CXAR41331 is a high-performance, low-power active noise cancelling headphone driver chip suitable for feedforward noise cancelling architecture. The chip integrates adjustable gain microphone amplifiers, filtering operational amplifiers, headphone driver amplifiers, and audio bypass switches, supports multiple control modes, and has excellent power management and signal processing capabilities.
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CXAR41331: An active noise cancellation driver chip designed specifically for TWS earphones, perfectly integrating high sound quality and low power consumption
With the rapid development of the true wireless stereo (TWS) headphone market, users have increasingly high requirements for sound quality, noise reduction effect, and battery life. JTM-IC (official website:jtm-ic.com)The CXAR41331 launched is an active noise cancellation (ANC) driver chip optimized specifically for TWS earphones. It uses fully analog circuits to achieve noise cancellation function, with low power consumption, high integration, and flexible control methods. It is an ideal choice for the new generation of high-end TWS earphones.
1、 Product Overview
CXAR41331 is a high-performance, low-power active noise cancelling headphone driver chip suitable for feedforward noise cancelling architecture. The chip integrates adjustable gain microphone amplifiers, filtering operational amplifiers, headphone driver amplifiers, and audio bypass switches, supports multiple control modes, and has excellent power management and signal processing capabilities.
2、 Core Features
· Feedforward active noise reductionThe maximum noise reduction frequency reaches 3kHz
· Ultra low power designStereo ANC power consumption only 5mW@1.5V Static current<1μ A
· High quality audio output: Supports 24mW output, THD+N as low as 0.1% (32Ω)
· Integrated audio bypass switchMusic can still be played normally when the battery is low
· Multiple control methods: Supports buttons, sliding switches, or I² C Control
· OTP programmableSupport parameter tuning during the production process
· package form:QFN20, Suitable for compact design
3、 Pin Function Description
CXAR41331 adopts a 20 pin QFN package, with the main pin functions as follows:

| Pin name | pin number | Functional Description |
|---|---|---|
| LINL | one | Mono EQ amplifier inverting input |
| LINSDA | two | Production adjustment data input |
| MODE_SCL | four | I² C clock/power on control |
| ANC_SDA | five | I² C data/ANC enable control |
| HAMPL | thirteen | Headphone driver output |
| OMICL | sixteen | Microphone gain amplifier output |
Tip: This product is an electrostatic sensitive device, and it is recommended to take anti-static measures during production and welding processes.
4、 Electrical characteristics and working conditions
4.1. Extreme working conditions
| parameter | symbol | scope | unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| power supply voltage | VDD | -0.5V ~ +2.0V | V |
| Negative pressure output | VNEG | -2.0V ~ +0.5V | V |
| Operating Temperature | Topr | -20℃ ~ +85℃ | ℃ |
| Storage temperature | tstg | -55℃ ~ +125℃ | ℃ |
4.2. Recommended working conditions
· Power supply voltage VDD: 1.0V~1.8V
· Negative pressure charge pump output VREG: -1.8V~-0.7V
· Working temperature: -20 ℃~+85 ℃
4.3. Typical power consumption (VDD=1.5V)
· Feedforward ANC mode: 9.5mW
· In ECO mode: 7.2mW
· Off mode current:<1μ A
5、 Detailed explanation of system functional modules
5.1. Audio line input
The chip has a built-in monaural audio input amplifier, supports EQ sound quality adjustment, and has a signal-to-noise ratio of up to 121dB (high-quality mode), suitable for high fidelity music playback.
5.2. Microphone input
The microphone gain can be adjusted in 0.5dB steps within the range of 0dB~31dB, supporting three OTP repeated adjustments to adapt to different microphone sensitivities.
5.3. Filtering operational amplifier
Built in single-stage operational amplifier, used to construct a first-order noise reduction filtering network, supporting high-quality mode and ECO mode switching, balancing performance and power consumption.
5.4. Headphone driver amplifier
Supports 16Ω ~32Ω Load, maximum output power of 60mW (16Ω @ 1.8V), with high power supply rejection ratio (100dB) and low distortion characteristics.
5.5. Audio bypass switch
When the battery is low, it automatically switches to bypass mode to ensure uninterrupted music playback and improve user experience.
5.6. Negative pressure charge pump
Integrated charge pump module, supporting external 1μ F+10μ F-capacitor configuration provides stable negative pressure power supply.
6、 Control mode and operation logic
CXAR41331 supports multiple control modes to meet different product design requirements:
· Full sliding modeControl power, ANC, and monitoring modes through sliding switches
· Sliding modeSupport button enabled monitoring mode
· Key modeSingle key implementation for power on/off and mode switching
· Play only mode (PBO)Disable ANC and only retain music playback function
· I² C control modeSupports register configuration, suitable for smart headphone systems
7、 OTP register and tuning function
The chip has built-in OTP memory and supports three burning of microphone gain, mode configuration, and other parameters. The debugging process supports I² C interface or audio jack method, convenient for mass production debugging.
8、 Application scenarios
· TWS active noise cancelling headphones
· Neck mounted noise cancelling headphones
· Wired ANC earphones (Type-C/Lighting interface)
· Intelligent voice earphones and hearing aids
9、 Encapsulation information
CXAR41331 is packaged in QFN20 and measures 4.0mm in size; 4.0mm × 0.8mm, Suitable for high-density PCB layout and reflow soldering process.
10、 Summary
CXAR41331, as an important solution for JTM-IC in the TWS audio field, provides a reliable hardware foundation for the next generation of smart headphones with its high integration, low power consumption, flexible control mode, and excellent sound quality performance. JTM-IC(jtm-ic.com)Committed to providing customers with full chain audio technology support from chips to systems, helping brand customers create more competitive audio products.
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