TI class d eval kits

Tekko · 29th October 2007, 09:53 PM

Are the TI class d eval kits worth ordering ?

I amp kindof interested in this one: http://focus.ti.com/docs/toolsw/fold...5186v6evm.html

KOON3876 · 30th October 2007, 12:33 AM

Yes, I started studying TI Purepath by this eval board, from September 2006.

(1) learn how to control TAS5518 registers
(2) Control without TI software, by Parallel port to I2C.
(3) ported to JackRabbit processor
(4) added LCD and Key function
(5) my own board rev0.00
(6) my own board rev0.01
(7) ported to AVR GCC
(8) my own board rev0.02... now

Tekko · 30th October 2007, 09:28 AM

One kit ordered.

Eva · 30th October 2007, 09:56 AM

Tekko this is way too complex for you, you should focus on understanding and getting to work simpler things first...

Tekko · 30th October 2007, 11:31 AM

Eva, this eval kit is complete plug and play, all it needs is a power supply.

Read whats included.

Neil Davis · 30th October 2007, 05:53 PM

Several years ago I used TI eval kits to make a pair of 2-way digital plate amps (TAS5010EVM). It's got the TAS3004 chip, which can be set up to provide just about any crossover plus EQ for the drivers. SPDIF input, so it's a completely digital path. You can download the filter coefficients from the PC and quickly evaluate different crossover frequencies and slopes--it's pretty cool.

The TI DCT software isn't great and it doesn't work on Vista, but it is adequate to help you learn a lot about the chips. Like the other poster, I was able to use the TI kit as a springboard for several other projects. If you want to learn more about the TI amps and how to use the biquads in them, the eval kits are a very good way to start.

Tekko · 4th November 2007, 06:27 PM

I just checked shipping status on my kit and from beeing here in sweden at arlanda ready to be delivered, it have now been shipped back to the us to memphis tn, wtf is goin on here ?

Tekko · 7th November 2007, 04:59 PM

The kit have arrived!!

Tekko · 06:36 PM

Im reviving an old thread.

This module have been laying unused in a box for 3 years until this week when i was gonna steal some capacitors from it, but thought id fire it up just for fun and see what it actually sounds like on real speakers..

For having no feedback loops and running only 400kHz, the sound quality is suprisingly good, i like it.

This is the second day im using it as a computer stereo system.

Heres a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXa0JFMRBr4

theAnonymous1 · 06:53 PM

You were going to "steal some capacitors" from a $300 eval board?

Send me the board and I will send you some capacitors.

29th October 2007, 09:53 PM	#1
Tekko diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005	TI class d eval kits Are the TI class d eval kits worth ordering ? I amp kindof interested in this one: http://focus.ti.com/docs/toolsw/fold...5186v6evm.html

30th October 2007, 09:56 AM	#4
Eva diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Near the sea	Tekko this is way too complex for you, you should focus on understanding and getting to work simpler things first... __________________ I use to feel like the small child in The Emperor's New Clothes tale

3rd August 2010, 06:30 PM	#9
Tekko diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005	Im reviving an old thread. This module have been laying unused in a box for 3 years until this week when i was gonna steal some capacitors from it, but thought id fire it up just for fun and see what it actually sounds like on real speakers.. For having no feedback loops and running only 400kHz, the sound quality is suprisingly good, i like it. This is the second day im using it as a computer stereo system. Heres a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXa0JFMRBr4 Last edited by Tekko; 3rd August 2010 at 06:36 PM.

3rd August 2010, 06:44 PM	#10
theAnonymous1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Anonymityville	You were going to "steal some capacitors" from a $300 eval board? Send me the board and I will send you some capacitors. __________________ "If you don't like funerals don't kick sand in Ninja's face." - Ninja Last edited by theAnonymous1; 3rd August 2010 at 06:53 PM.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search


	Please consider donating to help us continue to serve you. Ads on/off / Custom Title / More PMs / More album space / Advanced printing & mass image saving

30th October 2007, 12:33 AM	#2
KOON3876 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2006	Yes, I started studying TI Purepath by this eval board, from September 2006. (1) learn how to control TAS5518 registers (2) Control without TI software, by Parallel port to I2C. (3) ported to JackRabbit processor (4) added LCD and Key function (5) my own board rev0.00 (6) my own board rev0.01 (7) ported to AVR GCC (8) my own board rev0.02... now

30th October 2007, 09:28 AM	#3
Tekko diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005	One kit ordered.

30th October 2007, 11:31 AM	#5
Tekko diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005	Eva, this eval kit is complete plug and play, all it needs is a power supply. Read whats included.

30th October 2007, 05:53 PM	#6
Neil Davis diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Reston, Virginia	Several years ago I used TI eval kits to make a pair of 2-way digital plate amps (TAS5010EVM). It's got the TAS3004 chip, which can be set up to provide just about any crossover plus EQ for the drivers. SPDIF input, so it's a completely digital path. You can download the filter coefficients from the PC and quickly evaluate different crossover frequencies and slopes--it's pretty cool. The TI DCT software isn't great and it doesn't work on Vista, but it is adequate to help you learn a lot about the chips. Like the other poster, I was able to use the TI kit as a springboard for several other projects. If you want to learn more about the TI amps and how to use the biquads in them, the eval kits are a very good way to start.

4th November 2007, 06:27 PM	#7
Tekko diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005	I just checked shipping status on my kit and from beeing here in sweden at arlanda ready to be delivered, it have now been shipped back to the us to memphis tn, wtf is goin on here ?

7th November 2007, 04:59 PM	#8
Tekko diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005	The kit have arrived!!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
newbie question - all-in-one d-class amp kits ?	steamPunk	Class D	19	26th October 2008 01:37 PM
Schematic for Zetex "ZXCD500MOEVAL" - Class D Eval Board ?	CAindoAUDIO	Class D	1	16th November 2006 03:44 PM
Q: Class-D Amp Kits, All, Turn-on Thumps	speaker	Class D	5	15th November 2006 05:47 PM
Class D amp eval kit	testlab	Swap Meet	1	9th January 2006 01:37 AM
Maxim Eval. Kits	li_gangyi	Everything Else	0	10th November 2003 02:04 PM

New To Site?	Need Help?
Register to Participate Search Privacy Statement Contact Us	Frequently Asked Questions Did you forget your password? Mark Forums Read