Host controller for AIC3254/AIC3253?

[arjunm009 0]

Hello

Can someone please walk me through a suitable MCU for AIC3254/AIC3253 audio codec?

 

From the codec's eval kit, a controller with 32kB mem with I2C/SPI is enough.

 

Is MSP430G2744 suitable? It has 1kB RAM, 32kB flash, 16MHz and 1 I2C, SPI each.

 

The codec would not be used for digital audio. Preferring to keep it simple.

 

One more thing. Since there isn't much of know-how on this from my end, I would prefer outsourcing the development. Generally speaking, what should I know before committing someone to take the task?

 

Like 1) Would I also require a separate compiler/development board for the MCU, which would then get later soldered to the codec PCB? Or I can straight way use USB connection on the codec PCB to a PC and then initialize the MCU from their for the first time. And then obviously, download the codec code from Purepath.

 

Please help before I start talking to a developer.

 

Thanks.