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Headphone AMP 3 Click with Clicker 2 for Kinetis

Published Nov 11, 2023

Click board™

Headphone AMP 3 Click

Development board

Clicker 2 for Kinetis

Compiler

NECTO Studio

MCU

MK64FN1M0VDC12

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Hardware Overview

How does it work?

Headphone AMP 3 Click is based on the INA1620, a high-fidelity audio operational amplifier with integrated thin-film resistors and EMI filters from Texas Instruments. The amplifier has a high slew rate, high capacitive-load drive capability, high open-loop gain, low quiescent current per channel, low-power shutdown mode, and thermal shutdown. The internal amplifiers use a unique topology to deliver high output current with extremely low distortion while consuming minimal supply current. The amplifier input pins of the INA1620 are protected from excessive differential voltage with back-to-back diodes; thus, in most applications, the inputs will have no consequences. The INA1620 has two functional modes: a Shutdown and an Enabled mode. In Shutdown mode, the INA1620 will have minimal power consumption. However, applying signals to the output while in Shutdown mode will parasitically power the output stage of the audio

amplifier. While in Enabled mode, the INA1620 uses a few tricks to clean things up. The INA1620 uses efficient electromagnetic interference (EMI) rejection as an immunity to change in offset, thus having a higher EMIRR. Onboard, there are two 3.5mm audio connectors for connecting the audio source and headphones. The INA1620 uses positive and negative power supplies; on this Click board™, +5V and -5V power supplies are provided by the TPS65133, a ±5V, 250mA dual output power supply from Texas Instruments. The TPS65133 provides fixed positive and negative 5V with ±1% output voltage accuracy and high efficiency. It also includes a boost converter that allows a 3.3V power supply from the mikroBUS™ socket to be used. The INA1620 has integrated thin-film resistors in four blocks. You can use blocks 1 and 4 to create very high-performance audio circuit configurations. Blocks 2 and 3 are already used and configured in a circuit of this Click board™. All

resistors are of 1K, where all A and C are internally connected to a B point. The Headphone AMP 3 Click comes with jumpers to set those configurations. Points a trace connects R1B and R4B with the appropriate A points. Cut the trace with a sharp knife and solder jumper resistors to connect B points to C. The Headphone AMP 3 Click board uses two enable pins as its only connection with the host MCU. The ENA pin enables the INA1620 with a logic HIGH, as the pin is pulled LOW. The ENP is used similarly to enable the TPS65133 boost and buck-boost converter with a logic HIGH as the pin is pulled down. This Click board™ can operate with either 3.3V or 5V logic voltage levels selected via the VCC SEL jumper. This way, both 3.3V and 5V capable MCUs can use the communication lines properly. Also, this Click board™ comes equipped with a library containing easy-to-use functions and an example code that can be used for further development.

Headphone AMP 3 Click hardware overview image

Features overview

Development board

Clicker 2 for Kinetis is a compact starter development board that brings the flexibility of add-on Click boards™ to your favorite microcontroller, making it a perfect starter kit for implementing your ideas. It comes with an onboard 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4F microcontroller, the MK64FN1M0VDC12 from NXP Semiconductors, two mikroBUS™ sockets for Click board™ connectivity, a USB connector, LED indicators, buttons, a JTAG programmer connector, and two 26-pin headers for interfacing with external electronics. Its compact design with clear and easily recognizable silkscreen markings allows you to build gadgets with unique functionalities and

features quickly. Each part of the Clicker 2 for Kinetis development kit contains the components necessary for the most efficient operation of the same board. In addition to the possibility of choosing the Clicker 2 for Kinetis programming method, using a USB HID mikroBootloader or an external mikroProg connector for Kinetis programmer, the Clicker 2 board also includes a clean and regulated power supply module for the development kit. It provides two ways of board-powering; through the USB Micro-B cable, where onboard voltage regulators provide the appropriate voltage levels to each component on the board, or

using a Li-Polymer battery via an onboard battery connector. All communication methods that mikroBUS™ itself supports are on this board, including the well-established mikroBUS™ socket, reset button, and several user-configurable buttons and LED indicators. Clicker 2 for Kinetis is an integral part of the Mikroe ecosystem, allowing you to create a new application in minutes. Natively supported by Mikroe software tools, it covers many aspects of prototyping thanks to a considerable number of different Click boards™ (over a thousand boards), the number of which is growing every day.

Clicker 2 for Kinetis dimensions image

Microcontroller Overview

MCU Card / MCU

default

Architecture

ARM Cortex-M4

MCU Memory (KB)

1024

Silicon Vendor

NXP

Pin count

121

RAM (Bytes)

262144

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Accessories

These standard small stereo earphones offer a high-quality listening experience with their top-notch stereo cable and connector. Designed for universal compatibility, they effortlessly connect to all MIKROE mikromedia and multimedia boards, making them an ideal choice for your electronic projects. With a rated power of 100mW, the earphones provide crisp audio across a broad frequency range from 20Hz to 20kHz. They boast a sensitivity of 100 ± 5dB and an impedance of 32Ω ± 15%, ensuring optimal sound quality. The Φ15mm speaker delivers clear and immersive audio. Cost-effective and versatile, these earphones are perfect for testing your prototype devices, offering an affordable and reliable audio solution to complement your projects.

