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AudioAMP 12 Click with Clicker 2 for Kinetis

Published Nov 13, 2023

Click board™

AudioAMP 12 Click

Dev. board

Clicker 2 for Kinetis

Compiler

NECTO Studio

MCU

MK64FN1M0VDC12

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Hardware Overview

How does it work?

AudioAMP 12 Click is based on the TS2007FC, a filter-free class-D audio amplifier from STMicroelectronics. The amplifier can work in differential configuration or single-ended input configuration. You can choose one over the INPUT SEL jumper, where the SE (single-ended) is set by default. The amplifier is a monolithic, fully differential input/output amplifier, which includes a common mode feedback loop that controls the output bias value to average it in correlation to the DC common mode input voltage range. This, in turn, allows the amplifier always to have a maximum output voltage swing and maximize the output power. Compared to the single-ended topology, the output is four times higher for

the same power supply voltages. The amplifier allows switching between two fixed gains: 6 or 12dB (2 or 4V/V gain). It also features thermal shutdown protection, output short-circuit protection, and a low pop-and-click noise, where the signal-to-noise ratio is typically 90dB. The pop-and-click reduction circuitry and low ON/OFF switching noise typically allow the amplifier to start within 1ms. You can also choose the Standby mode function, which keeps the current consumption down to 1μA. This Click board™ features a standard 3.5mm audio jack to connect the audio input. In addition to the audio jack, there is also an unpopulated 3-pin header if you want to connect the audio input by other means.

AudioAMP 12 Click allows connecting one speaker over the onboard terminal. This Click board™ uses general-purpose input/output pins to communicate with the host MCU. Using the GS pin, you can select one of the available gains with IOs logic states. The STB pin is a Standby pin with active LOW logic. 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 as a reference for further development.

AudioAMP 12 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

Used MCU Pins

mikroBUS™ mapper

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NC
AN
Standby Mode
PB11
RST
NC
NC
CS
NC
NC
SCK
NC
NC
MISO
NC
NC
MOSI
Power Supply
3.3V
3.3V
Ground
GND
GND
Gain Selection
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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Click board™ Schematic

AudioAMP 12 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
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Necto image step 6 hardware assembly
Flip&Click PIC32MZ MCU step hardware assembly
Necto No Display image step 8 hardware assembly
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Debug Image Necto Step hardware assembly

Track your results in real time

Application Output

1. Application Output - In Debug mode, the 'Application Output' window enables real-time data monitoring, offering direct insight into execution results. Ensure proper data display by configuring the environment correctly using the provided tutorial.

2. UART Terminal - Use the UART Terminal to monitor data transmission via a USB to UART converter, allowing direct communication between the Click board™ and your development system. Configure the baud rate and other serial settings according to your project's requirements to ensure proper functionality. For step-by-step setup instructions, refer to the provided tutorial.

3. Plot Output - The Plot feature offers a powerful way to visualize real-time sensor data, enabling trend analysis, debugging, and comparison of multiple data points. To set it up correctly, follow the provided tutorial, which includes a step-by-step example of using the Plot feature to display Click board™ readings. To use the Plot feature in your code, use the function: plot(*insert_graph_name*, variable_name);. This is a general format, and it is up to the user to replace 'insert_graph_name' with the actual graph name and 'variable_name' with the parameter to be displayed.

Software Support

Library Description

This library contains API for AudioAMP 12 Click driver.

Key functions:

  • audioamp12_change_gain - AudioAMP 12 changes the gain function.

  • audioamp12_gain_select - AudioAMP 12 select gain level function.

  • audioamp12_set_mode_operation - AudioAMP 12 set operation mode function.

Open Source

Code example

The complete application code and a ready-to-use project are available through the NECTO Studio Package Manager for direct installation in the NECTO Studio. The application code can also be found on the MIKROE GitHub account.

/*!
 * @file main.c
 * @brief AudioAMP 12 Click Example.
 *
 * # Description
 * This example demonstrates the use of AudioAMP 12 Click board™. 
 * The library contains an API for switching between two gain settings 
 * and device control selection between operation and standby mode.
 *
 * The demo application is composed of two sections :
 *
 * ## Application Init
 * Initialization of GPIO module and log UART. After driver initialization, 
 * the app sets default settings performs a power-up sequence, and sets the sound volume to 6 dB.
 *
 * ## Application Task
 * The app performs circles the volume switch between two gain settings, 
 * 6 dB or 12 dB, every 5 seconds. 
 * Results are being sent to the UART Terminal, where you can track their changes.
 *
 * @author Nenad Filipovic
 *
 */

#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "audioamp12.h"

static audioamp12_t audioamp12;    /**< AudioAMP 12 Click driver object. */
static log_t logger;               /**< Logger object. */

void application_init ( void ) 
{
    log_cfg_t log_cfg;                  /**< Logger config object. */
    audioamp12_cfg_t audioamp12_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.
    audioamp12_cfg_setup( &audioamp12_cfg );
    AUDIOAMP12_MAP_MIKROBUS( audioamp12_cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
    if ( DIGITAL_OUT_UNSUPPORTED_PIN == audioamp12_init( &audioamp12, &audioamp12_cfg ) ) 
    {
        log_error( &logger, " Communication init." );
        for ( ; ; );
    }
    
    audioamp12_default_cfg ( &audioamp12 );
    log_info( &logger, " Application Task " );
}

void application_task ( void ) 
{
    audioamp12_gain_select( &audioamp12, AUDIOAMP12_GAIN_6_DB );
    log_printf( &logger, " Gain set to 6 dB.\r\n" );
    Delay_ms( 5000 );
    
    audioamp12_gain_select( &audioamp12, AUDIOAMP12_GAIN_12_DB );
    log_printf( &logger, " Gain set to 12 dB.\r\n" );
    Delay_ms( 5000 );
}

void main ( void ) 
{
    application_init( );

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

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

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