SCI-TPA2038-MVK MAVRK Module
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Purpose of this Wiki Page
This page explains the Signal Conditioning Interface (SCI) TPA2038 Modular and Versatile Reference Kit (MAVRK) module in detail. For more information on the MAVRK system, referring to the MAVRK Introduction page is good start. After reading this guide, a developer should understand the features of the SCI-TPA2038-MVK MAVRK module.
EVM Overview
The SCI-TPA2038-MVK module highlights a pair of TPA2038D1 3.2W Mono Channel Class D amplifier, a device which is commonly used in battery or low power audio applications. The SCI-TPA2038-MVK can be used with the MAVRK Pro Motherboard if coupled with the AFE-BREAKOUT-MVK MAVRK module.
EVM Description
The SCI-TPA2038-MVK is a dual 3.4W Class D Audio system that can can typically drive 1.4W in 8Ohm and 2.5W in 4Ohm speakers with a 1% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) utilizing a 5V power rail.
This EVM utilizes the four SCI GPIOs to control Gain and Shutdown functions of both amplifiers.
Included with the SCI-TPA2038-MVK is a pair of breakout boards that allow either filtering or pass through of the amplifier output. The spec of this breakout card also allows active filters to be designed for this board as well.
Figure 1: SCI-DRV8814-MVK Dual Motor Control System
Features
TPA2038D1 Features
- Filter-Free Mono Class-D Speaker Amp
- GAIN Pin Selects Between 6 dB and 12 dB
- 3.2 W into 4 Ω from 5 V supply at 10% THD+N
- Powerful Mono Class-D Speaker Amplifier
- 1% at 1.4 W into 8 Ω from 5 V Supply
- 1% at 2.5 W into 4 Ω from 5 V Supply
- Integrated Image Reject Filter for DAC Noise Reduction
- Low Output Noise of 20 μV
- Low Quiescent Current of 1.5 mA
- Auto-Recovering Short-Circuit Protection
- Thermal-Overload Protection
- 9-Ball 1,21 mm × 1,16 mm 0,4 mm Pitch WCSP
SCI-TPA2038-MVK Features
- Four Audio Inputs to be used with companion Audio AFE modules.
- On-board analog switch to enable Audio Input 1 to be tied directly to the TPA2038s.
- Output Filter headers that allow passive or active filtering circuits.
- Buffered microphone input to be used with companion Audio AFE modules.
- Can be powered by the MAVRK Pro Motherboard up to 200ma.
- Reverse Polarity/Over voltage protected External Power connection for applications requiring more than 200ma supply current.
Highlighted Products
The SCI-TPA2038_MVK MAVRK Module features the following devices:
- TPA2038D1 - Variable Gain 3.2 W Mono Class-D with Integrated DAC Noise Filter
- TLV1018 - Amplifier for Three-Wire Analog Electret Microphones
- TS5A22362 - 0.65-Ohm Dual SPDT Analog Switch With Negative Rail Capability
- TPS2553 - Adjustable, Active High, Constant-Current, Current-Limited Power-Distribution Switch
- TPS71701 - Low Noise, High-Bandwidth PSRR, Low-Dropout 150mA Linear Regulator
- CSD25401Q3 - P-Channel NexFET™ Power MOSFET
- CSD17313Q2 - 30V N Channel NexFET™ Power MOSFET
Feature Applications
The SCI-TPA2038-MVK MAVRK module can be used to demonstrate the following applications:
- Portable Audio or Speech
- Audio Docks
- Alarms
Block Diagram
Figure 2. SCI-TPA2038-MVK Block Diagram
EVM Wiki
The most up-to-date information on this module can be found at the SCI-TPA2038-MVK MAVRK module wiki page.
EVM Landing Page
Ordering information and availability of this module can be found at the SCI-TPA2038-MVK MAVRK module tool folder.
Hardware Description
Power Requirements
The SCI-TPA2038-MVK utilizes either the 5.5VDC from the Pro Motherboard or an external 2.5 to 5.5V DC power source.
If the Pro Motherboard power rail is utilized by itself, the maximum current draw from the 5.5V rail is limited to 200ma.
If an external source is utilized, a 5.5V, 2A DC power supply is recommended. The maximum short circuit current for each TPA2038D1 is 2Amps @ 3.6 Volts.
The SCI-TPA2038-MVK module is supported by the MAVRK AppMonitor and AppSelect tools. For more information on these tools and how to install them, refer to the How to get the MAVRK Software link below.
The preferred method for working with this EVM is through the use of the MAVRK Pro Motherboard.
