| Parameter | Datasheet Specification (Rev 1.2) | Measured Value | Deviation | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Ambient Temp ($T_A$) | 25°C | 25°C | 0°C | | Power Dissipation ($P_D$) | 0.45 W | 0.45 W | 0 W | | Calculated Junction Temp ($T_J$) | ~39.4°C | ~68.0°C | +28.6°C | | Thermal Resistance ($R_\theta JA$) | | 95°C/W | +63°C/W |
The Conexant CX31993 has become ubiquitous as a budget-friendly USB-C to 3.5mm DAC dongle. Its subjective reputation, however, is polarized: many praise its detail retrieval, while others complain it sounds “hot,” “glassy,” or “fatiguing.” This harshness is not a flaw in the core DAC architecture—it is a predictable consequence of and missing post-DAC filtering , as hinted at in the component’s reference design. cx31993 datasheet fix hot
If your DAC is reaching temperatures over 50°C, you can implement external cooling: Apply Heatsinks : Users on the HifiGuides Forums | Parameter | Datasheet Specification (Rev 1
Also, attempt to fix the chip if your dongle is a known good design (e.g., AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt uses a similar but different chip). Always verify the actual component marking – some "CX31993" clones have different thermal characteristics. Always verify the actual component marking – some