1 (Port-B)

23

P
-

24
25

AVSS1

26

VREF

27

MIC2-L

IO

28

Secondary Bias Voltage for

MIC1 (Port-B)
Built-In LDO Input
Built-In LDO Output for Mixer
& Amp
Analog Ground for Mixer &
Amp
0.5LDO-OUT1 Reference
Voltage
Analog Input and Output with
Multiple Function (Left)

MIC2-R

IO

29

Analog Input and Output with

Multiple Function (Right)

SURR-L
SURR-R
CENTER
LFE
SIDE-L
SIDE-R
LINE2-L

IO
IO
IO
IO
IO
IO
IO

30
31
32
33
34
35
36

Analog Input and Output (Left)

Analog Input and Output (Right)
Analog Input and Output (Left)
Analog Input and Output (Right)
Analog Input and Output (Left)
Analog Input and Output (Right)
Analog Input and Output with
Multiple Function (Left)

LINE2-R

IO

37

Analog Input and Output with

Multiple Function (Right)

FRONT-LFRONT-L+
FRONT-R+
FRONT-RAVSS2
LDO-OUT2

O
IO
IO
O
G
-

38
39
40
41
42
43

Negative Line Out Left

Positive Line Out Left
Positive Line Out Right
Negative Line Out Right

VRP
LINE2VREFO
PIN46VREFO

O
O

Characteristic Definition
Analog I/O (PORT-C-R), default 1st line input.
Recommended to be line level input at rear panel
Analog Output: 2.3V/3.0V/3.8V reference voltage
Analog Output: 2.3V/3.0V/3.8V reference voltage
VDD (5V) Input
Needs 10F capacitor to analog ground, and short to
Pin43
Analog GND
10f capacitor to analog ground

44
45

Analog Ground for DAC & ADC

Analog Power for DAC and
ADC
Internal Voltage for DAC, ADC
Bias Voltage for LINE2 (Port-E)

Analog I/O (PORT-F-L), default 2nd mic input.

Recommended to be re-tasking port at front panel
Analog I/O (PORT-F-R), default 2nd mic input.
Recommended to be re-tasking port at front panel
Analog I/O (PORT-A-L), default surround channel.
Analog I/O (PORT-A-R), default surround channel.
Analog I/O (PORT-G-L), default center channel.
Analog I/O (PORT-G-R), default LFE channel.
Analog I/O (PORT-H-L), default side channel.
Analog I/O (PORT-H-R), default side channel.
Analog I/O (PORT-E-L), default 2nd line input.
Recommended to be re-tasking port at front panel
Analog I/O (PORT-E-R), default 2nd line input.
Recommended to be re-tasking port at front panel
Analog differential output (PORT-D-L-)
Analog Differential or Single-End output (PORT-D-L+)
Analog Differential or Single-End output (PORT-D-R+)
Analog differential output (PORT-D-R-)
Analog GND
Needs 10F capacitor to analog ground, and short to
Pin25
100F Polar Capacitor to Analog GND.
Analog Output: 2.3V/3.0V/3.8V reference voltage

46

Bias Voltage

Analog Output: 2.3V/3.0V/3.8V reference voltage

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Name
EAPD/
I2S-LRCLK

Type
O

Pin Description
Characteristic Definition
47 External Amplifier Power Down/ Output
VOL <0.1DVDD, VOH >0.9DVDD
I2S Output Serial Audio Data
Master Clock

SPDIF-OUT

48

6mA@75 Output driving

Primary SPDIF Out

Digital Output: VOL <0.1DVDD, VOH >0.9DVDD

6mA@75 Output driving
Total: 48 Pins
Note 1: Pins 2 and 4 have multiple functions. Their default operation is as GPIOs. They function as secondary
SPDIF-OUT when the configuration register of the SPDIF-OUT2 pin widget (node ID 11h) is enabled, and exclusively
function as I2S-SDO pins when the verb table of the I2S-OUT function is enabled.
Note 2: If Pin38~41 work with differential output, input (retasking) function is not supported.
Note 3: I2S-OUT (pin4/7/12/47) only function as Front-Out or LINE2 port and dedicated output function.

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7.

High Definition Audio Link Protocol

7.1. Link Signals

The High Definition Audio (HDA) link is the digital serial interface that connects the HDA codecs to the
HDA Controller. The HDA link protocol is controller synchronous, based on a 24.0MHz BIT-CLK sent
by the HDA controller. The input and output streams, including command and PCM data, are isochronous
with a 48kHz frame rate. Figure 4 shows the basic concept of the HDA link protocol.

Figure 4.

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7.1.1.
Item
BCLK
SYNC
SDO

SDI

RST#

Link Signal Definitions

Table 2. Link Signal Definitions
Description
24.0MHz bit clock sourced from the HDA controller and connecting to all codecs
48kHz signal used to synchronize input and output streams on the link. It is sourced from the HDA
controller and connects to all codecs
Serial data output signal driven by the HDA controller to all codecs. Commands and data streams are carried
on SDO. The data rate is double pumped; the controller drives data onto the SDO, the codec samples data
present on SDO with respect to each edge of BCLK. The HDA controller must support at least one SDO. To
extend outbound bandwidth, multiple SDOs may be supported
Serial data input signal driven by the codec. This is point-to-point serial data from the codec to the HDA
controller. The controller must support at least one SDI, and up to a maximum of 15 SDIs can be supported.
SDI is driven by the codec at each rising edge of BCLK, and sampled by the controller at each rising edge of
BCLK. SDI can be driven by the controller to initialize the codecs ID
Active low reset signal. Asserted to reset the codec to default power on state. RST# is sourced from the HDA
controller and connects to all codecs

Signal Name
BCLK
SYNC
SDO
SDI
RST#

Table 3. HDA Signal Definitions

Source
Type for Controller Description
Controller
Output
Global 24.0MHz Bit Clock
Controller
Output
Global 48kHz Frame Sync and Outbound Tag Signal
Controller
Output
Serial Data Output from the Controller
Codec/Controller
Input/Output
Serial Data Input from Codec.
Weakly pulled down by the controller
Controller
Output
Global Active Low Reset Signal

BCLK
SYNC

8-Bit Frame SYNC

Start of Frame

SDO
SDI

0 999 998 997 996 995 994 993 992 991 990

499

498

497

496

495

494

Codec samples SDO at both rising and falling edge of BCLK

Controller samples SDI at rising edge of BCLK

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7.1.2.

Signaling Topology

The HDA controller supports two SDOs for the outbound stream, up to 15 SDIs for the inbound stream.
RST#, BCLK, SYNC, SDO0, and SDO1 are driven by controller to codecs. Each codec drives its own
point-to-point SDI signal(s) to the controller.
Figure 6 shows the possible connections between the HDA controller and codecs:

Codec 0 is a basic connection. There is one single SDO and one single SDI for normal transmission

Codec 1 has two SDOs for doubled outbound rate, a single SDI for normal inbound rate

Codec 3 supports a single SDO for normal outbound rate, and two SDIs for doubled inbound rate

Codec N has two SDOs and multiple SDIs

The multiple SDOs and multiple SDIs are used to expand the transmission rate between controller and
codecs. Section 7.2 Frame Composition, page 13 describes the detailed outbound and inbound stream
compositions for single and multiple SDOs/SDIs.
The connections shown in Figure 6 can be implemented concurrently in an HDA system. The ALC1150
is designed to receive a single SDO stream.
SDI14
.
.
.

HDA
Controller

.
.
.

SDI13
SDI2
SDI1
SDI0
SDO1
SDO0
SYNC
BCLK
RST#

SDI2
SDI1
SDI0
SDO1
SDO0
SYNC
BCLK
RST#

SDI1
SDI0

SDO0
SYNC
BCLK
RST#

S DI0
SDO1
SDO0
SYNC
BCLK
RST#

SDI0

SDO0
SYNC
BCLK
RST#

...

Codec 0

Codec 1

Codec 2

Single SDO

Two SDOs

Single SDO

Two SDOs

Single SDI

Single SDI

Two SDIs

Multiple SDIs

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7.2. Frame Composition

7.2.1.

Outbound Frame Single SDO

An outbound frame is composed of one 32-bit command stream and multiple data streams. There are one
or multiple sample blocks in a data stream. Only one sample block exists in a stream if the HDA
controller delivers a 48kHz rate of samples to the codec. Multiple sample blocks in a stream means the
sample rate is a multiple of 48kHz. This means there should be two blocks in the same stream to carry
96kHz samples (Figure 7).
For outbound frames, the stream tag is not in SDO, but in the SYNC signal. A new data stream is started
at the end of the stream tag. The stream tag includes a 4-bit preamble and 4-bit stream ID (Figure 8).
To keep the cadence of converters bound to the same stream, samples for these converters must be placed
in the same block.
A 48kHz Frame is composed of Command stream and multiple Data streams

Previous Frame

Frame SYNC

SYNC

SDO

Command Stream

Stream 'A' Tag

Stream 'X' Tag

(Here 'A' = 5)

(Here 'X' = 6)

Stream 'A' Data

One or multiple blocks in a stream

Sample Block(s)
Block 1

Block 2

..
.

Sample 1

Sample 2

..
.

msb

...

lsb

Stream 'X' Data

Block Y

Null Field

Next Frame

0s

Padded at the
end of Frame

For 48kHz rate, only Block1 is included

For 96kHz rate, Block1 includes (N)th time of samples, Block2
includes (N+1)th time of samples

Sample Z Z channels of PCM Sample

msb first in a sample

Figure 7.

SDO Outbound Frame

BCLK
Stream Tag

msb

lsb

1010

SYNC

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

SDO

Data of Stream 10

ms b

Preamble Stream=10
(4-Bit)
(4-Bit)

Previous Stream

Figure 8.

SDO Stream Tag is Indicated in SYNC

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7.2.2.

Outbound Frame Multiple SDOs

The HDA controller allows two SDO signals to be used to stripe outbound data, completing transmission
in less time to get more bandwidth. If software determines the target codec supports multiple SDO
capability, it enables the Stripe Control bit in the controllers Output Stream Control Register to initiate
a specific stream (Stream A in Figure 9) to be transmitted on multiple SDOs. In this case, the MSB of
the data stream is always carried on SDO0, the second bit on SDO1 and so forth.
SDO1 is for transmitting a striped stream. The codec does not support multiple SDOs connected to
SDO0.
To guarantee all codecs can determine their corresponding stream, the command stream is not striped. It
is always transmitted on SDO0, and copied on SDO1.

Figure 9.

Striped Stream on Multiple SDOs

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7.2.3.

Inbound Frame Single SDI

An Inbound Frame A single SDI is composed of one 36-bit response stream and multiple data streams.
Except for the initialization sequence (turnaround and address frame), the SDI is driven by the codec at
each rising edge of BCLK. The controller also samples data at the rising edge of BCLK.
The SDI stream tag is not carried by SYNC, but included in the SDI. A complete SDI data stream
includes one 4-bit stream tag, one 6-bit data length, and n-bit sample blocks. Zeros will be padded if the
total length of the contiguous sample blocks within a given stream is not of integral byte length (Figure
11).
A 48kHz Frame is Composed of a Response Stream and Multiple Data streams

Previous Frame

Next Frame

Frame SYNC
SYNC

SDI

0s

Stream 'X'

Stream 'A'

Response Stream

Null Field
Stream Tag
Block 1

...

Block 2

Sample 1 Sample 2
msb

...

Padded at the end of Frame

Sample Block(s)
Block Y

...
lsb

Null Pad

For 48kHz rate, only Block1 is included

For 96kHz rate, Block{1, 2} includes {(N)th (N+1)th} time of samples

Sample Z Z channels of PCM Sample

msb first in a sample

Figure 10. SDI Inbound Stream

BCLK
Stream Tag

SDI

B9

B8

B7

Data Length in Bytes

B6

B5

B4

B3

B2

B1

Null Pad

n-Bit Sample Block

B0 Dn-1 Dn-2

D0

Next Stream
0

(Data Length in Bytes *8)-Bit

A Complete Stream

Figure 11. SDI Stream Tag and Data

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7.2.4.

Inbound Frame Multiple SDIs

A codec can deliver data to the controller on multiple SDIs to achieve higher bandwidth. If an inbound
stream exceeds the data transfer limits of a single SDI, the codec can divide the data into separate SDI
signals, each of which operate independently, with different stream numbers at the same frame time. This
is similar to having multiple codecs connected to the controller. The controller samples the divided stream
into separate memory with multiple DMA descriptors, then software re-combines the divided data into a
meaningful stream.
SYNC
Frame SYNC
SDI 0

Stream 'A'

Response Stream

Tag A

Data A

Stream 'X'

Stream 'Y'

Stream 'B'
SDI 1

Response Stream

Codec drives SDI0 and SDI1

Tag B

Data B

0s

0s

Stream A, B, X, and Y are independent and have separate IDs

Figure 12. Codec Transmits Data Over Multiple SDIs

7.2.5.

Variable Sample Rates

The HDA link is designed for sample rates of 48kHz. Variable rates of sample are delivered in multiple or
sub-multiple rates of 48kHz. Two sample blocks per frame result in a 96kHz delivery rate, one sample
block over two frames results in a 24kHz delivery rate. The HDA specification states that the sample rate
of the outbound stream be synchronized by the controller, not by the codec. Each stream has its own
sample rate, independent of any other stream.
The HDA controller supports 48kHz and 44.1kHz base rates. Table 4, page 17, shows the recommended
sample rates based on multiples or sub-multiples of one of the two base rates.
Rates in sub-multiples (1/n) of 48kHz are interleaving n frames containing no sample blocks. Rates in
multiples (n) of 48kHz contain n sample blocks in a frame. Table 5, page 17, shows the delivery cadence
of variable rates based on 48kHz.
The HDA link is defined to operate at a fixed 48kHz frame rate. To deliver samples in (sub) multiple
rates of 44.1kHz, an appropriate ratio between 44.1kHz and 48kHz must be maintained to avoid
frequency drift. The appropriate ratio between 44.1kHz and 48kHz is 147/160. Meaning 147 sample
blocks are transmitted every 160 frames.

