This manual describes the operation of the TAS5727EVM to evaluate the performance of the TAS5727
integrated digital audio power amplifier. The main contents of this document are:
•How to properly connect a TAS5727 Evaluation Module (EVM) and the details of the EVM
•How to install and use the GUI to program the TAS5727EVM
•How to use the audio processing features such as EQ and Dynamic Range Control (DRC)
•Quick-Start Guide for the common modes in which TAS5727EVM can be used
14TAS5727EVM Top Composite Assembly .............................................................................. 14
15MC57xxPSIA Top Composite Assembly ............................................................................... 14
1Recommended Power Supplies........................................................................................... 4
2Bill of Materials for TAS5727EVM ...................................................................................... 15
1Overview
The TAS5727EVM evaluation module demonstrates the TAS5727 device from Texas Instruments. The
TAS5727 combines a high-performance PWM processor with a class-D audio power amplifier. This EVM
can be configured with two bridge-tied loads (BTL) (2.0). For detailed information about the TAS5727EVM
device, review the (device data sheet SLOS637). The Pulse Width Modulator (PWM) is based on TI's
Equibit™ technology. The TAS5727 has additional audio processing features like 3D, Bass Boost and
2-band DRC.
The EVM software, with its graphic user interface (GUI), facilitates evaluation by providing access to the
TAS5727EVM registers through a USB port. See the Using the EVM Software section for further details.
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Figure 1. TAS5727EVM Printed-Circuit Board
The EVM together with other TI components on this board, is a complete 2.0-channel digital audio
amplifier system. The MC57XXPSIA Controller board includes a USB interface, a digital input (SPDIF),
analog inputs via the ADC, power inputs, and other features like a mute function and power down.
Figure 2. Complete System and EVM Signal Path Overview
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On the right side of the MC57xxPSIA is a terminal block and another on the left of the TAS5727EVM
(labeled J1). Carefully place the MC57xxPSIA block above the TAS5727EVM block and gently push down.
Figure 4. Connecting TAS5727EVM to MC57xxPSIA
2.1.2PSU Interface
The TAS5727EVM is powered by two power supplies connected to the MC57xxPSIA controller board: a
5V power supply (VIN), and a 8V-to-26V (PVDD) power supply. The 3.3V level is generated from the 5V
supply by an on-board voltage regulator.
NOTE: The power-supply cable length must be minimized. Increasing the length of the PSU cable
increases the distortion of the amplifier at high output levels and low frequencies.
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The maximum output-stage supply voltage depends on the speaker load resistance. See the
recommended maximum supply voltage in the TAS5727EVM data sheet.
System power supply5V1A
Output power stage supply8–26V4A
(1)
The rated current corresponds to two channels, full scale.
2.1.3Loudspeaker Connectors
All speaker outputs are biased at Vcc/2 and must not be connected to ground
(e.g., through an oscilloscope ground).
Loudspeaker connections vary by device setup. When connecting a speaker in BTL mode, connect the
speaker’s two terminals (A and B or C and D) across two outputs on the TAS5727EVM.
Speakers or loads can be connected to the outputs A-D with clip leads, or cables can be made
with female connectors (JST VHR-2N) that can mate to male connectors on the EVM board.
Table 1. Recommended Power Supplies
(1)
CAUTION
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The TAS5727 registers are accessed through I2C™ bus lines SDA and SCL. The USB circuit and USB
connector on the MC57xxPSIA board facilitates the connection between a host computer and the device.
The EVM USB circuit is powered by the 5V USB line of the host PC and is independent of the power
supplies available on the board. The USB device that is used is a TAS1020B from Texas Instruments.
2.1.5Digital Audio Interface SPDIF
The Digital Audio Interface SPDIF (RCA/OPTO) accepts digital audio data using the I2S protocol. See the
TAS5727 data sheet for more information.
The RCA connector and the OPTO connector are the two SPDIF interfaces on the MC57xxPSIA board.
