MAXIM MAX9703

19-3160; Rev 1; 3/04
15W, Filterless, Spread-Spectrum
Mono/Stereo Class D Amplifiers
Features
The MAX9703/MAX9704 mono/stereo class D audio
power amplifiers provide class AB amplifier performance
with class D efficiency, conserving board space and
eliminating the need for a bulky heatsink. Using a class
D architecture, these devices deliver up to 15W while
offering up to 78% efficiency. Proprietary and patent-protected modulation and switching schemes render the traditional class D output filter unnecessary.
The MAX9703/MAX9704 offer two modulation schemes:
a fixed-frequency mode (FFM), and a spread-spectrum
mode (SSM) that reduces EMI-radiated emissions due
to the modulation frequency. The device utilizes a fully
differential architecture, a full bridged output, and comprehensive click-and-pop suppression.
The MAX9703/MAX9704 feature high 80dB PSRR, low
0.07% THD+N, and SNR in excess of 100dB. Short-circuit and thermal-overload protection prevent the
devices from being damaged during a fault condition.
The MAX9703 is available in a 32-pin TQFN (5mm x
5mm x 0.8mm) package. The MAX9704 is available in a
32-pin TQFN (7mm x 7mm x 0.8mm) package. Both
devices are specified over the extended -40°C to
+85°C temperature range.
♦ Filterless Class D Amplifier
♦ Unique Spread-Spectrum Mode Offers 5dB
Emissions Improvement Over Conventional
Methods
♦ Up to 78% Efficient
♦ 15W Output Power into 8Ω
♦ Up to 20W Peak Power
♦ Low 0.07% THD+N
♦ High PSRR (80dB at 1kHz)
♦ 10V to 25V Single-Supply Operation
♦ Differential Inputs Minimize Common-Mode Noise
♦ Pin-Selectable Gain Reduces Component Count
♦ Industry-Leading Click-and-Pop Suppression
♦ Low Quiescent Current (24mA)
♦ Low-Power Shutdown Mode (0.2µA)
♦ Short-Circuit and Thermal-Overload Protection
♦ Available in Thermally Efficient, Space-Saving
Packages
32-Pin TQFN (5mm x 5mm x 0.8mm)–MAX9703
32-Pin TQFN (7mm x 7mm x 0.8mm)–MAX9704
Applications
Ordering Information
LCD TVs
LCD Monitors
Hands-Free Car
Phone Adaptors
Desktop PCs
Automotive
LCD Projectors
PART
TEMP RANGE
o
o
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX9703ETJ
-40 C to +85 C
32 TQFN-EP*
MAX9704ETJ
-40oC to +85oC
32 TQFN-EP*
AMP
Mono
Stereo
*EP = Exposed paddle.
Block Diagrams
0.47µF
IN+
OUTL+
H-BRIDGE
0.47µF
MAX9703
0.47µF
MAX9704
INL+
INL-
OUTL-
INR+
OUTR+
OUT+
H-BRIDGE
0.47µF
IN-
OUT-
0.47µF
H-BRIDGE
0.47µF
INR-
OUTR-
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
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MAX9703/MAX9704
General Description
MAX9703/MAX9704
15W, Filterless, Spread-Spectrum
Mono/Stereo Class D Amplifiers
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
(All voltages referenced to GND.)
VDD to PGND, AGND .............................................................30V
OUTR_, OUTL_, C1N..................................-0.3V to (VDD + 0.3V)
C1P............................................(VDD - 0.3V) to (CHOLD + 0.3V)
CHOLD ........................................................(VDD - 0.3V) to +40V
All Other Pins to GND.............................................-0.3V to +12V
Duration of OUTR_/OUTL_
Short Circuit to GND, VDD ..................................................10s
Continuous Input Current (VDD, PGND) ...............................1.6A
Continuous Input Current......................................................0.8A
Continuous Input Current (all other pins)..........................±20mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
MAX9703 32-Pin TQFN (derate 21.3mW/°C
above +70°C)..........................................................1702.1mW
MAX9704 32-Pin TQFN (derate 33.3mW/°C
above +70°C)..........................................................2666.7mW
Junction Temperature ......................................................+150°C
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°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 in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VDD = 15V, GND = PGND = 0V, SHDN ≥ VIH, AV = 16dB, CSS = CIN = CREG = 0.47µF, C1 = 100nF, C2 = 1µF, FS1 = FS2 = GND
(fS = 660kHz), RL connected between OUTL+ and OUTL- and OUTR+ and OUTR-, T A = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.
Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Notes 1, 2)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
25
V
GENERAL
Supply Voltage Range
VDD
Inferred from PSRR test
Quiescent Current
IDD
RL = OPEN
Shutdown Current
ISHDN
Turn-On Time
tON
Amplifier Output Resistance in
Shutdown
Input Impedance
RIN
10
MAX9703
14
22
MAX9704
24
34
0.2
1.5
CSS = 470nF
100
CSS = 180nF
50
Voltage Gain
AV
Gain Matching
150
330
AV = 13dB
35
58
80
AV = 16dB
30
48
65
AV = 19.1dB
23
39
55
Output Offset Voltage
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio
Power-Supply Rejection Ratio
(Note 3)
Output Power
2
10
15
22
29.4
29.6
29.8
G1 = L, G2 = H
18.9
19.1
19.3
G1 = H, G2 = L
12.8
13
13.2
G1 = H, G2 = H
15.9
16
16.3
0.5
±6
VOS
CMRR
fIN = 1kHz, input referred
VDD = 10V to 25V
PSRR
POUT
kΩ
G1 = L, G2 = L
Between channels (MAX9704)
200mVP-P ripple
THD+N = 10%,
f = 1kHz,
TA = +25°C
60
54
µA
ms
SHDN = GND
AV = 29.6dB
mA
kΩ
dB
%
±30
mV
dB
80
fRIPPLE = 1kHz
80
fRIPPLE = 20kHz
66
RL = 4Ω
7.5
RL = 8Ω, VDD = 20V
20
dB
W
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15W, Filterless, Spread-Spectrum
Mono/Stereo Class D Amplifiers
(VDD = 15V, GND = PGND = 0V, SHDN ≥ VIH, AV = 16dB, CSS = CIN = CREG = 0.47µF, C1 = 100nF, C2 = 1µF, FS1 = FS2 = GND
(fS = 660kHz), RL connected between OUTL+ and OUTL- and OUTR+ and OUTR-, T A = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.
Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Notes 1, 2)
PARAMETER
Total Harmonic Distortion Plus
Noise
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
SYMBOL
THD+N
SNR
CONDITIONS
RL = 8Ω, POUT =
10W, f = 1kHz
BW = 22Hz to
22kHz
A-weighted
Crosstalk
MIN
fIN = 1kHz, either FFM or SSM, RL = 8Ω,
POUT = 4W
FFM
fOSC
η
Efficiency
Regulator Output
UNITS
%
94
SSM
88
FFM
97
SSM
FS1 = L, FS2 = L
MAX
0.07
dB
91
Left to right, right to left, 8Ω load, fIN = 10kHz
Oscillator Frequency
TYP
65
560
670
FS1 = L, FS2 = H
940
FS1 = H, FS2 = L
470
FS1 = H, FS2 = H (spread-spectrum mode)
670
±7%
POUT = 15W, f = 1kHz, RL = 8Ω
VREG
dB
800
kHz
78
%
6
V
DIGITAL INPUTS (SHDN, FS_, G_) (Note 4)
VIH
Input Thresholds
VIL
Input Leakage Current
2.5
0.8
±1
V
µA
Note 1: All devices are 100% production tested at +25°C. All temperature limits are guaranteed by design.
Note 2: Testing performed with a resistive load in series with an inductor to simulate an actual speaker load. For RL = 8Ω, L = 68µH.
For RL = 4Ω, L = 33µH.
Note 3: PSRR is specified with the amplifier inputs connected to GND through CIN.
Note 4: Do not apply more than 8V to any logic pin.
