RTL8711DCM and SOC Amplifier Integrated Design Guide
Overview
This document provides detailed information about the RTL8711DCM WiFi module and SOC amplifier integrated design solution, including audio transmit end (TX) and audio receive end (RX) hardware interface design, power management, audio interface configuration and amplifier control key technical points.
1. Audio Transmit End (TX) Design Solution
1.1 TX System Architecture Overview

1.2 Power Management System
RTL8711DCM audio transmit end adopts multi-level power management solution to ensure stable system operation.
1.2.1 DC-DC Power Configuration
Power Chip | Output Voltage | Power Supply Target | Function Description |
LD1117 | 3.3V LDO | Module and USB sound card | Linear regulator, low noise |
DC-DC XC2036 | 1.8V/0.9V | USB sound card | Switching power supply, high efficiency |
RTL8711DCM transmit end I2S-TDM interface configuration, supporting high-quality audio transmission.
1.3.1 I2S Interface Pin Definition
Module Pin | Signal Definition | Function Description |
PB10 | I2S_IN_MCLK | I2S input master clock signal |
PA23 | I2S0_IN_BCLK | First channel bit clock signal |
PA20 | I2S0_IN_LRCLK | First channel left/right clock |
PA21 | I2S0_IN_DATA0 | First channel data line 0 |
1.4 UART Communication Interface
1.4.1 Debug UART
Module Pin | Function Definition | Description |
PB4 | UART_LOG_RX | Debug UART receive |
PB5 | UART_LOG_TX | Debug UART transmit |
1.4.2 MCU Communication UART
Module Pin | Function Definition | Description |
PB6 | UART_TX | MCU communication transmit |
PB7 | UART_RX | MCU communication receive |
2. Audio Receive End (RX) Design Solution
2.1 RX System Architecture Overview

2.2 Power System Configuration
RTL8711DCM audio receive end power system design, supporting speaker amplifier applications.
2.2.1 Power Configuration Solution
Power Type | Output Specification | Power Supply Target | Application Description |
AC-DC Switching Power Supply | 19V DC | Speaker system | Main power supply |
DC-DC Converter | 3.3V | RTL8711DCM module | Module working power |
2.3 User Control Interface
RTL8711DCM receive end provides button and LED indicator interfaces for user interaction and status indication.
2.3.1 User Interaction Interface Definition
Module Pin | Function Definition | Description |
PB0 | Pairing Button | WiFi pairing/reset function |
PB1 | Power Button | Device power switch control |
PB30 | Volume Up Button | Volume increase control |
PB31 | Volume Down Button | Volume decrease control |
PB17 | LED Indicator | Device status indicator |
2.4 Amplifier Drive Control System
RTL8711DCM integrates ACM8625P amplifier chip control interface to achieve high-quality audio output.
2.4.1 I2C Control Interface
Module Pin | Signal Definition | Function Description |
PB8 | I2C-SDA | Amplifier chip data line |
PB9 | I2C-SCL | Amplifier chip clock line |
2.4.2 I2S Audio Data Interface
Module Pin | Signal Definition | Function Description |
PA20 | I2S_LRCK | Left/right channel clock signal |
PA21 | I2S_DATA | Audio data signal |
PA23 | I2S_BCK | Bit clock signal |
2.4.3 Amplifier Control Signals
Module Pin | Signal Definition | Function Description |
PB2 | AMP_PWR_EN | Amplifier power enable (active high) |
PA30 | AMP_FAULT | Amplifier fault status detection |
PA31 | AMP_MUTE | Amplifier mute control |
PB20 | AMP_PDN | Amplifier power down control |