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The cadence 12-11-11-12-11-11-12-11-11-12-11-11-11- (repeat) interleaves 13 frames containing no
sample blocks in every 160 frames. It provides a low long-term frequency drift for 44.1kHz of delivery
rate. Rates in sub-multiples (1/n) of 44.1kHz also follow this cadence AND interleave n empty frames.
Rates in multiples (n) of 44.1kHz applying this cadence contain n sample blocks in the non-empty frame
AND interleave an empty frame between non-empty frames (Table 6, page 18).
(Sub) Multiple
1/6
1/4
1/3
1/2
2/3
1
2
4

Table 4. Defined Sample Rate and Transmission Rate

48kHz Base
44.1kHz Base
8kHz (1 Sample Block Every 6 Frames)
12kHz (1 Sample Block Every 4 Frames)
11.025kHz (1 Sample Block Every 4 Frames)
16kHz (1 Sample Block Every 3 Frames)
22.05kHz (1 Sample Block Every 2 Frames)
32kHz (2 Sample Blocks Every 3 Frames) 48kHz (1 Sample Block per Frame)
44.1kHz (1 Sample Block per Frame)
96kHz (2 Sample Blocks per Frame)
88.2kHz (2 Sample Blocks per Frame)
192kHz (4 Sample Blocks per Frame)
176.4kHz (4 Sample Blocks per Frame)

Table 5.
Rate
Delivery Cadence
8kHz
YNNNNN (Repeat)
12kHz
YNNN (Repeat)
16kHz
YNN (Repeat)
32kHz
Y2NN (Repeat)
48kHz
Y (Repeat)
96kHz
Y2 (Repeat)
192kHz
Y4 (Repeat)
N: No sample block in a frame.
Y: One sample block in a frame.
Yx: X sample blocks in a frame.

48kHz Variable Rate of Delivery Timing

Description
One Sample Block is Transmitted in Every 6 Frames
One Sample Block is Transmitted in Every 4 Frames
One Sample Block is Transmitted in Every 3 Frames
Two Sample Blocks are Transmitted in Every 3 Frames
One Sample Block is Transmitted in Every Frame
Two Sample Blocks are Transmitted in Each Frame
Four Sample Blocks Are Transmitted In Each Frame

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Table 6. 44.1kHz Variable Rate of Delivery Timing
Delivery Cadence
{12}{-}{11}{-}{11}{-}{12}{-}{11}{-}{11}{-}{12}{-}{11}{-}{11}{-}{12}{-}{11}{-}{11}{-}{11}{-}
(Repeat)
{12}{-}{11}{-}{11}{-}{12}{-}{11}{-}{11}{-}{12}{-}{11}{-}{11}{-}{12}{-}{11}{-}{11}{-}{11}{-}
(Repeat)
12-11-11-12-11-11-12-11-11-12-11-11-11- (Repeat)
122-112-112-122-112-112-122-112-112-122-112-112-112- (Repeat)
124-114-114-124-114-114-124-114-114-124-114-114-114- (Repeat)

Rate
11.025kHz
22.05kHz
44.1kHz
88.2kHz
176.4kHz

11.025kHz: {12}=YNNNYNNNYNNNYNNNYNNNYNNNYNNNYNNNYNNNYNNNYNNNYNNN
{11}=YNNNYNNNYNNNYNNNYNNNYNNNYNNNYNNNYNNNYNNNYNNN
{ - }=NNNN
22.050kHz: {12}=YNYNYNYNYNYNYNYNYNYNYNYN
{11}=YNYNYNYNYNYNYNYNYNYNYN
{ - }=NN

44.1kHz

12- =Contiguous 12 frames containing 1 sample blocks each, followed by one frame with
no sample block.

88.2kHz

122- =Contiguous 12 frames containing 2 sample blocks each, followed by one frame with
no sample block.

176.4kHz

124- =Contiguous 12 frames containing 4 sample blocks each, followed by one frame with
no sample block.

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7.3. Reset and Initialization

There are two types of reset within an HDA link:

Link Reset. Generated by assertion of the RST# signal, all codecs return to their power on state

Codec Reset. Generated by software directing a command to reset a specific codec back to its default
state

An initialization sequence is requested after any of the following three events:

Link Reset

Codec Reset

Codec changes its power state (for example, hot docking a codec to an HDA system)

7.3.1.

Link Reset

A link reset may be caused by 3 events:

1. The HDA controller asserts RST# for any reason (power up, or PCI reset)
2. Software initiates a link reset via the CRST bit in the Global Control Register (GCR) of the HDA
controller
3. Software initiates power management sequences. Figure 13, shows the Link Reset timing including
the Enter sequence (n~r) and Exit sequence (s~v)
Enter Link Reset:
n Software writes a 0 to the CRST bit in the Global Control Register of the HDA controller to initiate a
link reset
o When the controller completes the current frame, it does not signal the normal 8-bit frame SYNC at
the end of the frame
p The controller drives SYNC and all SDOs to low. Codecs also drive SDIs to low
q The controller asserts the RST# signal to low, and enters the Link Reset state
r All link signals driven by controller and codecs should be tri-state by internal pull low resistors

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Exit from Link Reset:
s If BCLK is re-started for any reason (codec wake-up event, power management, etc.)
t Software is responsible for de-asserting RST# after a minimum of 100s BCLK running time (the
100sec provides time for the codec PLL to stabilize)
u Minimum of 4 BCLK after RST# is de-asserted, the controller starts to signal normal frame SYNC
v When the codec drives its SDI to request an initialization sequence (when the SDI is driven high at the
last bit of frame SYNC, it means the codec requests an initialization sequence)

4 BCLK

Previous Frame

Link in Reset

4 BCLK

>=100 usec

>= 4 BCLK

Initialization Sequence

BCLK
Normal Frame
SYNC is absent

SYNC

Driven Low

Pulled Low

SDOs

Driven Low

Pulled Low

SDIs

Driven Low

Pulled Low

Normal Frame
SYNC

Wake Event
9

RST#

Pulled Low
1

Figure 13. Link Reset Timing

7.3.2.

Codec Reset

A Codec Reset is initiated via the codec RESET command verb. It results in the target codec being reset
to the default state. After the target codec completes its reset operation, an initialization sequence is
requested.

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7.3.3.

Codec Initialization Sequence

n The codec drives SDI high at the last bit of SYNC to request a Codec Address (CAD) from the
controller
o The codec will stop driving the SDI during this turnaround period
pqrs The controller drives SDI to assign a CAD to the codec
t The controller releases the SDI after the CAD has been assigned
u Normal operation state
Exit from Reset

Turnaround Frame
(Non-48kHz Frame)

Connection Frame

Address Frame
(Non-48kHz Frame)

Normal Operation

BCLK
Frame SYNC

SYNC

Frame SYNC

Frame SYNC
4

SDIx

RST#

Codec
Drives SDIx

Codec
Turnaround
( 477 BCLK
Max.)

Response

SD14

SD0 SD1

Controller Drives SDIx

Controller
Turnaround
( 477 BCLK
Max.)

Codec Drives SDIx

Figure 14. Codec Initialization Sequence

7.4. Verb and Response Format

7.4.1.

Command Verb Format

There are two types of verbs: one with 4-bit identifiers (4-bit verbs) and 16-bits of data, the other with
12-bit identifiers (12-bit verbs) and 8-bits of data. Table 7 shows the 4-bit verb structure of a command
stream sent from the controller to operate the codec. Table 8 is the 12-bit verb structure that gets and
controls parameters in the codec.
Bit [39:32]
Reserved

Table 7. 40-Bit Commands in 4-Bit Verb Format

Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:16]
Codec Address
Node ID
Verb ID

Bit [15:0]
Payload

Bit [39:32]
Reserved

Table 8. 40-Bit Commands in 12-Bit Verb Format

Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Codec Address
Node ID
Verb ID

Bit [7:0]
Payload

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Get Parameter
Connection Select
Get Connection List Entry
Processing State
Coefficient Index
Processing Coefficient
Amplifier Gain/Mute
Stream Format
Digital Converter 1
Digital Converter 2
Digital Converter 3
Digital Converter 4
Power State
Channel/Stream ID
SDI Select
Pin Widget Control
Unsolicited Enable
Pin Sense
EAPD/BTL Enable

F00
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
F01
701
Y
Y
Y
F02
Y
Y
Y
Y
F03
703
D5C4B3Y
Y
Y
A2Y
Y
F0D 70D
Y
Y
F0D 70E
Y
Y
F3E
73E
Y
Y
F3F
73F
Y
Y
F05
705
Y
F06
706
Y
Y
F04
704
F07
707
Y
F08
708
Y
F09
709
Y
F0C 70C
Y
F15~ 715~
All GPIO Control
Y
F19
719
Beep Generator Control
F0A 70A
Volume Knob Control
F0F
70F
Subsystem ID, Byte 0
F20
720
Y
Subsystem ID, Byte 1
F20
721
Y
Subsystem ID, Byte 2
F20
722
Y
Subsystem ID, Byte 3
F20
723
Y
Config Default, Byte 0
F1C 71C
Y
Config Default, Byte 1
F1C 71D
Y
Config Default, Byte 2
F1C 71E
Y
Config Default, Byte 3
F1C
71F
Y
RESET
7FF
Y
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Beep Generator

Volume Knob

Power Widget*1

Selector Widget

Sum Widget

Pin Widget

Audio In Converter

Audio Out Converter

Vendor Defined Group*1

HDMI Function Group*1

Modem Function Group*1

Audio Function Group

Root Node

Verbs Supported by the ALC1150 (Y=Supported)

Set Verb

Supported Verb

Get Verb

Table 9.

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Y
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Vendor ID
00 Y
Revision ID
02 Y
Subordinate Node Count
04 Y
Y
Function Group Type
05
Y
Audio Function Group Capabilities
08
Y
Audio Widget Capabilities
09
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Sample Size, Rate
0A Y
Y
Y
Stream Formats
0B
Y
Y
Y
Pin Capabilities
0C
Y
Input Amp Capabilities
0D Y
Y
Y
Output Amp Capabilities
12
Y
Y
Connection List Length
0E
Y
Y
Y
Y
Supported Power States
0F
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Processing Capabilities
10
GPIO Count
11
Volume Knob Capabilities
13
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Vendor Defined Widget

Beep Generator

Volume Knob

Power Widget*1

Selector Widget

Sum Widget

Pin Widget

Audio In Converter

Audio Out Converter

Vendor Define Group*1

HDMI Function Group*1

Modem Function Group*1

Audio Function Group

Root Node

Supported Parameter

Parameter ID

Table 10. Parameters in the ALC1150 (Y=Supported)

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7.4.2.

Response Format

There are two types of response from the codec to the controller. Solicited Responses are returned by the
codec in response to a current command verb. The codec will send Solicited Response data in the next
frame, without regard to the Set (Write) or Get (Read) command. The 32-bit Response is interpreted by
software, opaque to the controller.
Unsolicited Responses are sent by the codec independently of software requests. Jack Detection or GPI
status information can be actively delivered to the controller and interpreted by software. The Tag in
Bit[31:28] is used to identify unsolicited events. This tag is undefined in the HDA specifications.
Bit [35]
Valid

Table 11. Solicited Response Format

Bit [34]
Bit [33:32]
Unsol=0
Reserved

Bit [31:0]
Response

Table 12. Unsolicited Response Format

Bit [35]
Bit [34]
Bit [33:32]
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:0]
Valid
Unsol=1
Reserved
Tag
Response
Note: The response stream in the link protocol is 36-bit wide. The response is placed in the lower 32-bit field. Bit 35 is a
Valid bit to indicate the response is Ready. Bit 34 is set to indicate that an unsolicited response was sent.

7.5. Power Management

All power management state changes in widgets are driven by software. Table 13 shows the System
Power State Definitions. To simplify power management in the ALC1150, only the Audio Function
(NID=01h) supports power control. Output converters (DACs) and input converters (ADCs) have no
individual power control. Software can configure whole codec power states through the audio function
(NID=01h). Software may have various power states depending on system configuration.
Table 14 indicates those nodes that support power management.

7.5.1.

System Power State Definitions

Table 13. System Power State Definitions

Power States
D0
D1
D2
D3 (Hot)
D3 (Cold)

Definitions
All Power On. Individual DACs and ADCs can be powered up or down as required.
All Converters (DACs and ADCs) are Powered Down. State maintained, analog reference stays up.
Power is Still Supplied. All amplifiers and converters (DACs and ADCs) are powered down.
Codec stops PLL. State maintained. Jack-detection and GPI are powered down.
Power is Still Supplied. All amplifiers and converters (DACs and ADCs) are powered down.
Codec stops PLL. State maintained. Jack-detection/GPI work.
Power is Still Supplied. All amplifiers and converters (DACs and ADCs) are powered down.
Codec stops PLL. State maintained. Jack-detection/GPI work when internal OSC powers up.

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7.5.2.

Power Controls in NID 01h

Table 14. Power Controls in NID 01h

Description
D0
D1
D2
D3
HD LINK State
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Front DAC (NID-02h)
Normal
Normal
PD
PD
Surr DAC (NID-03h)
Normal
PD
PD
PD
Cen/Lfe DAC (NID-04h)
Normal
PD
PD
PD
Side DAC (NID-05h)
Normal
PD
PD
PD
Fout DAC (NID-25h)
Normal
PD
PD
PD
LINE ADC (NID-08h)
Normal
PD
PD
PD
MIX ADC (NID-09h)
Normal
PD
PD
PD
All Headphone Drivers
Normal
Normal
PD
PD
All Mixers
Normal
Normal
PD
PD
All Reference
Normal
Normal
PD
Normal
Normal
Normal
PD
Normal
Jack Detection with
Unsolicited Response
Note 1: PD=Powered Down.
Note 2: Jack detection with unsolicited response is issued when a Link Reset occurs in D3 state.
Item
Audio Function
(NID=01h)

7.5.3.

