EV6550DHATRaspberry Pi HAT forCMX655D UM6550DHAT/1 November 2019 USER MANUAL Provisional Information FeaturesDemonstrates CMX655D functionalityTwo digital top-ported MEMS microphonesEasy screw connection for external speakerFlexibility to use local or off-board power for the PAAccessible GPIO and test pads to allow further options (e.g. external MEMS)User modifiable prototype spaceOption to add line out phono connectorSimple GUI interface with open-sourced driversConforms to the HAT definition1Introduction The EV6550DHAT brings together the Raspberry Pi and the CMX655D Ultra-low Power Voice Codec in a convenient way, enabling easy demonstration of the CMX655D and providing improved low power audio capabilities to the Raspberry Pi. This is achieved using common hardware and open-source software, simplifying its use and simplifying software and hardware development. 2CMX655D Ultra-low Power Voice Codec The CML CMX655D Ultra-low Power Voice Codec integrates two matched channels supporting a large variety of digital MEMS (Micro-Electromechanical System) microphones and signal processing capability along with a 1 Watt high efficiency Class D speaker amplifier. As an inherently low power codec it is ideal for use in low power projects and developments typically based on the Raspberry Pi. 2019 CML Microsystems Plc Document Outline User Manual Front Page 1 Introduction 2 CMX655D Ultra-low Power Voice Codec 3 Raspberry Pi Compatibility 4 Power Supplies 5 Handling Precautions 6 Quick Start 6.1 Mounting The EV6550DHAT To The Raspberry Pi 6.2 Software Installation 6.3 GUI Description and Board Operation 7 Supplied Source Code 8 GUI ‘C’ Source Files and Modification 9 Troubleshooting 10 Additional Hardware Information 10.1 Hardware Test Points End of Document