Texas Instruments TPA3129D2EVM User manual

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User's Guide
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This user’s guide describes the operation of the TPA3129D2EVM. The document also provides design
information such as schematic, BOM, and PCB layout.
Contents
1 Hardware Overview.......................................................................................................... 2
2 Operation ..................................................................................................................... 3
3 Board Layouts, Bill of Materials, and Schematic ........................................................................ 6
List of Figures
1 TPA3129D2EVM Board..................................................................................................... 2
2 TPA3129D2EVM Top Overlay............................................................................................. 6
3 TPA3129D2EVM Bottom Overlay ......................................................................................... 6
4 TPA3129D2EVM Schematic ............................................................................................... 9
List of Tables
1 TPA3129D2EVM Specification............................................................................................. 2
2 Power Requirements........................................................................................................ 3
3 TPA3129D2EVM Setting 1 ................................................................................................. 4
4 TPA3129D2EVM Setting 2 ................................................................................................. 4
5 TPA3129D2EVM Setting 3 ................................................................................................. 5
6 TPA3129D2EVM Parts List................................................................................................. 7
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1 Hardware Overview
The TPA3129D2 EVM customer evaluation module demonstrates the TPA3129D2 integrated circuit from
Texas Instruments (TI). The TPA3129D2 is a 30-W (per channel), efficient stereo digital amplifier power
stage for driving 2 bridge-tied speakers or a single parallel bridge-tied load. This document covers EVM
specifications and design documentation.
Figure 1 illustrates the EVM board. Table 1 lists EVM specifications.
Figure 1. TPA3129D2EVM Board
Table 1. TPA3129D2EVM Specification
Key Parameters Value
Power supply voltage 4.5 V to 26 V
Number of channels 2 bridge-tied load (BTL) Stereo
Load impedance 5.6 Ωto 8 Ω
Output power BTL 15 W per channel
Output power PBTL 30 W

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2 Operation
This section describes the TPA3129D2EVM board in regards to the power supply and system interfaces.
Information regarding handling and unpacking, absolute operating conditions, and a description of the
factory default switch and jumper configurations is provided.
The following is a step-by-step guide to configuring the TPA3129D2EVM for device evaluation:
2.1 Electrostatic Discharge Warning
Many of the components on the TPA3129D2EVM are susceptible to damage by electrostatic discharge
CAUTION
Failure to observe ESD handling procedures may result in damage to EVM
components.
2.2 Unpacking the EVM
On opening the TPA3129D2EVM package, ensure that the following item is included:
1 piece TPA3129D2EVM board using one TPA3129D2 device
If the EVM board is missing, contact the Texas Instruments Product Information Center nearest you to
inquire about a replacement.
2.3 Power Supply Setup
A single power supply or separate PVCC or AVCC is required to power up the EVM. Since most of the
pins are PVCC-compliant, the PVCC supply can also be used to power the analog supply (AVCC) and to
pullup the logic pins for shutdown (SD) control, and fault detection (FAULT).
Table 2. Power Requirements
Description Voltage Range Current Requirement Minimum Wire Size
PVCC or AVCC 4.5 to 26 V 8 A 24 AWG
CAUTION
Applying voltages above the limitations given in Table 2 may cause permanent
damage to your hardware.
2.4 Evaluation Module Preparations
Prepare the EVM using the following steps:
1. Ensure that the external power source is set to OFF.
2. Connect the external regulated power supply adjusted from 4.5 V to 26 V to the module PVCC and
GND banana jacks taking care to observe marked polarity.