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MAX9703/MAX9704
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
Typical Operating Characteristics
(33µH with 4Ω, 68µH with 8Ω, part in SSM mode, 136µH with 16Ω, measurement BW = 22Hz to 22kHz, unless otherwise noted.)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS
NOISE vs. FREQUENCY
VDD = 15V
RL = 4Ω
AV = 16dB
VDD = 15V
RL = 8Ω
AV = 16dB
10
1
THD+N (%)
POUT = 4W
POUT = 8W
0.1
0.1
POUT = 500mW
POUT = 500mW
0.01
0.01
1k
10k
0.01
10
100k
100
1k
10k
100k
10
100
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS
NOISE vs. FREQUENCY
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS
NOISE vs. OUTPUT POWER
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS
NOISE vs. OUTPUT POWER
VDD = 15V
RL = 4Ω
AV = 16dB
10
10
MAX9703/04 toc06
VDD = 20V
RL = 8Ω
AV = 16dB
POUT = 8W
MAX9703/04 toc05
100
MAX9703/04 toc04
10
100
POUT = 8W
0.1
POUT = 500mW
10
VDD = 20V
RL = 8Ω
AV = 16dB
1
THD+N (%)
THD+N (%)
1
MAX9703/04 toc03
10
MAX9703/04 toc01
10
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS
NOISE vs. FREQUENCY
MAX9703/04 toc02
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS
NOISE vs. FREQUENCY
VDD = 15V
RL = 8Ω
AV = 16dB
f = 10kHz
THD+N (%)
THD+N (%)
SSM
THD+N (%)
1
1
f = 10kHz
1
f = 1kHz
0.1
0.1
0.1
f = 1kHz
FFM
f = 100Hz
f = 100Hz
0.01
0.01
10
100
1k
10k
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
OUTPUT POWER (W)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS
NOISE vs. OUTPUT POWER
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS
NOISE vs. OUTPUT POWER
f = 10kHz
MAX9703/04 toc07
VDD = 20V
RL = 8Ω
AV = 16dB
10
OUTPUT POWER (W)
EFFICIENCY vs. OUTPUT POWER
VDD = 20V
RL = 8Ω
AV = 16dB
f = 1kHz
f = 1kHz
SSM
0.1
FFM (335kHz)
f = 100Hz
6
8
10 12 14 16 18
OUTPUT POWER (W)
4
70
60
50
RL = 4Ω
40
20
VDD = 12V
AV = 16dB
f = 1kHz
0
0.01
4
80
10
0.01
2
RL = 8Ω
90
30
0.1
0
100
EFFICIENCY (%)
THD+N (%)
1
1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
10
MAX9703/04 toc08
FREQUENCY (Hz)
100
10
0
100k
MAX9703/04 toc09
0.01
THD+N (%)
MAX9703/MAX9704
15W, Filterless, Spread-Spectrum
Mono/Stereo Class D Amplifiers
20
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10111213141516171819 20
OUTPUT POWER (W)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
OUTPUT POWER (W)
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9
10
15W, Filterless, Spread-Spectrum
Mono/Stereo Class D Amplifiers
50
40
30
VDD = 15V
AV = 16dB
f = 1kHz
10
12
RL = 16Ω
10
8
6
AV = 16dB
THD+N = 10%
2
8 10
16 18
12 14
20
OUTPUT POWER (W)
16
19
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT POWER
vs. LOAD RESISTANCE
COMMON-MODE REJECTION RATIO
vs. FREQUENCY
0
-40
100
-20
MAX9703/04 toc12
-60
-80
-100
-120
10
100
1k
10k
100
-80
RIGHT TO LEFT
-100
-40
MAX9703/04 toc17
-20
-60
-80
-100
SSM MODE
AV = 16dB
UNWEIGHTED
fIN = 1kHz
POUT = 5W
RL = 8Ω
0
-20
-40
-60
-80
-100
-140
-140
100k
100k
-120
-120
-120
10k
OUTPUT FREQUENCY SPECTRUM
20
OUTPUT MAGNITUDE (dB)
-60
FFM MODE
AV = 16dB
UNWEIGHTED
fIN = 1kHz
POUT = 5W
RL = 8Ω
0
OUTPUT MAGNITUDE (dB)
LEFT TO RIGHT
20
1k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
OUTPUT FREQUENCY SPECTRUM
-40
10k
10
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
MAX9703/04 toc16
AV = 16dB
1% THD+N
