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Connecting 8 PDM microphones to STM32N6

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Is it possible to connect 8 PDM microphones to the STM32N6 via MDF?

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    Best answer by ELABI.1

    Hi @Tuomas95,

    It is not possible to connect 8 PDM microphones directly to the STM32N6 via the MDF interface because the MDF has six digital serial interfaces. However, you can connect up to 8 PDM microphones by using the SAI peripheral's PDM interface.

    This is mentioned in the Datasheet specifically section "3.48 Serial audio interface (SAI)", as shown in the screenshot below:

    ELABI1_0-1754647523891.png

    and also, in the Application Note AN5027 specifically section "2.2.3 Using PDM interfaces":

    ELABI1_1-1754647535357.png

    Thanks.

    ELABI.1

     

     

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    ELABI.1Answer
    Technical Moderator
    August 8, 2025

    Hi @Tuomas95,

    It is not possible to connect 8 PDM microphones directly to the STM32N6 via the MDF interface because the MDF has six digital serial interfaces. However, you can connect up to 8 PDM microphones by using the SAI peripheral's PDM interface.

    This is mentioned in the Datasheet specifically section "3.48 Serial audio interface (SAI)", as shown in the screenshot below:

    ELABI1_0-1754647523891.png

    and also, in the Application Note AN5027 specifically section "2.2.3 Using PDM interfaces":

    ELABI1_1-1754647535357.png

    Thanks.

    ELABI.1