Link Reset
PD
PD
PD
PD
PD
PD
PD
PD
PD
PD
Normal
Normal2

Powered Down Conditions

Condition
LINK Response Powered Down

FRONT DAC Powered Down

SURR DAC Powered Down
CEN/LFE DAC Powered Down
SIDESURR DAC Powered Down
FOUT DAC Powered Down
LINE ADC Powered Down
MIX ADC Powered Down
Headphone Driver Powered Down
Mixers Powered Down
Reference Power Down

Table 15. Powered Down Conditions

Description
Internal Clock is Stopped.
SPDIF-OUT are floated with internally pulled low 47K resistors. Detection of
Link Reset Entry and Link Reset Exit sequences is supported. All states are
maintained if DVDD is supplied.
Analog Block and Digital Filter are Powered Down.
Analog Block and Digital Filter are Powered Down.
Analog Block and Digital Filter are Powered Down.
Analog Block and Digital Filter are Powered Down.
Analog Block and Digital Filter are Powered Down.
Analog Block and Digital Filter are Powered Down.
Data on SDATA-IN is quiet.
Analog Block and Digital Filter are Powered Down.
Data on SDATA-IN is quiet.
All Headphone Drivers are Powered Down.
All Internal Mixer Widgets are Powered Down.
The DC reference and VREFOUTx at individual pin complexes are still alive.
All Internal References, DC Reference, and VREFOUTx at Individual Pin
Complexes are Off.

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8.

Supported Verbs and Parameters

This section describes the Verbs and Parameters supported by various widgets in the ALC1150. If a verb
is not supported by the addressed widget, it will respond with 32 bits of 0.

8.1. Verb Get Parameters (Verb ID=F00h)

The Get Parameters verb is used to get system information and the function capabilities of the HDA
codec. All the parameters are read-only. There are a total of 15 ID parameters defined for each widget.
Some parameters are supported only in a specific widget. Refer to section 7.4.1 Command Verb Format,
page 21, for detailed information about supported parameters..
Table 16. Verb Get Parameters (Verb ID=F00h)
Get Parameter Command Format
Codec Response Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
CAd=X
Node ID=00h Verb ID=F00h
Parameter ID[7:0]
32-bit Response
Note: If the parameter ID is not supported, the returned response is 32 bits of 0.

8.1.1.

Parameter Vendor ID (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=00h)

Table 17. Parameter Vendor ID (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=00h)

Codec Response Format
Bit
Description
31:16
Vendor ID=10ECh (Realteks PCI Vendor ID).
15:0
Device ID=0900h.
Note: The Root Node (NID=00h) supports this parameter.

8.1.2.

Parameter Revision ID (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=02h)

Table 18. Parameter Revision ID (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=02h)

Codec Response Format
Bit
Description
31:24
Reserved. Read as 0s.
23:20
MajRev. The major version number (in decimal) of the HDA Spec to which the ALC1150 is fully
compliant. Response=0x1.
19:16
MinRev. The minor version number (in decimal) of the HDA Spec to which the ALC1150 is fully
compliant. Response=0x0.
15:8
Revision ID. The vendors revision number.
00h is for the first silicon version (A version), 01h is for the second version (B version), etc.
7:0
Stepping ID. The vendors stepping number within the given Revision ID.
Note: The Root Node (NID=00h in the ALC1150) supports this parameter.

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8.1.3.

Parameter Subordinate Node Count

(Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=04h)

For the root node, the Subordinate Node Count provides information about audio function group nodes
associated with the root node.
For function group nodes, it provides the total number of widgets associated with this function node.
Table 19. Parameter Subordinate Node Count (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=04h)
Codec Response Format
Bit
Description
31:24
Reserved. Read as 0s.
23:16
Starting Node Number.
The starting node number in the sequential widgets.
15:8
Reserved. Read as 0s.
7:0
Total Number of Nodes.
For a root node, the total number of function groups in the root node.
For a function group, the total number of widget nodes in the function group.

Root Node
Audio Function
Others

8.1.4.

Description
Bits
NID=00h
NID=01h

Reserved
Starting Node
Reserved
Bit [31:24]
Bit [23:16]
Bit [15:8]
01h
02h
Not Supported (Returns 00000000h)

Total Fun/Widgets
Bit [7:0]
01h
25h

Parameter Function Group Type

(Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=05h)

Table 20. Parameter Function Group Type (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=05h)
Codec Response Format
Bit
Description
31:9
Reserved. Read as 0s.
8
UnSol Capable. Read as 1.
0: Unsolicited response is not supported by this function group
1: Unsolicited response is supported by this function group
7:0
Function Group Type. Read as 01h.
00h: Reserved
01h: Audio Function
02h: Modem Function
03h~7Fh: Reserved
80h~FFh: Vendor Defined Function
Note: The Audio Function Group (NID=01h) supports this parameter.

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8.1.5.

Parameter Audio Function Capabilities

(Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=08h)

Table 21. Parameter Audio Function Capabilities (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=08h)
Codec Response Format
Bit
Description
31:17
Reserved. Read as 0s.
16
Beep Generator, Read as 1.
A 1 indicates the presence of an integrated Beep generator within the Audio Function Group.
15:12
Reserved. Read as 0s.
11:8
Input Delay. Read as 0xF.
7:4
Reserved. Read as 0s.
3:0
Output Delay. Read as 0xF.
Note: The Audio Function Group (NID=01h) supports this parameter.

8.1.6.

Parameter Audio Widget Capabilities

(Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=09h)

Table 22. Parameter Audio Widget Capabilities (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=09h)
Codec Response Format
Bit
Description
31:24
Reserved. Read as 0s.
23:20
Widget Type.
0h: Audio Output
1h: Audio Input
2h: Mixer
3h: Selector
4h: Pin Complex
5h: Power Widget
6h: Volume Knob Widget
7h~Eh: Reserved
Fh: Vendor defined audio widget
19:16
Delay. Samples delayed between the HDA link and widgets.
15:11
Reserved. Read as 0s.
10
Power Control.
0: Power state control is not supported on this widget
1: Power state is supported on this widget
9
Digital.
0: An analog input or output converter
1: A widget translating digital data between the HDA link and digital I/O (SPDIF, I2S, etc.)
8
ConnList. Connection List.
0: Connected to HDA link. No Connection List Entry should be queried
1: Connection List Entry must be queried
7
UnsolCap. Unsolicited Capable.
0: Unsolicited response is not supported
1: Unsolicited response is supported
6
ProcWidget. Processing Widget.
0: No processing control
1: Processing control is supported
5
Reserved. Read as 0.
4
Format Override.
3
AmpParOvr, AMP Param Override.
2
OutAmpPre. Out AMP Present.
1
InAmpPre. In AMP Present.
0
Stereo.
0: Mono Widget
1: Stereo Widget
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8.1.7.

Parameter Supported PCM Size, Rates

(Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=0Ah)

Parameters here provide default information about formats. Individual converters have their own
parameters to provide supported formats if their Format Override bit is set.
Table 23. Parameter Supported PCM Size, Rates (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=0Ah)
Codec Response Format
Bit
Description
31:21
Reserved. Read as 0s.
20
B32. 32-bit audio format support.
0: Not supported
1: Supported
19
B24. 24-bit audio format support.
0: Not supported
1: Supported
18
B20. 20-bit audio format support.
0: Not supported
1: Supported
17
B16. 16-bit audio format support.
0: Not supported
1: Supported
16
B8. 24-bit audio format support.
0: Not supported
1: Supported
15:12
Reserved. Read as 0s.
11
R12. 384kHz (=848kHz) rate support.
0: Not supported
1: Supported
10
R11. 192kHz (=448kHz) rate support.
0: Not supported
1: Supported
9
R10. 176.4kHz (=444.1kHz) rate support.
0: Not supported
1: Supported
8
R9. 96kHz (=248kHz) rate support.
0: Not supported
1: Supported
7
R8. 88.2kHz (=244.1kHz) rate support.
0: Not supported
1: Supported
6
R7. 48kHz rate support.
0: Not supported
1: Supported
5
R6. 44.1kHz rate support.
0: Not supported
1: Supported
4
R5. 32kHz (=2/348kHz) rate support.
0: Not supported
1: Supported
3
R4. 22.05kHz (=1/244.1kHz) rate support.
0: Not supported
1: Supported
2
R3. 16kHz (=1/348kHz) rate support.
0: Not supported
1: Supported
1
R2. 11.025kHz (=1/444.1kHz) rate support.
0: Not supported
1: Supported
0
R1. 8kHz (=1/648kHz) rate support.
0: Not supported
1: Supported

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8.1.8.

Parameter Supported Stream Formats

(Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=0Bh)

Parameters in this node only provide default information for audio function groups. Individual converters
have their own parameters to provide supported formats if the Format Override bit is set.
Table 24. Parameter Supported Stream Formats (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=0Bh)
Codec Response Format
Bit
Description
31:3
Reserved. Read as 0s.
2
AC3.
0: Not supported
1: Supported
1
Float32.
0: Not supported
1: Supported
0
PCM.
0: Not supported
1: Supported
Note: Input converters and output converters support this parameter.

8.1.9.

Parameter Pin Capabilities

(Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=0Ch)

The Pin Capabilities parameter returns a bit field describing the capabilities of the Pin Complex widget.
Table 25. Parameter Pin Capabilities (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=0Ch)
Codec Response Format
Bit
Description
31:16
Reserved. Read as 0s
15:8
VREF Control Capability. 1 in corresponding bit field indicates signal levels of associated Vrefout are
specified as a percentage of LDO-OUT1.
7:6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Reserved
100%
80%
Reserved
Ground
50%
Hi-Z
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0

L-R Swap. Indicates the capability of swapping the left and right.
Balanced I/O Pin. 1 indicates this pin complex has balanced pins.
Input Capable. 1 indicates this pin complex supports input.
Output Capable. 1 indicates this pin complex supports output.
Headphone Drive Capable. 1 indicates this pin complex has an amplifier to drive a headphone.
Presence Detect Capable. 1 indicates this pin complex can detect whether there is anything plugged in.
Trigger Required. 1 indicates whether a software trigger is required for an impedance measurement.
Impedance Sense Capable.
1 indicates this pin complex can perform analog sense on the attached device to determine its type.
Note: Only Pin Complex widgets support this parameter.

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8.1.10. Parameter Amplifier Capabilities

(Verb ID=F00h, Input Amplifier Parameter ID=0Dh)
Parameters in this node provide audio function group default information. Individual converters have
their own parameters to provide amplifier capabilities if the AMP Param Override bit is set.
Table 26. Parameter Amplifier Capabilities (Verb ID=F00h, Input Amplifier Parameter ID=0Dh)
Codec Response Format
Bit
Description
31
(Input) Mute Capable.
30:23
Reserved. Read as 0.
22:16
Step Size.
Indicates the size of each step in the gain range. Each step may be 0~32dB, specified in 0.25dB steps.
0 indicates a step of 0.25dB. 127 indicates a step of 32dB.
15
Reserved. Read as 0.
14:8
Number of Steps.
Indicates the number of steps in the gain range. 0 means the gain is fixed.
7
Reserved. Read as 0.
6:0
Offset.
Indicates which step is 0dB.

8.1.11. Parameter Amplifier Capabilities

(Verb ID=F00h, Output Amplifier Parameter ID=12h)
Parameters in this node provide audio function group default information. Individual converters have
their own parameters to provide amplifier capabilities if the AMP Param Override bit is set.
Table 27. Parameter Amplifier Capabilities (Verb ID=F00h, Output Amplifier Parameter ID=12h)
Codec Response Format
Bit
Description
31
(Output) Mute Capable.
30:23
Reserved. Read as 0.
22:16
Step Size.
Indicates the size of each step in the gain range. Each step may be 0~32dB, specified in 0.25dB steps.
0 indicates a step of 0.25dB. 127 indicates a step of 32dB.
15
Reserved. Read as 0.
14:8
Number of Steps.
Indicates the number of steps in the gain range. 0 means the gain is fixed.
7
Reserved. Read as 0.
6:0
Offset. Indicates which step is 0dB.

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8.1.12. Parameter Connect List Length

(Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=0Eh)
Parameters in this node provide audio function widget connection information.
Table 28. Parameter Connect List Length (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=0Eh)
Codec Response Format
Bit
Description
31:8
Reserved. Read as 0.
7
Short Form.
0: Short form
1: Long form
6:0
Connect List Length.
Indicates the number of inputs connected to a widget. If the Connect List Length is 1, there is only one
input, and there is no Connection Select Control (not a MUX widget).

8.1.13. Parameter Supported Power States

(Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=0Fh)
Table 29. Parameter Supported Power States (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=0Fh)
Codec Response Format
Bit
Description
31
Extended Power States Supported (EPSS).
1: Extended power states (EPSS) is supported
30
CLKSTOP.
1: D3 mode operates even there is no BITCLK presents on the link
29:4
Reserved. Read as 0s.
3
D3Sup.
1: Power state D3 is supported
2
D2Sup.
1: Power state D2 is supported
1
D1Sup.
1: Power state D1 is supported
0
D0Sup.
1: Power state D0 is supported

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8.1.14. Parameter Processing Capabilities

(Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=10h)
Table 30. Parameter Processing Capabilities (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=10h)
Codec Response Format
Bit
Description
31:16
Reserved. Read as 0s.
15:8
NumCoeff. Number of Coefficient.
7:1
Reserved. Read as 0s.
0
Benign.
0: Processing unit is not linear and time invariant
1: Processing unit is linear and time invariant

8.1.15. Parameter GPIO Capabilities

(Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=11h)
Table 31. Parameter GPIO Capabilities (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=11h)
Codec Response Format
Bit
Description
31
GPIWake=0. The ALC1150 does not support GPIO wake up function.
30
GPIUnsol=1. The ALC1150 supports GPIO unsolicited response.
29:24
Reserved. Read as 0s.
23:16
NumGPIs=00h. No GPI pin is supported.
15:8
NumGPOs=00h. No GPO pin is supported.
7:0
NumGPIOs=02h. Two GPIO pins are supported.

8.1.16. Parameter Volume Knob Capabilities

(Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=13h)
Table 32. Parameter Volume Knob Capabilities (Verb ID=F00h, Parameter ID=13h)
Codec Response Format for NID=21h (Volume Control Knob)
Bit
Description
31:8
Reserved. Read as 0s.
7
Delta. Read as 0.
0: Software will not modify the volume in Volume Control Knob
1: Software can write a base volume to the Volume Control Knob
6:0
NumSteps.
The total number of steps in the range of the Volume Control Knob (NID=21h)
Note: The ALC1150 does not support the Volume Knob Capabilities parameter.