The motherboard will provide the digital control for this EVM. Power can be supplied by the Pro Motherboard or an external 5V, 2A DC supply. The software demo uses MAVRK_SCI4 as the image in Figure 4 shows, however (with a small change in software) it is also possible to insert the SCI-TPA2038-MVK into any of the other 3 SCI slots are retain full functionally. Also in the picture is the AFE-BREAKOUT-MVK in MAVRK_AFE4 which provides pass through of the digital signals to the SCI-TPA2038-MVK.
The power source for the Pro Motherboard in this demo shown in Figure 4 is the USB cable. It should be noted that when any board on the MAVRK board is installed or removed, all power sources should be moved first by pressing the Standby button and the SCI-DRV8814-MVK power source MUST be off as well to prevent possible damage to the boards.
Typical installation of the module is as follows:
1. Plug in the USB.
a. The Standby button should be blue, which effectively removes all power from the modules on the mother board.
2. Run the MAVRK AppSelect tool
3. Install all modules required for the demo
a. An MCU module to initialize the motherboard and to communicate to the SCI-DRV8814-MVK.
b. At least one AFE-BREAKOUT-MVK module. It should be noted multiple AFE's can be installed.
c. At least one SCI-TPA2038-MVK module in the slot below the AFE Breakout module.
3. Install one of the Filter or Passthrough modules in the output filter stage of the TPA2038.
4. Install the JTAG debugger if a C Compiler is used to download code into the MCU. Otherwise the QT tool will use the USB connection to download the code.
5. Press the Standby button to provide power to the motherboard modules.
6. Activate power source to the SCI-DRV8814-MVK.
Figure 4: SCI-TPA2038-MVK Demo Setup in Standby Mode
EVM Connectors, Fuses, and Switches
The SCI-TPA2038-MVK has two common modes for operation, a stand-alone mode, where one of the analog input jacks is tied to the input of the TPA2038 and a second mode where an Audio Codec is used in the AFE slot to route audio to the TPA2038.
Stand Alone Mode
Figure 5 shows the Stand Alone mode. Left and Right analog speakers are connected in the P1 SPKR_OUT screw terminal.
Jumper JP03 IN SEL will need to be removed to re-route the audio from IN1 Audio Jack J1.
Figure 5. Standalone Mode for the SCI-TPA2038-MVK
Audio Codec Mode
Figure 6 shows the installation of JP03 IN SEL to disable the routing of the Audio from J1 IN1 to the TPA2038.
In this mode, J1 IN1 and J2 IN2, shown in Figure 6, and J3 HPOUT shown in Figure 7 are routed to the AFE Slot above the SCI-TPA2038-MVK.
The input of the TPA2038 Amplifiers are also tied to the AFE Slot above the SCI--TPA2038-MVK.
Figure 6. Audio Codec Mode for the SCI-TPA2038-MVK Top View
Figure 7. Audio Codec Mode for the SCI-TPA2038-MVK Bottom View
MIC1 and MIC2, when jumpered, routes the MIC Bias channels into the AFE Slot above the SCI-TPA2038-MVK.
Figure 8. MIC Bias Enable for the SCI-TPA2038-MVK Top View
I2C Signal Access
The figure below shows the location of the I2C signals from the MAVRK Pro Motherboard.
These through holes can be used to connect I2C peripherals (volume control for example) to the SCI-TPA2038-MVK.
Figure 9. I2C Connections for the SCI-TPA2038-MVK
Audio Filter Board
At the output stage of the TPA2038 is a output filter module incorporating a pair of 6 pin single row headers as shown in the figure below.
This filter is keyed to prevent the board to be plugged incorrectly.
Figure 10. Filter Board on the SCI-TPA2038-MVK
| Pin #
| P3
| P4
|
| Pin 1 | OUTL+ | SPKL+ |
| Pin 2 | OUTL+ | SPKL- |
| Pin 3 | ANLG_VDD_5.5V | KEY |
| Pin 4 | OUTR+ | SPKR+ |
| Pin 5 | OUTR+ | SPKR- |
| Pin 5 | Ground | Ground |
Figure 11 shows the Passthrough board Installed on the SCI-TPA2038-MVK
Figure 11. Filter Board Installed on the SCI-TPA2038-MVK
EVM Test Points
Several test points exist on the SCI-TPA2038-MVK.
The figure below shows two ground test points. These test points can be used to ground scope or volt meter probes.
The AVDD_5.5V test point can be used to monitor the supply into the SCI-TPA2038-MVK.
There are also two test points for the Left and Right channel. These test points can be used to view the signals going into the TPA2038's.
