ETC TPA0252PWPR

TPA0252
2-W STEREO AUDIO POWER AMPLIFIER
WITH DIGITAL VOLUME CONTROL
SLOS288A – JUNE 2000 – REVISED APRIL 2001
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D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
Internal Memory Restores Volume Setting
After Shutdown or Power Down
Digital Volume Control From
20 dB to –40 dB
2-W/Ch Output Power Into 3-Ω Load
Stereo Input MUX
Compatible With PC 99 Desktop Line-Out
Into 10-kΩ Load
Compatible With PC 99 Portable Into 8-Ω
Load
PC-Beep Input
Depop Circuitry
Fully Differential Input
Low Supply Current and Shutdown Current
Surface-Mount Power Packaging
24-Pin TSSOP PowerPAD
PWP PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
LOUT–
SHUTDOWN
PVDD
UP
DOWN
CLK
BYPASS
PVDD
VAUX
PC-BEEP
ROUT–
GND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
GND
LOUT+
SE/BTL
LIN
LLINEIN
LHPIN
VDD
RHPIN
RLINEIN
RIN
HP/LINE
ROUT+
description
The TPA0252 is a stereo audio power amplifier in a 24-pin TSSOP thermally enhanced package capable of
delivering 2 W of continuous RMS power per channel into 3-Ω loads. This device minimizes the number of
external components needed, which simplifies the design and frees up board space for other features. When
driving 1 W into 8-Ω speakers, the TPA0252 has less than 0.3% THD+N across its specified frequency range.
Included within this device is integrated depop circuitry that virtually eliminates transients that cause noise in
the speakers.
Amplifier gain is controlled by two terminals, UP and DOWN. There are 31 discrete steps covering the range
of 20 dB (maximum volume setting) to –40 dB (minimum volume setting) in 2 dB steps. By pressing either button
momentarily, the volume steps up or down 2 dB. By continuing to hold the button down, the device starts
stepping through volume settings at a rate determined by the capacitor on the CLK terminal. An internal input
MUX, controlled by the HP/LINE pin, allows two sets of stereo inputs to the amplifier. In notebook applications,
where internal speakers are driven as BTL and the line outputs (often headphone drive) are required to be SE,
the TPA0252 automatically switches into SE mode when the SE/BTL input is activated. This effectively reduces
the gain by 6 dB.
The TPA0252 includes a VAUX terminal that is used to power the volume-setting registers when the device is
in SHUTDOWN, and even if the main VDD power supply is removed. As long as the VAUX terminal is held above
3 V, the registers are maintained. If the VAUX terminal is allowed to go below 3 V, then the data in the registers
is lost, and the default gain of –10 dB is loaded into the registers.
The TPA0252 consumes only 9 mA of supply current during normal operation. A miserly shutdown mode
reduces the supply current to less than 150 µA.
The PowerPAD package (PWP) delivers a level of thermal performance that was previously achievable only
in TO-220-type packages. Thermal impedances of approximately 35°C/W are truly realized in multilayer PCB
applications. This allows the TPA0252 to operate at full power into 8-Ω loads at ambient temperatures of 85°C.
Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of
Texas Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.
PowerPAD is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
Copyright  2001, Texas Instruments Incorporated
PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of Texas Instruments
standard warranty. Production processing does not necessarily include
testing of all parameters.
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functional block diagram
RHPIN
R
MUX
RLINEIN
32-Step
Volume
Control
VDD
UP
V
40 kΩ DD
40 kΩ
–
ROUT+
+
DOWN
RIN
VAUX
Volume
Control
Memory
–
ROUT–
+
PC-BEEP
PCBeep
Depop
Circuitry
SE/BTL
HP/LINE
LHPIN
LLINEIN
MUX
Control
L
MUX
Power
Management
PVDD
VDD
BYPASS
SHUTDOWN
GND
32-Step
Volume
Control
–
LOUT+
+
LIN
–
LOUT–
+
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AVAILABLE OPTIONS
PACKAGED DEVICE
TSSOP†
(PWP)
TA
– 40°C to 85°C
TPA0252PWP
† The PWP package is available taped and reeled. To order a taped and reeled part,
add the suffix R to the part number (e.g., TPA0252PWPR).
Terminal Functions
TERMINAL
NAME
NO.
I/O
DESCRIPTION
BYPASS
7
CLK
6
I
If a 47-nF capacitor is attached, the TPA0252 generates an internal clock. An external clock can override the
internal clock input to this terminal.
DOWN
5
I
A momentary pulse on this terminal decreases the volume level by 2 dB. Holding the terminal low for a period
of time steps the amplifier through the volume levels at a rate determined by the capacitor on the CLK terminal.
GND
Tap to voltage divider for internal mid-supply bias generator
12, 24
Ground connection for circuitry. Connected to thermal pad
HP/LINE
14
I
Input MUX control. When terminal is high, the LHPIN and RHPIN inputs are selected. When terminal is low,
LLINEIN and RLINEIN inputs are selected.
LHPIN
19
I
Left-channel headphone input, selected when HP/LINE is held high
LIN
21
I
Common left input for fully differential input. AC ground for single-ended inputs
LLINEIN
20
I
Left-channel line negative input, selected when HP/LINE is held low
LOUT+
23
O
Left-channel positive output in BTL mode and positive in SE mode
LOUT–
1
O
Left-channel negative output in BTL mode and high impedance in SE mode
PC-BEEP
10
I
The input for PC beep mode. PC-BEEP is enabled when a > 1-V (peak-to-peak) square wave is input to
PC-BEEP.
PVDD
RHPIN
3, 8
I
Power supply for output stage
17
I
Right channel headphone input, selected when HP/LINE is held high
RIN
15
I
Common right input for fully differential input. AC ground for single-ended inputs
RLINEIN
16
I
Right-channel line input, selected when HP/LINE is held low
ROUT+
13
O
Right-channel positive output in BTL mode and positive in SE mode
ROUT–
11
O
Right-channel negative output in BTL mode and high impedance in SE mode
SE/BTL
22
I
Input and output MUX control. When this terminal is held high SE outputs are selected. When this terminal is
held low BTL outputs are selected.
SHUTDOWN
2
I
When held low, this terminal places the entire device, except PC-BEEP detect circuitry, in shutdown mode.
UP
4
I
A momentary pulse on this terminal increases the volume level by 2 dB. Holding the terminal low for a period
of time steps the amplifier through the volume levels at a rate determined by the capacitor on the CLK terminal.
