Analog Devices EVAL-SSM4567Z Manuale utente

EVAL-SSM4567Z User Guide

UG-704

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Evaluating the SSM4567 Digital 2.5 W, 5.1 V, Boost Class-D Audio Amplifier

PLEASE SEE THE LAST PAGE FOR AN IMPORTANT

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FEATURES

I2S/PDM/TDM/optical digital audio input

Full featured evaluation board for the SSM4567

PCB footprint for optional EMI filter

Includes the EVAL-ADUSB2EBZ USB hardware interface

for plug-and-play operation

Microsoft Windows-based evaluation software with

simple graphical user interface

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Audio source with optical fiber or 10-pin 0.100" digital

audio header

Power supply (5.0 V, 2.0 A recommended)

EVAL-SSM4567Zevaluation board

USB-to-I2C adapter dongle, EVAL-ADUSB2EBZ

PC running Windows XP or later; USB 2.0 port required

Speaker or other load

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

SSM4567 data sheet

OPTIONAL SOFTWARE

SigmaStudio software

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The SSM4567 evaluation board is a complete solution for

driving loudspeakers with boosted battery power supply as well

as sense output current, output voltage, and the VBAT supply

voltage. It includes the SSM4567 amplifier IC and the additional

components needed to connect the digital audio input and

optical fiber.

The SSM4567 combines an audio digital-to-analog converter

(DAC), a power amplifier, and PDM or PCM (I2S/TDM) digital

audio interfaces on a single chip. Using the SSM4567, audio can

be transmitted digitally to the audio amplifier, significantly

reducing the effect of noise sources on the transmitted audio

and eliminating the need for input coupling capacitors. The

SSM4567 is capable of delivering 2.5 W of continuous output

power with <1% THD + N driving a 4 Ω load from a 3.6 V

supply.

The SSM4567 can be controlled by I2C, PDM pattern control, or

TDM control. It can also operate in standalone mode without a

control interface.

The SSM4567 includes circuitry to sense output current, output

voltage, and the VBAT supply voltage. Current sense is

performed using an on-chip sense resistor that is connected

between an output pin and the load. Output current and voltage

are sent to ADCs. The output of these ADCs are available on

the digital serial output port. The VBAT supply voltage can

be used with an automatic gain control circuit that is fully

configurable. This AGC can limit the maximum output at low

battery voltages to avoid current that is too high off the battery.

This user guide describes how to use the E VA L -SSM4567Z

to test the features of the SSM4567 amplifier. It describes

the hardware and software of the SSM4567 evaluation board,

including detailed schematics and PCB layout artwork.

The SSM4567 data sheet provides detailed information about the

specifications, internal block diagrams, and application

guidance for the amplifier IC.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Features .............................................................................................. 1

Equipment Required ........................................................................ 1

Documents Required ....................................................................... 1

Optional Software............................................................................. 1

General Description ......................................................................... 1

Revision History ............................................................................... 2

Evaluation Board Overview ............................................................ 3

Evaluation Board Hardware ............................................................ 4

Power Supplies .............................................................................. 4

Input Signals.................................................................................. 4

Audio Amplifier Output Signal .................................................. 4

Sense Output Signals.................................................................... 5

PDM Control Mode ..................................................................... 6

PDM Channel Selection ...............................................................6

PCM Mode Pin Setup and Control.............................................6

Evaluation Board Software Quick Start Procedures.....................7

Hardware Only Quick Start .........................................................7

SSM4567 Control Software Setup...............................................7

SSM4567 USB Driver Installation...............................................7

Software Instructions....................................................................7

Passive Component Selection ....................................................... 10

Output Ferrite Beads (FB5 to FB6).......................................... 10

Output Shunting Capacitors (C26 AND C27) ....................... 10

Evaluation Board Schematics and Artwork................................ 11

Ordering Information.................................................................... 21

Bill of Materials........................................................................... 21

REVISION HISTORY

6/14—Revision 0: Initial Version

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EVALUATION BOARD OVERVIEW

The SSM4567 evaluation board provides all of the support circuitry required to operate the SSM4567 amplifier. Figure 1 shows an

overview while Figure 2 shows the typical bench characterization setup used to evaluate the audio performance of the SSM4567. See the

Evaluation Board Software Quick Start Procedures section to get started.

