Introduction
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Introduction
CodecControl software is intended to facilitate user evaluation of TI audio codecs. It includes a wide range
of features, depending on the specific codec capabilities. The PCM510xEVM-U works together with the
CodecControl software. It connects to a PC via an available USB port and enumerates as a USB-class
audio device. Once configured with the CodecControl software, the EVM acts as a sound card that can
play back audio from the PC, depending on how the device is set up.
For a more detailed description of the
, refer to the product data sheet available
from the Texas Instruments web site at
.
Throughout this document, the abbreviation EVM and the term evaluation module are synonymous with
the PCM510xEVM-U. Unless otherwise noted, all references to the PCM510x indicate complete
functionality of all three related devices (PCM5100, PCM5101, and PCM5102).
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Information About Cautions and Warnings
This document contains caution statements.
CAUTION
This is an example of a caution statement. A caution statement describes a
situation that could potentially damage your software or equipment.
The information in a caution or a warning is provided for your protection. Please read each caution and
warning carefully.
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Related Documentation from Texas Instruments
The following document provides information regarding Texas Instruments integrated circuits used in the
assembly of the PCM510xEVM-U. These documents are available from the
. The last character
of the literature number corresponds to the document revision that is current at the time of the writing of
this document. Newer revisions may be available from the TI web site at
Data Sheet
Literature Number
1.3
Applications Questions
If you have questions regarding either the use of this evaluation module or other Texas Instruments
evaluation modules, post a question in the Audio Converters forum at
. Include in the
subject heading the product in which you are interested.
1.4
FCC Warning
This equipment is intended for use in a laboratory test environment only. It generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and has not been tested for compliance with the limits of computing
devices pursuant to subpart J of part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against radio frequency interference. Operation of this equipment in other environments may
cause interference with radio communications, in which case the user at his own expense is required to
take whatever measures may be required to correct this interference.
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PCM510xEVM-U
SBAU190A
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May 2011
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Revised June 2011
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