Electrostatic Warning ......................2-1 Requirements........................2-1 PC System Requirements....................2-1 Instructions......................... 2-2 2.4.1 To start the AT73C240-EK1 board (before using the AT73C240-EK1 software) 2-2 2.4.2 To turn off the AT73C240-EK1 evaluation board..........2-2 Block Diagram........................2-3 Typical Connection Application ..................2-3 Power Supply ........................
Section 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the AT73C240-EK1. It is designed to give designers a quick start to evaluate the audio capability of the AT73C240 and for prototyping and testing of new designs. Scope This document describes the AT73C240-EK1. This board is designed to allow an easy evaluation of the products using demonstration software.
– I²S On-board buttons: – AT73C240 Reset, – SPI/TWI Communication, – TWI Address selection Deliverables The AT73C240-EK1 package contains the following items: An AT73C240-EK1 board, A Parallel-to-Serial board, A DC/DC power supply cable, 20-Lead flat cable, A parallel cable, One CD-ROM containing the product’s software, User Guide and a full Datasheet.
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Figure 1-1. AT73C240-EK1 Top View (card photo) The AT73C240 is located in the center of the AT73C240-EK1 on the Components Side. Figure 1-2. AT73C240-EK1Card With Available Connections AT73C240-EK1 Evaluation Kit User Guide 6482A–PMAAC–11-Jun-09...
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Figure 1-3. AT73C240-EK1 Components Side AT73C240-EK1 Evaluation Kit User Guide 6482A–PMAAC–11-Jun-09...
Getting Started Electrostatic Warning The AT73C240-EK1 evaluation board is shipped in protective anti-static packaging. The board must not be subjected to high electrostatic potentials. A grounding strap or similar protective device should be connected when handling the board. Avoid touching the components pins or any metallic element.
Install «DLPORTIO.exe» from the provided software CD and restart your PC. Install the AT73C240 software by clicking on setup.exe. If the software is downloaded from the Atmel Web site then it is necessary to install first the National Instrument Labview software (LabVIEW8.0.1RuntimeEngine).
6V to 9V from Parallel-to-Serial 6V to 9V Header AC/DC Transformer Card Min 500mA Min 500mA Power Amplifier AT73C240-EK1 20 Leads Standard Board Flat Cable Parallel Cable Line In (TWI / SPI) Right/Left Headset AT73C240-EK1 Evaluation Kit User Guide 6482A–PMAAC–11-Jun-09...
VBAT 2.7.1 AC/DC Transformer or External Power Supply The transformer is used as the main power source (Vin) for the AT73C240-EK1. Connect it, to J1 of Par- allel-to-serial card (NEB21R type), when using the software. Table 2-1. Transformer Requirements Power supply source...
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If chosen as an alternative, connect the power supply (+) to Vin pad (P1) and (-) to GND pad (P2). Figure 2-6. Vin Supply Pad (P1) Vin (6V to 9V) J13 - VBAT Jumper (Connect an Ampermeter in serial for current measuer- ments) AT73C240-EK1 Evaluation Kit User Guide 6482A–PMAAC–11-Jun-09...
The on board supply voltage “grain-cafe“ (G4, G5, & G6 located on the print-side of the board - layer 2) enable correct connection between the Power Supply and the AT73C240. Keep these jumpers closed or open them for current measurements (see Figure 2-18 on page 2-13). Figure 2-8. On Board Supply Jumpers AT73C240-EK1 Evaluation Kit User Guide 6482A–PMAAC–11-Jun-09...
I²S B-clock SPI_DOUT_MISO SPI Data out Not Used TWI Data Note: 1. The I²S signals are independent. They are connected to the Serial Interface Header but not to the level-shifter on the Parallel-to-Serial card. AT73C240-EK1 Evaluation Kit User Guide 6482A–PMAAC–11-Jun-09...
Negative Output Note: By default the MONON and MONOP outputs are looped to PAIN pins (see Figure 7-1 on page 7-1 ). If needed these signals can be monitored on J10 and J11. AT73C240-EK1 Evaluation Kit User Guide 2-11 6482A–PMAAC–11-Jun-09...
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2.9.2.1 Line Inputs A line stereo signal can be sent through RCA connectors J8 (Left) and J9 (Right). Figure 2-17. Line Input (J8 & J9) Line In Right Line In Left 2-12 AT73C240-EK1 Evaluation Kit User Guide 6482A–PMAAC–11-Jun-09...
