ADAU1977 Data Sheet
Rev. C | Page 22 of 68
ADC
The ADAU1977 contains four Δ-Σ ADC channels configured
as two stereo pairs with configurable differential/single-ended
inputs. The ADC can operate at a nominal sample rate of 32 kHz
up to 192 kHz. The ADCs include on-board digital antialiasing
filters with 79 dB stop-band attenuation and linear phase response.
Digital outputs are supplied through two serial data output pins
(one for each stereo pair) and a common frame clock (LRCLK)
and bit clock (BCLK). Alternatively, one of the TDM modes can
be used to support up to 16 channels on a single TDM data line.
With smaller amplitude input signals, a 10-bit programmable
digital gain compensation for an individual channel is provided
to scale up the output word to full scale. Care must be taken to
avoid overcompensation (large gain compensation), which leads
to clipping and THD degradation in the ADC.
The ADCs also have a dc-offset calibration algorithm to null
the systematic dc offset of the ADC. This feature is useful for dc
measurement applications.
Inductor Selection
For the boost converter to operate efficiently, the inductor selection
is critical. The two most important parameters for the inductor
are the saturation current rating and the dc resistance. The recom-
mended saturation rating for the inductor must be >1 A. The dc
resistance affects the efficiency of the boost converter. Assuming
that the board trace resistances are negligible for 80% efficiency,
the dc resistance of the inductor should be less than 50 mΩ.
Table 12 lists some of the recommended inductors for the
application.
Table 12. Recommended Inductors1
Value Manufacturer Manufacturer Part Number
2.2 μH Würth Elektronik 7440430022
4.7 μH Würth Elektronik 7440530047
1 Check with the manufacturer for the appropriate temperature ratings for a
given application.
The boost converter has a soft start feature that prevents inrush
current from the input source.
The boost converter has built-in overcurrent and overtemperature
protection. The input current to the boost converter is monitored
and if it exceeds the set current threshold for 1.2 ms, the boost
converter shuts down. The fault condition is recorded into
Register 0x02 and asserts the fault interrupt pin. This condi
tion is cleared after reading the BOOST_OV bit (Bit 2) or the
BOOST_OC bit (Bit 0) in Register 0x02. The overcurrent
protection bit, OC_EN (Bit 1), or the overvoltage protection bit,
OV_EN (Bit 3), is on by default, and it is recommended not to
disable the bit.
Each protection circuit has two modes for recovery after a fault
event: autorecovery and manual recovery. The recovery mode
can be selected using Bit 0 of Register 0x03. The autorecovery
mode attempts to enable the boost converter after a set recovery
time, typically 20 ms. The manual recovery mode enables the boost
converter only if the user writes 1 to the MRCV bit (Bit 1). If the
fault persists, the boost converter remains in shutdown mode
until the fault is cleared.
The boost converter is capable of supplying the 42 mA of total
output current at the MICBIAS output. The boost converter has
overcurrent protection at the input; the threshold is around
900 mA peak. Ensure that the 3.3 V power supply feeding the
boost converter has built-in overcurrent protection because there is
no protection internal to ADAU1977 for a short circuit to any of
the ground pins (AGND/DGND/PGND) at the VBOOST_OUT
or VBOOST_IN pin.
By default, the boost converter is disabled on power-up to allow
the flexibility of connecting an external voltage source at the
VBOOST_IN pin to power the microphone bias circuit. The boost
converter can be enabled by using the BOOST_EN bit (Bit 2 of
Register 0x03).
ADC SUMMING MODES
The four ADCs can be grouped into either a single stereo ADC
or a single mono ADC to increase the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
for the application. Two options are available: one option for
summing two channels of the ADC and another option for
summing all four channels of the ADC. Summing is performed
in the digital block.
2-Channel Summing Mode
When the SUM_MODE Bits (Bits[7:6] of Register 0x0E) are
set to 01, the Channel 1 and Channel 2 ADC data are combined
and output from the SDATAOUT1 pin. Similarly, the Channel 3
and Channel 4 ADC data are combined and output from the
SDATAOUT2 pin. As a result, the SNR improves by 3 dB. For
this mode, both Channel 1 and Channel 2 must be connected to
the same input signal source. Similarly, Channel 3 and Channel 4
must be connected to the same input signal source.
4-Channel Summing Mode
When the SUM_MODE Bits (Bits[7:6] of Register 0x0E) are set
to 10, the Channel 1 through Channel 4 ADC data are combined
and output from the SDATAOUT1 pin. As a result, the SNR
improves by 6 dB. For this mode, all four channels must be
connected to the same input signal source.