Figure 11. Ground Test Points for the SCI-TPA2038-MVK
EVM LEDs
The figure below shows the only LED on the TPA2038. This LED, signalling an over current condition, is red and during normal operation is not lit (off). If the Over Current LED is lit, the 200ma barrier has been reached on the Pro Motherboard's supply voltage of 5.5V. If this LED remains lit, the best solution is to drop the gain of the TPA2038 or power the SCI-TPA2038-MVK with an external 5V DC power supply.
Figure 12. Fault LEDs on the SCI-DRV8814-MVK
Software Installation
MAVRK Software Minimum Requirements
- IAR Embedded Workbench software or TI Code Composer Studio software installed on PC
- USB Cable(A to Mini B) to power the MAVRK Pro motherboard
- Windows XP SP3 or Windows 7
How to get the MAVRK Software
This module is supported with the MAVRK AppSelect tool and the MAVRK AppMonitor tool
To download and install the MAVRK AppSelect and AppMonitor tools, refer to the Software Installation Guide.
Where do I find the MAVRK Qt Demo Application?
An application to visual packet information from the embedded system can be found in the mavrk_qt_tool software repository under the Released Version - QT Demo Application directory. Please see Software Installation Guide for instructions on cloning the QT Tool project.
If you desire to create your own Qt demonstration, please reference the following resources:
Where do I find the Demo and Test Code?
- MAVRK template files for this part are located here: mavrk_embedded\Modular_EVM_Libraries\Components
- MAVRK projects for this part are located here: \mavrk_embedded\Modular_EVM_Projects\
- Specific related projects for this part are: \mavrk_embedded\Modular_EVM_Projects\Component_Demo_Projects\TPA2038_Demo_Project
MAVRK TPA2038 Demo Application?
Demonstrating the TPA2038 MAVRK Module
Board Files
Download a PDF of the bill of materials.
Layout (PDF)
Download a PDF of additional board layers.
Schematics (PDF)
Download a PDF of all schematics.
Fabrication Drawings (PDF)
Download a PDF of the fabrication drawing.
Gerber Files
Download a ZIP of the Gerber files.
Cadence Schematic and Board Files
Download a ZIP of the Cadence schematic and board files.
MAVRK Links
I want more info on MAVRK
Visit the MAVRK wiki pages to get comprehensive information on MAVRK.
I have MAVRK Questions
Post your questions on the MAVRK Forum and get an answer from the MAVRK team.
(Recommended):
I want more Technical Info on MAVRK Hardware
Read through some of the hardware wiki pages below.
I want more Technical Info on MAVRK Software
Read through some of the software wiki pages below.
I want to get a MAVRK board
You can order a MAVRK Starter kit from the MAVRK Starter Kit tool folder page. To order other modules, search for them by name on TI's Web site to find their tool folder pages.
Important Notices
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ESD Precautions
The following guidelines should be followed in order to avoid ESD damage to the board components:
- Any person handling boards must be grounded either with a wrist strap or ESD protective footwear, used in conjunction with a conductive or static-dissipative floor or floor mat.
- The work surface where boards are placed for handing, processing, testing, etc., must be made of static-dissipative material and be grounded to ESD ground.
- All insulator materials either must be removed from the work area or they must be neutralized with an ionizer. Static-generating clothes should be covered with an ESD-protective smock.
- When boards are being stored, transferred between operations or workstations, or shipped, they must be maintained in a Faraday-shield container whose inside surface (touching the boards) is static dissipative.
Certifications
(Insert links to the PDFs of the FCC and ICES standard reports above the other certifications. The will look like the first two links below.)
FCC standard EMC test report for the <Insert Module Name> aboard the MAVRK Pro Motherboard
ICES standard EMC test report for the <Insert Module Name> aboard the MAVRK Pro Motherboard
Statement on Registration, Evaluation, Authorization of Chemicals (REACh)
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Regulatory Compliance Information
As noted in the EVM User’s Guide and/or EVM itself, this EVM and/or accompanying hardware may or may not be subject to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada (IC) rules.
For EVMs not subject to the above rules, this evaluation board/kit/module is intended for use for ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT, DEMONSTRATION OR EVALUATION PURPOSES ONLY and is not considered by TI to be a finished end product fit for general consumer use. It generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and has not been tested for compliance with the limits of computing devices pursuant to part 15 of FCC or ICES-003 rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio frequency interference. Operation of the equipment 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.
