SLAU835B December   2020  – December 2025

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Get Started
  4.   Features
  5.   Applications
  6.   6
  7. 1Kit Content
  8. 2Specifications
  9. 3Device Configuration
    1. 3.1 Jumper Settings
    2. 3.2 Mono Setup
    3. 3.3 Digital Audio Interfaces
    4. 3.4 Multi-Channel Configuration
  10. 4Software
    1. 4.1 PurePath Console 3 Quick Startup
    2. 4.2 PPC3 - TAS2573QFN EVM Feature Description
  11. 5EVM Schematics
  12. 6EVM Layer Plots
  13. 7Bill of Materials
  14. 8Revision History

4.2 PPC3 - TAS2573QFN EVM Feature Description

PPC3 includes a series of blocks to configure different portions of the TAS2563. The list below includes a brief description of each of these blocks and where to find further information:

  • The function of Characterization panel depends on the hardware connected. If using the EVM only, the characterization panel will only show the last speaker characterization results. If the Smart-Amp Learning Board is connected to the EVM, then the characterization panel shows the characterization walkthrough process. Further information available in TAS2563 Speaker Characterization Guide.

  • Device Control panel allows the user to configure all the hardware related features of TAS2563. This panel can be used in either ROM or Tuning modes, if using the later one, this configuration works in conjunction with the Tuning and Audio Processing panel. ROM mode is the simplest configuration which does not include the speaker protection nor any of the audio processing features. The Apply button must be used after any changes in the GUI so that these take effect. Further information available in TAS2563 Device Features and Controls Overview.

  • Tuning and Audio Processing panel includes all the speaker protection, EQ, DRC and other features tuning parameters. TAS2563 QFN has two modes of operation for the embedded processor, PDM mode enables the digital microphone feedback path with a tradeoff in playaback path processing features. Further information available in TAS2563 Tuning Guide.

  • Direct I2C is available as a dedicated panel or can always be accessed at the bottom-center of the PPC3 window. This tool can be used to write and read the device registers directly using configuration scripts, and also provide an option to record all the I2C transactions to the device using the Log-Recorder; this feature is useful when trying to identify what register changes are applied when debugging or using GUI controls.

  • The End System Integration panel is a walkthrough process to generate the configuration files required for the final product based on the PPC3 settings. Further information available in TAS2563 End System Integration Guide.