VDD = 15V
8Ω LOAD
FREQUENCY (Hz)
AV = 16dB
RL = 8Ω
200mVP-P INPUT
VDD = 15V
-40
CROSSTALK vs. FREQUENCY
CROSSTALK (dB)
0
-80
10
1k
100
POWER-SUPPLY REJECTION RATIO
vs. FREQUENCY
-70
100
10
-60
THD+N = 1%
10
THD+N = 1%
LOAD RESISTANCE (Ω)
-30
LOAD RESISTANCE (Ω)
-20
6
1
-50
1
8
25
-20
0
0
22
VDD = 15V
RL = 8Ω
AV = 16dB
-10
CMRR (dB)
THD+N = 10%
13
PSRR (dB)
VDD = 20V
RL = 8Ω
AV = 16dB
10
0
10
MAX9703/04 toc14
6
4
MAX9703/04 toc13
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
2
12
2
0
0
THD+N = 10%
14
4
4
0
OUTPUT POWER (W)
RL = 8Ω
16
MAX9703/04 toc18
20
14
VDD = 15V
RL = 8Ω
AV = 16dB
18
MAX9703/04 toc15
RL = 8Ω
60
16
OUTPUT POWER (W)
EFFICIENCY (%)
70
18
OUTPUT POWER (W)
80
20
MAX9703/04 toc11
RL = 16Ω
90
20
MAX9703/04 toc10
100
OUTPUT POWER
vs. LOAD RESISTANCE
OUTPUT POWER
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
EFFICIENCY vs. OUTPUT POWER
0
2
4
6
8
10 12 14 16 18 20
FREQUENCY (kHz)
0
2
4
6
8
10 12 14 16 18 20
FREQUENCY (kHz)
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MAX9703/MAX9704
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(33µH with 4Ω, 68µH with 8Ω, part in SSM mode, 136µH with 16Ω, measurement BW = 22Hz to 22kHz, unless otherwise noted.)
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(33µH with 4Ω, 68µH with 8Ω, part in SSM mode, 136µH with 16Ω, measurement BW = 22Hz to 22kHz, unless otherwise noted.)
-60
-80
-100
-40
-60
-80
-140
0
2
4
100k
TURN-ON/TURN-OFF RESPONSE
MAX9703/04 toc22
1M
10M
OUTPUT
SHUTDOWN SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
20
15
10
0.30
0.25
0.20
0.15
0.10
0.05
0
10
13
16
19
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
6
0.35
MAX9703/04 toc23
25
0
20ms/div
100M
SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
5
f = 1kHz
RL = 8Ω
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
1V/div
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
5V/div
1M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
30
SHDN
-80
100k
100M
35
CSS = 180pF
-60
-120
-120
6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
FREQUENCY (kHz)
-40
-100
-100
-120
RBW = 10kHz
VDD = 15V
-20
MAX9703/04 toc21
MAX9703/04 toc20
-20
0
MAX97703/04 toc24
-40
RBW = 10kHz
VDD = 15V
OUTPUT AMPLITUDE (dBV)
-20
0
OUTPUT AMPLITUDE (dBV)
SSM MODE
AV = 16dB
A-WEIGHTED
fIN = 1kHz
POUT = 5W
RL = 8Ω
0
MAX9703/04 toc19
20
WIDEBAND OUTPUT SPECTRUM
(SSM MODE)
WIDEBAND OUTPUT SPECTRUM
(FFM MODE)
OUTPUT FREQUENCY SPECTRUM
OUTPUT MAGNITUDE (dB)
MAX9703/MAX9704
15W, Filterless, Spread-Spectrum
Mono/Stereo Class D Amplifiers
22
25
10
12
14
16
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
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20
15W, Filterless, Spread-Spectrum
Mono/Stereo Class D Amplifiers
PIN
NAME
FUNCTION
MAX9703
MAX9704
1, 2, 23, 24
1, 2, 23, 24
PGND
3, 4, 21, 22
3, 4, 21, 22
VDD
Power-Supply Input
5
5
C1N
Charge-Pump Flying Capacitor Negative Terminal
6
6
C1P
Charge-Pump Flying Capacitor Positive Terminal
7
7
CHOLD
8, 17, 20, 25,
26, 31, 32
8
N.C.
No Connection. Not internally connected.
9
14
REG
Internal Regulator Output. Bypass with a 0.47µF capacitor to PGND.
10
13
AGND
Analog Ground
11
—
IN-
Negative Input
12
—
IN+
Positive Input
13
12
SS
Soft-Start. Connect a 0.47µF capacitor from SS to GND to enable soft-start feature.