Figure 1. Evaluation Board Overview

Figure 2. Default Quick Start Setup

SSM4567

DC POWER INPUTS

OPTICAL

SPDIF

INPUT

I2S/PDM

DIGITAL

AUDIO

INPUT

AND

“THRU”

CONNECTOR

I2C

COMMS

CONNECTOR

SPDIF

RESET SW

SPEAKER

OUTPUT

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EVALUATION BOARD HARDWARE

POWER SUPPLIES

The SSM4567 requires two power supplies, VBAT and IOVDD.

VBAT voltages can be between 2.5 V and 5.0 V. T h e IOVDD

power supply must be 1.8 V. The E VA L -SSM4567Zhas three

external dc power supply connections: VBAT (J3), VDD_REG

(J2), and EXT_IOVDD (J5). The E VA L -SSM4567Zhas voltage

regulators on the board that can be isolated or bypassed to allow

for current measurements only for the SSM4567. Note that

VBAT supply currents may exceed 2 A, depending on supply

voltage and load impedance.

The VBAT input can be configured to supply all the voltages

required for the evaluation board to function.

VDD_REG is used to provide on-board 3.3 V and 1.8 V power

supply by LDOs (ADP1711). It can share the input with VBAT

by shorting J23, but VBAT must be higher than 3.5 V. If VBAT

input is lower than 3.5 V, VDD_REG should be provided

independently and be between 3.5 V and 5.0 V. The 1.8 V

output from the on-board LDO can supply IOVDD for the

SSM4567 or the EXT_IOVDD terminal, J5, can supply IOVDD.

J8 is used to select between the internal LDO or the external

terminal J5.

Note that the 3.3 V regulator is used to supply power to the

SPDIF input circuitry. There are on-board level shifters to

translate the signals to 1.8 V levels.

Figure 3. Power Input Terminals and Default Jumper Settings. VBAT Only

Using Internal Regulators for IOVDD and 3.3 V.

INPUT SIGNALS

On the right side of the PCB are two 10-pin headers: J25 and J26.

One header is used to connect the digital input audio signals

to the amplifier and the other can be used to connect to other

E VA L-SSM4567Zboards to enable the testing of multichip mode.

The two connectors are wired together in parallel so that they can

be used interchangeably (see Figure 4).

Figure 4. Jumper Configuration for Clock and Data Input from J25 and J26

For a direct connection from an external circuit using the I2S

headers, J25 and J26, the logic level inputs are at 1.8 V. A level

shifter is required at the sending circuit for these inputs to

operate at a different level.

The E VA L-SSM4567Zboard also supports I2S input from an

optical fiber port using the SPDIF format. The jumpers on J16

select the digital input from either the internal SPDIF interface or

the external I2S signals from J25/J26 (see Figure 5).

Figure 5. Jumper Configuration for Clock and Data Input from the SPDIF

Receiver

AUDIO AMPLIFIER OUTPUT SIGNAL

The amplifier output is available at two 2-pin 0.100" headers:

J10 and J11. The speaker is connected in bridge-tied load (BTL)

configuration, and the output pins are labeled with their

polarity. For example, OUTP indicates the noninverting

terminal (see Figure 6).

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Figure 6. Amplifier Output Connectors

In the standard filterless configuration, the two headers are

connected with 0 Ω links on the pads marked FB5 and FB6. In

this case, the two headers are tied together and can be used

interchangeably as attachment points for the load and an audio

analyzer. The EMI filtering is not populated on the E VA L-

SSM4567Zevaluation board to allow proper measurement of

key parameters, such as SNR and THD.

A ferrite bead-based EMI filter can be implemented using FB5

and FB6 with C26 and C27 footprints. If this filtering is used,

only J11 connects at the proper location with respect to the

filter components—the load must be connected to this header.

Measurements of the unfiltered waveform can be taken at J10.