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2.5 Inputs and Outputs
Make the following input and output connections:
1. Connect audio inputs, either differential or single-ended, to the LIN and RIN RCA phono plugs for BTL
operation. To enable the individual channel shutdown feature, tie RINP and RINN directly to GND
(without capacitors) and OUTPL and OUTNL should be working normally in BTL configuration. For
PBTL operation, apply a single input, differential or single-ended, to the RIN RCA phono plug and tie
LINP and LINN directly to GND (without capacitors).
2. For a BTL configuration, connect a load across the outputs (OUTL+ and OUTL–) and (OUTR+ and
OUTR–). For PBTL configuration, connect a single load from one of the left speaker jacks to one of the
right speaker jacks, depending on how the filters are loaded.
2.6 Power Up
When powering up the EVM, use the following steps:
1. Verify the correct voltage and input polarity and turn the external power supplies ON. The EVM should
begin operation.
2. Adjust the audio source for the correct volume.
2.7 Recommended Settings
This section contains the recommended settings for stereo, single-channel, and mono output.
Table 3 lists the settings for a single-ended input with auto recovery, Plimit, and BTL (stereo output).
Table 3. TPA3129D2EVM Setting 1
Setting Description
J6 (RIN) R channel audio input
J9 (LIN) L channel audio input
JP1 (GNDR+) and JP3 (GNDR–), set to OUT R channel on
JP4 (GNDL+) and JP6 (GNDL–), set to OUT L channel on
JP2 (RGND), set to IN Single-ended input (R channel)
JP5 (LGND), set to IN Single-ended input (L channel)
JP7, set to IN Set PLIMIT
R4 Change PLIMIT voltage value
JP8 (SD = FAULT), set to IN Auto-recovery mode
J11 (MODESEL = L) Low idle-loss mode
Table 4 lists the settings for a single-ended input with auto recovery, Plimit, and BTL (single-channel
output).
Table 4. TPA3129D2EVM Setting 2
Setting Description
J6 (RIN) No audio input
J9 (LIN) L channel audio input
JP1 (GNDR+) and JP3 (GNDR–), set to IN R channel off
JP4 (GNDL+) and JP6 (GNDL–), set to OUT L channel on
JP5 (LGND), set to IN Single-ended input (L channel)
JP7, set to IN Set PLIMIT
R4 Change PLIMIT voltage value
JP8 (SD = FAULT), set to IN Auto-recovery mode
J11 (MODESEL = L) Low idle-loss mode

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Table 5 lists the settings for a single-ended input with auto recovery, Plimit, and PBTL (mono output).
Table 5. TPA3129D2EVM Setting 3
Setting Description
J6 (RIN) R channel audio input
J9 (LIN) No audio input
JP1 (GNDR+) and JP3 (GNDR–), set to OUT R channel on
JP4 (GNDL+) and JP6 (GNDL–), set to IN L channel off, PBTL mode
JP2, set to IN Single-ended input (R channel)
JP7, set to IN Set PLIMIT
R4 Change PLIMIT voltage value
JP8 (SD = FAULT), set to IN Auto-recovery mode
J11 (MODESEL = L) Low idle-loss mode
2.8 Separate PVCC or AVCC Supply Support
By supplying a voltage of AVCC which is lower than PVCC (for example, PVCC = 24 V and AVCC = 12
V), the power dissipation on the internal LDO is reduced. This gives customers the flexibility to choose
between extreme low-idle current mode (J3, 1 and 2 set to IN, with separate AVCC) and single-power
supply mode (J3, 2 and 3 set to IN, without AVCC).

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3.1 TPA3129D2EVM Board Layouts
Figure 2 and Figure 3 illustrate the board layouts for the EVM.
Figure 2. TPA3129D2EVM Top Overlay
Figure 3. TPA3129D2EVM Bottom Overlay