VAUX
9
I
Volume control memory supply. Connect to system auxiliary that stays active when device is powered down.
VDD
18
I
Analog VDD input supply. This terminal needs to be isolated from PVDD to achieve highest performance.
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absolute maximum ratings over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)†
Supply voltage, VDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 V
Input voltage, VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –0.3 V to VDD +0.3 V
Continuous total power dissipation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . internally limited (see Dissipation Rating Table)
Operating free-air temperature range, TA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 40°C to 85°C
Operating junction temperature range, TJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 40°C to 150°C
Storage temperature range, Tstg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –65°C to 150°C
Lead temperature 1,6 mm (1/16 inch) from case for 10 seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260°C
† Stresses beyond those listed under “absolute maximum ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and
functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under “recommended operating conditions” is not
implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
DISSIPATION RATING TABLE
PACKAGE
PWP
TA ≤ 25°C
2.7 W‡
DERATING FACTOR
21.8 mW/°C
TA = 70°C
1.7 W
TA = 85°C
1.4 W
‡ See the Texas Instruments document, PowerPAD Thermally Enhanced Package Application Report
(literature number SLMA002), for more information on the PowerPAD package. The thermal data measured
on a PCB layout based on the information in the section entitled Texas Instruments Recommended Board for
PowerPAD on page 33 of the before mentioned document.
recommended operating conditions
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Supply voltage, VDD
Volume control memory supply voltage, VAUX
CLK
High-level input voltage, VIH
MIN
MAX
UNIT
4.5
5.5
V
3
5.5
V
4.5
SE/BTL, HP/LINE, UP, DOWN
4
SHUTDOWN
2
SE/BTL, HP/LINE
V
3
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Low-level input voltage, VIL
SHUTDOWN
0.8
UP, DOWN, CLK
0.5
Operating free-air temperature, TA
4
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electrical characteristics at specified free-air temperature, VDD = 5 V, TA = 25°C (unless otherwise
noted)
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PARAMETER
|VOS|
TEST CONDITIONS
Output offset voltage (measured differentially)
Supply ripple rejection ratio
|IIH|
High-level input current
|IIL|
Low-level input current
MIN
VI = 0,
Av = 2
VDD = 4.9 V to 5.1 V
SE/BTL, HP/LINE,
SHUTDOWN, UP, DOWN
VDD = 5.5 V,
VI = VDD
SE/BTL, HP/LINE,
SHUTDOWN
VDD = 5.5 V,
VI = 0 V
TYP
IDD(SD)
Supply current, shutdown mode
IDD(VAUX)
Supply current, VAUX pin (see Figure 29)
SE mode
VAUX = 5 V,
mV
67
BTL mode
Supply current
UNIT
25
UP, DOWN
IDD
MAX
VDD = 0 V
dB
1
µA
1
µA
125
µA
9
15
4.5
7.5
150
300
mA
µA
0.7
nA
operating characteristics, VDD = 5 V, TA = 25°C, RL = 4 Ω, Gain = 20 dB, BTL mode (unless otherwise
noted)
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PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
PO
THD + N
Output power
THD = 1%,
f = 1 kHz
Total harmonic distortion plus noise
Maximum output power bandwidth
PO = 1 W,
THD = 5%
f = 20 Hz to 15 kHz
BOM
kSVR
Supply ripple rejection ratio
f = 1 kHz,,
CB = 0.47 µF
BTL mode
65
SE mode, Gain = 14 dB
60
17
Noise output voltage
CB = 0.47 µF,
µ
f = 20 Hz to 20 kHz
BTL mode, Gain = 6 dB
Vn
SE mode, Gain = 0 dB
44
MAX
UNIT
2
W
0.3%
>15
kHz
dB
µVRMS
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Table of Graphs
FIGURE
vs Output power
THD+N
Vn
SNR
Total harmonic distortion plus noise
vs Voltage gain
2
vs Frequency
3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12
Output noise voltage
vs Frequency
13
Supply ripple rejection ratio
vs Frequency
14, 15
Crosstalk
vs Frequency
16, 17, 18
Shutdown attenuation
vs Frequency
19
Signal-to-noise ratio
vs Frequency
Closed loop response
PO
1, 4, 6, 8, 10
Output power
PD
Power dissipation
RI
IDD(VAUX)
20
21, 22
vs Load resistance
23, 24
vs Output power
25, 26
vs Ambient temperature
27
Input resistance
vs Gain
28
Supply current
vs VAUX
29
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs
OUTPUT POWER
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs
VOLTAGE GAIN
1%
THD+N –Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
THD+N –Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
10%
RL = 4 Ω
1%
RL = 8 Ω
RL = 3 Ω
0.1%
AV = 20 to 0 dB
f = 1 kHz
BTL
0.01%
0.5 0.75
1
1.25 1.5 1.75
2
2.25 2.5 2.75
PO = 1 W for AV≥6dB
VO = 1 VRMS for AV≤4 dB
RL = 8 Ω
BTL
0.1%
0.01%
–40
3
PO – Output Power – W
10
20
10%
RL = 3 Ω
AV = 20 to 0 dB
BTL
1%
PO = 1 W
PO = 0.5 W
0.1%
PO = 1.75 W
100
1k
10k 20k
THD+N –Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
THD+N –Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
0
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs
OUTPUT POWER
1%
f = 20 kHz
f = 1 kHz
0.1%
f = 20 Hz
RL = 3 Ω
AV = 20 to 0 dB
BTL
0.01%
0.01
f – Frequency – Hz
Figure 3
6
–10
Figure 2
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs
FREQUENCY
0.01%
20
–20
A V - Voltage Gain - dB
Figure 1
10%
–30
0.1
1
PO – Output Power – W
Figure 4
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs
FREQUENCY
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs
OUTPUT POWER
10%
THD+N –Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
THD+N –Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
