{"product_id":"pcm5102a","title":"PCM5102A I²S DAC module — 32-bit 384kHz hi-fi stereo audio for Raspberry Pi and ESP32","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe PCM5102A DAC module is built around the Texas Instruments PCM5102A — a high-performance 32-bit stereo audio DAC with an integrated PLL and line-level output driver. It accepts I²S digital audio input and delivers clean, high-fidelity analog stereo output via a 3.5mm headphone\/line jack. With a 112dB SNR and support for sample rates up to 384kHz, it is the go-to DAC module for audiophile-grade audio projects with Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and other I²S-capable microcontrollers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDAC IC: Texas Instruments PCM5102A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: 32-bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample rate: up to 384kHz (supports 8kHz – 384kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSNR: 112dB (A-weighted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD+N: −93dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic range: 112dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput: 3.5mm stereo line\/headphone jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterface: I²S (BCK, LRCK, DIN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupply voltage: 3.3V – 5V (onboard LDO regulator)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage: 2.1V RMS (line level)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in PLL: yes (no MCLK required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFMT pin: I²S format selection (left-justified or I²S standard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: ~25mm × 25mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinout:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVIN: 3.3V – 5V power input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGND: Ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBCK: I²S bit clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIN: I²S data input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLCK (LRCK): I²S left\/right clock (word select)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSCK: System clock (leave unconnected if using internal PLL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFMT: Format select (GND = I²S, 3.3V = left-justified)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXSMT: Soft mute (pull high to enable output)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOUT: 3.5mm stereo output jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible With:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi (all models with I²S — use as HiFiBerry-style DAC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESP32 (I²S peripheral)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArduino (with I²S library or bit-banging)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTM32 (I²S peripheral)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny microcontroller with I²S output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry Pi Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect BCK → GPIO18 (PCM_CLK), LRCK → GPIO19 (PCM_FS), DIN → GPIO21 (PCM_DOUT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd \u003ccode\u003edtoverlay=hifiberry-dac\u003c\/code\u003e to \u003ccode\u003e\/boot\/config.txt\u003c\/code\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet ALSA default output to the DAC device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHi-fi audio output for Raspberry Pi media players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESP32 Bluetooth\/Wi-Fi audio receivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIY audiophile DAC projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital audio workstation (DAW) output interfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternet radio and streaming audio players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable high-resolution audio players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Embeded Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61896500117874,"sku":"ES-PCM5102A-DAC","price":600.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/7935\/3202\/files\/PCM5102A.webp?v=1780444451","url":"https:\/\/embededstudio.com\/products\/pcm5102a","provider":"Embeded Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}