Mouser Shipping New Asahi Kasei Microdevices AK4498EXVQ Multi-Bit Stereo DAC for High-End Audio Applications
November 25, 2025 - Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry's leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the AK4498EXVQ 129dB multi-bit stereo premium DAC from Asahi Kasei Microdevices.
The AK4498EXVQ is a high-performance digital-to-analog converter (DAC) designed to deliver exceptional audio fidelity through Asahi Kasei Microdevices' advanced VELVETSOUND™ architecture. The AK4498EXVQ DAC features a fully partitioned digital and analog design that significantly reduces digital noise interference and enhances the purity of the analog signal. With a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of up to 129dB (up to 133dB in mono mode) and total harmonic distortion as low as -117dB, the AK4498EXVQ ensures ultra-clean audio reproduction.
The AK4498EXVQ DAC is suitable for wireless speaker systems, digital mixers, A/V receivers, electronic musical instruments, digital audio players, and other high-end audio applications.
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