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EVAL-SSM6515Z Evaluation Board User Guide for SSM6515 Class-D Audio Amplifier

User guide for evaluating the SSM6515 ultra-low power Class-D audio amplifier using the EVAL-SSM6515Z board, SigmaStudio software, and USBi communications adapter.

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Overview

This design document provides comprehensive instructions for the EVAL-SSM6515Z evaluation board, which facilitates the testing and development of the SSM6515 ultra-low power Class-D audio amplifier. The evaluation system includes two SSM6515 amplifiers for stereo output and integrates with SigmaStudio software via an EVAL-ADUSB2EBZ (USBi) communications adapter. The board accepts power from a USB bus or an external 3.8 V to 5 V supply and supports various digital audio inputs, including S/PDIF, I2S, and PDM. The documentation covers hardware configuration, jumper settings for I2C or standalone modes, software installation, PCB schematics, and a full bill of materials.

Use Cases

  • Evaluating ultra-low power audio amplification
  • Stereo headphone application development
  • Digital audio interface prototyping
  • SigmaStudio audio processing configuration

Topics

SSM6515
Class-D Amplifier
Audio Amplifier
EVAL-SSM6515Z
SigmaStudio
USBi
EVAL-ADUSB2EBZ
I2C
I2S
PDM
S/PDIF
Ultra Low Power

Referenced Parts

MAF1005GAD352AT000

TDK

Chip ferrite beads, low total harmonic distortion (THD), MAF1005GAD352AT000, 270 mA, 0402, 500 Ω at 100 MHz

881545-2

TE Connectivity

2-pin (1×2) unshrouded headers, 0.10 in., use Shunt Tyco 881545-2

MBR0530T1G

Onsemi

Schottky, 30 V, 0.5 A, SOD123 diodes ... Digi-Key MBR0530T1GOSCT-ND

ADM811TARTZ-REEL7

Analog Devices

1 U5 Voltage supervisor logic low reset output Analog Devices ADM811TARTZ-REEL7

SSM6515

Analog Devices

The EVAL-SSM6515Z consists of two SSM6515s for evaluating the stereo headphone output.

CTP-021A-S-YEL

Connect Tech Products

RCA jack, printed circuit board (PCB), through hole, right angle, yellow Connect Tech Products CTP-021A-S-YEL

SSM6515BCBZRL

Analog Devices

2 U2, U6 Mono Class-D headphone amplifier Analog Devices SSM6515BCBZRL

SOD123

Diodes

2 D1, D2 Schottky, 30 V, 0.5 A, SOD123 diodes Digi-Key MBR0530T1GOSCT-ND