10%
RL = 4 Ω
AV = 20 to 0 dB
BTL
1%
PO= 0.25 W
0.1%
PO=1.5 W
PO= 1 W
0.01%
20
100
1k
f – Frequency – Hz
RL = 4 Ω
AV = 20 to 0 dB
BTL
1%
f = 20 kHz
f = 1 kHz
0.1%
f = 20 Hz
0.01%
0.01
10k 20k
0.1
1
PO – Output Power – W
Figure 5
Figure 6
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs
FREQUENCY
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs
OUTPUT POWER
10%
RL = 8 Ω
AV = 20 to 0 dB
BTL
THD+N –Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
THD+N –Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
10%
1%
PO = 0.25 W
0.1%
0.01%
20
PO = 0.5 W
PO = 1 W
100
10
1k
10k 20k
f – Frequency – Hz
RL = 8 Ω
AV = 20 to 0 dB
BTL
1%
f = 20 kHz
f = 1 kHz
0.1%
f = 20 Hz
0.01%
0.01
Figure 7
0.1
1
PO – Output Power – W
10
Figure 8
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs
FREQUENCY
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs
OUTPUT POWER
10%
RL = 32 Ω
AV = 14 to 0 dB
SE
THD+N –Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
THD+N –Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
10%
1%
0.1%
PO = 25 mW
0.01%
PO = 50 mW
0.001%
20
100
PO = 75 mW
1k
f – Frequency – Hz
1%
f = 20 kHz
0.1%
f = 1 kHz
0.01%
0.01
10k 20k
RL = 32 Ω
AV = 14 to 0 dB
SE
f = 20 Hz
0.1
PO – Output Power – W
Figure 9
Figure 10
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs
FREQUENCY
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
10%
RL = 10 kΩ
AV = 14 to 0 dB
SE
THD+N –Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
THD+N –Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
10%
1%
0.1%
VO = 1 VRMS
0.01%
0.001%
20
100
1k
10k 20k
1%
f = 20 kHz
0.1%
f = 1 kHz
0.01%
RL = 10 kΩ
AV = 14 to 0 dB
SE
f = 20 Hz
0.001%
0
0.2 0.4 0.6
f – Frequency – Hz
0.8
1
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1.4
1.6
VO – Output Voltage – VRMS
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
OUTPUT NOISE VOLTAGE
vs
FREQUENCY
SUPPLY RIPPLE REJECTION RATIO
vs
FREQUENCY
0
VDD = 5 V
BW = 22 Hz to 22 kHz
RL = 4 Ω
140
Supply Ripple Rejection Ratio – dB
Vn – Output Noise Voltage – µV RMS
160
120
100
AV = 20 dB
80
60
AV = 6 dB
40
20
0
0
100
1k
f – Frequency – Hz
RL = 8 Ω
CB = 0.47 µF
BTL
–20
AV = 20 dB
–40
–60
–80
AV = 6 dB
–100
–120
10k 20k
20
100
Figure 13
10k 20k
Figure 14
SUPPLY RIPPLE REJECTION RATIO
vs
FREQUENCY
CROSSTALK
vs
FREQUENCY
0
–40
RL = 32 Ω
CB = 0.47 µF
SE
–20
–50
–60
–40
AV = 6 dB
Crosstalk – dB
Supply Ripple Rejection Ratio – dB
1k
f – Frequency – Hz
–60
–80
PO = 1 W
RL = 8 Ω
AV= 20 dB
BTL
–70
LEFT TO RIGHT
–80
–90
RIGHT TO LEFT
AV = 14 dB
–100
–100
–110
–120
20
100
1k
f – Frequency – Hz
10k 20k
–120
20
100
1k
10k 20k
f – Frequency – Hz
Figure 15
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
CROSSTALK
vs
FREQUENCY
CROSSTALK
vs
FREQUENCY
–40
Crosstalk – dB
–60
–70
LEFT TO RIGHT
–80
–90
VO = 1 VRMS
RL = 10 kΩ
AV = 6 dB
SE
–20
Crosstalk – dB
–50
0
PO = 1 W
RL = 8 Ω
AV = 6 dB
BTL
RIGHT TO LEFT
–40
–60
LEFT TO RIGHT
–80
–100
RIGHT TO LEFT
–100
–110
–120
20
100
1k
–120
20
10k 20k
100
f – Frequency – Hz
Figure 17
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
vs
FREQUENCY
0
120
VI = 1 VRMS
SNR – Signal-To-Noise Ratio – dB
Shutdown Attenuation – dB
PO = 1 W
RL = 8 Ω
BTL
115
–20
RL = 10 kΩ, SE
–40
–60
RL = 32 Ω, SE
–80
–100
RL = 8 Ω, BTL
10
10k 20k
Figure 18
SHUTDOWN ATTENUATION
vs
FREQUENCY
–120
20
1k
f – Frequency – Hz
110
105
AV = 20 dB
100
95
90
AV = 6 dB
85
80
100
1k
10k 20k
0
100
1k
f – Frequency – Hz
f – Frequency – Hz
Figure 19
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
CLOSED LOOP RESPONSE
180°
30
25
RL = 8 Ω
AV = 20 dB
BTL
Gain
90°
15
Phase
0°
10
Phase
Gain – dB
20
5
–90°
0
–5
–10
10
–180°
100
1k
10k
100k
1M
f – Frequency – Hz
Figure 21
CLOSED LOOP RESPONSE
180°
30
25
RL = 8 Ω
AV = 6 dB
BTL
90°
15
Phase
0°
10
Phase
Gain – dB
20
5
Gain
–90°
0
–5
–10
10
–180°
100
1k
10k
100k
1M
f – Frequency – Hz
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
OUTPUT POWER
vs
LOAD RESISTANCE
OUTPUT POWER
vs
LOAD RESISTANCE
3.5
3
AV = 14 to 0 dB
SE
1250
PO– Output Power – mW
PO – Output Power – W
1500
AV = 20 to 0 dB
BTL
2.5
2
10% THD+N
1.5
1
1000
750
500
10% THD+N
250
0.5
1% THD+N
1% THD+N
0
0
8
16
24
32
40
48
RL – Load Resistance – Ω
56
0
64
0
8
Figure 23
0.4
3Ω
1.6
0.35
1.4
PD – Power Dissipation – W
PD – Power Dissipation – W
64
POWER DISSIPATION
vs
OUTPUT POWER
1.8
4Ω
1.2
1
0.8
0.6
8Ω
0.4
0.5
1
1.5
PO – Output Power – W
2
4Ω
0.3
0.25
0.2
8Ω
0.15
0.1
32 Ω
f = 1 kHz
BTL
Each Channel
0.2
f = 1 kHz
SE
Each Channel
0.05
2.5
0
0
0.1
Figure 25
12
56
Figure 24
POWER DISSIPATION
vs
OUTPUT POWER
0
0
24
32
16
40
48
RL – Load Resistance – Ω
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.3
0.2
PO – Output Power – W
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
POWER DISSIPATION
vs
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
INPUT RESISTANCE
vs
GAIN
7
80
RI – Input Resistance – kΩ
6
5
4
ΘJA3
3
ΘJA1,2
2
1
0
–40 –20
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
–40
0
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
TA – Ambient Temperature – °C
–30
Figure 27
–10
–20
0
AV – Gain – dB
10
20
Figure 28
SUPPLY CURRENT
vs
VAUX
1.6
I DD(VAUX) – Supply Current – nA
PD – Power Dissipation – W
90
ΘJA1 = 45.9°C/W
ΘJA2 = 45.2°C/W
ΘJA3 = 31.2°C/W
ΘJA4 = 18.6°C/W
ΘJA4
1.4
1.2
1.0
125°C
0.8
25°C
0.6
0.4
–40°C
0.2
0.0
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5 3 3.5
VAUX – V
4
4.5
5
5.5
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selection of components
Figures 30 and 31 are schematic diagrams of typical notebook computer application circuits.
