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ADAU1452 + AD1938 Setting I/O problem

SigmaDSP & SigmaStudio SigmaStudio Jul 7, 2026 00:00 7 replies Original on forum ↗
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The user encountered an issue where all four output jacks on a two-board set with an ADAU1452 DSP and AD1938 codec were playing the same line signal. The final answer suggested checking the OPA161x data sheet for valid 5V or 10V supply connections, noting the op-amps are rail-to-rail output. The user also considered replacing the OPA1612 op-amps with OPA2365 due to their unsuitability for the 5V supply.
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Jul 7, 2026 00:00

Hello, I bought a two-board set consisting of an ADAU1452 DSP and an AD1938 codec. I managed to get it up and running using a modified '192i2s.dspproj' test file. The sound quality is excellent.

In my schematic, I have one stereo input and one stereo output. The audio line comes into the Jack IN1 input, while IN2 is inactive. Based on the schematic layout, I expected only one output jack to be active. However, all four output jacks are playing the exact same line signal in parallel. It seems as if the processor is cloning that single output across all other channels.

How can I resolve this issue? Thank you

software

sigma studio 4.7

AD1938 ADAU1452

processors and dsp

ADAU1452 + AD1938

Processors and Microcontrollers

Audio A/D Converters

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Harishgowtham Reply
Jul 8, 2026 00:00

Hello,

Please attach your hardware schematic and Sigma studio project, without them it's hard to say what's connected to the DAC inputs and how signals are routed in sigma studio.

It's going to be something simple, but we need resources.

Regards,

Harish

SigmaStudio Reply
Jul 8, 2026 00:00

It plays very well this way, but all 4 output jacks simultaneously, both screens with the 192-I2S program

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DaveThib Reply
Jul 9, 2026 00:00

Hello,

I agree with Harish,

We need the hardware schematic and your SigmaStudio project file to have a look at how to fix this.

Dave T

SigmaStudio Reply
Jul 13, 2026 00:00

Hello, Sorry I managed to get it up and running. I found the right file. The codec isn't controlled by the DSP, it has its own microcontroller and jumper setting.

But now I have a different dilemma. There are 8 op-amps on the codec board, which use a single 5V supply. Pin 4 (-) goes to GND, pin 8 (+) goes to 5V. The board is clearly designed for 5.5V rail-to-rail op-amps. That's why I was surprised to find out that all the op-amps on the board are OPA1612 (marked OVII). These are quite unsuitable for this application. Shouldn't I replace them with OPA2365?"

SoundConsulting Reply
Jul 14, 2026 00:00

Have you looked at the data sheet for the OPA161x from Texas Instruments? It says the supply can either be 5V or 10V, and the connections you describe are valid. It's also designated rail-to-rail output, although it doesn't mention the input being rail-to-rail (i.e. it's not RRIO).

SigmaStudio Reply
Jul 14, 2026 00:00

2x2,25=4,5V. 5V from USB is critically low for OPA1612. I have verified that with unbalanced 5V power supply, it distorts strongly even with very low gain.

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SoundConsulting Reply
Jul 14, 2026 00:00

Oh, yes. "5V" from USB is not always 5V. It may start out as 5V at the Host, but after passing through an unpowered hub, the Device may see only 4.02V and this is perfectly legal according to the USB specifications. You can only depend on 3.3V regulated from USB "5V" - if you need 5.0V ±10% then you will need a boost regulator that can increase the voltage from "5V" to 5V.

However, I assume that changing to another op-amp will not solve the USB power issue. It's likely that you will continue to get distortion unless there is a boost regulator that can guarantee 5.0V output from only 4.0V input VUSB.