The switch S3 toggles between the OPTO and RCA connector to accommodate the signal source. When
the RCA cable or optical cable is connected and the signal source is powered up, verify that the SPDIF
lock indicator (blue LED5) illuminates, confirming that a viable signal is available to the device. Install a
jumper on JP4 across the middle pin and the pin marked SPDIF to connect the digital source to SDIN1.
Install a jumper on JP5 to connect the digital source to SDIN2.
For detailed information on how the data and clocks are provided to the TAS5727, see the schematic
appearing at the end of this document and the DIR9001 device data sheet (SLES198).
Installation
Figure 5. BTL Connection
2.1.6ADC Interface
In the absence of a digital signal source, the PCM1808 ADC can be used to convert an analog audio
signal to a digital signal to the TAS5727. The DIR9001 still provides clock signals to the ADC in this
process. A 12MHz crystal is installed on the MC57xxPSIA board. The ADC is an additional feature of this
board to provide flexibility in sourcing an audio signal to the TAS5727. Review the PCM1808 data sheet
(SLES177) for a detailed description of the ADC on this EVM. Install the jumper on JP4 across the middle
pin and the pin marked ADC to select ADC as the source for SDIN1.
2.1.7Board Power-Up General Guidelines
Connect theMC57xxPSIA and the TAS5727EVM boards by locating pin 1 on each board, indicated by a
small white triangle. TheMC57xx plugs down onto the TAS5727EVM board (i.e., the TAS5727EVM board
fits underneath the MC57xxPSIA board). Pin 1 on each board must be connected to each other.
Install the EVM software on the PC before powering up the board. After connecting the loudspeakers or
other loads, power supplies, and the data line, power up the 5V power supply first; then power up the
PVDD power supply. It is recommended initially to set the PVDD level to 10V, then ramp it up to 20V to
verify cable connections.
2.2Software Installation
Download the TAS57x UI from the TI Web site. The TI Web site always has the latest release and any
updates to versions of the GUI.
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Execute the GUI install program, Setup.exe. Once the program is installed, the program group and
shortcut icon is created in Start → Program → Texas Instruments Inc → TAS57x UI. The GUI launches as
shown in Figure 7.
The TAS5717 tab opens when the GUI starts. Select Devices → TAS57XX → TAS5727 to open the
TAS5727 tab. This tab has two subwindows. One shows the Process Flow window. From the Process
Flow window, each of the signal-processing function tools can be selected by clicking on it. The Biquad
GUI and the DRC GUI can be opened by right-clicking. This window also shows Input select, Mode select,
Channel, and Master Volume. All functions are shown in the same order as in the device.
The other subwindow, the Properties window, has the properties that a user can update by selecting from
the available options. The properties available depend on the device selected.
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Open the GUI by clicking Start → All Programs → Texas Instruments Inc → TAS57x → TAS57x GUI.
Connect the MC57xxPSIA board (attached to the TAS5717EVM) to your PC with a USB cable. In the
Properties window, select 1-band or 2-band DRC and select Stereo or Woofer. Stereo is selected for BTL
and Woofer is selected for PBTL Mode.
The master volume is muted by default. Select the master volume block. Type the required volume in the
Properties window.
Connect the GUI to the EVM hardware by clicking Target → Connect. This sends the initialization
commands to the device. Un-check Shutdown and Mute. At this time, if connected properly, audio plays
through the device. When the Connect command is issued, if an error appears indicating a USB problem,
check the connections, and press the USB RESET button on the controller board. Then disconnect and
re-connect from the Target menu.
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Figure 7. Main GUI Display
3.2I2C Memory Tool
This tool can be opened from GDE (Tools → I2C Memory Tool) or independent of GDE from Start →
Program → Texas Instruments Inc → Memory Tool.
Select I2C as shown in Figure 8.
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I2C registers can be written or read using this tool. The I2C command file can be sent by selecting the
command file and Execute command.
3.3Volume Function
The Individual and Master volume can be selected, and the required volume value can be entered in the
Properties window after selecting the function with the mouse (see Figure 9).