Note that measuring of Class-D amplifier outputs with standard

audio test equipment does not yield proper results. Switching

amplifier filters, such as the Audio Precision AUX-0025 or the

AUX-0100, filters the amplifier output and allows the proper

measurement of the amplifier.

SENSE OUTPUT SIGNALS

The SSM4567 can output voltage, current, and battery level

sensing data of the Class-D amplifier via I2S/PDM/TDM format.

The output data is available (SDATAO) on J25 and J26. The

logic level outputs on J25 and J26 are at a 1.8 V level so a level

shifter is required at the receiving circuit.

There is an on-board level shifting circuit for the SDATAO

signal. The level can be 3.3 V originating from the internal

3.3 V regulator or an external source can feed the level

translator. J19 selects the level between the internal 3.3 V or an

external level can be injected using Pin 2 of J19. Note that Pin 3

of J19 is not connected to any signals on the board (NC).

The input of the level shifter is selected using J29. Installing a

jumper on Pin 1 and Pin 2 connects the SDATAO signal to the

level shifter. The output of the level shifter appears on J15. Pin 1

is the shifted SDATAO signal and Pin 2 is ground. When not

using the level shifter, it is recommended that the input be

grounded by inserting a jumper between Pin 2 and Pin 3 of J29

(see Figure 7).

Figure 7. SDATAO Jumpers and Connections Mode Selection Pins

The SSM4567 can operate in many different modes based on

the state of several multifunction pins. The E VA L -SSM4567Z

board has the capability to set the pins to different levels thereby

changing the operating mode of the SSM4567.

Table 1. Mode Pin Header Descriptions

Mode Pin Header Description

J12 SEL Pin

J9 LR_SEL/ADDR Pin

J20 SCL Pin

J21 SDA Pin

J13 47 kΩ bypass jumper

The settings for these pins on the evaluation board are labeled

as low or high where low = ground and high = IOVDD. The

LR_SEL/ADDR Pin has five functions so it needs to be able to

be set at five different levels: ground, IOVDD, floating, pulled

up to IOVDD, or pulled down to ground via a 47 KΩ resistor.

This is where J13 can bypass the resistor to allow the pin to be

pulled high or low. When J13 is removed, the pin is pulled up or

down through R22.

Jumper J20 and Jumper J21 are on the SDA and SCL pins. To

communicate with the SSM4567 via I2C, these jumpers must be

removed. These jumpers are for options when operating the

part in standalone modes where communication with the part

is not required.

The following sections detail the use of these jumpers. See

Figure 8 for the jumper locations.

Figure 8. Mode Selection Jumper Locations

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GND

SHIFTED SDATAO

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PDM CONTROL MODE

The SSM4567 can boot up in PDM control mode. Powering up,

or resetting, the part while the SEL pin, J12, is tied low places

the part in PDM audio and pattern control mode. In this mode,

several functions are controlled via PDM pattern control. I2C

remains available, but registers that are controlled via PDM do

not respond to I2C control and the proper state of the part is not

reflected when the registers are read. For full I2C control, SEL,

J12, must be tied high, then placed into PDM mode using I2C

writes. Refer to the SSM4567 data sheet for more details.

PDM CHANNEL SELECTION

The SSM4567 includes a left/right input select pin,

LR_SEL/ADDR, J9 is used to determine which of the time-

multiplexed input streams is routed to the amplifier when using

PDM pattern control mode. The connection to this pin is via

the jumpers labeled ADDR on the E VA L -SSM4567Zboard. To

select the left input channel, connect LR_SEL/ADDR low. To

select the right channel data, connect LR_SEL/ADDR to

high. At any point during amplifier operation, the logic level

applied to LR_SEL/ADDR may be changed and the output

switches between input streams without audible artifacts.

Aside from your logic level selection, no muting, watermarking

pattern, or synchronizing are necessary to achieve a click/pop

free LR_SEL/ADDR transition.

