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TAS6424R-Q1 Evaluation Module
This manual describes the operations of the TAS6424R-Q1 EVM. The TAS6424R-Q1 EVM is a stand-alone
EVM. The PurePath
Control Console 3 GUI (PPC3) is used to initialize and operate the EVM. The main topics
of this document are:
Hardware implementation and descriptions
Software implementation and descriptions
TAS6424R-Q1 EVM operations (hardware and software)
Required equipment and accessories:
1. TAS6424R-Q1 EVM
2. USB A male to micro B male cable
3. Power Supply Unit (PSU) up to 26.4 V, > 6 A capable, if J12 is removed and 12 V is provided.
If J12 is in, limit the input voltage to 18 V.
4. 1-4 resistive loads or speaker loads
5. 2-6 pair of wires stripped both ends
6. 2-mm slotted screwdriver
7. Optical audio source (optional)
8. Optical SPDIF cable (optional)
9. Desktop or laptop PC with Microsoft
1 Hardware Overview................................................................................................................................................................
1.1 TAS6424R-Q1 Evaluation Module Description..................................................................................................................
Overview..................................................................................................................................................................5
2.3 PurePath Console 3 - TAS6424E EVM Register Map Window.........................................................................................
2.5 TAS6424R-Q1 EVM Start-Up Procedure...........................................................................................................................
3.1 TAS6424R-Q1 EVM Schematic.......................................................................................................................................
Layouts............................................................................................................................................21
Materials.................................................................................................................................................................22
4 Revision History...................................................................................................................................................................
Figure 1-1. TAS6424R-Q1 EVM..................................................................................................................................................
Figure 1-2. EVM Block Diagram..................................................................................................................................................
Figure 2-1. PPC3 Download Window..........................................................................................................................................
Figure 2-2. PPC3 Window...........................................................................................................................................................
Figure 2-3. Available Apps Window.............................................................................................................................................
Figure 2-4. PPC3 Window...........................................................................................................................................................
Figure 2-5. TAS6424E EVM Home Window................................................................................................................................
Figure 2-6. TAS6424E EVM Register Map Window....................................................................................................................
Figure 2-7. TAS6424E EVM Device Monitor and Control Window..............................................................................................
Figure 2-8. TAS6424R-Q1 EVM Connection...............................................................................................................................
Figure 2-9. Device Monitor and Control Window.......................................................................................................................
Figure 2-10. Global Control Section..........................................................................................................................................
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    User's Guide TAS6424R-Q1 Evaluation Module ABSTRACT This manual describes the operations of the TAS6424R-Q1 EVM. The TAS6424R-Q1 EVM is a stand-alone ™ EVM. The PurePath Control Console 3 GUI (PPC3) is used to initialize and operate the EVM. The main topics of this document are: •...
  • Page 2 Figure 3-2. Schematic (Page 2)..............................18 Figure 3-3. Schematic (Page 3)..............................19 Figure 3-4. Schematic (Page 4)..............................20 Figure 3-5. TAS6424R-Q1 EVM Top............................21 Figure 3-6. TAS6424R-Q1 EVM Bottom............................ List of Tables Table 3-1. Bill of Materials................................22 Trademarks ™ PurePath is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
  • Page 3: Hardware Overview

    1.1 TAS6424R-Q1 Evaluation Module Description The TAS6424R-Q1 EVM is a stand-alone EVM. The EVM has single power supply input, USB control via PurePath Control Console 3 (PPC3) and two digital (I2S) audio input options. See the EVM block diagram in Figure 1-1.
  • Page 4: Figure 1-2. Evm Block Diagram

    Hardware Overview www.ti.com The block diagram shows the TAS6424R-Q1 EVM signal flow. PVDD Input Power 4.5 Vdc to Connector 26.4 Vdc Jumper VBAT 3.3 Vdc LDO 4.5 Vdc to 18 Vdc SPDIF Power Switch 3.3 Vdc PVDD Audio Input SPDIF...
  • Page 5: Software Overview

    After login, the web page with a similar list of software products available for download is shown. Figure 2-1. PPC3 Download Window SLOU563A – APRIL 2023 – REVISED SEPTEMBER 2023 TAS6424R-Q1 Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2023 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 6: Figure 2-2. Ppc3 Window

    TAS6424E EVM box appears in Installed EVM Apps section, see Figure 2-3. Click on TAS6424E box to launch the TAS6424E App. Figure 2-3. Available Apps Window TAS6424R-Q1 Evaluation Module SLOU563A – APRIL 2023 – REVISED SEPTEMBER 2023 Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2023 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 7: Purepath Console 3 - Tas6424E Evm Home Window