3.4Biquad GUI
Using the left mouse button, select the PEQ block. In the Properties window, change BiQuadSrc to
BIQUAD GUI. Then double-click on the PEQ block as shown in Figure 10. The Biquad GUI window will
pop up (Figure 11).
Using the EVM Software
Figure 9. Volume Control
Figure 10. Selecting Biquad GUI
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A check mark selects the Biquad. If not selected, the Biquad is in ALL PASS Mode.
The frequency response and phase response plots for the current settings can be viewed and adjusted in
the Frequency Response and Phase Response panes of the Biquad GUI as shown in Figure 11. The
individual Biquad gains must be within ±12db.
Clicking the Apply & Draw button sends all three banks of coefficients to the Frequency Response and
Phase response plots (providing auto bank is enabled).
3.5DRC GUI
The TAS5727 supports 1-band and 2-band DRC. Select one of the DRC modes from the Properties
window. Then set the DRC threshold for each band by double-clicking the UPPERBAND or LOWERBAND
block and adjusting the sliders as shown in Figure 12.
Figure 11. Biquad GUI Window
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The crossover frequency for the 2-band DRC by default is 300Hz. This can be modified by entering a new
value in the property window.
The DRC rates for the softening filter, attack, and release can also be adjusted. To set these rates, first
click on the UPPERBAND or LOWERBAND block. Second, set the RateSliders property to On for that
block. Third, double-click on the block to bring up an advanced DRC options window, as shown in
Figure 13.
Using the EVM Software
Figure 12. DRC Options
Figure 13. Advanced DRC Options
PBTL Mode: To run the device in PBTL Mode, the PBTL pin must be driven high. Then in the GUI, select
woofer instead of stereo (stereo is the default value). The source for PBTL is selected as (L+R)/2, but that
be changed by updating input mixer values.
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3.5.1MODULATION SCHEMES
Using The FAULT PIN As An Error Indicator:
The A_SEL_FAULTZ pin is the I2C device address select by default. To re-define this pin as an output,
write '1' to bit D1 of reg 0X05. Once re-programmed as output, this pin indicates a fault condition. Output
will go low for Overcurrent (OC) or undervoltage (UVP) error or overtemperature error (OTE) or
overvoltage error
Common Configurations:
1. 2 × BTL BD Mode
2. 2 × BTL AD Mode
Note:
AD: AD Modulation-Outputs are 180° out of phase
BD: BD Modulation
BTL: Bridge-Tied Load
3.5.1.12 X BTL BD (BD mode)
1. Set up the hardware.
2. Select the Input MUX from GDE. In the Properties window, select BD Mode.
3. GDE: Target > Connect.
4. Finally uncheck the shutdown box to bring the device out of Shutdown mode, and adjust the Master
Volume as desired.
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3.5.1.22 X BTL AD (Default: AD mode)
1. Set up the hardware.
2. Select the Input MUX from GDE. In the Properties window, select AD Mode.
3. GDE: Target > Connect.
4. Finally uncheck the shutdown box to bring the device out of Shutdown mode, and adjust the Master
Volume as desired.
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4Jumpers and Control Utilities on MC57xxPSIA board
4.1RCA/OPTICAL Jumpers
Select the jumper to reflect the source whether it is RCA or OPTICAL.
4.2Switches
JP1 on the daughter card is for PBTL select. Jumper IN means non-PBTL mode. For PBTL, remove this
jumper.
Reset is an active-low function. Pressing the master reset switch (S2) resets the TAS5727 device; USB
RESET (S1) resets the USB bus. Pressing PDNZ (S4) powers down the TAS5727, and pressing MUTE
(S5) mutes (volume mute) the TAS5727.
4.3LED Indicators
LED1 : USB Power connector installed at J1
LED2 : 3.3V Power is valid
LED3: RCA connection made
LED4: Optical connection made
LED5: SPDIF signal locked
LED6: FAULT (This LED should be ignored until FAULT is programmed to be an output via I2C write
to reg 0X05.)
LED7: PDN switch (S4) is pressed (closed)
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