Texas Instruments DEM-PCM2912A EVM Read This First, About This Manual How to Use This Manual

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Preface

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About This Manual

This document provides the information needed to set up and operate the DEM-PCM2912A EVM evaluation module, a test platform for the 16-bit, mono microphone input and stereo headphone output, single-chip PCM2912A stereo audio coder/decoder (codec) with a universal serial bus (USB) interface. For a more detailed description of the PCM2912A product line, refer to the product data sheet available from the Texas Instruments web site at http://www.ti.com. Support documents are listed in the section of this guide entitled Related Documentation from Texas Instruments.

How to Use This Manual

Throughout this document, the abbreviation EVM and the term evaluation module are synonymous with the DEM-PCM2912A EVM.

Chapter 1 gives an overview of the PCM2912A USB interface codec. The EVM block diagram and primary features are also discussed.

Chapter 2 provides general information regarding EVM handling and unpacking, absolute operating conditions, and the default switch and jumper configuration.

Chapter 3 is the hardware and software setup guide for the EVM, providing all of the necessary information needed to configure the EVM under various PC operating systems for product evaluation.

Chapter 4 discusses how to configure the DEM-PCM2912A EVM motherboard for performance evaluation using an audio analyzer.

Chapter 5 includes the EVM electrical schematic, printed circuit board (PCB) layout, and the bill of materials.

Information About Cautions and Warnings

This document contains caution statements.

CAUTION

This is an example of a caution statement. A caution statement describes a situation that could potentially damage your software or equipment.

The information in a caution or a warning is provided for your protection. Please read each caution and warning carefully.

Macintosh, QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Incorporated.

SYS-2722 is a registered trademark of Audio Precision, Inc.

Windows, Windows Vista, Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Contents Users Guide Submit Documentation Feedback Contents List of Figures List of Tables Submit Documentation Feedback Read This First About This Manual How to Use This ManualInformation About Cautions and Warnings If You Need Assistance FCC Warning Related Documentation From Texas InstrumentsTrademarks Pin Assignments and Terminal Functions DescriptionIntroduction-PCM2912A Key FeaturesTopView Pin Assignments and Terminal FunctionsName DEM-PCM2912A EVM Functional Block Diagram Functional Block DiagramSubmit Documentation Feedback Getting Started Interface and Connections Block DiagramDEM-PCM2912A EVM Connectors Electrostatic Discharge WarningBasic Operating Set-Up-Windows Vista Set-Up GuideWindows Vista Basic Operating Set-Up-Windows VistaVolume and Mute Settings To set the record volume Sampling Frequency To set the ADC sampling frequency Sound and Audio Devices Properties-Audio Tab Windows XP Basic Operating Set-Up-Windows XPVolume Settings Speaker Window for Volume Setting Windows XP Basic Operating Set-Up-Windows XP 12. Sound-Input Tab Mac OS Basic Operating Set-Up-Mac OS13. Sound-Output Tab Mac OS 14. Audio Midi Setting Window Mac OS 15. QuickTime Audio Recording Controls 16. Audio Midi Setting Window Mac OS Submit Documentation Feedback Evaluation and Measurements Measurements for Dynamic CharacteristicsPlayback Performance Measurements for Dynamic CharacteristicsΩHeadphone Output Playback Performance Line Output Playback PerformanceDout Recording PerformanceSchematics Printed Circuit Board Layout Component List Schematic, PCB Layout, and Bill of MaterialsDEM-PCM2912A EVM Schematic SchematicsDEM-PCM2912A EVM Board Layout-Silkscreen Printed Circuit Board LayoutBill of Materials Component ListValue2 FCC Warning Evaluation BOARD/KIT Important NoticeImportant Notice
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