Right
Head–
phone
Input
Signal
CIRHP
0.47 µF
VDD
Gain
Memory
17
CIRLINE
Right 0.47 µF
Line
Input
Signal
9
RHPIN
16
RLINEIN
15
RIN
System
VAUX
0.47 µF
R
MUX
–
CRIN
0.47 µF
PC-BEEP
Input
Signal C
PCB
0.47 µF
VAUX
ROUT+
13
+
10
6
PC-BEEP
PCBeep
CLK
CCLK
47 nF
Up
COUTR
330 µF
4
UP
5
DOWN
22
100 kΩ
SE/BTL
HP/LINE
VDD
–
Gain/
MUX
Control
ROUT–
VDD
1 kΩ
100 kΩ
14
100
kΩ
Down
Depop
Circuitry
Power
Management
CILHP
Left
Head– 0.47 µF
phone
Input
Signal
Left
Line
Input
Signal
11
+
CILLINE
0.47 µF
PVDD
3,8
VDD
18
BYPASS
SHUTDOWN
19
LHPIN
20
LLINEIN
See Note A
VDD
CSR
0.47 µF
VDD
CSR
0.47 µF
7
2
GND
To
System
Control
L
MUX
CBYP
0.47 µF
1 kΩ
12,24
–
LOUT+
23
LOUT–
1
COUTL
330 µF
+
21
LIN
CLIN
0.47 µF
–
+
100 kΩ
NOTE A: A 0.47 µF ceramic capacitor must be placed as close as possible to the IC. For filtering lower-frequency noise signals, a larger electrolytic
capacitor of 10 µF or greater must be placed near the audio power amplifier.
Figure 30. Typical TPA0252 Application Circuit Using Single-Ended Inputs and Input MUX
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N/C
VDD
Right
Negative
Differential
Input Signal
Gain
Memory
17
Right
CRIN+
Positive 0.47 µF
Differential
15
Input Signal
PC-BEEP
Input
Signal C
PCB
0.47 µF
10
9
RLINEIN
R
MUX
–
6
CLK
4
UP
5
DOWN
22
SE/BTL
ROUT+
13
+
RIN
PC-BEEP
System
VAUX
0.47 µF
RHPIN
CRIN–
0.47 µF
16
VAUX
PC
Beep
COUTR
330 µF
CCLK
47 nF
Up
–
100 kΩ
14
VDD
HP/LINE
ROUT–
Down
Power
Management
PVDD
3,8
VDD
18
BYPASS
SHUTDOWN
N/C
CLIN–
0.47 µF
Left
Negative
Differential
Input
Signal
CLIN+
0.47 µF
Left
Positive
Differential
Input
Signal
20
LLINEIN
1 kΩ
100 kΩ
Depop
Circuitry
LHPIN
VDD
Gain/
MUX
Control
100 kΩ
19
11
+
See Note A
VDD
CSR
0.47 µF
VDD
CSR
0.47 µF
7
2
GND
To
System
Control
L
MUX
CBYP
0.47 µF
1 kΩ
12,24
–
LOUT+
23
LOUT–
1
COUTL
330 µF
+
21
LIN
–
+
100 kΩ
NOTE A: A 0.47 µF ceramic capacitor must be placed as close as possible to the IC. For filtering lower-frequency noise signals, a larger
electrolytic capacitor of 10 µF or greater must be placed near the audio power amplifier.
Figure 31. Typical TPA0252 Application Circuit Using Differential Inputs
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up/down volume control
changing volume
The default volume is set at –10 dB for BTL mode and –16 dB for SE mode. The volume is increased in 2-dB
steps by pulling the voltage low on terminal UP. The volume is decreased in 2-dB steps by pulling the voltage
low on terminal DOWN. If UP and DOWN are held low at the same time, the device is muted, and the volume
returns to its previous setting after UP and DOWN are pulled high.
Table 1. Volume Settings
VOLUME CONTROL
Up
Down
Mute
16
BTL (dB)
SE (dB)
20
14
18
12
16
10
14
8
12
6
10
4
8
2
6
0
4
–2
2
–4
0
–6
–2
–8
–4
–10
–6
–12
–8
–14
–10
–16
–12
–18
–14
–20
–16
–22
–18
–24
–20
–26
–22
–28
–24
–30
–26
–32
–28
–34
–30
–36
–32
–38
–34
–40
–36
–42
–38
–44
–40
–46
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changing volume when using the internal clock
If using the internal clock, the maximum clock frequency is 500 Hz and the recommended frequency is 100 Hz
using a 47-nF capacitor. The formula for calculating the clock frequency if using a cap to generate the clock is
shown below:
f
CLK
+ 4.7C
10 –6
(1)
CLK
Note: This equation is an approximation, fCLK will vary.
When the desired line is pulled low for four clock cycles, the volume increments by one step, followed by a short
delay. This delay decreases the longer the line is held low, eventually reaching a delay of zero. The delay allows
the user to pull the UP or DOWN terminal low once for one volume change, or hold down to ramp several volume
changes. The delay is optimally configured for push button volume control.
Holding either UP or DOWN low continuously causes the volume to change at an exponentially increasing rate.