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8.2. Verb Get Connection Select Control (Verb ID=F01h)

Table 33. Verb Get Connection Select Control (Verb ID=F01h)
Get Command Format
Codec Response Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
CAd=X
Node ID=Xh
Verb ID=F01h
0s
Bit[7:0] are Connection Index

Codec Response for Analog Port-B/C/E/F (NID=18h~1Bh)

Bit
Description
31:8
0s.
7:0
Connection Index Current Settings (Default Value is 00h).
00h: Sum Widget NID=0Ch
01h: Sum Widget NID=0Dh
02h: Sum Widget NID=0Eh
03h: Sum Widget NID=0Fh
04h: Sum Widget NID=26h
Other: Reserved

Codec Response for other NID

Bit
Description
31:0
Not Supported (Returns 00000000h).

8.3. Verb Set Connection Select (Verb ID=701h)

Table 34. Verb Set Connection Select (Verb ID=701h)
Set Command Format
Codec Response Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
CAd=X
Node ID=Xh
Verb ID=701h
Select Index [7:0]
0s for All Nodes

8.4. Verb Get Connection List Entry (Verb ID=F02h)

Table 35. Verb Get Connection List Entry (Verb ID=F02h)
Get Command Format
Codec Response Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
CAd=X
Node ID=Xh
Verb ID=F02h
Offset Index - N[7:0]
32-bit Response

Codec Response for NID=08h (LINE ADC)

Bit
Description
31:8
Connection List Entry (N+3), (N+2), and (N+1).
Returns 000000h.
7:0
Connection List Entry (N).
Returns 23h (Sum Widget) for N=0~3.
Returns 00h for N>3.
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Codec Response for NID=09h (MIX ADC)
Bit
Description
15:8
Connection List Entry (N+3), (N+2), and (N+1).
Returns 000000h.
7:0
Connection List Entry (N).
Returns 22h (Sum Widget) for N=0~3.
Returns 00h for N>3.

Codec Response for NID=0Bh (Mixer)

Bit
Description
31:24
Connection List Entry (N+3).
Returns 1Bh (Pin Complex LINE2) for N=0~3.
Returns 17h (Pin Complex SIDESURR) for N=4~7.
Returns 00h for N>7.
23:16
Connection List Entry (N+2).
Returns 1Ah (Pin Complex LINE1) for N=0~3.
Returns 16h (Pin Complex CEN/LFE) for N=4~7.
Returns 00h for N>7.
15:8
Connection List Entry (N+1).
Returns 19h (Pin Complex MIC2) for N=0~3.
Returns 15h (Pin Complex SURR) for N=4~7.
Returns 00h for N>7.
7:0
Connection List Entry (N).
Returns 18h (Pin Complex MIC1) for N=0~3.
Returns 14h (Pin Complex FRONT) for N=4~7.
Returns 00h for N>7.

Codec Response for NID=0Ch (Front Sum)

Bit
Description
31:24
Connection List Entry (N).
Returns 00h.
23:16
Connection List Entry (N+2).
Returns 00h.
15:8
Connection List Entry (N+1).
Returns 0Bh (Mixer) for N=0~3.
Returns 00h for N>3.
7:0
Connection List Entry (N).
Returns 02h (Front DAC) for N=0~3.
Returns 00h for N>3.

Codec Response for NID=0Dh (Surround Sum)

Bit
Description
31:24
Connection List Entry (N).
Returns 00h.
23:16
Connection List Entry (N+2).
Returns 00h.
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Codec Response for NID=0Dh (Surround Sum)
Bit
Description
15:8
Connection List Entry (N+1).
Returns 0Bh (Mixer) for N=0~3.
Returns 00h for N>3.
7:0
Connection List Entry (N).
Returns 03h (Surround DAC) for N=0~3.
Returns 00h for N>3.

Codec Response for NID=0Eh (Cen/LFE Sum)

Bit
Description
31:24
Connection List Entry (N).
Returns 00h.
23:16
Connection List Entry (N+2).
Returns 00h.
15:8
Connection List Entry (N+1).
Returns 0Bh (Mixer) for N=0~3.
Returns 00h for N>3.
7:0
Connection List Entry (N).
Returns 04h (Cen/LFE DAC) for N=0~3.
Returns 00h for N>3.

Codec Response for NID=0Fh (Side-Surr Sum)

Bit
Description
31:24
Connection List Entry (N).
Returns 00h.
23:16
Connection List Entry (N+2).
Returns 00h.
15:8
Connection List Entry (N+1).
Returns 0Bh (Mixer) for N=0~3.
Returns 00h for N>3.
7:0
Connection List Entry (N).
Returns 05h (Front DAC) for N=0~3.
Returns 00h for N>3.

Codec Response for NID=26h (Fout Sum)

Bit
Description
31:24
Connection List Entry (N).
Returns 00h.
23:16
Connection List Entry (N+2).
Returns 00h.
15:8
Connection List Entry (N+1).
Returns 0Bh (Mixer) for N=0~3.
Returns 00h for N>3.
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Codec Response for NID=26h (Fout Sum)
Bit
Description
7:0
Connection List Entry (N).
Returns 25h (Fout DAC) for N=0~3.
Returns 00h for N>3.

Codec Response for NID=14h (Port-D)

Bit
Description
31:24
Connection List Entry (N+3).
Returns 00h.
23:16
Connection List Entry (N+2).
Returns 00h.
15:8
Connection List Entry (N+1).
Returns 00h.
7:0
Connection List Entry (N).
Returns 0Ch (Sum Widget NID=0Ch) for N=0~3.
Returns 00h for N>3.

Codec Response for NID=15h (Port-A)

Bit
Description
31:24
Connection List Entry (N+3).
Returns 00h.
23:16
Connection List Entry (N+2).
Returns 00h.
15:8
Connection List Entry (N+1).
Returns 00h.
7:0
Connection List Entry (N).
Returns 0Dh (Sum Widget NID=0Dh) for N=0~3.
Returns 00h for N>3.

Codec Response for NID=16h (Port-G)

Bit
Description
31:24
Connection List Entry (N+3).
Returns 00h.
23:16
Connection List Entry (N+2).
Returns 00h.
15:8
Connection List Entry (N+1).
Returns 00h.
7:0
Connection List Entry (N).
Returns 0Eh (Sum Widget NID=0Eh) for N=0~3.
Returns 00h for N>3.

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Codec Response for NID=17h (Port-H)
Bit
Description
31:24
Connection List Entry (N+3).
Returns 00h.
23:16
Connection List Entry (N+2).
Returns 00h.
15:8
Connection List Entry (N+1).
Returns 00h.
7:0
Connection List Entry (N).
Returns 0Fh (Sum Widget NID=0Fh) for N=0~3.
Returns 00h for N>3.

Codec Response for NID=18h~1Bh (Port-B/C/E/F)

Bit
Description
31:24
Connection List Entry (N+3).
Returns 0Fh (Sum Widget NID=0Fh) for N=0~3.
Returns 00h for n>3.
23:16
Connection List Entry (N+2).
Returns 0Eh (Sum Widget NID=0Eh) for N=0~3.
Returns 00h for N>3.
15:8
Connection List Entry (N+1).
Returns 0Dh (Sum Widget NID=0Dh) for N=0~3.
Returns 00h for N>3.
7:0
Connection List Entry (N).
Returns 0Ch (Sum Widget NID=0Ch) for N=0~3.
Returns 26h (Sum Widget NID=26h) for N=4~7.
Returns 00h for N>7.

Codec Response for NID=1Eh (Pin Widget: SPDIF-OUT)

Bit
Description
31:16
Connection List Entry (N+3) and (N+2).
Returns 0000h.
15:8
Connection List Entry (N+1).
Returns 00h.
7:0
Connection List Entry (N).
Returns 06h (SPDIF-OUT converter) for N=0~3.
Returns 00h for N>3.

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Codec Response for NID=11h (Pin Widget: SPDIF-OUT2)
Bit
Description
31:16
Connection List Entry (N+3) and (N+2).
Returns 0000h.
15:8
Connection List Entry (N+1).
Returns 00h.
7:0
Connection List Entry (N).
Returns 10h (SPDIF-OUT2 converter) for N=0~3.
Returns 00h for N>3.

Codec Response for NID=22h (Sum Widget before ADC 09h)

Bit
Description
31:24
Connection List Entry (N+3).
Returns 1Bh (Pin Complex LINE2) for N=0~3.
Returns 17h (Pin Complex-SIDESURR) for N=4~7.
Returns 00h for N>7.
23:16
Connection List Entry (N+2).
Returns 1Ah (Pin Complex LINE1) for N=0~3.
Returns 16h (Pin Complex CEN/LFE) for N=4~7.
Returns 00h for N>7.
15:8
Connection List Entry (N+1).
Returns 19h (Pin Complex MIC2) for N=0~3.
Returns 15h (Pin Complex SURR) for N=4~7.
Returns 00h for N>7.
7:0
Connection List Entry (N).
Returns 18h (Pin Complex MIC1) for N=0~3.
Returns 14h (Pin Complex FRONT) for N=4~7.
Returns 0Bh (Sum Widget) for N=8~11.
Returns 00h for N>11.

Codec Response for NID=23h (Sum Widget before ADC 08h)

Bit
Description
31:24
Connection List Entry (N+3).
Returns 1Bh (Pin Complex LINE2) for N=0~3.
Returns 17h (Pin Complex-SIDESURR) for N=4~7.
Returns 00h for N>7.
23:16
Connection List Entry (N+2).
Returns 1Ah (Pin Complex LINE1) for N=0~3.
Returns 16h (Pin Complex CEN/LFE) for N=4~7.
Returns 00h for N>7.
15:8
Connection List Entry (N+1).
Returns 19h (Pin Complex MIC2) for N=0~3.
Returns 15h (Pin Complex SURR) for N=4~7.
Returns 00h for N>7.
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Codec Response for NID=23h (Sum Widget before ADC 08h)
Bit
Description
7:0
Connection List Entry (N).
Returns 18h (Pin Complex MIC1) for N=0~3.
Returns 14h (Pin Complex FRONT) for N=4~7.
Returns 0Bh (Sum Widget) for N=8~11.
Returns 00h for N>11.

Codec Response for Other NID

Bit
Description
31:0
Not Supported (Returns 00000000h).

8.5. Verb Get Processing State (Verb ID=F03h)

Table 36. Verb Get Processing State (Verb ID=F03h)
Get Command Format
Codec Response Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
CAd=X
Node ID=Xh
Verb ID=F03h
0s
32-bit Response

Codec Response for All NID

Bit
Description
31:0
Not Supported (Returns 00000000h).

8.6. Verb Set Processing State (Verb ID=703h)

Set Command Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
CAd=X
Node ID=Xh

Table 37. Verb Set Processing State (Verb ID=703h)

Codec Response Format
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
Verb ID=703h
Processing State [7:0]
0s for All Nodes

Codec Response for All NID

Bit
Description
31:0
0s.

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8.7. Verb Get Coefficient Index (Verb ID=Dh)

Get Command Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
CAd=X
Node ID=20h

Table 38. Verb Get Coefficient Index (Verb ID=Dh)

Codec Response Format
Bit [19:16]
Payload Bit [15:0]
Response [31:0]
Verb ID=Dh
0s
Bit [15:0] are Coefficient Index

Codec Response for NID=20h (Realtek Defined Registers)

Bit
Description
31:16
Reserved. Read as 0s.
15:0
Coefficient Index.

Codec Response for Other NID

Bit
Description
31:0
Not Supported (Returns 00000000h).

8.8. Verb Set Coefficient Index (Verb ID=5h)

Set Command Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
CAd=X
Node ID=Xh

Table 39. Verb Set Coefficient Index (Verb ID=5h)

Codec Response Format
Bit [19:16]
Payload Bit [15:0]
Response [31:0]
Verb ID=5h
Coefficient Index [15:0]
0s for All Nodes

Codec Response for All NID

Bit
Description
31:0
0s.

8.9. Verb Get Processing Coefficient (Verb ID=Ch)

Table 40. Verb Get Processing Coefficient (Verb ID=Ch)
Get Command Format
Codec Response Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:16]
Payload Bit [15:0]
Response [31:0]
CAd=X
Node ID=20h
Verb ID=Ch
0s
Processing Coefficient [15:0]

Codec Response for NID=20h (Realtek Defined Registers)

Bit
Description
31:16
Reserved. Read as 0s.
15:0
Processing Coefficient.

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Codec Response for Other NID
Bit
Description
31:0
Not Supported (Returns 00000000h).

8.10. Verb Set Processing Coefficient (Verb ID=4h)

Table 41. Verb Set Processing Coefficient (Verb ID=4h)
Set Command Format
Codec Response Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:16]
Payload Bit [15:0]
Response [31:0]
CAd=X
Node ID=Xh
Verb ID=4h
Coefficient [15:0]
0s for All Nodes

Codec Response for All NID

Bit
Description
31:0
0s.

8.11. Verb Get Amplifier Gain (Verb ID=Bh)

This verb is used to get gain/attenuation settings from each widget.
Table 42. Verb Get Amplifier Gain (Verb ID=Bh)
Get Command Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
CAd=X
Node ID=Xh

Bit [19:16]
Verb ID=Bh

Payload Bit [15:0]

Get Payload [15:0]

Codec Response Format

Response [31:0]
Bit[7:0] are Responsible for Get

Get Payload in Command Bit[15:0]

Bit
Description
15
Get Input/Output.
0: Input amplifier gain is requested
1: Output amplifier gain is requested
14
Reserved. Read as 0.
13
Get Left/Right.
0: Right amplifier gain is requested
1: Left amplifier gain is requested
12:4
Reserved. Read as 0s.
3:0
Index[3:0] for Input Source.
Select amplifier for this converter. If a widget has no multiple input sources, the index will be ignored.

