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TLV320AIC3254 and powertune modes

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Hello,

 

I am currently using the TLV320AIC3254 and would like to lower its consumption while keeping “good” performances.

At the moment the two DSP A and D are used (and no processing block) and the powertune mode is set by default (so PTM_R4 and PTM_P3/4).

When setting  PTM_R2 and PTM_P2 the current consumption of the codec decreases while the performances seems quite similar.

 When setting  PTM_R1 and PTM_P1 the current consumption of the codec decreases greatly but the audio quality becomes too low.

 

So my question is :

In my case, what exactly is modified when changing the PowerTune mode of the codec?

Thanks and regards.

  •  Hello,

    Looking at the datasheet the PowerTune is adjusting the full scale signal swing, gain, and common mode voltage range of the ADC and DAC. So I would assume it is playing the bias points of the analog stages to save power if your input signal meets the specifications for each PowerTune mode.

    In PTM_R1 the input may be clipping since the RTM_R# is adjusting ADC power, thus reducing acceptable rage of the input and common mode voltage. Try reducing the amplitude of the input signal.

    RTM_P# is the DAC output and gain control. RTM_P1 puts the gain at 12dB so at this point, the output could be clipping if the input it too large.

    Regards,

    Matt

     

  • Thanks for the reply, it helps a lot.