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The WM8738 is a 24-bit Stereo ADC. This evaluation platform and documentation should be used in conjunction with the latest version of the WM8738 datasheet. The datasheet gives device functionality information as well as timing and data format requirements. This evaluation platform has been designed to allow the user ease of use and give optimum performance in device measurement.
(U2) has been included in the audio interface signal path to buffer the input signals when applied via header (H1) and minimise any performance degradation this may cause.. Note: The level shift IC's (U2 and U6) are set to shift from +5V to DVDD when shipped from Wolfson. BOARD OUTPUT The output interface from the board is via a coaxial (J8) digital (AES/EBU, UEC958, S/PDIF, EIAJ CP340/1201) signal output.
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Figure 1 Interfaces HEADERS SIGNAL SIGNAL WM8738 MCLK DVDD SDOUT SLAVE_LRC BCLK 9/10 SLAVE_BCLK 11/12 VREF SIGNAL AGND 12/11 10/9 SDOUT WM8738 SIGNAL BCLK_OUT AVDD AGND ADC_LRCLK NOHP LRCLK MCLK DGND DGND Table 1 Headers WOLFSON MICROELECTONICS LTD Rev 2.1 August 2002...
The CS8427 may be RESET by pressing and releasing switch SW2. This is required if the switches on SW1 are changed after the board is powered up. MCLK RATE (MCLK RATE) 256fs 384fs 512fs 768fs Table 3 Switches WOLFSON MICROELECTONICS LTD Rev 2.1 August 2002...
WM8738 from another source). There are only 2 pins that can be used to change the setup of the WM8738, these are pin 4 (FMT) and pin 11 (NOHP). 3 pin link switch SW3 is used to control the FMT pin, putting this switch high (short pins 1 &...
WM8738-EV1M An additional feature that has been provided on the WM8738 evaluation board is the ability to run with multi-rate MCLK’s. This is achieved through the use of the CPLD (U1) and the relevant switch setting of SW7. Four MCLK rates are supported, 256fs, 384fs, 512fs and 768fs. To operate the...
The aim of this evaluation kit is to help you to become familiar with the functionality and performance of the WM8738, stereo audio ADC. If you require more information or require technical support please contact Wolfson Microelectronics Applications group through the following channels: Email: apps@wolfsonmicro.com...
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WM8738-EV1M IMPORTANT NOTICE Wolfson Microelectronics Ltd (WM) reserve the right to make changes to their products or to discontinue any product or service without notice, and advise customers to obtain the latest version of relevant information to verify, before placing orders, that information being relied on is current. All...
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