SLAS509G April   2006  – July 2021 TLV320AIC3106

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Description (continued)
  6. 6 Device Comparison Table
  7. 7 Pin Configuration and Functions
  8. 8 Specifications
    1. 8.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 8.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 8.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 8.4 Thermal Information
    5. 8.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 8.6 Timing Requirements: Audio Data Serial Interface (1)
    7. 8.7 Timing Diagrams
    8. 8.8 Typical Characteristics
  9. 9 Parameter Measurement Information
  10. 10Detailed Description
    1. 10.1 Overview
    2. 10.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 10.3 Feature Description
      1. 10.3.1  Hardware Reset
      2. 10.3.2  Digital Audio Data Serial Interface
        1. 10.3.2.1 Right-Justified Mode
        2. 10.3.2.2 Left-Justified Mode
        3. 10.3.2.3 I2S Mode
        4. 10.3.2.4 DSP Mode
        5. 10.3.2.5 TDM Data Transfer
      3. 10.3.3  Audio Data Converters
        1. 10.3.3.1 Audio Clock Generation
        2. 10.3.3.2 Stereo Audio ADC
          1. 10.3.3.2.1 Stereo Audio ADC High-Pass Filter
          2. 10.3.3.2.2 Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
            1. 10.3.3.2.2.1 Target Level
            2. 10.3.3.2.2.2 Attack Time
            3. 10.3.3.2.2.3 Decay Time
            4. 10.3.3.2.2.4 Noise Gate Threshold
            5. 10.3.3.2.2.5 Maximum PGA Gain Applicable
        3. 10.3.3.3 Stereo Audio DAC
          1. 10.3.3.3.1 Digital Audio Processing for Playback
          2. 10.3.3.3.2 Digital Interpolation Filter
          3. 10.3.3.3.3 Delta-Sigma Audio DAC
          4. 10.3.3.3.4 Audio DAC Digital Volume Control
          5. 10.3.3.3.5 Increasing DAC Dynamic Range
          6. 10.3.3.3.6 Analog Output Common-Mode Adjustment
          7. 10.3.3.3.7 Audio DAC Power Control
      4. 10.3.4  Audio Analog Inputs
      5. 10.3.5  Analog Fully Differential Line Output Drivers
      6. 10.3.6  Analog High Power Output Drivers
      7. 10.3.7  Input Impedance and VCM Control
      8. 10.3.8  General-Purpose I/O
      9. 10.3.9  Digital Microphone Connectivity
      10. 10.3.10 Micbias Generation
      11. 10.3.11 Short Circuit Output Protection
      12. 10.3.12 Jack/Headset Detection
    4. 10.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 10.4.1 Bypass Path Mode
        1. 10.4.1.1 Analog Input Bypass Path Functionality
        2. 10.4.1.2 ADC PGA Signal Bypass Path Functionality
        3. 10.4.1.3 Passive Analog Bypass During Powerdown
      2. 10.4.2 Digital Audio Processing for Record Path
    5. 10.5 Programming
      1. 10.5.1 Digital Control Serial Interface
        1. 10.5.1.1 SPI Control Mode
          1. 10.5.1.1.1 SPI Communication Protocol
          2. 10.5.1.1.2 Limitation on Register Writing
          3. 10.5.1.1.3 Continuous Read / Write Operation
        2. 10.5.1.2 I2C Control Interface
          1. 10.5.1.2.1 I2C BUS Debug in a Glitched System
    6. 10.6 Register Maps
      1. 10.6.1 Output Stage Volume Controls
  11. 11Application and Implementation
    1. 11.1 Application Information
    2. 11.2 Typical Application
      1. 11.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 11.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      3. 11.2.3 Application Curves
  12. 12Power Supply Recommendations
  13. 13Layout
    1. 13.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 13.2 Layout Examples
  14. 14Device and Documentation Support
    1. 14.1 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    2. 14.2 Support Resources
    3. 14.3 Trademarks
    4. 14.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 14.5 Glossary

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10.3.3.3.4 Audio DAC Digital Volume Control

The audio DAC includes a digital volume control block which implements a programmable digital gain. The volume level can be varied from 0 dB to –63.5 dB in 0.5-dB steps, in addition to a mute bit, independently for each channel. The volume level of both channels can also be changed simultaneously by the master volume control. Gain changes are implemented with a soft-stepping algorithm, which only changes the actual volume by one step per input sample, either up or down, until the desired volume is reached. The rate of soft-stepping can be slowed to one step per two input samples through a register bit.

Because of soft-stepping, the host does not know when the DAC has been actually muted. This may be important if the host wishes to mute the DAC before making a significant change, such as changing sample rates. In order to help with this situation, the device provides a flag back to the host via a read-only register bit that alerts the host when the part has completed the soft-stepping and the actual volume has reached the desired volume level. The soft-stepping feature can be disabled through register programming. If soft-stepping is enabled, the MCLK signal should be kept applied to the device until the DAC power-down flag is set. When this flag is set, the internal soft-stepping process and power down sequence is complete, and the MCLK can then be stopped if desired.

The TLV320AIC3106 also includes functionality to detect when the user switches on or off the de-emphasis or digital audio processing functions, to first (1) soft-mute the DAC volume control, (2) change the operation of the digital effects processing, and (3) soft-unmute the part. This avoids any possible pop/clicks in the audio output due to instantaneous changes in the filtering. A similar algorithm is used when first powering up or down the DAC. The circuit begins operation at power up with the volume control muted, then soft-steps it up to the desired volume level. At power down, the logic first soft-steps the volume down to a mute level, then powers down the circuitry.