When fCLK = 100 Hz, the first change in the volume occurs approximately 40 ms after either pin is initially pulled
low. If the pin stays low for approximately 400 more ms, the volume changes again. The next change occurs
200 ms after this change. The fourth change occurs 120 ms after the third change. The fifth volume change
occurs 80 ms after the fourth change. Thereafter, the volume changes at 1/4 the rate of the clock (every 40 ms).
Each cycle is registered on the rising clock edge and the volume is changed after the rising edge.
The figure below shows increasing volume using UP, however, the volume is decreased using DOWN with the
same timing.
UP
CLK
VOLUME
40 Cycles
20 Cycles
12 Cycles
8 Cycles
4 Cycles per Step
4 Cycles
Figure 32. Internal Clock Timing Diagram
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changing volume when using the external clock (microprocessor mode)
The user may remove the capacitor and run the external clock directly into the clock pin to override the internal
clock generator. The maximum clock frequency is 10 kHz if using an external clock; however, it is recommended
that the clock frequency be less than 200 Hz in normal operation so the gain does not change too quickly causing
a pop at the output. A 5-V clock must be used because the trip levels are 0.5 V and 4.5 V. The clock needs to
have 50% duty cycle. The recommended way to adjust the volume is to use a gated clock and hold UP or DOWN
low and cycle the clock pin four times. The volume change is clocked in at the rising edge. CLK is held low when
not changing volume. No delay is added when using an external clock, so it is very important to only input four
clock cycles per volume change. Any additional clock cycles per volume change is added to the next volume
change. For example, if five clock cycles are input while UP is held low the first volume change, the volume
change occurs after the third clock cycle the next time UP is held low. The figure below shows how volume
increases with UP when an external clock is used. The sample and hold times for UP and DOWN are 100 ns.
The same timing applies if using an external clock and decreasing the volume with DOWN.
UP
CLK
VOLUME
4 Cycles per Step
Figure 33. External Clock (4 Cycles per Volume Change)
VAUX
VAUX is used to keep power to the volume control memory. As long as the voltage at the VAUX pin is greater
than 3 V, the device remembers what volume setting it was in, even when shut-down or powered down. The
amplifier then returns to that volume setting after being powered up. If VAUX is pulled low, the device resets to
a volume setting of –10 dB in BTL and –16 dB in SE mode. If VAUX is pulled below ground, the device could
be damaged. Even if VAUX is connected to just one voltage, it must be connected through a diode so VAUX
is not pulled below ground. The recommended circuit to keep VAUX high when power down is shown below.
V
DD
System
V
AUX
9
VAUX
C VAUX
Figure 34. Recommended System VAUX Circuit
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VAUX (continued)
The diodes in Figure 34 need to have a low threshold voltage and low leakage current. This circuit allows VAUX
to remain high even when VDD and system VAUX are removed. The formula for calculating how long the volume
is remembered if VDD and system VAUX is removed or pulled low is shown below. The diode used in the example
has a forward voltage, VF of 0.7 V and 25 nA of leakage current, IR.
tdecay = CVAUX × ((VDD or system VAUX) – VF – VAUXmin) / (2 × IR + IDD(VAUX))
tdecay = 0.47 µF × (5V – 0.7 V – 3V)/(25 nA × 2 + 0.7 nA)
tdecay = 12 seconds
input resistance
Each gain setting is achieved by varying the input resistance of the amplifier, which can range from its smallest
value to over 6 times that value. As a result, if a single capacitor is used in the input high-pass filter, the –3 dB
or cutoff frequency also changes by over 6 times.
Rf
C
Input Signal
IN
RI
The input resistance at each gain setting is given in Figure 28.
The –3 dB frequency can be calculated using equation 2.
f
–3 dB
+ 2p 1R C
(2)
I
input capacitor, Ci
In the typical application an input capacitor, Ci, is required to allow the amplifier to bias the input signal to the
proper dc level for optimum operation. In this case, Ci and the input impedance of the amplifier, Zi, form a
high-pass filter with the corner frequency determined in equation 3.
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input capacitor, Ci (continued)
–3 dB
f
+ 2 p Z1 C
c(highpass)
(3)
i i
fc
The value of Ci is important to consider as it directly affects the bass (low frequency) performance of the circuit.
Consider the example where Zi is 15 kΩ (from Figure 28) and the specification calls for a flat bass response
down to 40 Hz. Equation 3 is reconfigured as equation 4.
C
i
+ 2 p1Z fc
(4)
i
In this example, Ci is 0.27 µF, so one would likely choose a value in the range of 0.27 µF to 1 µF. A further
consideration for this capacitor is the leakage path from the input source through the input network (Ci) and the
feedback network to the load. This leakage current creates a dc offset voltage at the input to the amplifier that
reduces useful headroom, especially in high gain applications. For this reason a low-leakage tantalum or
ceramic capacitor is the best choice. When polarized capacitors are used, the positive side of the capacitor
faces the amplifier input in most applications as the dc level there is held at VDD/2, which is likely higher than
the source dc level. Note that it is important to confirm the capacitor polarity in the application.
power supply decoupling, C(S)
The TPA0252 is a high-performance CMOS audio amplifier that requires adequate power supply decoupling
to ensure the output total harmonic distortion (THD) is as low as possible. Power supply decoupling also
prevents oscillations for long lead lengths between the amplifier and the speaker. The optimum decoupling is
achieved by using two capacitors of different types that target different types of noise on the power supply leads.
For higher frequency transients, spikes, or digital hash on the line, a good low equivalent-series-resistance
(ESR) ceramic capacitor, typically 0.1 µF placed as close as possible to the device VDD lead, works best. For
filtering lower-frequency noise signals, a larger aluminum electrolytic capacitor of 10 µF or greater placed near
the audio power amplifier is recommended.
midrail bypass capacitor, C(BYP)
The midrail bypass capacitor, C(BYP), is the most critical capacitor and serves several important functions.
During start-up or recovery from shutdown mode, C(BYP) determines the rate at which the amplifier starts up.
The second function is to reduce noise produced by the power supply caused by coupling into the output drive
signal. This noise is from the midrail generation circuit internal to the amplifier, which appears as degraded
PSRR and THD+N.
Bypass capacitor, C(BYP), values of 0.47 µF to 1 µF ceramic or tantalum low-ESR capacitors are recommended
for the best THD and noise performance.
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output coupling capacitor, C(C)
In the typical single-supply SE configuration, an output coupling capacitor (C(C)) is required to block the dc bias
at the output of the amplifier, thus preventing dc currents in the load. As with the input coupling capacitor, the
output coupling capacitor and impedance of the load form a high-pass filter governed by equation 5.