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3.2 Bill of Materials
Table 6 displays the BOM for this EVM.
Table 6. TPA3129D2EVM Parts List
Designator Qty Value Description Package
Reference Part Number Manufacturer Alternate Part Number Alternate Manufacturer
!PCB1 1 Printed Circuit Board AAP067 Any - -
C1, C13,
C20, C25 4 0.68uF CAP, CERM, 0.68 µF, 50 V, +/- 10%, X7R, 1206 1206 GRM31MR71H684KA88L Murata
C2, C14,
C21, C26 4 0.01uF CAP, CERM, 0.01 µF, 50 V, +/- 10%, X7R, 0603 0603 GRM188R71H103KA01D Murata
C3, C9 2 220uF CAP, AL, 220 µF, 35 V, +/- 20%, 0.09 ohm, TH 10x12.5mm EEU-FC1V221 Panasonic
C4, C10 2 0.1uF CAP, CERM, 0.1 µF, 50 V, +/- 10%, X7R, 0603 0603 GCM188R71H104KA57D Murata
C5, C11 2 1000pF CAP, CERM, 1000 pF, 50 V, +/- 5%, C0G/NP0, 0603 0603 GRM1885C1H102JA01D Murata
C6 1 10uF CAP, CERM, 10 µF, 35 V, +/- 10%, X7R, 1210 1210 GRM32ER7YA106KA12L Murata
C7, C12,
C19, C22 4 1uF CAP, CERM, 1 µF, 16 V, +/- 10%, X7R, 0603 0603 GRM188R71C105KA12D Murata
C8 1 1uF CAP, CERM, 1 µF, 30 V, +/- 10%, X7R, 0603 0603 C1608X7R1V105K080AC TDK
C15, C16,
C17, C18 4 0.22uF CAP, CERM, 0.22 µF, 25 V, +/- 10%, X7R, 0603 0603 GRM188R71E224KA88D Murata
C23, C24 2 1uF CAP, CERM, 1 µF, 16 V, +/- 10%, X7R, 0805 0805 C0805C105K4RACTU Kemet
C27 1 47pF CAP, CERM, 47 pF, 50 V, +/- 5%, C0G/NP0, 0603 0603 GRM1885C1H470JA01D Murata
C28, C29,
C30, C31 4 330pF CAP, CERM, 330 pF, 50 V, +/- 5%, C0G/NP0, 0603 0603 GRM1885C1H331JA01D Murata
H1, H2, H3,
H4 4 Machine Screw, Round, #4-40 x 1/4, Nylon, Philips panhead Screw NY PMS 440 0025 PH B&F Fastener Supply
H5, H6, H7,
H8 4 Standoff, Hex, 0.5"L #4-40 Nylon Standoff 1902C Keystone - -
J1, J2, J4,
J8 4 Binding Post, RED, TH 11.4x27.2m m7006 Keystone
J3, J11, J12,
J13, J14 5 Header, 100mil, 3x1, Gold, TH PBC03SAA NPBC03SAAN Sullins Connector Solutions
J5, J7, J10 3 Binding Post, BLACK, TH 11.4x27.2m
m7007 Keystone
J6 1 RCA Jack, Red, R/A, TH PC Mount
Phono Jack-
Red, TH
971 Keystone
J9 1 RCA Jack, White, R/A, TH PC Mount
Phono Jack-
White, TH
970 Keystone
JP1, JP2,
JP3, JP4,
JP5, JP6,
JP7, JP8
8 Header, 100mil, 2x1, Gold, TH Sullins
100mil, 1x2,
230 mil
above
insulator
PBC02SAAN Sullins Connector
Solutions
L1, L2, L3,
L4 4 10uH Inductor, Ferrite, 10 µH, 4.4 A, 23 ohm, SMD 12.8x12.8m m#B953AS-100M=P3 Murata Toko
Q1 1 40 V Transistor, NPN, 40 V, 0.6 A, SOT-23 SOT-23 MMBT2222ALT1G ON Semiconductor
R1, R2, R3,
R12 4 3.3 RES, 3.3, 5%, 0.1 W, 0603 0603 CRCW06033R30JNEA Vishay-Dale

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Table 6. TPA3129D2EVM Parts List (continued)
Designator Qty Value Description Package
Reference Part Number Manufacturer Alternate Part Number Alternate Manufacturer
R4 1 100k TRIMMER, 100k ohm, 0.5W, TH 375x190x37
5mil 3386P-1-104LF Bourns
R5 1 100k RES, 100 k, 1%, 0.125 W, 0805 0805 CRCW0805100KFKEA Vishay-Dale
R6, R7 2 20.0k RES, 20.0 k, 1%, 0.125 W, 0805 0805 CRCW080520K0FKEA Vishay-Dale
R8 1 4.70k RES, 4.70 k, 0.1%, 0.1 W, 0603 0603 RG1608P-472-B-T5 Susumu Co Ltd
R9, R11,
R13, R18,
R19, R20,
R21
7 100k RES, 100k ohm, 1%, 0.1W, 0603 0603 RC0603FR-07100KL Yageo America
R10 1 499k RES, 499 k, 1%, 0.1 W, 0603 0603 RC0603FR-07499KL Yageo America
R14, R15,
R16, R17 4 10 RES, 10, 5%, 0.125 W, 0805 0805 CRCW080510R0JNEA Vishay-Dale
S1, S2 2 Switch, Tactile, SPST-NO, 0.05A, 12V, SMT Switch,
4.4x2x2.9
mm
TL1015AF160QG E-Switch
SH1, SH2,
SH3, SH4,
SH5, SH6,
SH7, SH8,
SH9
9 1x2 Shunt, 100mil, Gold plated, Black Shunt 969102-0000-DA 3M SNT-100-BK-G Samtec
TP1, TP2,
TP3, TP4,
TP5, TP6,
TP7, TP8
8 Orange Test Point, Miniature, Orange, TH Orange
Miniature
Testpoint
5003 Keystone
TP9, TP10,
TP11, TP12 4 Test Point, Miniature, Black, TH Black Miniature
Testpoint
5001 Keystone
U1 1 TPA3129D2, DAP0032A DAP0032A TPA3129D2DAPR Texas Instruments Texas Instruments
FID1, FID2,
FID3 0 Fiducial mark. There is nothing to buy or mount. Fiducial N/A N/A
Notes: Unless otherwise noted in the Alternate Part Number and/or Alternate Manufacturer columns, all parts may be substituted with equivalents.