    There are three windows available with the TAS6424E EVM PPC3: Home Window, Register Map Window and Device Monitor, and Control Window. Figure 2-5. TAS6424E EVM Home Window SLOU563A – APRIL 2023 – REVISED SEPTEMBER 2023 TAS6424R-Q1 Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2023 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 8: Purepath Console 3 - Tas6424E Evm Register Map Window

    2.3 PurePath Console 3 – TAS6424E EVM Register Map Window When clicking on the Register Map Box on the Home Window, the Register Map Window is displayed. The Register Map indicates the current setting of all the registers in TAS6424R-Q1. Figure 2-6. TAS6424E EVM Register Map Window 2.4 PurePath Console 3 –...
  • Page 9: Tas6424R-Q1 Evm Start-Up Procedure

    Software Overview 2.5 TAS6424R-Q1 EVM Start-Up Procedure This section describes the TAS6424R-Q1 start-up procedure. The required equipment and accessories listed on the first page of this document must be available. 2.5.1 TAS6424R-Q1 EVM Setup Hardware and software connections: 1. Make sure that a desktop or laptop PC running Windows 7 is used.
  • Page 10: Figure 2-9. Device Monitor And Control Window

    Software Overview www.ti.com 2.5.2 TAS6424R-Q1 Settings on Device Monitor and Control Window The TAS6424E Register Map window is for reference. Most of the register settings are done on the Device Monitor and Control window. Click on the CONNECT button at the bottom left corner of the TAS6424E EVM application window, see Figure 2-9.
  • Page 11: Figure 2-11. Channel Control Section

    To choose a different phase offset, use the pull-down menu on the Phase box. 8. There are four gain settings in TAS6424R-Q1: low, normal, high and maximum. The default setting is high. However, the recommended setting is normal for lower noise performance for driving speakers at 14.4 VDC.
  • Page 12: Figure 2-13. Faults And Warnings Section

    Click on the flip icon located on the top right of the AC load diagnostics box to see the results. Figure 2-14. AC Load Diagnostics Section TAS6424R-Q1 Evaluation Module SLOU563A – APRIL 2023 – REVISED SEPTEMBER 2023 Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2023 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 13: Figure 2-15. Dc Load Diagnostics Section

    4. DC load diagnostics can be aborted by clicking on the Abort LD box. Figure 2-15. DC Load Diagnostics Section SLOU563A – APRIL 2023 – REVISED SEPTEMBER 2023 TAS6424R-Q1 Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2023 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 14: Figure 2-16. Register Map Window

    Software Overview www.ti.com 2.5.3 TAS6424R-Q1 Settings on Register Map Window The register map can be sorted either alphabetically or numerically (register number). Figure 2-16. Register Map Window When a register is selected, the hex value along with the individual bit value is displayed. The name and description for each bit are shown to the right in the Fields box.
  • Page 15: Figure 2-18. I2C Window - I2C Logging

    Execute button on the bottom left corner. The I2C commands are sent to the device when the Execute button is pressed. Figure 2-19. I2C Window – Sending I2C Commands SLOU563A – APRIL 2023 – REVISED SEPTEMBER 2023 TAS6424R-Q1 Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2023 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 16: Schematic, Board Layouts, And Bill Of Materials

    Schematic, Board Layouts, and Bill of Materials www.ti.com 3 Schematic, Board Layouts, and Bill of Materials TAS6424R-Q1 Evaluation Module SLOU563A – APRIL 2023 – REVISED SEPTEMBER 2023 Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2023 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 17: Tas6424R-Q1 Evm Schematic

    Schematic, Board Layouts, and Bill of Materials 3.1 TAS6424R-Q1 EVM Schematic Figure 3-1. Schematic (Page 1) SLOU563A – APRIL 2023 – REVISED SEPTEMBER 2023 TAS6424R-Q1 Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2023 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 18: Figure 3-2. Schematic

    Schematic, Board Layouts, and Bill of Materials www.ti.com Figure 3-2. Schematic (Page 2) TAS6424R-Q1 Evaluation Module SLOU563A – APRIL 2023 – REVISED SEPTEMBER 2023 Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2023 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 19: Figure 3-3. Schematic

    Schematic, Board Layouts, and Bill of Materials Figure 3-3. Schematic (Page 3) SLOU563A – APRIL 2023 – REVISED SEPTEMBER 2023 TAS6424R-Q1 Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2023 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 20: Figure 3-4. Schematic

    Schematic, Board Layouts, and Bill of Materials www.ti.com Figure 3-4. Schematic (Page 4) TAS6424R-Q1 Evaluation Module SLOU563A – APRIL 2023 – REVISED SEPTEMBER 2023 Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2023 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 21: Tas6424R-Q1 Evm Layouts