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Codec Response for 08h (LINE ADC) and 09h (MIX ADC)
Bit
Description
31:8
0s
7
Bit-15 is 0 in Get Amplifier Gain. Input Amplifier Mute, 0: Unmute, 1: Mute
Bit-15 is 1 in Get Amplifier Gain. Read as 0 (No Output Amplifier Mute)
6:0
Bit-15 is 0 in Get Amplifier Gain. Input Amplifier Gain [6:0]. 7-bit step value (0~63) specifying the
volume from 17.25dB~+30dB in 0.75dB steps
Bit-15 is 1 in Get Amplifier Gain. Read as 0s (No Output Amplifier Mute)

Codec Response for NID=0Bh (MIXER Sum Widget)

Bit
Description
31:8
0s
7
Bit-15 is 0 in Get Amplifier Gain. Input Amplifier Mute. 0: Unmute 1: Mute (Default for all Index)
Bit-15 is 1 in Get Amplifier Gain. Read as 0 (No Output Amplifier Mute)
6:0
Bit-15 is 0 in Get Amplifier Gain. Input Amplifier Gain [6:0]. 7-bit step value (0~31) specifying the
volume from 34.5dB~+12dB in 1.5dB steps
Bit-15 is 1 in Get Amplifier Gain. Read as 0s (No Output Amplifier Mute)

Codec Response for NID=0Ch~0Fh and 26h (Sum Widget: FRONT, SURR, CEN/LFE, SIDESURR, FOUT Sum)
Bit
Description
31:8
0s
7
Bit-15 is 0 in Get Amplifier Gain. Input Amplifier Mute, 0: Unmute, 1: Mute
Bit-15 is 1 in Get Amplifier Gain. Read as 0 (No Output Amplifier Mute)
6:0
Bit-15 is 0 in Get Amplifier Gain. Read as 0 (No Input Amplifier Gain).
Bit-15 is 1 in Get Amplifier Gain. Read as 0 (No Output Amplifier Gain).

Codec Response for NID=02h ~ 05h and 25h (DAC Widget: FRONT, SURR, CEN/LFE, SIDESURR, FOUT DAC)
Bit
Description
31:8
0s.
7
Bit 15 is 0 in Get Amplifier Gain. Read as 0 (No Input Amplifier Mute).
Bit 15 is 1 in Get Amplifier Gain. Read as 0 (No Output Amplifier Mute).
6:0
Bit 15 is 0 in Get Amplifier Gain. Read as 0s (No Input Amplifier Mute).
Bit 15 is 1 in Get Amplifier Gain. Output Amplifier Gain [6:0]. 7-bit step value (0~87) specifying the
volume from 65.25dB~0dB in 0.75dB steps.

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Codec Response for NID=14h~17h (Pin Complex: FRONT/SURR/CENLFE/SIDESURR)
Bit
Description
31:8
0s
7
Bit-15 is 0 in Get Amplifier Gain. Read as 0
Bit-15 is 1 in Get Amplifier Gain. Output Amplifier Mute, 0:Unmute, 1:Mute
(NID=14h~17h,Default=1)
6:0
Bit-15 is 0 in Get Amplifier Gain. Read as 0s
Bit-15 is 1 in Get Amplifier Gain. Read as 0 (No Output Amplifier Gain)

Codec Response for NID=18h~1Bh (Pin Complex: MIC1/MIC2/LINE1/LINE2)

Bit
Description
31:8
0s
7
Bit-15 is 0 in Get Amplifier Gain. Read as 0
Bit-15 is 1 in Get Amplifier Gain. Output Amplifier Mute, 0:Unmute, 1:Mute
(NID=18h~1Bh,Default=1)
6:0
Bit-15 is 0 in Get Amplifier Gain. Input Amplifier Gain [6:0]. 7-bit step value (0~3) specifying the
volume from 0dB~30dB in 10dB steps.
Bit-15 is 1 in Get Amplifier Gain. Read as 0 (No Output Amplifier Gain)

Codec Response for NID=22h and 23h (Sum Widget)

Bit
Description
31:8
0s
7
Bit-15 is 0 in Get Amplifier Gain. Input Amplifier Mute, 0: Unmute, 1: Mute
Bit-15 is 1 in Get Amplifier Gain. Read as 0 (No Output Amplifier Mute)
6:0
Bit-15 is 0 in Get Amplifier Gain. Read as 0 (No Input Amplifier Gain)
Bit-15 is 1 in Get Amplifier Gain. Read as 0 (No Input Amplifier Gain)

Codec Response to Other NID

Bit
Description
31:0
Not Supported (Returns 00000000h).

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8.12. Verb Set Amplifier Gain (Verb ID=3h)

This verb is used to set amplifier gain/attenuation in each widget.
Table 43. Verb Set Amplifier Gain (Verb ID=3h)
Set Command Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
CAd=X
Node ID=Xh

Bit [19:16]
Verb ID=3h

Payload Bit [15:0]

Set Payload [15:0]

Codec Response Format

Response [31:0]
0s for All Nodes

Set Payload in Command Bit[15:0]

Bit
Description
15
Set Output Amp.
1 indicates output amplifier gain will be set.
14
Set Input Amp.
1 indicates input amplifier gain will be set.
13
Set Left Amp.
1 indicates left amplifier gain will be set.
12
Set Right Amp.
1 indicates right amplifier gain will be set.
11:8
Index Offset (for Input Amplifiers on Sum Widgets and Selector Widgets).
5 bits index offset in connection list is used to select which input gain will be set on a Sum or a Selector
widget. The index is ignored if the node is not a Sum or a Selector widget, or the Set Input Amp bit is not
set.
7
Mute.
0: Unmute
1: Mute (-gain)
6:0
Gain[6:0].
A 7-bit step value specifying the amplifier gain.

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8.13. Verb Get Converter Format (Verb ID=Ah)

Get Command Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
CAd=X
Node ID=Xh

Table 44. Verb Get Converter Format (Verb ID=Ah)

Codec Response Format
Bit [19:16]
Payload Bit [15:0]
Response [31:0]
Verb ID=Ah
0s
Bit[15:0] are Converter Format

Codec Response for NID=02h~05h, 25h, 06h, 10h (Output Converters: FRONT, SURR, CEN/LFE, SIDESURR, FOUT
DAC S/PDIF-OUT, S/PDIF-OUT2).
Codec Response for NID=08h, 09h (Input Converters: LINE, MIX ADC)
Bit
Description
31:16
Reserved. Read as 0.
15
Stream Type (TYPE).
0: PCM
1: Non-PCM
14
Sample Base Rate (BASE).
0: 48kHz
1: 44.1kHz
13:11
Sample Base Rate Multiple (MULT).
000b: 1
001b: 2
010b: 3
011b: 4
100b~111b: Reserved
10:8
Sample Base Rate Divisor (DIV).
000b: /1
001b: /2
010b: /3
011b: /4
100b: /5
101b: /6
110b: /7
111b: /8
7
Reserved. Read as 0.
6:4
Bits per Sample (BITS).
000b: 8 bits
001b: 16 bits
010b: 20 bits
011b: 24 bits
100b: 32 bits
101b~111b: Reserved
3:0
Number of Channels.
0: 1 channel
1: 2 channels
2: 3 channels

15: 16 channels

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8.14. Verb Set Converter Format (Verb ID=2h)

Set Command Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
CAd=X
Node ID=Xh

Table 45. Verb Set Converter Format (Verb ID=2h)

Codec Response Format
Bit [19:16]
Payload Bit [15:0]
Response [31:0]
Verb ID=2h
Set Format [15:0]
0s for All Nodes

Set Payload in Command Bit[15:0]

Bit
Description
31:16
Reserved. Read as 0.
15
Stream Type (TYPE).
0: PCM
1: Non-PCM
14
Sample Base Rate (BASE).
0: 48kHz
1: 44.1kHz
13:11
Sample Base Rate Multiple (MULT).
000b: 1
001b: 2
011b: 4
100b~111b: Reserved
10:8
Sample Base Rate Divisor (DIV).
000b: /1
001b: /2
011b: /4
100b: /5
110b: /7
111b: /8
7
Reserved. Read as 0.
6:4
Bits per Sample (BITS).
000b: 8 bits
001b: 16 bits
011b: 24 bits
100b: 32 bits
3:0
Number of Channels.
0: 1 channel
1: 2 channels

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010b: /3
101b: /6

010b: 20 bits
101b~111b: Reserved
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8.15. Verb Get Power State (Verb ID=F05h)

Table 46. Verb Get Power State (Verb ID=F05h)
Get Command Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
CAd=X
Node ID=01h

Bit [19:8]
Verb ID=F05h

Payload Bit [7:0]

0s

Codec Response Format

Response [31:0]
Power State [7:0]

Codec Response for NID=01h (Audio Function Group)

Codec Response for NID=02h~05h, 25h, 08h, 09h (Audio Input/Output Converter)
Codec Response for NID=11h, 14h~1Bh, 1Eh (Pin Widget)
Codec Response for NID=06h, 10h (Digital Output Converter)
Bit
Description
31:11
Reserved. Read as 0s
10
PS-SettingReset
0: Setting of widgets has been reset during a low power state.
1: Settings that were changed from the defaults have been reset to their default during a low power state.
9
PS-ClkStopOk
0: No capability to operate normally with BCLK stop.
1: Operate properly with no BCLK.
Only Audio Function Group (NID=01h) supports this setting.
8
PS-Error
Not supported in ALC1150.
7:6
Reserved
5:4
PS-Act. Actual Power State [1:0]
00: Power state is D0
01: Power state is D1
10: Power state is D2
11: Power state is D3
PS-Act indicates the actual power state of the referenced node. For Audio Function Group nodes
(NID=01h), PS-Act is always equal to PS-Set
3:2
Reserved. Read as 0s
1:0
PS-Set, Set Power State [1:0]
00: Power state is D0
01: Power state is D1
10: Power state is D2
11: Power state is D3
PS-Set controls the current power setting of the referenced node

Codec Response for other NID

Bit
Description
31:0
Not Supported (Returns 00000000h).

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8.16. Verb Set Power State (Verb ID=705h)

Table 47. Verb Set Power State (Verb ID=705h)
Set Command Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
CAd=X
Node ID=01h

Bit [19:8]
Verb ID=705h

Payload Bit [7:0]

Power State [7:0]

Codec Response Format

Response [31:0]
0s for All Nodes

Power State in Command Bit[7:0]

Bit
Description
7:6
Reserved. Read as 0s.
5:4
PS-Act. Actual Power State [1:0].
00: Power state is D0
01: Power state is D1
10: Power state is D2
11: Power state is D3
PS-Act indicates the actual power state of the referenced node.
3:2
Reserved. Read as 0s.
1:0
PS-Set. Set Power State [1:0].
00: Power state is D0
01: Power state is D1
10: Power state is D2
11: Power state is D3

8.17. Verb Get Converter Stream, Channel (Verb ID=F06h)

Table 48. Verb Get Converter Stream, Channel (Verb ID=F06h)
Get Command Format
Codec Response Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
CAd=X
Node ID=Xh
Verb ID=F06h
0s
Stream & Channel [7:0]

Codec Response for NID=02h~05h, 25h, 06h, 10h (Output Converters: FRONT, SURR, CEN/LFE, SIDESURR, FOUT
DAC, S/PDIF-OUT, S/PDIF-OUT2)
Codec Response for NID=08h, 09h (Input Converters: LINE ADC, MIX ADC)
Bit
Description
31:8
Reserved. Read as 0s.
7:4
Stream[3:0].
The link stream used by the converter. 0000b is stream 0, 0001b is stream 1, etc.
3:0
Channel[3:0].
The lowest channel used by the converter. A stereo converter will use the set channel n as well as n+1 for its
left and right channel.

Codec Response for other NID

Bit
Description
31:0
Not Supported (Returns 00000000h).

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8.18. Verb Set Converter Stream, Channel (Verb ID=706h)

Table 49. Verb Set Converter Stream, Channel (Verb ID=706h)
Set Command Format
Codec Response Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
CAd=X
Node ID=Xh
Verb ID=706h
Stream & Channel [7:0]
0s for All Nodes

Stream and Channel in Command Bit[7:0]

Bit
Description
31:8
Reserved. Read as 0s.
7:4
Set Stream[3:0].
The link stream used by the converter. 0000b is stream 0, 0001b is stream 1, etc.
1:0
Set Channel[3:0].
The lowest channel used by the converter. A stereo converter will use the set channel n as well as n+1 for its
left and right channel.
Note: This verb assigns stream and channel for output converters (NID=02h~06h, 25h, 10h) and input converters
(NID=08h, 09h). Other widgets will ignore this verb.

8.19. Verb Get Pin Widget Control (Verb ID=F07h)

Table 50. Verb Get Pin Widget Control (Verb ID=F07h)
Get Command Format
Codec Response Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
CAd=X
Node ID=Xh
Verb ID=F07h
0s
Pin Control [7:0]
Codec Response for NID=14h~1Bh, 1Eh, 11h
(Pin Complex: FRONT, SURR, CENLFE, SIDESURR, MIC1, MIC2, LINE1, LINE2, S/PDIF-OUT, S/PDIF-OUT2)
Bit
Description
31:1
Reserved. Read as 0s.
7
H-Phn Enable (Headphone Amplifier Enable, EN_AMP for an I/O Unit).
0: Disabled
1: Enabled
6
Out Enable (Output Buffet Enable, EN_OBUF for an I/O Unit).
0: Disabled
1: Enabled
5
In Enable (Input Buffer Enable, EN_IBUF for an I/O Unit).
0: Disabled
1: Enabled
4:3
Reserved.
2:0
VrefEn (Vrefout Enable Control).
000b: Hi-Z (Disabled)
001b: 50% of LDO-OUT1
010b: Ground 0V
011b: Reserved
100b: 80% of LDO-OUT1
101b: 100% of LDO-OUT1
110b~111b: Reserved
Codec Response for other NID
Bit
Description
31:0
Not Supported (Returns 00000000h).