Table 2. LR_SEL/ADDR Function Descriptions

Device Setting LR_SEL/ADDR Pin Configuration

Right Channel Select High (IOVDD)

Left Channel Select Low (GND)

PCM MODE PIN SETUP AND CONTROL

When the SEL pin is tied to IOVDD, the SSM4567 is set for

PCM mode operation. In this mode, the SSM4567 supports

standalone operation, I2C control, or control using commands

sent over the input serial audio/TDM interface. See Figure 9 for

the location of J14, the serial port, and the jumpers associated

with the port. Note that the J20 and J21 jumpers must be

removed when I2C communication to the part is desired.

Figure 9. Serial Port and Jumper Location

When the LR_SEL/ADDR pin is pulled up via a 47 kΩ resister

(J9 set high and J13 removed), the IC operates in a standalone

mode with most registers set to their default states.

The state of these several pins can change the functionality of

other pins. The LR_SEL/ADDR pin determines the I2C device

address. In standalone and TDM control modes, the SCL and

SDA pins are used to determine the TDM slot used (J20 and

J21). For details, see the data sheet or refer to Table 3.

Table 3. PCM Mode Pin Setup

LR_SEL/ADDR SCL SDA Control Mode I2C Control Address TDM Slot

STANDALONE SCL SDA I2C 0 1

IOVDD SCL SDA I2C 1 2

Open SCL SDA I2C 2 3

Pull-Up 0 0 Standalone (TDM interface) NA 1

Pull-Up 0 1 Standalone (TDM interface) NA 2

Pull-Up 1 0 Standalone (TDM interface) NA 3

Pull-Up 1 1 Standalone (TDM interface) NA 4

Pull-Up Boost power down

(active low)

Shutdown (active low) Standalone (I2S interface) NA NA

Pull-Down 0 0 TDM NA 1

Pull-Down 0 1 TDM NA 2

Pull-Down 1 0 TDM NA 3

Pull-Down 1 1 TDM NA 4

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EVALUATION BOARD SOFTWARE QUICK START PROCEDURES

HARDWARE ONLY QUICK START

The evaluation board comes configured for single 3.5 V to

5 V dc input, 48 kHz optical SPDIF input, and standalone

operation mode of the SSM4567. To operate the board with this

quick start configuration

1. Connect power to J3 and J4.

2. Connect the speaker load to J11.

3. Connect the optical SPDIF cable to the optical jack.

4. Apply power to the evaluation board.

5. Start the SPDIF digital audio stream.

6. Press the SPDIF reset switch, S1.

See Figure 2 for the jumper settings.

SSM4567 CONTROL SOFTWARE SETUP

Do not connect the USBi (E VA L-ADUSB2EBZ) to the

computer until the software is installed. The SSM4567 software

interface (SigmaStudio™) requires Microsoft® .NET Framework

(Version 2.0 or later). The installer automatically downloads it if

.NET Version 2.0 is not previously installed.

A graphical user interface for the SSM4567 has been created

in the Analog Devices, Inc., SigmaStudio environment.

SigmaStudio must first be downloaded and installed on your

PC.

SSM4567 USB DRIVER INSTALLATION

Before connecting the USBi (EVAL-ADUSB2EBZ) evaluation

board to a PC or notebook, the following procedure may need

to be completed. (This procedure only needs to be executed

once on each computer that uses the SSM4567 software. Skip

this procedure if you previously installed any SigmaStudio or

USBi related drivers from Analog Devices.)

Ensure that the Cypress (CYUSB) USB driver is installed during

the SigmaStudio installation. If you need to verify installation,

you can find the driver on your computer in this location:

C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SigmaStudio x.x\USB

drivers\x86 (or x64)\dpinst.exe

Note that the parentheses indicate alternate folder names

depending on your hardware. In addition, x.x refers to the

version of SigmaStudio installed.

Figure 10. Device Driver Installation Wizard

INITIAL SSM4567 HARDWARE SETUP

To allow the SSM4567 software to control the SSM4567

evaluation board, make a few simple jumper connections as

follows:

1. Connect the SEL to HIGH (J12) and ADDR to LOW (J9),

and short R22 (install J13). The purpose of this is to set the

SSM4567 to work under I2C control mode.

2. Remove any jumpers on J20 and J21.

3. Install jumpers on J16 to select the digital audio input

to the SSM4567 from either an external source or the

SPDIF input. The SPDIF input signals are labeled as INT

(internal). See Figure 4 or Figure 5 for details.