–3 dB
f
c(high)
+ 2 p R 1C
(5)
L (C)
fc
The main disadvantage, from a performance standpoint, is the load impedances are typically small, which drives
the low-frequency corner higher degrading the bass response. Large values of C(C) are required to pass low
frequencies into the load. Consider the example where a C(C) of 330 µF is chosen and loads vary from 3 Ω,
4 Ω, 8 Ω, 32 Ω, 10 kΩ, and 47 kΩ. Table 2 summarizes the frequency response characteristics of each
configuration.
Table 2. Common Load Impedances vs Low Frequency Output Characteristics in SE Mode
RL
C(C)
330 µF
LOWEST FREQUENCY
3Ω
4Ω
330 µF
120 Hz
8Ω
330 µF
60 Hz
161 Hz
32 Ω
330 µF
15 Hz
10,000 Ω
330 µF
0.05 Hz
47,000 Ω
330 µF
0.01 Hz
As Table 2 indicates, most of the bass response is attenuated into a 4-Ω load, an 8-Ω load is adequate,
headphone response is good, and drive into line level inputs (a home stereo for example) is exceptional.
using low-ESR capacitors
Low-ESR capacitors are recommended throughout this applications section. A real (as opposed to ideal)
capacitor can be modeled simply as a resistor in series with an ideal capacitor. The voltage drop across this
resistor minimizes the beneficial effects of the capacitor in the circuit. The lower the equivalent value of this
resistance, the more the real capacitor behaves like an ideal capacitor.
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bridged-tied load versus single-ended mode
Figure 35 shows a linear audio power amplifier (APA) in a BTL configuration. The TPA0252 BTL amplifier
consists of two class-AB amplifiers driving both ends of the load. There are several potential benefits to this
differential drive configuration but initially consider power to the load. The differential drive to the speaker means
that as one side is slewing up, the other side is slewing down, and vice versa. This in effect doubles the voltage
swing on the load as compared to a ground referenced load. Plugging 2 × VO(PP) into the power equation, where
voltage is squared, yields 4× the output power from the same supply rail and load impedance (see equation 6).
V
+
(rms)
V
+
V
Power
O(PP)
Ǹ
(6)
2 2
2
(rms)
R
L
VDD
VO(PP)
RL
2x VO(PP)
VDD
–VO(PP)
Figure 35. Bridge-Tied Load Configuration
In a typical computer sound channel operating at 5 V, bridging raises the power into an 8-Ω speaker from a
singled-ended (SE, ground reference) limit of 250 mW to 1 W. In sound power that is a 6-dB improvement, which
is loudness that can be heard. In addition to increased power there are frequency response concerns. Consider
the single-supply SE configuration shown in Figure 36. A coupling capacitor is required to block the dc offset
voltage from reaching the load. These capacitors can be quite large (approximately 33 µF to 1000 µF) so they
tend to be expensive, heavy, occupy valuable PCB area, and have the additional drawback of limiting
low-frequency performance of the system. This frequency limiting effect is due to the high-pass filter network
created with the speaker impedance and the coupling capacitance and is calculated with equation 7.
1
(7)
fc
2 p R L C (C)
+
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bridged-tied load versus single-ended mode (continued)
For example, a 68-µF capacitor with an 8-Ω speaker would attenuate low frequencies below 293 Hz. The BTL
configuration cancels the dc offsets, which eliminates the need for the blocking capacitors. Low-frequency
performance is then limited only by the input network and speaker response. Cost and PCB space are also
minimized by eliminating the bulky coupling capacitor.
VDD
–3 dB
VO(PP)
C(C)
RL
VO(PP)
fc
Figure 36. Single-Ended Configuration and Frequency Response
Increasing power to the load does carry a penalty of increased internal power dissipation. The increased
dissipation is understandable considering that the BTL configuration produces 4× the output power of the SE
configuration. Internal dissipation versus output power is discussed further in the crest factor section.
single-ended operation
In SE mode (see Figure 36), the load is driven from the primary amplifier output for each channel (OUT+,
terminals 21 and 4).
The amplifier switches single-ended operation when the SE/BTL terminal is held high. This puts the negative
outputs in a high-impedance state, and reduces the amplifier’s gain to 1 V/V.
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BTL amplifier efficiency
Class-AB amplifiers are inefficient. The primary cause of these inefficiencies is voltage drop across the output
stage transistors. There are two components of the internal voltage drop. One is the headroom or dc voltage
drop that varies inversely to output power. The second component is due to the sinewave nature of the output.
The total voltage drop can be calculated by subtracting the RMS value of the output voltage from VDD. The
internal voltage drop multiplied by the RMS value of the supply current, IDDrms, determines the internal power
dissipation of the amplifier.
An easy-to-use equation to calculate efficiency starts out as being equal to the ratio of power from the power
supply to the power delivered to the load. To accurately calculate the RMS and average values of power in the
load and in the amplifier, the current and voltage waveform shapes must first be understood (see Figure 37).
IDD
VO
IDD(avg)
V(LRMS)
Figure 37. Voltage and Current Waveforms for BTL Amplifiers
Although the voltages and currents for SE and BTL are sinusoidal in the load, currents from the supply are very
different between SE and BTL configurations. In an SE application the current waveform is a half-wave rectified
shape whereas in BTL it is a full-wave rectified waveform. This means RMS conversion factors are different.
Keep in mind that for most of the waveform both the push and pull transistors are not on at the same time, which
supports the fact that each amplifier in the BTL device only draws current from the supply for half the waveform.
The following equations are the basis for calculating amplifier efficiency.
Efficiency of a BTL amplifier
+ PP L
(8)
SUP
Where:
PL
and
24
P
+
V L rms 2
RL
, and V LRMS
+ VDD IDDavg
SUP
+ Ǹ2 ,
VP
and I DDavg
therefore, P L
+ 1p
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Therefore,
P SUP
+ 2 VpDDR VP
L
substituting PL and PSUP into equation 8,
2
Efficiency of a BTL amplifier
Where:
VP
h BTL
+p
+2 V
DD V P
+ 4p VVP
DD
p RL
+ Ǹ2 PL RL
Therefore,
VP
2 RL
Ǹ
2 PL RL
4 V DD
(9)
PL = Power devilered to load
PSUP = Power drawn from power supply
VLRMS = RMS voltage on BTL load
RL = Load resistance
VP = Peak voltage on BTL load
IDDavg = Average current drawn from the power supply
VDD = Power supply voltage
ηBTL = Efficiency of a BTL amplifier
Table 3 employs equation 9 to calculate efficiencies for four different output power levels. Note that the efficiency
of the amplifier is quite low for lower power levels and rises sharply as power to the load is increased resulting
in a nearly flat internal power dissipation over the normal operating range. Note that the internal dissipation at
full output power is less than in the half power range. Calculating the efficiency for a specific system is the key
to proper power supply design. For a stereo 1-W audio system with 8-Ω loads and a 5-V supply, the maximum
draw on the power supply is almost 3.25 W.