14
11
SHDN
15
17
G1
Gain-Select Input 1
16
18
G2
Gain-Select Input 2
18
19
FS1
Frequency-Select Input 1
19
20
FS2
Frequency-Select Input 2
27, 28
—
OUT-
Negative Audio Output
29, 30
—
OUT+
Positive Audio Output
—
9
INL-
Left-Channel Negative Input
—
10
INL+
Left-Channel Positive Input
—
15
INR-
Right-Channel Negative Input
—
16
INR+
Right-Channel Positive Input
—
25, 26
OUTR-
Right-Channel Negative Audio Output
—
27, 28
OUTR+
Right-Channel Positive Audio Output
—
29, 30
OUTL-
Left-Channel Negative Audio Output
—
31, 32
OUTL+
Left-Channel Positive Audio Output
—
—
EP
Exposed Paddle. Connect to GND.
Power Ground
Charge-Pump Hold Capacitor. Connect a 1µF capacitor from CHOLD to VDD.
Active-Low Shutdown. Connect SHDN to GND to disable the device. Connect to
VDD for normal operation.
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MAX9703/MAX9704
Pin Description
MAX9703/MAX9704
15W, Filterless, Spread-Spectrum
Mono/Stereo Class D Amplifiers
Detailed Description
The MAX9703/MAX9704 filterless, class D audio power
amplifiers feature several improvements to switchmode amplifier technology. The MAX9703 is a mono
amplifier, the MAX9704 is a stereo amplifier. These
devices offer class AB performance with class D efficiency, while occupying minimal board space. A
unique filterless modulation scheme and spread-spectrum switching mode create a compact, flexible, lownoise, efficient audio power amplifier. The differential
input architecture reduces common-mode noise pickup, and can be used without input-coupling capacitors.
The devices can also be configured as a single-ended
input amplifier.
Comparators monitor the device inputs and compare
the complementary input voltages to the triangle waveform. The comparators trip when the input magnitude of
the triangle exceeds their corresponding input voltage.
Operating Modes
VIN = 0V
OUT-
OUT+
Figure 1. MAX9704 Outputs with No Input Signal Applied
Fixed-Frequency Modulation (FFM) Mode
The MAX9703/MAX9704 feature three FFM modes with
different switching frequencies (Table 1). In FFM mode,
the frequency spectrum of the class D output consists
of the fundamental switching frequency and its associated harmonics (see the Wideband FFT graph in the
Typical Operating Characteristics). The MAX9703/
MAX9704 allow the switching frequency to be changed
by ±35%, should the frequency of one or more of the
harmonics fall in a sensitive band. This can be done at
any time and does not affect audio reproduction.
Table 1. Operating Modes
Spread-Spectrum Modulation (SSM) Mode
The MAX9703/MAX9704 feature a unique, patented
spread-spectrum mode that flattens the wideband
spectral components, improving EMI emissions that
may be radiated by the speaker and cables. This mode
is enabled by setting FS1 = FS2 = H. In SSM mode, the
switching frequency varies randomly by ±7% around
the center frequency (670kHz). The modulation scheme
remains the same, but the period of the triangle waveform changes from cycle to cycle. Instead of a large
amount of spectral energy present at multiples of the
switching frequency, the energy is now spread over a
bandwidth that increases with frequency. Above a few
megahertz, the wideband spectrum looks like white
noise for EMI purposes.
Efficiency of a class D amplifier is attributed to the
region of operation of the output stage transistors. In a
class D amplifier, the output transistors act as currentsteering switches and consume negligible additional
power. Any power loss associated with the class D output stage is mostly due to the I*R loss of the MOSFET
on-resistance, and quiescent current overhead.
The theoretical best efficiency of a linear amplifier is
78%; however, that efficiency is only exhibited at peak
output powers. Under normal operating levels (typical
music reproduction levels), efficiency falls below 30%,
whereas the MAX9704 still exhibits >78% efficiency
under the same conditions (Figure 2).
8
FS1
FS2
SWITCHING MODE
(kHz)
L
L
670
L
H
940
H
L
470
H
H
670 ±7%
Efficiency
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15W, Filterless, Spread-Spectrum
Mono/Stereo Class D Amplifiers
90
MAX9704
80
EFFICIENCY (%)
70
60
50
CLASS AB
40
30
20
VDD = 15V
f = 1kHz
RL = 8Ω
10
0
0
2
4
6
8
10 12 14 16 18 20
OUTPUT POWER (W)
Figure 2. MAX9704 Efficiency vs. Class AB Efficiency
Shutdown
The MAX9703/MAX9704 have a shutdown mode that
reduces power consumption and extends battery life.