2.10.1 Configuration Pads A configuration pad configures the AT73C240-EK1 Evaluation Board for custom application. The config- uration is programmable by soldering a specific part of the configuration pad. To return to the initial configuration, the customer has to solder a short jumper.
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5. An output DC power source: – Transformer 6V to 9V DC max (minimum 500 mA is required) or, – External power supply connected to Vin pad. 6. PC station with a 25 pins parallel connector. AT73C240-EK1 Evaluation Kit User Guide 6482A–PMAAC–11-Jun-09...
Operating power supplied directly from the AC/DC transformer; there is no ON/OFF switch. All data signals from and to the PC are passed straight through. 3.5.2 To turn off the Parallel-to-Serial card evaluation board Disconnect the chosen power supply. AT73C240-EK1 Evaluation Kit User Guide 6482A–PMAAC–11-Jun-09...
Figure 3-5. AC/DC Connector (J1) Input Voltage Front View Side View Input Voltage If chosen as an alternative, connect the power supply (+) to Vin test-point (TP1) and (-) to GND tset- point(TP2 or TP3). AT73C240-EK1 Evaluation Kit User Guide 6482A–PMAAC–11-Jun-09...
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Vin Supply Test-Points On the Parallel-to-Serial card 3 leds indicate voltage present: D1 - Adjustable Output Voltage D2 - +3.3V D3 - +5V Figure 3-7. Voltages identification Leds Vout_ Adj Led +5V Led +3.3V Led AT73C240-EK1 Evaluation Kit User Guide 6482A–PMAAC–11-Jun-09...
Vpad Supplied By On Board 3.3V SW2 is in VO_adj/+3V3 position. SW1 is in +3V3 position. Figure 3-10. Vpad Supplied By Board Adjustable Voltage SW2 is in VO_adj/+3V3 position. SW1 is in VO_adj position. AT73C240-EK1 Evaluation Kit User Guide 6482A–PMAAC–11-Jun-09...
The Parallel-to-Serial card is able to supply up to 1A adjustable output voltage (Vout_adj = 1.8V to 3.9V) for powering an extended card. Vout_adj output level is trimmed by R1 and Its output pin is located on pin N° 2 on J3 header. Figure 3-11. Vout_adj Trimmer (R1) Adjustable Voltage Trimmer AT73C240-EK1 Evaluation Kit User Guide 6482A–PMAAC–11-Jun-09...
2. Input Data - An input signal from supported card to parallel port. 3. Ground - These pins must be connected between the Parallel-to-Serial card and the supported board. 4. Output current is determinate by the limitation of the ACDC transformer. AT73C240-EK1 Evaluation Kit User Guide 6482A–PMAAC–11-Jun-09...
G7 Open clock on G7 Closed clock off 3.8.3 On Board Configuration Pads The “Grain-cafe” G1 to G5 are not soldered by default. Simply solder it if these signal should be con- nected to the buffers. 3-10 AT73C240-EK1 Evaluation Kit User Guide 6482A–PMAAC–11-Jun-09...
Software Panel Figure 4-1. Software Panel - General Purpose Page Line In DAC Master DAC Line Out Headset Control Control Control Control Exit Program Automatic Control Power Amplifier DAC Mixer Control DAC Miscellaneous Control AT73C240-EK1 Evaluation Kit User Guide 6482A–PMAAC–11-Jun-09...
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Resetting all the registers done by pressing once on the AT73C240 Reset push-button I2. In the next read action the registers will be at their default values. Figure 4-3. Reset AT73C240 Button Reset AT73C240 AT73C240-EK1 Evaluation Kit User Guide 6482A–PMAAC–11-Jun-09...
System Unit: Parallel-to-Serial card – Physical Dimensions.................... L= 60 x W=85 x H=20 mm – Weight.................................50 g Operating Conditions 500 mA – External Voltage Supply (From AC/DC Transformer)............6V - 9V/ Connections – Communication Connector....................2x10 pins Header AT73C240-EK1 Evaluation Kit User Guide 6482A–PMAAC–11-Jun-09...
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Section 8 Revision History Revision History Table 8-1. Revision History Document Comments Change Request Ref. 6482A First Issue, 15-May-2009 AT73C240-EK1 Evaluation Kit User Guide 6482A–PMAAC–11-Jun-09...
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