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PCM1770: Monaural Output Mode (Plus Schematic Check)

Part Number: PCM1770
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TPA3128D2, , OPA333

Hi,

I have attached a schematic for my design of a sound system using the PCM1770 and TPA3128D2. The OpAmps circuit you see in the schematic is a Single Supply Single-Ended Input to Differential Output.

Questions:

1) I am using a single speaker for this setup. Is this the correct way to set up the DAC to have monaural output? From the datasheet: "The monaural output can be created by summing the left and right headphone outputs." I am assuming the HoutL and HoutR negatives are both grounded internally together. Additionally is the size of the "summing" resistors I am using correct? I have seen people recommending various sizes up to 10k ohms.

2) In the typical application in the TPA3128D2 datasheet it seems there is separate power decoupling for pins 31/32 and pins 17/18/19 (as is also shown in my schematic). Is this necessary, or can I combine these two power rails and just use 3 capacitors instead of 6 (for design simplification purposes).

3) Does the rest of my schematic look correct? Particularly how I interfaced all of my components together.

Thankssound-Sound.pdf

  • Hi Daniel,

    If you put the PCM1770 into monaural mode, then the HOUTR will be the inverse of the HOUTL. For this reason, you do not even need the OPA333 single ended to differential circuit, you already have a differential output!

    I would recommend that you added the 22nF and 16ohm output filter before the DC blocking capacitor (as seen in the PCM1770 PDS), and connect them to the RIN pins.

    I would leave the decoupling capacitors as is, as the pins are geographically separate.

    The rest of the schematic looks correct.

    Thanks,
    Paul
  • Paul,

    Thank you for the information. I have attached an updated schematic to reflect the changes you recommended. Could you please check it for accuracy?

    Thanks,

    Daniel4174.sound-Sound.pdf

  • Hi Daniel,

    This looks good, but I think your SPI lines are not correct.

    MD is the MOSI line, MC is the SPI clock line.

    Thanks,

    Paul