External SPI Delay on ADAU1452

Hello wachtman,

The SPI delay has been updated/fixed to support multiple SPI memories (multiple instances) and also multiple channels for each instance. It will be released with the Rev 4.3 which I think now is stated to release in April. But don't quote me on that. (I am often the last to know) 

To handle four channels of data at 96kHz fs will require a SPI speed that is above the max. I roughly calculated over 21MHz and the max is 20MHz. It will probably work but there might be issues with some parts. Also your PCB layout will be important and make sure there is plenty of current for the IOVDD. There is a note in the datasheet about it. Although, it does say to run at 1.8V for less current but then the timing margins will suffer so I would not go to 1.8V in my opinion. Stick with 3.3V and keep transmission lines short so you can keep the drive strengths low. 

So if you can keep one of them internal, like you said, then you will be fine. The 1452 has 800ms at 48kHz. but this is if you use hardly any of the memory for the program and parameters. So depending on how much you are doing in the DSP you will probably not have enough memory for 400ms of delay at 96kHz. The solution would be to go up to the ADAU1466 which has twice the memory and also have more program memory that can be used for delays. So with that part I think you will be good. The 1466 is pin compatible with the 1452. This is really pushing the envelope and testing the delay capabilities. Keep us informed on how the project is progressing!  

Thanks,

Dave T

Hi Dave, thanks for the quick reply. Does the 1466 also support external SPI delay? The wiki seems to imply that it only works on the 145X family.

Thanks,

Brian

Hello Brian,

The 146X family of parts are newer and the list is probably not updated on the Wiki. The two parts are VERY closely related. They are the same core and most of the same features. There were a few updates made and small bug fixes and then we added lots more memory. The memory was added in a way to keep the parts backwards compatible. Almost all of the registers are exactly the same. I use them interchangeably on my desk but that did get me into trouble a couple of weeks ago. I was tracking down a bug where something was not working. Well, I was trying to access the upper memory of a 1466 when I was using a 1452 eval board where the memory did not exist. Duh?! But, for the most part you can run the programs for one on the other part. They are that closely related.

So Yes, it also has the SPI delay. 

Dave T

Thanks Dave,

That's very useful information. I'll have to take a look at that part.

Brian

Hello, I'm very interested, how your project is progressing. I need connect SPI memory for external delay to adau1466. Now I'm trying connect 23lc1024 to eval board of adau1466.

Hello Dave! Hi, guys! I need your help. I do not go out to configure External SPI Delay. Scheme and project attached to the message. Thanks in advance. Sincerely, Alex.
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