Table 3. Efficiency vs Output Power in 5-V 8-Ω BTL Systems
OUTPUT
POWER
(W)
EFFICIENCY
(%)
PEAK VOLTAGE
(V)
INTERNAL
DISSIPATION
(W)
0.25
31.4
2.00
0.55
0.50
44.4
2.83
0.62
1.00
62.8
0.59
1.25
70.2
4.00
4.47†
0.53
† High peak voltages cause the THD to increase.
A final point to remember about class-AB amplifiers (either SE or BTL) is how to manipulate the terms in the
efficiency equation to utmost advantage when possible. Note that in equation 9, VDD is in the denominator. This
indicates that as VDD goes down, efficiency goes up.
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crest factor and thermal considerations
Class-AB power amplifiers dissipate a significant amount of heat in the package under normal operating
conditions. A typical music CD requires 12 dB to 15 dB of dynamic range, or headroom above the average power
output, to pass the loudest portions of the signal without distortion. In other words, music typically has a crest
factor between 12 dB and 15 dB. When determining the optimal ambient operating temperature the internal
dissipated power at the average output power level must be used. From the TPA0252 data sheet, one can see
that when the TPA0252 is operating from a 5-V supply into a 3-Ω speaker, 4-W peaks are available. Converting
watts to dB:
P dB
+ 10 Log
ǒǓ
PW
P ref
ǒ Ǔ
+ 10Log 4W
+ 6 dB
1W
(10)
Subtracting the headroom restriction to obtain the average listening level without distortion yields:
6 dB – 15 dB = –9 dB (15-dB crest factor)
6 dB – 12 dB = –6 dB (12-dB crest factor)
6 dB – 9 dB = –3 dB (9-dB crest factor)
6 dB – 6 dB = 0 dB (6-dB crest factor)
6 dB – 3 dB = 3 dB (3-dB crest factor)
Converting dB back into watts:
PW
+ 10PdBń10 Pref
+ 63 mW (18-dB crest factor)
+ 125 mW (15-dB crest factor)
+ 250 mW (9-dB crest factor)
+ 500 mW (6-dB crest factor)
+ 1000 mW (3-dB crest factor)
+ 2000 mW (15-dB crest factor)
(11)
This is valuable information to consider when attempting to estimate the heat dissipation requirements for the
amplifier system. Comparing the absolute worst case, which is 2 W of continuous power output with a 3-dB crest
factor, against 12-dB and 15-dB applications drastically affects maximum ambient temperature ratings for the
system. Using the power dissipation curves for a 5-V, 3-Ω system, the internal dissipation in the TPA0252 and
maximum ambient temperatures are shown in Table 4.
Table 4. TPA0252 Power Rating, 5-V, 3-Ω, Stereo
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PEAK OUTPUT POWER
(W)
AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER
POWER DISSIPATION
(W/Channel)
MAXIMUM AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE
4
2 W (3 dB)
1.7
– 3°C
4
1000 mW (6 dB)
1.6
6°C
4
500 mW (9 dB)
1.4
24°C
4
250 mW (12 dB)
1.1
51°C
4
125 mW (15 dB)
0.8
78°C
4
63 mW (18 dB)
0.6
96°C
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crest factor and thermal considerations (continued)
Table 5. TPA0252 Power Rating, 5-V, 8-Ω, Stereo
PEAK OUTPUT POWER
(W)
AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER
POWER DISSIPATION
(W/Channel)
MAXIMUM AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE
2.5
1250 mW (3-dB crest factor)
0.55
100°C
2.5
1000 mW (4-dB crest factor)
0.62
94°C
2.5
500 mW (7-dB crest factor)
0.59
97°C
2.5
250 mW (10-dB crest factor)
0.53
102°C
The maximum dissipated power, PDmax, is reached at a much lower output power level for an 8-Ω load than for
a 3 Ω load. As a result, this simple formula for calculating PDmax may be used for an 8-Ω application:
2V 2
P Dmax
+ p2RDD
(12)
L
However, in the case of a 3-Ω load, the PDmax occurs at a point well above the normal operating power level.
The amplifier may therefore be operated at a higher ambient temperature than required by the PDmax formula
for a 3-Ω load.
The maximum ambient temperature depends on the heat sinking ability of the PCB system. The derating factor
for the PWP package is shown in the dissipation rating table on page 4. Converting this to ΘJA:
Θ JA
1 + 45°CńW
+ Derating1 Factor + 0.022
(13)
To calculate maximum ambient temperatures, first consider that the numbers from the dissipation graphs are
per channel, so the dissipated power needs to be doubled for two-channel operation. Given ΘJA, the maximum
allowable junction temperature, and the total internal dissipation, the maximum ambient temperature can be
calculated with the following equation. The maximum recommended junction temperature for the TPA0252 is
150°C. The internal dissipation figures are taken from the Power Dissipation vs Output Power graphs.
T A Max
+ TJ Max * ΘJA PD
+ 150 * 45 (0.6 2) + 96°C (15-dB crest factor)
(14)
NOTE:
Internal dissipation of 0.6 W is estimated for a 2-W system with 15-dB crest factor per channel.
Tables 4 and 5 show that for some applications no airflow is required to keep junction temperatures in the
specified range. The TPA0252 is designed with thermal protection that turns the device off when the junction
temperature surpasses 150°C to prevent damage to the IC. Tables 4 and 5 are calculated for maximum listening
volume without distortion. When the output level is reduced, the numbers in the table change significantly. Also,
using 8-Ω speakers significantly increases the thermal performance by increasing amplifier efficiency.