Driving SHDN low places the device in low-power
(0.2µA) shutdown mode. Connect SHDN to a logic high
for normal operation.
Click-and-Pop Suppression
The MAX9703/MAX9704 feature comprehensive clickand-pop suppression that eliminates audible transients
on startup and shutdown. While in shutdown, the Hbridge is pulled to GND through 330kΩ. During startup,
or power-up, the input amplifiers are muted and an internal loop sets the modulator bias voltages to the correct
levels, preventing clicks and pops when the H-bridge is
subsequently enabled. Following startup, a soft-start
function gradually unmutes the input amplifiers. The
value of the soft-start capacitor has an impact on the
click/pop levels. For optimum performance, CSS should
be at least 180nF with a voltage rating of at least 7V.
The MAX9703/MAX9704 do not require an output filter.
The devices rely on the inherent inductance of the
speaker coil and the natural filtering of both the speaker and the human ear to recover the audio component
of the square-wave output. Eliminating the output filter
results in a smaller, less-costly, more-efficient solution.
Because the frequency of the MAX9703/MAX9704 output is well beyond the bandwidth of most speakers,
voice coil movement due to the square-wave frequency
is very small. Although this movement is small, a speaker not designed to handle the additional power can be
damaged. For optimum results, use a speaker with a
series inductance > 30µH. Typical 8Ω speakers exhibit
series inductances in the range of 30µH to 100µH.
Optimum efficiency is achieved with speaker inductances > 60µH.
Gain Selection
Table 2 shows the suggested gain settings to attain a
maximum output power from a given peak input voltage
and given load.
Output Offset
Unlike a class AB amplifier, the output offset voltage of
class D amplifiers does not noticeably increase quiescent current draw when a load is applied. This is due to
the power conversion of the class D amplifier. For
example, an 8mVDC offset across an 8Ω load results in
1mA extra current consumption in a class AB device. In
the class D case, an 8mV offset into 8Ω equates
to an additional power drain of 8µW. Due to the high
efficiency of the class D amplifier, this represents an
additional quiescent current draw of: 8µW/(VDD/100 ✕ η),
which is in the order of a few microamps.
Table 2. Gain Settings
GAIN (dB)
INPUT DIFF
(VRMS)
RL (Ω)
POUT AT 10%
THD+N (W)
Filterless Operation
13.0
0.67
4
9
Traditional class D amplifiers require an output filter to
recover the audio signal from the amplifier’s PWM output. The filters add cost, increase the solution size of
the amplifier, and can decrease efficiency. The traditional PWM scheme uses large differential output
16.0
0.48
4
9
19.1
0.33
4
9
29.6
0.10
4
9
13.0
1.23
8
15
16.0
0.86
8
15
19.1
0.61
8
15
29.6
0.19
8
15
Applications Information
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9
MAX9703/MAX9704
EFFICIENCY vs. OUTPUT POWER
100
swings (2 ✕ VDD peak-to-peak) and causes large ripple
currents. Any parasitic resistance in the filter components results in a loss of power, lowering the efficiency.
MAX9703/MAX9704
15W, Filterless, Spread-Spectrum
Mono/Stereo Class D Amplifiers
Input Amplifier
Differential Input
The MAX9703/MAX9704 feature a differential input structure, making them compatible with many CODECs, and
offering improved noise immunity over a single-ended
input amplifier. In devices such as PCs, noisy digital signals can be picked up by the amplifier’s input traces.
The signals appear at the amplifiers’ inputs as commonmode noise. A differential input amplifier amplifies the
difference of the two inputs, any signal common to both
inputs is canceled.
Single-Ended Input
The MAX9703/MAX9704 can be configured as singleended input amplifiers by capacitively coupling either
input to GND and driving the other input (Figure 3).
Component Selection
Input Filter
An input capacitor, CIN, in conjunction with the input
impedance of the MAX9703/MAX9704, forms a highpass filter that removes the DC bias from an incoming
signal. The AC-coupling capacitor allows the amplifier
to bias the signal to an optimum DC level. Assuming
zero-source impedance, the -3dB point of the highpass
filter is given by:
f -3dB =
1
2πRINCIN
Choose CIN so f-3dB is well below the lowest frequency
of interest. Setting f-3dB too high affects the low-frequency response of the amplifier. Use capacitors with
dielectrics that have low-voltage coefficients, such as
tantalum or aluminum electrolytic. Capacitors with highvoltage coefficients, such as ceramics, may result in
increased distortion at low frequencies.