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8.20. Verb Set Pin Widget Control (Verb ID=707h)

Table 51. Verb Set Pin Widget Control (Verb ID=707h)
Set Command Format
Codec Response Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
CAd=X
Node ID=Xh
Verb ID=707h
Pin Control [7:0]
0s for All Nodes

Pin Control in command [7:0] for NID=14h~1Bh, 1Eh, 11h: (Pin Complex: FRONT, SURR, CENLFE, SIDESURR,
MIC1, MIC2, LINE1, LINE2, S/PDIF-OUT, S/PDIF-OUT2)
Bit
Description
31:1
Reserved. Read as 0s.
7
H-Phn Enable (Headphone Amplifier Enable, EN_AMP for an I/O Unit).
0: Disabled
1: Enabled
6
Out Enable (Output Buffet Enable, EN_OBUF for an I/O Unit).
0: Disabled
1: Enabled
5
In Enable (Input Buffer Enable, EN_IBUF for an I/O Unit).
0: Disabled
1: Enabled
4:3
Reserved.
2:0
VrefEn (Vrefout Enable Control).
000b: Hi-Z (Disabled)
001b: 50% of LDO-OUT1
010b: Ground 0V
011b: Reserved
100b: 80% of LDO-OUT1
101b: 100% of LDO-OUT1
110b~111b: Reserved

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8.21. Verb Get Unsolicited Response Control (Verb ID=F08h)

Determines whether a widget is enabled to send an unsolicited response. An HDA codec can use an
unsolicited response to inform software of a real-time event.
Table 52. Verb Get Unsolicited Response Control (Verb ID=F08h)
Get Command Format
Codec Response Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
CAd=X
Node ID=Xh Verb ID= F08h
0s
32-bit Response
Codec Response for NID=01h (GPIO in Audio Function Group), 14h~1Bh (Port A to H), 1Eh, 11h (S/PDIF-OUT,
S/PDIF-OUT2)
Bit
Description
31:8
Reserved. Read as 0s.
7
Unsolicited Response is Enabled.
0: Disabled
1: Enabled
6:4
Reserved. Read as 0s.
3:0
Assigned Tag for Unsolicited Response.
The tag[3:0] is assigned by software to determine which widget generates unsolicited responses.
Codec Response for other NID
Bit
Description
31:0
Not Supported (Returns 00000000h).

8.22. Verb Set Unsolicited Response Control (Verb ID=708h)

Enables a widget to generate an unsolicited response.
Table 53. Verb Set Unsolicited Response Control (Verb ID=708h)
Set Command Format
Codec Response Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
CAd=X
Node ID=Xh
Verb ID=708h
EnableUnsol [7:0]
0s for All Nodes
EnableUnsol in Command Bit[7:0] for NID=01h (GPIO in Audio Function Group), 14h~1Bh, (Port A to H), 1Eh, 11h
(S/PDIF-OUT, S/PDIF-OUT2)
Bit
Description
31:8
Reserved. Read as 0s.
7
Enable Unsolicited Response.
0: Disable
1: Enable
6:4
Reserved. Read as 0s.
3:0
Tag for Unsolicited Response.
Tag[3:0] is defined by software to assign a 4-bit tag for nodes that are enabled to generate unsolicited
responses.

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8.23. Verb Get Pin Sense (Verb ID=F09h)

Returns the Presence Detect status and the impedance of a device attached to the pin.
Table 54. Verb Get Pin Sense (Verb ID=F09h)
Get Command Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
CAd=X
Node ID=Xh

Bit [19:8]
Verb ID= F09h

Codec Response Format

Response [31:0]
32-bit Response

Payload Bit [7:0]

0s

Codec Response for NID = 14h~1Bh, 11h, 1Eh

Bit
Description
31
Presence Detect Status.
0: No device is attached to the pin
1: Device is attached to the pin
30:0
Measured Impedance.
The ALC1150 does not support hardware impedance detection. This field is read as 0s.

Codec Response for other NID

Bit
Description
31:0
Not Supported (Returns 00000000h).

8.24. Verb Execute Pin Sense (Verb ID=709h)

Table 55. Verb Execute Pin Sense (Verb ID=709h)
Command Format
Codec Response Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
CAd=X
Node ID=Xh Verb ID= 709h
Right Channel[0]
0s for All Nodes

Payload in Command Bit[7:0]

Bit
Description
7:1
Reserved. Read as 0s.
0
Right (Ring) Channel Select.
0: Sense Left channel (Tip)
1: Sense Right channel (Ring)
The ALC1150 does not support hardware impedance sensing and will ignore this control.

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8.25. Verb Get Volume Knob Widget (Verb ID=F0Fh)

Get Command Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
CAd=X
Node ID=21h

Table 56. Verb Get Volume Knob (Verb ID=F0Fh)

Codec Response Format
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
Verb ID= F0Fh
0s
Bit[31:8]=0s, Bit[7:0] is Volume

Codec Response for NID = 21h (Volume Knob Widget)

Bit
Description
31:8
Reserved.
7
Direct.
0: The volume generated by external HW volume control will be sent by unsolicited response. Software is
responsible for programming the amplifier appropriately
1: The volume generated by external HW volume control will directly affect the volume of the amplifier.
6:0
Volume in Steps.
Note: The ALC1150 does not support Volume Knob Widget and will ignore this verb and respond with 0s.

8.26. Verb Set Volume Knob Widget (Verb ID=70Fh)

Set Command Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
CAd=X
Node ID=21h

Table 57. Verb Set Volume Knob (Verb ID=70Fh)

Codec Response Format
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
Verb ID= 70Fh Bit[7] is Direct Control
0s

Payload in Command Bit[7:0]

Bit
Description
31:8
Reserved.
7
Direct.
0: The volume generated by external HW volume control will be sent by unsolicited response. Software is
responsible for programming the amplifier appropriately
1: The volume generated by external HW volume control will directly affect the volume of the amplifier.
6:0
Reserved.
Note: The ALC1150 does not support Volume Knob Widget and will ignore this verb and respond with 0s.

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8.27. Verb Get Configuration Default (Verb ID=F1Ch)

Reads the 32-bit sticky register for each Pin Widget configured by software.
Table 58. Verb Get Configuration Default (Verb ID=F1Ch)
Get Command Format
Codec Response Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
CAd=X
Node ID=Xh Verb ID= F1Ch
0s
32-bit Response

Codec Response for NID=14h~1Bh (Port-A~Port-H), 1Eh (SPDIF-OUT), 11h (SPDIF-OUT2)

Bit
Description
31:0
32-Bit Configuration Information for Each Pin Widget.
Default value for each pin widget.
[31:30]: Port Connectivity (0h: Port; 2h: Header; 1h: Not Connected)
[29:24]: Location
[23:20]: Default Device
[19:16]: Connection Type
[15:12]: Color
[11:08]: Misc
[07:04]: Default Association
[03:00]: Sequence
NID 14h
01014010h

NID 15h
01011012h

NID 16h
01016011h

NID 17h
01012014h

NID 1Ah
0181304Fh

NID 1Bh
02214C1Fh

NID 1Eh
01441130h

NID 11h
411110F0h

NID 18h
01A19840h

NID 19h
02A19C50h

Note: The 32-bit registers for each Pin Widget are sticky and will not be reset by a LINK Reset or Codec Reset (Function
Reset Verb).

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NID=
Name
Port
Location
Device
Con Type
Color
Misc

Association
Sequence

Table 59. Default Configuration in Chip (14h~1Bh)

14h
15h
16h
17h
18h
19h
1Ah
1Bh
FRONT
SURR CEN/LFE
SIDE
MIC1
MIC2
LINE1
LINE2
Jack
Jack
Jack
Jack
Jack
Jack
Jack
Jack
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Line Out Line Out Line Out Line Out
Mic In
Mic In
Line In
HP Out
1/8" Jack 1/8" Jack 1/8" Jack 1/8" Jack 1/8" Jack 1/8" Jack 1/8" Jack 1/8" Jack
Green
Black
Orange
Grey
Pink
Pink
Blue
Green
8Vrefo
8Vrefo
8Vrefo
8Vrefo
9Vrefo
9Vrefo
8Vrefo
9Vrefo
8Retask 8Retask 8Retask 8Retask 8Retask 9Retask 8Retask 9Retask
8Sensing 8Sensing 8Sensing 8Sensing 8Sensing 8Sensing 8Sensing 8Sensing
9JD
9JD
9JD
9JD
9JD
9JD
9JD
9JD
1h
1h
1h
1h
4h
5h
4h
1h
0h
2h
1h
4h
0h
0h
Fh
Fh

Table 60. Default Configuration in Chip (1Eh, 11h)

NID=
Name
Port
Location
Device
Con Type
Color
Misc

Association
Sequence

1Eh
SPDIF-OUT
Jack
Rear
SPDIF Out
RCA
Black
8Vrefo
8Retask
8Sensing
9JD
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Rear
Speaker
1/8" Jack
Black
8Vrefo
8Retask
8Sensing
9JD
Fh
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8.28. Verb Set Configuration Default Bytes 0, 1, 2, 3

(Verb ID=71Ch/71Dh/71Eh/71Fh for Bytes 0, 1, 2, 3)
The BIOS can use this verb to determine the default conditions for the Pin Widgets 14h~1Bh, 11h, and
1Eh, e.g., placement and expected default device.
Table 61. Verb Set Configuration Default Bytes 0, 1, 2, 3
Set Command Format
Codec Response Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
CAd=X
Node ID=Xh
Label [7:0]
0s for All Nodes
Verb ID=71Ch,
71Dh, 71Eh, 71Fh
Note: Supported by Pin Widget NID=14h~1Bh (Port-A~Port-H), 1Eh (S/PDIF-OUT), 11h (S/PDIF-OUT2). Other
widgets will ignore this verb.

Codec Response for All NID

Bit
Description
31:0
0s.

8.29. Verb Get BEEP Generator (Verb ID=F0Ah)

Get Command Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
CAd=X
Node ID=Xh

Table 62. Verb Get BEEP Generator (Verb ID= F0Ah)

Codec Response Format
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
Verb ID= F0Ah
0s
Divider [7:0]

Response for NID=01h (Audio Function Group)

Bit
Description
31:8
Reserved.
7:0
Frequency Divider, F[7:0].
The internal BEEP frequency is the result of dividing the 48kHz clock by 4 times the number specified in
F[7:0].
The lowest tone is 48kHz/(2554)=47Hz.
The highest tone is 48kHz/(14)=12kHz.
A value of 00h in F[7:0] disables the internal BEEP generator and allows external PCBEEP input.
Note: The ALC1150 does not support Get BEEP Generator and will ignore this verb and respond with 0s.

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8.30. Verb Set BEEP Generator (Verb ID=70Ah)

Set Command Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
CAd=X
Node ID=01h

Table 63. Verb Set BEEP Generator (Verb ID= 70Ah)

Codec Response Format
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
Verb ID=70Ah
Divider [7:0]
0s for All Nodes

Divider in Set Command

Bit
Description
31:8
Reserved.
7:0
Frequency Divider, F[7:0].
The internal BEEP frequency is the result of dividing the 48kHz clock by 4 times the number specified in
F[7:0].
The lowest tone is 48kHz/(2554)=47Hz.
The highest tone is 48kHz/(14)=12kHz.
A value of 00h in F[7:0] disables the internal BEEP generator and allows external PCBEEP input.
Note: The ALC1150 does not support Set BEEP Generator and will ignore this verb and respond with 0s.

8.31. Verb Get GPIO Data (Verb ID=F15h)

Table 64. Verb Get GPIO Data (Verb ID= F15h)
Get Command Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
CAd=X
Node ID=01h

Bit [19:8]
Verb ID=F15h

Payload Bit [7:0]

0s

Codec Response Format

Response [31:0]
32-bit Response

Codec Response for NID=01h (Audio Function Group)

Bit
Description
31:2
Reserved.
1:0
GPIO[1:0] Data.
The value written (output) or sensed (input) on the corresponding pin if it is enabled.

Codec Response for Other NID

Bit
Description
31:0
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8.32. Verb Set GPIO Data (Verb ID=715h)

Table 65. Verb Set GPIO Data (Verb ID= 715h)
Set Command Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
CAd=X
Node ID=01h

Bit [19:8]
Verb ID=715h

Payload Bit [7:0]

Data [7:0]

Codec Response Format

Response [31:0]
0s for All Nodes

Data in Set command for NID=01h (Audio Function Group)

Bit
Description
31:2
Reserved.
1:0
GPIO[1:0] Output Data.
The value written determines the value driven on a pin that is configured as an output pin.

Codec Response for All NID

Bit
Description
31:0
0s.

8.33. Verb Get GPIO Enable Mask (Verb ID=F16h)

Table 66. Verb Get GPIO Enable Mask (Verb ID= F16h)
Get Command Format
Codec Response Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
CAd=X
Node ID=01h Verb ID=F16h
0s
EnableMask [7:0]

Codec Response for NID=01h (Audio Function Group)

Bit
Description
31:2
Reserved.
1:0
GPIO[1:0] Enable Mask.
0: The corresponding GPIO pin is disabled and is in Hi-Z state
1: The corresponding GPIO pin is enabled. Its behavior is determined by the GPIO direction control
Note: All nodes except Audio Function Group (NID=01h) will ignore this verb.

Codec Response for Other NID

Bit
Description
31:0
0s.

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8.34. Verb Set GPIO Enable Mask (Verb ID=716h)

Table 67. Verb Set GPIO Enable Mask (Verb ID=716h)
Set Command Format
Codec Response Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
CAd=X
Node ID=01h Verb ID=716h
Enable Mask [7:0]
0s for All Nodes

Codec Response for NID=01h (Audio Function Group)

Bit
Description
31:2
Reserved.
1:0
GPIO[1:0] Enable Mask.
0: The corresponding GPIO pin is disabled and is in Hi-Z state
1: The corresponding GPIO pin is enabled. Its behavior is determined by the GPIO direction control
Note: All nodes except Audio Function Group (NID=01h) will ignore this verb.

Codec Response for All NID

Bit
Description
31:0
0s.

8.35. Verb Get GPIO Direction (Verb ID=F17h)

Get Command Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
CAd=X
Node ID=01h

Table 68. Verb Get GPIO Direction (Verb ID=F17h)

Codec Response Format
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
Verb ID=F17h
0s
Direction [7:0]

Codec Response for NID=01h (Audio Function Group)

Bit
Description
31:2
Reserved.
1:0
GPIO[1:0] Direction Control.
0: The corresponding GPIO pin is configured as an input
1: The corresponding GPIO pin is configured as an output
Note: All nodes except Audio Function Group (NID=01h) will ignore this verb.

