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How to Use This Manual
This document contains the following chapters:
- Chapter 1—Introduction
- Chapter 2—Quick Start
Information About Cautions and Warnings
Preface
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- Chapter 3—Details
- Chapter 4—Reference
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Related Documentation From Texas Instruments
Related Documentation From Texas Instruments
- TI Plug-N-Play Audio Amplifier Evaluation Platform (literature number
SLOU011) provides detailed information on the evaluation platform and
its use with TI audio evaluation modules
- TPA6011A4 Stereo 2-W Audio Power Amplifier (literature number
SLOS392) This is the data sheet for the TP A6011A4 audio amplifier integrated circuit.
FCC Warning
This equipment is intended for use in a laboratory test environment only. It
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and has not been
tested for compliance with the limits of computing devices pursuant to subpart
J of part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against radio frequency interference. Operation of this equipment in other
environments may cause interference with radio communications, in which
case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures
may be required to correct this interference.
This chapter provides an overview of the Texas Instruments (TI) TP A6011A4
audio amplifier evaluation module (SLOP389). It includes a list of EVM
features, a brief illustrated description of the module, and a list of EVM
specifications.
The TI TP A6011A4 audio amplifier evaluation module and the TI plug-n-play
audio amplifier evaluation platform include the following features:
- TPA6011A4 stereo 2-W audio power amplifier evaluation module
J Internal depop circuitry to minimize transients in outputs
J Dual channel, bridge-tied load (BTL) or single-ended (SE) operation
J 2 W per channel output power into 3 Ω at 5 V, BTL
J Low current consumption in shutdown mode (20 µA)
J Internal input MUX selects among two sets of stereo inputs
J DC voltage volume control from 20 dB to –40 dB, and –85 dB mute
J SE dc voltage volume control proportional to BTL gain setting
J Maximum SE volume control setting via SEMAX terminal
J Differential stereo inputs
J A fade mode slowly ramps up or down the volume when coming out of
(BTL Mode)
or going into shutdown.
- Quick and easy configuration with the TI plug-n-play audio amplifier
evaluation platform
J Evaluation module is designed to simply plug into the platform,
automatically making all signal, control, and power connections
J Platform provides flexible power options
J Jumpers on the platform select power and module control options
J Switches on the platform route signals
J Platform provides quick and easy audio input and output connections
- Platform power options
J External 5-V – 15-V DC V
J External regulated V
J Socket for onboard 5-V/3.3-V V
J Onboard overvoltage and reverse polarity power protection
- Platform audio input and output connections
J Left and right RCA phono jack inputs
J Miniature stereo phone jack input
DD
supply inputs
CC
supply input
DD
voltage regulator EVM
1-2
J Left and right RCA phono jack outputs
J Left and right compression speaker terminal outputs
J Miniature stereo headphone jack output
Introduction
1.2Description
The TPA6011A4 stereo 2-W audio power amplifier evaluation module is a
complete, 2-W per channel stereo audio power amplifier with dc volume
control. It consists of the TI TP A6011A4 stereo 2-W audio power amplifier IC
along with a small number of other parts mounted on a circuit board that
measures approximately 2 1/4 inches by 1 1/2 inches (see Figure 1–1).
Figure 1–1.The TI TPA6011A4 Audio Amplifier Evaluation Module
Description
Single in-line header pins extend from the underside of the module circuit
board to allow the EVM to be plugged into the TI plug-n-play audio amplifier
evaluation platform, or to be wired directly into existing circuits and equipment
when used stand-alone.
The platform has room for a single TPA6011A4 evaluation module and is a
convenient vehicle for demonstrating TI’s audio power amplifier and related
evaluation modules. The EVMs simply plug into the platform, which
automatically provides power to the modules, interconnects them correctly,
and connects them to a versatile array of standard audio input and output jacks
and connectors. Easy-to-use configuration controls allow the platform and
EVMs to quickly model many possible end-equipment configurations.
There is nothing to build, nothing to solder, and nothing but the speakers
included with the platform to hook up.
1.3TPA6011A4 EVM Specifications
Supply voltage range, V
Supply current, I
Continuous output power per channel, P
Audio input voltage, V
The steps in this chapter can be followed to quickly prepare the TPA6011A4
audio amplifier EVM for use. Using the TPA6011A4 with the TI plug-n-play
audio amplifier evaluation platform is a quick and easy way to connect power,
signal and control inputs, and signal outputs to the EVM using standard
connectors. However, the audio amplifier evaluation module can be used
stand-alone by making connections directly to the module pins, and can be
wired directly into existing circuits or equipment.
The platform switch and jumper settings shown in T able 2–1 are typical for the
TP A6011A4 EVM and will cause the TP A601 1A4 to switch to single-ended output mode when a plug is inserted into platform headphone jack J10.
Table 2–1. Typical TI Plug-N-Play Platform Jumper and Switch Settings for the
TPA6011A4
EVMJP6JP7JP8S2S3
P-N-P PlatformModeXHiNote 2U2–U4
Notes:1) X = Don’t care
2) Set S2 to ON when signal conditioning board is installed in U1; set S2
to OFF when no signal conditioning board is installed.