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SLOU415 – April 2019
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TAS6421-Q1 Evaluation Module
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User's Guide
SLOU415 – April 2019
TAS6421-Q1 Evaluation Module
This manual describes the operations of the TAS6421-Q1. The TAS6421-Q1 is a stand-alone EVM. The
PurePath™ Control Console 3 GUI (PPC3) is used to initialize and operate the EVM. The main topics of
this document are:
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Hardware implementation and descriptions
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Software implementation and descriptions
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TAS6421-Q1 EVM operations (hardware and software)
Required equipment and accessories:
1. TAS6421-Q1 EVM
2. USB A male to micro B male cable
3. Power Supply Unit (PSU) up to 26.4 V, > 6 A capable, if J12 is removed and 12 V is provided.
If J12 is in, limit the input voltage to 18 V.
4. 1 resistive load or speaker load
5. 2 pair of wires stripped both ends
6. 2-mm slotted screwdriver
7. Optical audio source (optional)
8. Optical SPDIF cable (optional)
9. Desktop or laptop PC with Microsoft
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Windows
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7 or Windows
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10 operating system
Contents
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Hardware Overview
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Hardware Overview
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Software Overview
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Board Layouts, Bill of Materials, and Schematic
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List of Tables
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TAS6421-Q1 EVM Bill of Materials
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