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PC-BEEP operation
The PC-BEEP input allows a system beep to be sent directly from a computer through the amplifier to the
speakers with few external components. The input is activated automatically. When the PC-BEEP input is
active, both of the LINEIN and HPIN inputs are deselected and both the left and right channels are driven in BTL
mode with the signal from PC-BEEP. The gain from the PC-BEEP input to the speakers is fixed at 0.3 V/V and
is independent of the volume setting. When the PC-BEEP input is deselected, the amplifier returns to the
previous operating mode and volume setting. Furthermore, if the amplifier is in shutdown mode, activating
PC-BEEP takes the device out of shutdown and output the PC-BEEP signal, then return the amplifier to
shutdown mode.
The amplifier automatically switches to PC-BEEP mode after detecting a valid signal at the PC-BEEP input. The
preferred input signal is a square wave or pulse train with an amplitude of 1 Vpp or greater. To be accurately
detected, the signal must have a minimum of 1 Vpp amplitude, rise and fall times of less than 0.1 µs and a
minimum of 8 rising edges. When the signal is no longer detected, the amplifier returns to its previous operating
mode and volume setting.
If it is desired to ac-couple the PC-BEEP input, the value of the coupling capacitor is chosen to satisfy the
following equation:
C
PCB
w 2p ƒ
1
PCB
(100 kW)
(15)
The PC-BEEP input can also be dc-coupled to avoid using this coupling capacitor. The pin normally sits at
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SE/BTL operation
The ability of the TPA0252 to easily switch between BTL and SE modes is one of its most important cost saving
features. This feature eliminates the requirement for an additional headphone amplifier in applications where
internal stereo speakers are driven in BTL mode but external headphone or speakers must be accommodated.
Internal to the TPA0252, two separate amplifiers drive OUT+ and OUT–. The SE/BTL input (terminal 22)
controls the operation of the follower amplifier that drives LOUT– and ROUT– (terminals 1 and 11). When
SE/BTL is held low, the amplifier is on and the TPA0252 is in the BTL mode. When SE/BTL is held high, the OUT–
amplifiers are in a high output impedance state, which configures the TPA0252 as an SE driver from LOUT+
and ROUT+ (terminals 23 and 13). IDD is reduced by approximately one-half in SE mode. Control of the SE/BTL
input can be from a logic-level CMOS source or, more typically, from a resistor divider network as shown in
Figure 38.
17
RHPIN
16
RLINEIN
R
MUX
–
+
15
ROUT+ 13
RIN
COUTR
330 µF
VDD
1 kΩ
–
+
ROUT– 11
SE/BTL 22
100 kΩ
100 kΩ
HP/LINE 14
Figure 38. TPA0252 Resistor Divider Network Circuit
Using a readily available 1/8-in. (3.5 mm) stereo headphone jack, the control switch is closed when no plug is
inserted. When closed, the 100-kΩ/1-kΩ divider pulls the SE/BTL input low. When a plug is inserted, the 1-kΩ
resistor is disconnected and the SE/BTL input is pulled high. When the input goes high, the OUT– amplifier is
shut down causing the speaker to mute (virtually open-circuits the speaker). The OUT+ amplifier then drives
through the output capacitor (COUT) into the headphone jack.
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Input MUX operation
Right
Headphone
Input
Signal
CIRHP
0.47 µF
CIRLINE
0.47 µF
17
RHPIN
16
RLINEIN
R
MUX
Right Line
Input
Signal
15
–
+
ROUT+
13
–
+
ROUT–
11
SE/BTL
22
HP/LINE
14
RIN
CRIN
0.47 µF
Figure 39. TPA0252 Example Input MUX Circuit
The TPA0252 gives the option of using separate headphone inputs (RHPIN, LHPIN) and line inputs (RLINEIN,
LLINEIN). The inputs can be different if the input signal is single-ended. If using a differential input signal, the
inputs must be the same, because the inputs share a common RIN, LIN. The typical application shows the input
mux control signal HP/LINE tied to SE/BTL, but that is not required. The input mux could be used to select
between two inputs that are used in both SE and BTL modes.
If using the TPA0252 with a single-ended input, the RIN and LIN terminals must be tied through a capacitor to
ground. RIN and LIN must not be tied to bypass or an offset occurs on the output causing the device to pop when
turning on and off.
Input coupling capacitors could be eliminated if using differential inputs but is used to get maximum output
power. If the input capacitors are eliminated, the dc offset must match the voltage on BYPASS or the output
power is limited.
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shutdown modes
The TPA0252 employs a shutdown mode of operation designed to reduce supply current, IDD, to the absolute
minimum level during periods of nonuse for battery-power conservation. The SHUTDOWN input terminal is held
high during normal operation when the amplifier is in use. Pulling SHUTDOWN low causes the outputs to mute
and the amplifier to enter a low-current state, IDD = 150 µA. SHUTDOWN must never be left unconnected
because amplifier operation would be unpredictable.
Table 6. Shutdown and Mute Mode Functions
INPUTS†
AMPLIFIER STATE
SE/BTL
HP/LINE
SHUTDOWN
INPUT
Low
Low
High
L/R Line
BTL
X
X
Low
X
Mute
Low
High
High
L/R HP
BTL
High
Low
High
L/R Line
SE
High
High
High
† Inputs must never be left unconnected.
X = do not care
L/R HP
SE
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MECHANICAL DATA
PWP (R-PDSO-G**)
PowerPAD PLASTIC SMALL-OUTLINE PACKAGE
20-PIN SHOWN
0,30
0,19
0,65
20
0,10 M
11
Thermal Pad
(See Note D)
4,50
4,30
0,15 NOM
6,60
6,20
Gage Plane
1
10
0,25
A
0°– 8°
0,75
0,50
Seating Plane
0,15
0,05
1,20 MAX
PINS **
0,10
14
16
20
24
28
A MAX
5,10
5,10
6,60
7,90
9,80
A MIN
4,90
4,90
6,40
7,70
9,60
DIM
4073225/E 03/97
NOTES: A.
B.
C.
D.
All linear dimensions are in millimeters.
This drawing is subject to change without notice.
Body dimensions do not include mold flash or protrusions.
The package thermal performance may be enhanced by bonding the thermal pad to an external thermal plane. This pad is electrically
and thermally connected to the backside of the die and terminals 12 and 24. The dimensions of the thermal pad are
2.40mm × 4.70mm (maximum). The pad is centered on the bottom of the package.
E. Falls within JEDEC MO-153
PowerPAD is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
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