1µF
C19
4
3
1
J9
LIN
1µF
C22
GND
IN = PBTL
OUT = BTL
JP4
GNDL+
JP6
GNDL-
GND
4
3
1
J6
RIN
1µF
C7
1µF
C12
GND
JP1
GNDR+
JP3
GNDR-
GND
RINP
RINN
LINP
LINN
LINP
LINN
RINN
RINP
IN = R Channel OFF
OUT = R Channel ON
AM
AVOIDANCE
1
2
3
J12
PVCC
100k
R19
PVCC
100k
R20
PVCC
100k
R21
1
2
3
J13
1
2
3
J14
GND
AM0
AM1
AM2
AM0
AM1
AM2
1
2
3
J11
MODSEL
MODSEL
MODSEL
PVCC
100k
R9
GND
S1
SHUTDOWN
GND
PVCC
499k
R10
JP8
TP3
SDz
TP5
PLIMIT
TP8
FAULTz
TP7 SYNC
GND
4.70k
R8
47pF
C27
GND
GND
20.0k
R7
1µF
C24
GND
Red
J2
PVCC
Black
J5
GND
PVCC
1µF
C8
GND
Red
J4
AVCC
GND
10µF
C6
1 2 3
J3
AVCC-SEL
GND
AVCC
AVCC-IN
220µF
35V
C3
0.1µF
50V
C4
1000pF
50V
C5
GND GND GND
220µF
35V
C9
0.1µF
50V
C10
1000pF
50V
C11
GND GND GND
PVCC
PVCC
10µH 4.4A
L1
0.68µF
50V
C1
0.01µF
50V
C2
3.3
R1
GND
Red
J1
ROUT+
GND
TP1
R+
0.68µF
50V
C13
0.01µF
50V
C14
3.3
R2
GND
GND
TP2
R-
0.68µF
50V
C20
0.01µF
50V
C21
3.3
R3
GND
Red
J8
LOUT+
GND
TP4
L+
0.68µF
50V
C25
0.01µF
50V
C26
3.3
R12
GND
GND
TP6
L-
Black
J7
ROUT-
Black
J10
LOUT-
0.22µF 25V
C15
0.22µF 25V
C16
0.22µF 25V
C17
0.22µF 25V
C18
OUTPR
OUTNR
OUTNL
OUTPL
OUTR+
OUTR-
OUTL+
OUTL-
330pF
50V
C28
10
R14
GND
330pF
50V
C29
10
R15
GND
330pF
50V
C30
10
R16
GND
330pF
50V
C31
10
R17
GND
100k
R4
PLIMIT
MUTE
SD
GVDD
100k
R5
1µF
C23
GND
JP7
PLIMIT
20.0k
R6
GND
FAULT
SD SD FAULT
PVCC
100k
R11
S2
MUTE
GND
Q1
100k
R18
GND
MUTE
MUTE-SW
PVCC
100k
R13
10µH 4.4A
L2
10µH 4.4A
L3
10µH 4.4A
L4
MODSEL
1
SDZ
2
FAULTZ 3
RINP
4
RINN
5
PLIMIT
6
GVDD
7
GAIN/SLV
8
GND 9
LINP
10
LINN
11
MUTE
12
AM2
13 AM1
14 AM0
15
SYNC
16
AVCC
17
PVCC
18
PVCC
19
BSNL 20
OUTNL 21
GND 22
OUTPL 23
BSPL 24
GND 25
BSNR 26
OUTNR 27
GND 28
OUTPR 29
BSPR 30
PVCC
31
PVCC
32
PAD 33
U1
TPA3129D2DAPR
JP2
RGND
JP5
LGND
TP9
GND
GND
TP10
GND
GND
TP11
GND
GND
TP12
GND
GND
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3.3 TPA3129D2EVM Schematic
Figure 4 illustrates the schematics for the TPA3129D2EVM.
Figure 4. TPA3129D2EVM Schematic