Headphone AMP 3 Click accessories image

Used MCU Pins

mikroBUS™ mapper

NC
NC
AN
Power Supply Enable
PB11
RST
NC
NC
CS
NC
NC
SCK
NC
NC
MISO
NC
NC
MOSI
Power Supply
3.3V
3.3V
Ground
GND
GND
Amplifier Enable
PA10
PWM
NC
NC
INT
NC
NC
TX
NC
NC
RX
NC
NC
SCL
NC
NC
SDA
Power Supply
5V
5V
Ground
GND
GND
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Schematic

Headphone AMP 3 Click Schematic schematic

Step by step

Project assembly

Clicker 2 for PIC32MZ front image hardware assembly

Start by selecting your development board and Click board™. Begin with the Clicker 2 for Kinetis as your development board.

Clicker 2 for PIC32MZ front image hardware assembly
GNSS2 Click front image hardware assembly
Prog-cut hardware assembly
GNSS2 Click complete accessories setup image hardware assembly
Micro B Connector Clicker 2 Access - upright/background hardware assembly
Necto image step 2 hardware assembly
Necto image step 3 hardware assembly
Necto image step 4 hardware assembly
Necto image step 5 hardware assembly
Necto image step 6 hardware assembly
Flip&Click PIC32MZ MCU step hardware assembly
Necto No Display image step 8 hardware assembly
Necto image step 9 hardware assembly
Necto image step 10 hardware assembly
Debug Image Necto Step hardware assembly

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Application Output

After loading the code example, pressing the "DEBUG" button builds and programs it on the selected setup.

Application Output Step 1

After programming is completed, a header with buttons for various actions available in the IDE appears. By clicking the green "PLAY "button, we start reading the results achieved with Click board™.

Application Output Step 3

Upon completion of programming, the Application Output tab is automatically opened, where the achieved result can be read. In case of an inability to perform the Debug function, check if a proper connection between the MCU used by the setup and the CODEGRIP programmer has been established. A detailed explanation of the CODEGRIP-board connection can be found in the CODEGRIP User Manual. Please find it in the RESOURCES section.

Application Output Step 4

Software Support

Library Description

This library contains API for Headphone AMP 3 Click driver.

Key functions:

  • headphoneamp3_enable_power - Headphone AMP 3 power pin setting function.

  • headphoneamp3_enable_amp - Headphone AMP 3 amp pin setting function.

Open Source

Code example

This example can be found in NECTO Studio. Feel free to download the code, or you can copy the code below.

/*!
 * @file main.c
 * @brief Headphone AMP 3 Click Example.
 *
 * # Description
 * This library contains API for the Headphone AMP 3 click driver.
 * This demo application shows use of a Headphone AMP 3 click board™.
 *
 * The demo application is composed of two sections :
 *
 * ## Application Init
 * Initialization of GPIO module and log UART.
 * After driver initialization the app set default settings.
 *
 * ## Application Task
 * This example demonstrates the use of the Headphone AMP 3 click board™.
 * The app is enabling and disabling headphone output by changing ENA pin state every 10 seconds. 
 *
 * @author Stefan Ilic
 *
 */

#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "headphoneamp3.h"

static headphoneamp3_t headphoneamp3;   /**< Headphone AMP 3 Click driver object. */
static log_t logger;    /**< Logger object. */

void application_init ( void ) 
{
    log_cfg_t log_cfg;  /**< Logger config object. */
    headphoneamp3_cfg_t headphoneamp3_cfg;  /**< Click config object. */

    /** 
     * Logger initialization.
     * Default baud rate: 115200
     * Default log level: LOG_LEVEL_DEBUG
     * @note If USB_UART_RX and USB_UART_TX 
     * are defined as HAL_PIN_NC, you will 
     * need to define them manually for log to work. 
     * See @b LOG_MAP_USB_UART macro definition for detailed explanation.
     */
    LOG_MAP_USB_UART( log_cfg );
    log_init( &logger, &log_cfg );
    log_info( &logger, " Application Init " );

    // Click initialization.
    headphoneamp3_cfg_setup( &headphoneamp3_cfg );
    HEADPHONEAMP3_MAP_MIKROBUS( headphoneamp3_cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
    if ( DIGITAL_OUT_UNSUPPORTED_PIN == headphoneamp3_init( &headphoneamp3, &headphoneamp3_cfg ) ) 
    {
        log_error( &logger, " Communication init." );
        for ( ; ; );
    }

    headphoneamp3_default_cfg ( &headphoneamp3 );
    
    log_info( &logger, " Application Task " );
}

void application_task ( void ) 
{
    log_printf( &logger, " Enabling headphone output \r\n" );
    headphoneamp3_enable_amp( &headphoneamp3, HEADPHONEAMP3_ENABLE );
    Delay_ms( 10000 );
    
    log_printf( &logger, " Disabling headphone output \r\n" );
    headphoneamp3_enable_amp( &headphoneamp3, HEADPHONEAMP3_DISABLE );
    Delay_ms( 10000 );
}

void main ( void ) 
{
    application_init( );

    for ( ; ; ) 
    {
        application_task( );
    }
}

// ------------------------------------------------------------------------ END

Additional Support

Resources