    Schematic, Board Layouts, and Bill of Materials 3.2 TAS6424R-Q1 EVM Layouts Figure 3-5. TAS6424R-Q1 EVM Top Figure 3-6. TAS6424R-Q1 EVM Bottom SLOU563A – APRIL 2023 – REVISED SEPTEMBER 2023 TAS6424R-Q1 Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2023 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 22: Bill Of Materials

    C57, C60, C61, CAP, CERM, 10 pF, 50 V, +/- Wurth 10 pF 0402 885012005055 C62, C63 5%, C0G/NP0, 0402 Elektronik TAS6424R-Q1 Evaluation Module SLOU563A – APRIL 2023 – REVISED SEPTEMBER 2023 Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2023 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 23 0805 LED LTST-C170KSKT Lite-On Red 0805 LED, Red, SMD LTST-C170KRKT Lite-On D3, D4 Blue LED, Blue, SMD LED_0805 LTST-C170TBKT Lite-On SLOU563A – APRIL 2023 – REVISED SEPTEMBER 2023 TAS6424R-Q1 Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2023 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 24 AEC-Q200 Grade 0, SMD .0mm Ferrite Bead, 180 ohm @ 100 180 ohm 0806 NFZ2MSM181SN10L MuRata MHz, 3.4 A, 0806 TAS6424R-Q1 Evaluation Module SLOU563A – APRIL 2023 – REVISED SEPTEMBER 2023 Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2023 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 25 CRCW0402100KFKED Vishay-Dale Q200 Grade 0, 0402 RES, 10.0 k, 1%, 0.063 W, 10.0k 0402 CRCW040210K0FKED Vishay-Dale AEC-Q200 Grade 0, 0402 SLOU563A – APRIL 2023 – REVISED SEPTEMBER 2023 TAS6424R-Q1 Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2023 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 26 Receiver, 50 ps Jitter, 3.3V, PW0028A DIR9001IPWQ1 Instruments -40 to 85 degC, 28-Pin TSSOP (PW), Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br) TAS6424R-Q1 Evaluation Module SLOU563A – APRIL 2023 – REVISED SEPTEMBER 2023 Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2023 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 27 Solutions insulator RES, 4.99 k, 1%, 0.063 W, R2, R4, R52, R56 4.99k 0402 CRCW04024K99FKED Vishay-Dale AEC-Q200 Grade 0, 0402 SLOU563A – APRIL 2023 – REVISED SEPTEMBER 2023 TAS6424R-Q1 Evaluation Module Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2023 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 28: Revision History

    NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version. Changes from Revision * (April 2023) to Revision A (September 2023) Page • Initial public release............................TAS6424R-Q1 Evaluation Module SLOU563A – APRIL 2023 – REVISED SEPTEMBER 2023 Submit Document Feedback Copyright © 2023 Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 29 STANDARD TERMS FOR EVALUATION MODULES Delivery: TI delivers TI evaluation boards, kits, or modules, including any accompanying demonstration software, components, and/or documentation which may be provided together or separately (collectively, an “EVM” or “EVMs”) to the User (“User”) in accordance with the terms set forth herein.
  • Page 30 www.ti.com Regulatory Notices: 3.1 United States 3.1.1 Notice applicable to EVMs not FCC-Approved: FCC NOTICE: This kit is designed to allow product developers to evaluate electronic components, circuitry, or software associated with the kit to determine whether to incorporate such items in a finished product and software developers to write software applications for use with the end product.
  • Page 31 www.ti.com Concernant les EVMs avec antennes détachables Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à...
  • Page 32 www.ti.com EVM Use Restrictions and Warnings: 4.1 EVMS ARE NOT FOR USE IN FUNCTIONAL SAFETY AND/OR SAFETY CRITICAL EVALUATIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EVALUATIONS OF LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS. 4.2 User must read and apply the user guide and other available documentation provided by TI regarding the EVM prior to handling or using the EVM, including without limitation any warning or restriction notices.
  • Page 33 Notwithstanding the foregoing, any judgment may be enforced in any United States or foreign court, and TI may seek injunctive relief in any United States or foreign court. Mailing Address: Texas Instruments, Post Office Box 655303, Dallas, Texas 75265 Copyright © 2023, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 34 TI products. TI’s provision of these resources does not expand or otherwise alter TI’s applicable warranties or warranty disclaimers for TI products. TI objects to and rejects any additional or different terms you may have proposed. IMPORTANT NOTICE Mailing Address: Texas Instruments, Post Office Box 655303, Dallas, Texas 75265 Copyright © 2023, Texas Instruments Incorporated...

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