Codec Response for Other NID

Bit
Description
31:0
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8.36. Verb Set GPIO Direction (Verb ID=717h)

Set Command Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
CAd=X
Node ID=01h

Table 69. Verb Set GPIO Direction (Verb ID=717h)

Codec Response Format
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
Verb ID=717h
Direction [7:0]
0s for All Nodes

Codec Response for NID=01h (Audio Function Group)

Bit
Description
31:2
Reserved.
1:0
GPIO[1:0] Direction Control.
0: The corresponding GPIO pin is configured as an input
1: The corresponding GPIO pin is configured as an output
Note: All nodes except Audio Function Group (NID=01h) will ignore this verb.

Codec Response for Other NID

Bit
Description
31:0
0s.

8.37. Verb Get GPIO Unsolicited Response Enable Mask

(Verb ID=F19h)
Table 70. Verb Get GPIO Unsolicited Response Enable Mask (Verb ID=F19h)
Get Command Format
Codec Response Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
CAd=X
Node ID=01h Verb ID=F19h
0s
UnsolEnable [7:0]

Codec Response for NID=01h (Audio Function Group)

Bit
Description
31:2
Reserved.
1:0
GPIO[1:0] Unsolicited Enable Mask.
0: Unsolicited response will not be sent on link
1: Unsolicited response will be sent on link when state of corresponding GPIO has been changed
Note: All nodes except Audio Function Group (NID=01h) will ignore this verb.

Codec Response for Other NID

Bit
Description
31:0
0s.

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8.38. Verb Set GPIO Unsolicited Response Enable Mask

(Verb ID=719h)
Table 71. Verb Set GPIO Unsolicited Response Enable Mask (Verb ID=719h)
Set Command Format
Codec Response Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
CAd=X
Node ID=01h Verb ID=719h
UnsolEnable [7:0]
0s for All Nodes

Codec Response for NID=01h (Audio Function Group)

Bit
Description
31:2
Reserved.
1:0
GPIO[1:0] Unsolicited Enable Mask.
0: Unsolicited response will not be sent on link
1: Unsolicited response will be sent on link when state of corresponding GPIO has been changed
Note 1: All nodes except the Audio Function Group (NID=01h) will ignore this verb.
Note 2: The unsolicited response of corresponding GPIO is enabled when its Enable Mask and Verb-Unsolicited
Response for NID=01h are enabled.

Codec Response for Other NID

Bit
Description
31:0
0s.

8.39. Verb Function Reset (Verb ID=7FFh)

Table 72. Verb Function Reset (Verb ID=7FFh)
Command Format (NID=01h)
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
CAd=X
Node ID=01h Verb ID=7FFh

Payload Bit [7:0]

0s

Codec Response Format

Response [31:0]
0s

Codec Response
Bit
Description
31:0
Reserved. Read as 0s.
Note: The Function Reset command causes all widgets in the ALC1150 to return to their power on default state.

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8.40. Verb Get Digital Converter Control 1, 2, 3, 4

(Verb ID=F0Dh, F0Eh, F3Eh, F3Fh)
Table 73. Verb Get Digital Converter Control 1, 2, 3, 4 (Verb ID=F0Dh, F0Eh, F3Eh, F3Fh)
Get Command Format
Codec Response Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
CAd=X
Node ID=Xh Verb ID=F0Dh/F0Eh/
0s
Bit[31:16]=0s,
F3Eh/F3Fh
Bit[15:0] are SIC Bit

NID=06h (SPDIF-OUT) Response to Get verb F0Dh/F0Eh/F3Eh/F3Fh

NID=10h (SPDIF-OUT2) Response to Get verb F0Dh/F0Eh/F3Eh/F3Fh
Bit
Description SIC (SPDIF IEC Control) Bit[15:0]
31:24
Read as 0s.
23
Keep Alive Enable.
0: Disable (SPDIF output is disabled in D2/D3 mode)
1: Enable (SPDIF output is enabled in D2/D3 mode)
22:20
Reserved. Read as 0s.
19:16
IEC Coding Type.
Not supported in the ALC1150, read as 0s.
15
Reserved. Read as 0s.
14:8
CC[6:0] (Category Code).
7
LEVEL (Generation Level).
6
PRO (Professional or Consumer Format).
0: Consumer format
1: Professional format
5
/AUDIO (Non-Audio Data Type).
0: PCM data
1: AC3 or other digital non-audio data
4
COPY (Copyright).
0: Asserted
1: Not asserted
3
PRE (Pre-Emphasis).
0: None
1: Filter pre-emphasis is 50/15 microseconds
2
VCFG for Validity Control (Control V Bit and Data in Sub-Frame).
1
V for Validity Control (Control V Bit and Data in Sub-Frame).
0
Digital Enable (DigEn).
0: OFF
1: ON

Codec Response for Other NID

Bit
Description
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8.41. Verb Set Digital Converter Control 1, 2, 3, 4

(Verb ID=70Dh, 70Eh, 73Eh, 73Fh)
Table 74. Verb Set Digital Converter Control 1, 2, 3, 4 (Verb ID=70Dh, 70Eh, 73Eh, 73Fh)
Set Command Format (Verb ID=70Dh, Set Control 1)
Codec Response Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
CAd=X
Node ID=Xh Verb ID=70Dh
SIC [7:0]
0s

Set Command Format (Verb ID=70Eh, Set Control 2)

Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
CAd=X
Node ID=Xh
Verb ID=70Eh
SIC [15:8]

Codec Response Format

Response [31:0]
0s

Set Command Format (Verb ID=73Eh, Set Control 3)

Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
CAd=X
Node ID=Xh
Verb ID=73Eh
SIC [23:16]

Codec Response Format

Response [31:0]
0s

Set Command Format (Verb ID=73Fh, Set Control 4)

Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
CAd=X
Node ID=Xh
Verb ID=73Fh
SIC [31:24]

Codec Response Format

Response [31:0]
0s

Payload in Set Control 1 for NID=06h and 10h (SPDIF-OUT and SPDIF-OUT2)
Bit
Description SIC (SPDIF IEC Control) Bit[7:0]
7
LEVEL (Generation Level).
6
PRO (Professional or Consumer Format).
0: Consumer format
1: Professional format
5
/AUDIO (Non-Audio Data Type).
0: PCM data
1: AC3 or other digital non-audio data
4
COPY (Copyright).
0: Asserted
1: Not asserted
3
PRE (Pre-Emphasis).
0: None
1: Filter pre-emphasis is 50/15 microseconds
2
VCFG for Validity Control (Control V Bit and Data in Sub-Frame).
1
V for Validity Control (Control V Bit and Data in Sub-Frame).
0
Digital Enable (DigEn).
0: OFF
1: ON
Payload in Set Control 2 for NID=06h and 10h (SPDIF-OUT and SPDIF-OUT2)
Bit
Description SIC (SPDIF IEC Control) Bit[7:0]
7
Reserved. Read as 0s.
6:0
CC[6:0] (Category Code).

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Payload in Set Control 3 for NID=06h and 10h (SPDIF-OUT and SPDIF-OUT2)
Bit
Description SIC (SPDIF IEC Control) Bit[23:16]
7
Keep Alive Enable.
0: Disable (SPDIF output is disabled in D2/D3 mode)
1: Enable (SPDIF output is enabled in D2/D3 mode)
6:0
Reserved.

Payload in Set Control 4 for NID=06h and 10h (SPDIF-OUT and SPDIF-OUT2)
Bit
Description SIC (SPDIF IEC Control) Bit[31:24]
7:0
Reserved.

8.42. Verb Get Subsystem ID [31:0]

(Verb ID=F20h/F21h/F22h/F23h)
32-bit Read/Write register for Audio Function Group (NID=01h).
Table 75. Verb Get Subsystem ID [31:0] (Verb ID=F20h/F21h/F22h/F23h)
Get Command Format
Codec Response Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
CAd = X
Node ID=01h
Verb ID=F20h
0s
32-bit Response

Codec Response for NID=01h

Bit
Description
31:16
Subsystem ID[23:8] (Default=10ECh).
15:8
Subsystem ID[7:0] (Default=09h).
7:0
Assembly ID[7:0] (Default=00h).

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8.43. Verb Set Subsystem ID [31:0] (Verb ID=723h for [31:24],

722h for [23:16], 721h for [15:8], 720h for [7:0])
Table 76. Verb Set Subsystem ID [31:0]
(Verb ID=723h for [31:24], 722h for [23:16], 721h for [15:8], 720h for [7:0])
Set Command Format
Codec Response Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
CAd = X Node ID=01h
Label [7:0]
0s for All Nodes
Verb ID=723h,
722h, 721h, 720h

Codec Response for all NID

Bit
Description
31:0
0s.

8.44. Verb Get EAPD Control (Verb ID=F0Ch for Get)

Table 77. Verb Get EAPD Control (Verb ID=F0Ch)
Get Command Format (NID=14h and 1Bh)
Codec Response Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
CAd=X
Node ID=14h/1Bh Verb ID=F0Ch
0s
Bit[1] is EAPD Control

Codec Response for NID=14h (FRONT, port-D) and 1Bh (LINE2, port-E)
Bit
Description
31:3
Reserved.
2
L-R Swap. The ALC1150 does not support swapping left and right channels. Read as 0.
1
EAPD Value.
0: EAPD pin state is low
1: EAPD pin state is high
0
Bridge Tied Load (BTL) Enable. The ALC1150 does not support BTL output. Read as 0.

Codec Response in for Other NID

Bit
Description
31:0
0s.

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8.45. Verb Set EAPD Control (Verb ID=70Ch for Set)

Table 78. Verb Set EAPD Control (Verb ID=70Ch for Set)
Set Command Format (NID=14h and 1Bh)
Codec Response Format
Bit [31:28]
Bit [27:20]
Bit [19:8]
Payload Bit [7:0]
Response [31:0]
CAd=X
Node ID=14h/1Bh Verb ID=70Ch Bit[1] is EAPD Control
0s

Payload in Set Commend for NID=14h (FRONT, port-D) and 1Bh (LINE2, port-E)
Bit
Description
7:3
Reserved. Written Data is Ignored.
2
L-R Swap. The ALC1150 does not support swapping left and right channels, written data is ignored.
1
EAPD Value.
0: EAPD pin state is low
1: EAPD pin state is high
0
Bridge Tied Load (BTL) Enable. The ALC1150 does not support BTL output. Written data is ignored.
Note: Pin 47 is shared by the EPAD and I2S-LRCLK functions. Pin 47 will act as EAPD and reflect the set EAPD state in
payload bit[1] when I2S-OUT function is not used via the programming configuration register. Other widgets will ignore
this verb

Codec Response
Bit
Description
31:0
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9.

Electrical Characteristics

9.1. DC Characteristics
9.1.1.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter
Power Supply
Digital Power for Core
Digital Power for HDA Link
Analog

Table 79. Absolute Maximum Ratings

Symbol
Minimum
Typical

Maximum

Units

DVDD
3.0
3.3
3.6
V
DVDD-IO
1.5
3.3
3.6
V
LDO-IN*
4.75
5.0
5.25
V
LDO-OUT1
4.05
4.5
4.95
V
o
Ambient Operating Temperature
Ta
0
+70
C
o
Storage Temperature
Ts
+125
C
ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)
Susceptibility Voltage
All Pins
3500
*: The standard testing condition before shipping is AVDD = 5.0V unless specified. Customers designing with a different
AVDD should contact Realtek technical support representatives for special testing support.

9.1.2.

Threshold Voltage

DVDD-IO= 1.5V5%/3.3V5%, DVDD= 3.3V5%, Tambient=25C, with 50pF external load.

Table 80. Threshold Voltage
Parameter
Symbol
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
Units
Input Voltage Range
Vin
-0.30
DVDD+0.30
V
Low Level Input Voltage (HDA link)
VIL
0.4DVDD-IO
V
High Level Input Voltage (HDA link)
VIH
0.6DVDD-IO
V
High Level Output Voltage (HDA link)
VOH
0.9DVDD-IO
V
Low Level Output Voltage (HDA link)
VOL
0.1DVDD-IO
V
Low Level Input Voltage (GPIOs)
VIL
0.44DVDD (1.45)
V
High Level Input Voltage (GPIOs)
VIH
0.56DVDD (1.85)
V
High Level Output Voltage (SPDIF-OUT, GPIOs)
VOH
0.9DVDD
V
Low Level Output Voltage (SPDIF-OUT, GPIOs)
VOL
0.1DVDD
V
Input Leakage Current
-10
10
A
Output Leakage Current (Hi-Z)
-10
10
A
Output Buffer Drive Current
5
mA
Internal Pull Up Resistance
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9.1.3.

Digital Filter Characteristics

Filter
ADC Filter

ADC Highpass Filter

DAC Lowpass Filter

DAC Highpass Filter

Table 81. Digital Filter Characteristics

Description
Minimum
Typical
Passband (Upper Band < -0.030dB)
0.4350Fs
Passband (Upper Band < -1.0dB)
0.4571Fs
Passband Ripple
Stopband
0.565Fs
Stopband Attenuation
80
Passband Frequency Response: -0.15dB
20
(Fs=192000)
Passband Frequency Response: -0.03dB
0.441Fs
Stopband
0.559Fs
Stopband Rejection
90
Passband Ripple
Passband Frequency Response: -0.15dB
20
(Fs=192000)

Maximum
0.030
-

Units
KHz
KHz
dB
KHz
dB
Hz

1.5Fs
0.030
-

KHz
KHz
dB
dB
Hz

Note: Fs=Sample rate.

9.1.4.

SPDIF Output Characteristics

DVDD=3.3V, Tambient=25C, with 75 external load.

Parameter
SPDIF-OUT High Level Output
SPDIF-OUT Low Level Output

Table 82. SPDIF Output Characteristics

Symbol
Minimum
Typical
VOH
3.0
3.3
VOL
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9.2. AC Characteristics
9.2.1.

Link Reset and Initialization Timing

Table 83. Link Reset and Initialization Timing

Parameter
Symbol
Minimum
Typical
RESET# Active Low Pulse Width
TRST
100.167
TPLL
100
RESET# Inactive to BCLK Startup Delay for
PLL Ready Time
SDI Initialization Request
TFRAME
-

4 BCLK

Maximum
-

Units
s
s

25

Frame Time

Initialization
Sequence

>= 4 BCLK

4 BCLK

BCLK
Normal Frame
SYNC

SYNC
SDO

Initialization
Request

SDI

RESET#
TRST

TPLL

T FRAME

Figure 15. Link Reset and Initialization Timing

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9.2.2.