STANDARD TERMS FOR EVALUATION MODULES
1. Delivery: TI delivers TI evaluation boards, kits, or modules, including any accompanying demonstration software, components, and/or
documentation which may be provided together or separately (collectively, an “EVM” or “EVMs”) to the User (“User”) in accordance
with the terms set forth herein. User's acceptance of the EVM is expressly subject to the following terms.
1.1 EVMs are intended solely for product or software developers for use in a research and development setting to facilitate feasibility
evaluation, experimentation, or scientific analysis of TI semiconductors products. EVMs have no direct function and are not
finished products. EVMs shall not be directly or indirectly assembled as a part or subassembly in any finished product. For
clarification, any software or software tools provided with the EVM (“Software”) shall not be subject to the terms and conditions
set forth herein but rather shall be subject to the applicable terms that accompany such Software
1.2 EVMs are not intended for consumer or household use. EVMs may not be sold, sublicensed, leased, rented, loaned, assigned,
or otherwise distributed for commercial purposes by Users, in whole or in part, or used in any finished product or production
system.
2Limited Warranty and Related Remedies/Disclaimers:
2.1 These terms do not apply to Software. The warranty, if any, for Software is covered in the applicable Software License
Agreement.
2.2 TI warrants that the TI EVM will conform to TI's published specifications for ninety (90) days after the date TI delivers such EVM
to User. Notwithstanding the foregoing, TI shall not be liable for a nonconforming EVM if (a) the nonconformity was caused by
neglect, misuse or mistreatment by an entity other than TI, including improper installation or testing, or for any EVMs that have
been altered or modified in any way by an entity other than TI, (b) the nonconformity resulted from User's design, specifications
or instructions for such EVMs or improper system design, or (c) User has not paid on time. Testing and other quality control
techniques are used to the extent TI deems necessary. TI does not test all parameters of each EVM.
User's claims against TI under this Section 2 are void if User fails to notify TI of any apparent defects in the EVMs within ten (10)
business days after delivery, or of any hidden defects with ten (10) business days after the defect has been detected.
2.3 TI's sole liability shall be at its option to repair or replace EVMs that fail to conform to the warranty set forth above, or credit
User's account for such EVM. TI's liability under this warranty shall be limited to EVMs that are returned during the warranty
period to the address designated by TI and that are determined by TI not to conform to such warranty. If TI elects to repair or
replace such EVM, TI shall have a reasonable time to repair such EVM or provide replacements. Repaired EVMs shall be
warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. Replaced EVMs shall be warranted for a new full ninety (90) day
warranty period.
3Regulatory Notices:
3.1 United States
3.1.1 Notice applicable to EVMs not FCC-Approved:
FCC NOTICE: This kit is designed to allow product developers to evaluate electronic components, circuitry, or software
associated with the kit to determine whether to incorporate such items in a finished product and software developers to write
software applications for use with the end product. This kit is not a finished product and when assembled may not be resold or
otherwise marketed unless all required FCC equipment authorizations are first obtained. Operation is subject to the condition
that this product not cause harmful interference to licensed radio stations and that this product accept harmful interference.
Unless the assembled kit is designed to operate under part 15, part 18 or part 95 of this chapter, the operator of the kit must
operate under the authority of an FCC license holder or must secure an experimental authorization under part 5 of this chapter.
3.1.2 For EVMs annotated as FCC – FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Part 15 Compliant:
CAUTION
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
FCC Interference Statement for Class A EVM devices
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.