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Visitor II
April 26, 2022
Question

Which MCUs have SAI with PDM interface, as suggested by AN5027?

  • April 26, 2022
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I'm trying to implement a 6- or 8-microphone arrangement, as outlined in AN5027 (p25). The recommended approach is to use an SAI with PDM interface, but I'm struggling to find a suitable MCU (and subsequently, a suitable Nucleo dev board).

I've not even seen an actual working example of this, but I'm assuming I'd configure the PDM as a mode in the SAI configuration. What I know for sure is that when I configure the SAI on my L4A6ZG, there is no option for PDM mode.

I'd welcome any advice.

Thanks!

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    Visitor II
    April 26, 2022

    Hello @falling_in2_infinity​ ,

    We provide many examples that use an SAI with a PDM interface.

    You can refer to the following examples provided under the H7 Firmware Package:

    • Path: Firmware\Projects\STM32H743I-EVAL\Examples\BSP
    • Path: Firmware\Projects\STM32H735G-DK\Examples\BSP
    • Path: Firmware\Projects\STM32H743I-EVAL\Examples\SAI\SAI_AudioPlayback

    I hope this helps.

    BeST Regards,

    Walid

    Visitor II
    April 26, 2022

    Thanks Walid,

    That's great, thanks! So other than the H7, which other MCUs have a PDM interface? Is there a simple way to find products with a given interface? The product selector page doesn't seem to allow this level of filtering.

    Thanks,

    ...Joe.

    Visitor II
    April 27, 2022

    Hello @falling_in2_infinity​ 

    Take a look at the following MCUs which have a PDM interface: F2/F4/F7/H7/WB

    BeST Regards,

    Walid

    Super User
    April 26, 2022

    Have a look at 'G4, the L4+ (i.e. the higher-end L4 with letters in the numbering), and maybe 'L5/'U5?

    We are begging ST for ages to produce a comprehensive overview of modules' versions across the various families.

    JW

    Visitor II
    April 27, 2022

    Thanks JW. I'll check these out.

    I join your campain to ST... it's very strange not to have such an overview. I would not even mind if more features were searchable in the product finder.

    ...Joe.