Link Timing Parameters at the Codec

Table 84. Link Timing Parameters at the Codec

Parameter
Symbol
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
BCLK Frequency
23.9976
24.0
24.0024
BCLK Period
Tcycle
41.163
41.67
42.171
BCLK Jitter
Tjitter
150
500
BCLK High Pulse Width
Thigh
17.5
24.16
BCLK Low Pulse Width
Tlow
17.5
24.16
Tsetup
5
SDO Setup Time at Both Rising
and Falling Edge of BCLK
Thold
5
SDO Hold Time at Both Rising
and Falling Edge of BCLK
Ttco
3
11.0
SDI Valid Time After Rising Edge
of BCLK (1:50pF External Load)
SDI Flight Time
Tflight
0
7

Units
MHz
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns

Figure 16. Link Signals Timing

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9.2.3.

SPDIF Output Timing

Table 85. SPDIF Output Timing

Parameter
Symbol
Minimum
Typical
SPDIF-OUT Frequency
3.072
SPDIF-OUT Period1
Tcycle
325.6
SPDIF-OUT Jitter
Tjitter
SPDIF-OUT High Level Width
THigh
156.2 (48%)
162.8 (50%)
SPDIF-OUT Low Level Width
TLow
156.2 (48%)
162.8 (50%)
SPDIF-OUT Rising Time
Trise
2.0
SPDIF-OUT Falling Time
Tfall
2.0
Note 1: Bit parameters for 48kHz sample rate of SPDIF-OUT.

Maximum
4
169.2 (52%)
169.2 (52%)
-

Units
MHz
ns
ns
ns (%)
ns (%)
ns
ns

Tcycle

Thigh

Tlow

VOH

VIH

Vt

VIL

V OL
Trise

Tfall
Figure 17. Output Timing

9.2.4.

Test Mode

The ALC1150 does not support test mode or Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) mode.

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9.3. Analog Performance

Standard Test Conditions

Tambient=25oC, DVDD=3.3V5%, AVDD=5.0V5%

1kHz Input Sine Wave; Sampling Frequency=48kHz; 0dB=1Vrms

10K/50pF Load; Test Bench Characterization BW:10Hz~22kHz

Table 86. Analog Performance

Parameter
Min
Typical
Full-Scale Input Voltage
All Inputs (Gain=0dB) to ADC
1.8
Full-Scale Output Voltage (Gain=0dB)
DAC
1.15
1.1
Headphone Amplifier Output@32 Load
Dynamic Range with 60dB Signal (A-Weight)
115
Front DAC with Differential Output
110
Front DAC with Single-End Output
107
Front DAC with Single-End Output @ 32 Load
Dynamic Range with 60dB Signal (A-Weight)
104/93
High Quality ADC / Normal ADC
DAC
96
96
Headphone Amplifier Output@32 Load
THD+N with 3dB Signal (No A-Weight)
-80
ADC
-88
DAC
-75
Headphone Amplifier Output@32 Load
Magnitude Response (10K Load)
0
All DAC @Fs=48KHz (FR=0.05dB)
0
All DAC @Fs=96KHz (FR=0.05dB)
0
All DAC @Fs=192KHz (FR=0.05dB)
0
All ADC @Fs=48KHz (FR=0.04dB)
0
All ADC @Fs=96KHz (FR=0.04dB)
All ADC @Fs=192KHz (FR=0.04dB)
0
Power Supply Rejection (Measured at 1kHz Point)
-84
Amplifier Gain Step
0.75
Channel Separation (Crosstalk)
-80
Input Impedance (Gain=0dB)
16
Output Impedance
Amplified Output
2
Non-Amplified Output
200
Digital Power Supply Current (Normal/DVD-Audio)
DVDD=3.3V
Digital Power Supply Current (D2)
DVDD=3.3V
Analog Power Supply Current (Normal Operation)
LDO-IN=5.0V

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Max

Units

Vrms

Vrms
Vrms
dB FSA
dB FSA
dB FSA

dB FSA
dB FSA
dB FSA

dB FS
dB FS
dB FS

21,792
43,584
87,168
19,200
38,400
76,800
-

Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
dB
dB
dB
K

15.6/38.7

mA

2260

129

mA

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Parameter
Analog Power Supply Current (D2)
LDO-IN=5.0V
VREFOUTx Output Voltage
VREFOUTx Output Current

Min
-

Typical
970

Max
-

Units
A

0.5LDO-OUT1
5

0.8LOD-OUT1
-

V
mA

10. Application Circuits

To get the best compatibility in hardware design and software driver, any modification should be
confirmed with Realtek. Realtek may update the latest application circuits onto our web site
(www.realtek.com) without modifying this datasheet.

10.1. Desktop System

This following pages show an example of a 7.1 channel output desktop system with three analog jacks on
the rear panel, and with two re-tasking analog jacks on the front panel.
Analog Port
FRONT (Port-D)
SURR (Port-A)
CENTER/LFE (Port-G)
SIDE (Port-H)
MIC1 (Port-B)
LINE1 (Port-C)
LINE2 (Port-E)

Pin
35, 36
39, 41
43, 44
45, 46
21, 22
23, 24
14, 15

MIC2 (Port-F)

16, 17

Table 87. Desktop System

Location
Function Description
Rear Panel Front Channel Line Output and Amplified Output.
Rear Panel Surround Channel Line Output.
Rear Panel Center and Low Frequency (Sub-Woofer) Channel Line Output.
Rear Panel Side Surround Channel Line Output.
Rear Panel Analog Microphone Input.
Rear Panel Analog Line Input.
Front Panel Re-Tasking Jack Supports Headphone Out (Default), Microphone
Input, and Line Input.
Front Panel Re-Tasking Jack Supports Microphone Input (Default), Line Input,
and Headphone Output.

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SURR-L

MIC2-R

SURR-R

MIC2-L

CEN
LFE
LDO-OUT
SIDE-SURR-L

CD1

C6

SIDE-SURR-R

10u

10u

CD2
0.1u

25
LDO-OUT

26

27
VREF

MIC2-L

28

29
MIC2-R

SURR-L

30

32

31
SURR-R

LFE

AVSS1

I2S-SCLK

RESET#

12

11

SYNC

DVDD

DVDD-IO

SPDIF-OUT

JDREF

22
21
20
19
18
17

LDO-IN
MIC1-VREFO-R
MIC1-VREFO-L
LINE1-R
LINE1-L
MIC1-R
MIC1-L
MIC2-VREFO

16

R13

20K 1%

MIC2-JD

15

R14

39.2K 1%

LINE2-JD

R16

10K 1%

SURR-JD

R18

20K 1%

SSURR-JD

R21

39.2K 1%

CEN-JD

R25

10K 1%

FRONT-JD

R26

20K 1%

LINE1-JD

R31

39.2K 1%

MIC1-JD

14
13
R17
20K 1%

ALC1150 QFN48

GPIO0/SPDIFO2
CD5

10u

24
23

I2S-SCLK

10u
RGND1

CEN

SENSE A

1
0.1u

34

EAPD/I2S-LRCLK

S/PDIF-OUT

C30
+

33

SENSE B

Spilt by DGND

CD4

SENSE C

PIN46-VREFO

EAPD/I2S-LRCLK

+3.3VD

SIDESURR-R

LINE2-VREFO

10

48

PIN46-VREFO

MIC2-VREFO

47

LINE2-VREFO

VRP

SDATA-IN

46

MIC1-R
MIC1-L

I2S-MCLK

0.1u

45

LINE1-L

LDO-OUT2

100u

AVSS2

BIT-CLK

C16

44

ALC1150
QFN48 6X6

FRONT-R-

10u

C17

CD3

LINE1-R

43

FRONT-R+

SDATA-OUT

42

MIC1-VREFO-L

GPIO1/I2S-SDO

41

FRONT-L+

FRONT-R-

40

LDO-IN

MIC1-VREFO-R

FRONT-R+

U2

FRONT-L-

REGREF

LDO-OUT

39

LINE2-R

GPIO0/SPO2

FRONT-L+

38

FRONT-L-

37

LINE2-R

SIDESURR-L

35

LINE2-L

36

LINE2-L

RESET#

DVDD-IO

SY NC
I2S-MCLK

R32
R33

GPIO1/I2S-SDO

AGND
DGND
Tied at one point only under the
codec or near the codec

10
10

SDIN
BCLK

C33
10p
SDOUT

Figure 18. Filter Connection

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HD AUDIO FRONT HEADER

MIC2-VREFO
D1
BAT54A/SOT

R66
4.7K

R67
4.7K

+3.3VD

LINE2-R

C70

LINE2-L

C71

C66

75

MIC2-R

100u R69
100u R72

75

100u R76

75

100u R77

75

C64

R70
MIC2-L

10K

J20CON10A
1
3
5
7
9

2
4
6
8
10

PRESENCE#

GPI to South Bridge

Key

MIC2-JD

R78 R79 R80 R81

22K 22K 22K 22K

R82

R83

4.7K

4.7K

LINE2-JD

D2
BAT54A/SOT
LINE2-VREFO

HD Audio Front Panel I/O Module

PORT-E (LINE2) and PORT-F (MIC2) are front panel I/O
FIO-PORT-F-L
FIO-PORT-F-R
FIO-PORT-E-R
FIO-SENSE
FIO-PORT-E-L

J21
1
3
5
7
9

2
4
6
8
10

FIO-PRESENCE#
PORT-F-SENSE-RETURN

KEY

PORT-E-SENSE-RETURN
FIO-SENSE
PORT-E-SENSE-RETURN

CON10A
FIO-PORT-E-R

L7

FERB

FIO-PORT-E-L

L8

FERB

FIO-PORT-F-R

L9

FERB

FIO-PORT-F-L

L10

FERB

C82

C83

100P

100P

JACK 1
4
3
5
2
1

FIO-PORT-E (Port-E)

JACK 2
FIO-SENSE
PORT-F-SENSE-RETURN 4
3
5

C84

C85

100P

100P

2
1
FIO-PORT-F (Port-F)

Figure 19. Front Panel Header and Front Panel Module Connection

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Analog I/O
PH2

C59

4.7u/X5R/0805 R64

75

R65

2.2K

R68

2.2K

C60

LINE1-L

C58

CEN

10u

R61

75

10u

R63

75
C62

MIC1

C61

C67

4.7u/X5R/0805 R73

75

C68

4.7u/X5R/0805 R74

75
C72

CN
CS
1
3
4
5

C63

C EN /LFE

PH3

SURR-JD
C65

SURR-R

C69

SURR-L

10u

R71

75

10u

R75

75

LINE1

C73

CN
CS
1
3
4
5

100P 100P

PH4

LINE1-JD
LINE1-R

C56

LFE

100P 100P

MIC1-VREFO-R
MIC1-VREFO-L

CN
CS
1
3
4
5

75

MIC1-L

4.7u/X5R/0805 R62

MIC1-R

MIC1-JD

C57

CEN-JD

PH1

C74

100P 100P

CN
CS
1
3
4
5

C75

100P 100P

SURR-OUT
888S-VD

PH5

FRONT-R
FRONT-L
C79

C80

100P

100P

PH6
SSURR-JD
SIDE-SURR-R
SIDE-SURR-L

C76
C77

CN
CS
1
3
4
5

10u

R84

75

FRONT-JD

10u

R85

75

FRONT-OUT

C78

CN
CS
1
3
4
5

C81

SIDESURR

100P 100P

Note: For Front-Out port Differential to Single-End circuit, please contact Realtek for further technical support.
Figure 20. Jack Connection at Rear Panel

S/PDIF module option 1: Optical

U8

S/PDIF option 3: Optical & RCA

U9

TOTX178

TOTX178

Transmitter

Transmitter

+5VD

C86
0.1u

+5VD

1
GND

3
IN

S/PDIF-OUT

GND

VCC

IN

VCC

C87
0.1u

S/PDIF option 2: RCA only

J22

RCA

R86

C90

R88

100P

220

100

C88

S/PDIF-OUT
S/PDIF-OUT

0.01u

J23

RCA
2

S/PDIF-OUT

R87

C91

R89

100P

220

100

C89

S/PDIF-OUT

0.01u

Figure 21. SPDIF Output Connection

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11. Application Supplements

11.1. Standby Mode
In standby mode the ALC1150 turns on DC bias on all analog input and output ports (NID=14h~1Bh).
This is a special application to avoid Pop noise while the system is in power on and power off transition
stages.
Table 88 shows the DC bias state when Standby mode is enabled.
+3.3V on DVDD (Pin-1)
No (<2.0V)
No (<2.0V)
Yes (>2.0V)
Yes (>2.0V)

Table 88. Standby Mode

+5VA on AVDD
No
Yes
No
Yes

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Operation Mode
Shut Down
Standby Mode
Normal
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12. Mechanical Dimensions

MQFN48 (6mm x6mm)

Dimension in mm
Nom
Max
A
0.85
1.00
A1
0.02
0.05
A3
0.20 REF
b
0.15
0.20
0.25
D/E
6.00BSC
D2/E2
4.15
4.4
4.65
e
0.40BSC
L
0.30
0.40
0.50
Notes. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: MILLIMETER (mm).
REFERENCE DOCUMENT: JEDEC MO-220
Symbol

Min
0.75
0.00

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Min
0.030
0.000
0.006
0.163
0.012

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Dimension in inch
Nom
0.034
0.001
0.008 REF
0.008
0.236BSC
0.173
0.016BSC
0.016

Max
0.039
0.002
0.010
0.183
0.020

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13. Ordering Information

Table 89. Ordering Information
Part Number
Description
ALC1150-CG
QFN-48 Green Package (6 x 6mm)
Note: See page 6 for Green package and version identification.
* Please contact a Realtek sales representative for sample availability.

Status
Production

Realtek Semiconductor Corp.

Headquarters
No. 2, Innovation Road II, Hsinchu Science Park,
Hsinchu 300, Taiwan.
Tel: 886-3-5780211 Fax: 886-3-5776047
www.realtek.com
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