SOFTWARE INSTRUCTIONS

Complete the following instructions after SigmaStudio and the

USBi driver installation.

1. Connect the E VA L -ADUSB2EBZ to your PC using the

USB cable.

2. Launch SigmaStudio on the PC.

3. Click File>New Project to start a new GUI project file, and

then find USBi under Communication Channels.

Figure 11. Location of USBi GUI

4. Drag and drop USBi to the Hardware Configuration.

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Figure 12. Project with the USBi GUI Inserted

If SigmaStudio cannot detect the USBi on the USB port of the

computer, then the background of the USB label is red. This

may happen when the USBi is not connected or when the

drivers are incorrectly installed.

Figure 13. USBi GUI when USBi Hardware is Not Found

If SigmaStudio detects the USBi on the USB port of the

computer, the background of the USB label changes to orange.

Figure 14. USBi GUI when USBi Hardware is Located

5. After launching SigmaStudio, follow this sequence to

initiate the SSM4567 GUI:

a. Copy the SSM4567.dll to C:\Program Files\Analog

Devices\SigmaStudio 3.7.

b. From the main SigmaStudio window, click

Tools>Add-Ins Browser…>Add Dll and browse to

locate the SSM4567.dll you copied to in Step 5a and

then click Save. This loads the SSM4567 as a processor

in SigmaStudio.

Figure 15. Adding a Processor DLL Using the AddIns Tool

c. From the main SigmaStudio window, click File>New

Project to start a new GUI project file.

d. Drag USBi and SSM4567 from the tree toolbox to the

Hardware Configuration window, and connect one

blue pin of USBi to the green pin of the SSM4567 by

clicking and dragging a wire as shown in Figure 16.

Figure 16. USBi to SSM4567 Communications Connection

e. Click the IC 1–SSM4567 v1.8 tab from the Hardware

Configuration tab to open the SSM4567 GUI.

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Figure 17. SSM4567 Evaluation Software GUI

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PASSIVE COMPONENT SELECTION

Although the evaluation board is preloaded with the passive components required for a basic configuration, the same circuit can be

evaluated with different component values or filter designs. Selecting the proper components is the key to achieving the performance

required at the budgeted cost.

OUTPUT FERRITE BEADS (FB5 TO FB6)

The output beads, FB5 to FB6, are suggested components for filtering out the EMI caused at the switching output nodes. The penalty for

using ferrite beads for EMI filtering is slightly worse noise and distortion performance at the system level due to the nonlinearity of the

beads. Ensure that these beads have enough current conducting capability while providing sufficient EMI attenuation. The current rating

needed for an 8 Ω load is approximately 420 mA, and impedance at 100 MHz must be ≥120 Ω. In addition, the lower the dc resistance (DCR)

of these beads, the better for minimizing their power consumption. Table 4 describes suggested beads.

Table 4. Suggested Output Beads

Part No. Manufacturer Z (Ω) IMAX (mA) DCR (Ω) Size (mm)

BLM18PG121SN1D Murata 120 2000 0.05 1.6 × 0.8 × 0.8

MPZ1608S101A TDK 100 3000 0.03 1.6 × 0.8 × 0.8

MPZ1608S221A TDK 220 2000 0.05 1.6 × 0.8 × 0.8

BLM18EG221SN1D

Murata

220

2000

0.05

1.6 × 0.8 × 0.8

OUTPUT SHUNTING CAPACITORS (C26 AND C27)

There are two output shunt capacitors, C26 and C27, that work with the FB5 to FB6 ferrite beads, if they are used. Use small size (0603

or 0402), multilayer ceramic capacitors that are made of X7R or C0G (NP0) materials. Note that the capacitors can be used in pairs: a

capacitor with small capacitance (up to 100 pF) plus a capacitor with a larger capacitance (less than 1 nF). This configuration provides

thorough EMI reduction for the entire frequency spectrum. Alternatively, a single capacitor of approximately 470 pF can be used if reducing

the bill of materials is a priority.

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