General Statement for EVMs including a radio
User Power/Frequency Use Obligations: This radio is intended for development/professional use only in legally allocated frequency and power limits. Any use of radio frequencies and/or power availability of this EVM and its development application(s) must comply with local laws governing radio spectrum allocation and power limits for this evaluation module. It is the user’s sole responsibility to only operate this radio in legally acceptable frequency space and within legally mandated power limitations. Any exceptions to this is strictly prohibited and unauthorized by Texas Instruments unless user has obtained appropriate experimental/development licenses from local regulatory authorities, which is responsibility of user including its acceptable authorization.
For EVMs annotated as FCC – FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Part 15 Compliant
Caution
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Interference Statement for Class A EVM devices
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Interference Statement for Class B EVM devices
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For EVMs annotated as IC – INDUSTRY CANADA Compliant
This Class A or B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Concerning EVMs including radio transmitters
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Concerning EVMs including detachable antennas
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed in the user guide with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
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Cet appareil numérique de la classe A ou B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Les changements ou les modifications pas expressément approuvés par la partie responsable de la conformité ont pu vider l’autorité de l'utilisateur pour actionner l'équipement.
Concernant les EVMs avec appareils radio
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
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 l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.
Le présent émetteur radio a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés dans le manuel d’usage et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.
Important Notice for Users of this Product in Japan
This development kit is NOT certified as Confirming to Technical Regulations of Radio Law of Japan! If you use this product in Japan, you are required by Radio Law of Japan to follow the instructions below with respect to this product:
- Use this product in a shielded room or any other test facility as defined in the notification #173 issued by Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications on March 28, 2006, based on Sub-section 1.1 of Article 6 of the Ministry’s Rule for Enforcement of Radio Law of Japan,
- Use this product only after you obtained the license of Test Radio Station as provided in Radio Law of Japan with respect to this product, or
- Use of this product only after you obtained the Technical Regulations Conformity Certification as provided in Radio Law of Japan with respect to this product.
Also, please do not transfer this product, unless you give the same notice above to the transferee. Please note that if you could not follow the instructions above, you will be subject to penalties of Radio Law of Japan.
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EVALUATION BOARD/KIT/MODULE (EVM) WARNINGS, RESTRICTIONS AND DISCLAIMERS
For Feasibility Evaluation Only, in Laboratory/Development Environments
Unless otherwise indicated, this EVM is not a finished electrical equipment and not intended for consumer use. It is intended solely for use for preliminary feasibility evaluation in laboratory/development environments by technically qualified electronics experts who are familiar with the dangers and application risks associated with handling electrical mechanical components, systems and subsystems. It should not be used as all or part of a finished end product.
Your Sole Responsibility and Risk
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- You have unique knowledge concerning Federal, State and local regulatory requirements (including but not limited to Food and Drug Administration regulations, if applicable) which relate to your products and which relate to your use (and/or that of your employees, affiliates, contractors or designees) of the EVM for evaluation, testing and other purposes.
- You have full and exclusive responsibility to assure the safety and compliance of your products with all such laws and other applicable regulatory requirements, and also to assure the safety of any activities to be conducted by you and/or your employees, affiliates, contractors or designees, using the EVM. Further, you are responsible to assure that any interfaces (electronic and/or mechanical) between the EVM and any human body are designed with suitable isolation and means to safely limit accessible leakage currents to minimize the risk of electrical shock hazard.
- You will employ reasonable safeguards to ensure that your use of the EVM will not result in any property damage, injury or death, even if the EVM should fail to perform as described or expected.
- You will take care of proper disposal and recycling of the EVM’s electronic components and packing materials.
Certain Instructions
It is important to operate this EVM within TI’s recommended specifications and environmental considerations per the user guidelines. Exceeding the specified EVM ratings (including but not limited to input and output voltage, current, power, and environmental ranges) may cause property damage, personal injury or death. If there are questions concerning these ratings please contact a TI field representative prior to connecting interface electronics including input power and intended loads. Any loads applied outside of the specified output range may result in unintended and/or inaccurate operation and/or possible permanent damage to the EVM and/or interface electronics. Please consult the EVM User's Guide prior to connecting any load to the EVM output. If there is uncertainty as to the load specification, please contact a TI field representative. During normal operation, some circuit components may have case temperatures greater than 60°C as long as the input and output are maintained at a normal ambient operating temperature. These components include but are not limited to linear regulators, switching transistors, pass transistors, and current sense resistors which can be identified using the EVM schematic located in the EVM User's Guide. When placing measurement probes near these devices during normal operation, please be aware that these devices may be very warm to the touch. As with all electronic evaluation tools, only qualified personnel knowledgeable in electronic measurement and diagnostics normally found in development environments should use these EVMs.
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Safety-Critical or Life-Critical Applications
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