Charge-Pump Capacitor Selection
Use capacitors with an ESR less than 100mΩ for optimum performance. Low-ESR ceramic capacitors minimize the output resistance of the charge pump. For
best performance over the extended temperature
range, select capacitors with an X7R dielectric.
Flying Capacitor (C1)
The value of the flying capacitor (C1) affects the load
regulation and output resistance of the charge pump. A
C1 value that is too small degrades the device’s ability to
provide sufficient current drive. Increasing the value of
10
0.47µF
SINGLE-ENDED
AUDIO INPUT
IN+
MAX9703/
IN- MAX9704
0.47µF
Figure 3. Single-Ended Input
C1 improves load regulation and reduces the chargepump output resistance to an extent. Above 1µF, the onresistance of the switches and the ESR of C1 and C2
dominate.
Hold Capacitor (C2)
The output capacitor value and ESR directly affect the ripple at CHOLD. Increasing C2 reduces output ripple.
Likewise, decreasing the ESR of C2 reduces both ripple
and output resistance. Lower capacitance values can be
used in systems with low maximum output power levels.
Output Filter
The MAX9703/MAX9704 do not require an output filter
and can pass FCC emissions standards with unshielded speaker cables. However, output filtering can be
used if a design is failing radiated emissions due to
board layout or cable length, or the circuit is near EMIsensitive devices. Use a ferrite bead filter when radiated frequencies above 10MHz are of concern. Use an
LC filter when radiated frequencies below 10MHz are of
concern, or when long leads connect the amplifier to
the speaker. Refer to the MAX9704 Evaluation Kit
schematic for details of this filter.
Sharing Input Sources
In certain systems, a single audio source can be shared
by multiple devices (speaker and headphone amplifiers). When sharing inputs, it is common to mute the
unused device, rather than completely shutting it down,
preventing the unused device inputs from distorting the
input signal. Mute the MAX9703/MAX9704 by driving SS
low through an open-drain output or MOSFET (see the
System Diagram). Driving SS low turns off the class D
output stage, but does not affect the input bias levels of
the MAX9703/MAX9704. Be aware that during normal
operation, the voltage at SS can be up to 7V, depending
on the MAX9703/MAX9704 supply.
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15W, Filterless, Spread-Spectrum
Mono/Stereo Class D Amplifiers
ply connection to VDD is assumed. Additional bulk
capacitance should be added as required depending on
the application and power-supply characteristics. AGND
and PGND should be star connected to system ground.
Refer to the MAX9704 Evaluation Kit for layout guidance.
25 OUTR-
26 OUTR-
27 OUTR+
28 OUTR+
29 OUTL-
30 OUTL-
31 OUTL+
32 OUTL+
25 N.C.
26 N.C.
27 OUT-
28 OUT-
29 OUT+
30 OUT+
32 N.C.
TOP VIEW
31 N.C.
Pin Configurations
PGND
1
24
PGND
PGND
1
24
PGND
PGND
2
23
PGND
PGND
2
23
PGND
VDD
3
22
VDD
VDD
3
22
VDD
VDD
4
21
VDD
VDD
4
21
VDD
20
FS2
C1N
5
MAX9703
20
N.C.
C1N
5
MAX9704
15
16
INR-
14
INR+
13
REG
12
SS
AGND
11
SHDN
9
TQFN (5mm x 5mm)
10
REG
INL-
G1
INL+
17
15
8
16
N.C.
G2
N.C.
G1
17
14
8
SHDN
N.C.
13
G2
12
FS1
18
SS
19
7
IN+
6
CHOLD
11
C1P
FS1
IN-
FS2
18
10
19
7
AGND
6
9
C1P
CHOLD
TQFN (7mm x 7mm)
Chip Information
MAX9703 TRANSISTOR COUNT: 3093
MAX9704 TRANSISTOR COUNT: 4630
PROCESS: BiCMOS
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11
MAX9703/MAX9704
Supply Bypassing/Layout
Proper power-supply bypassing ensures low distortion
operation. For optimum performance, bypass VDD to
PGND with a 0.1µF capacitor as close to each VDD pin
as possible. A low-impedance, high-current power-sup-
15W, Filterless, Spread-Spectrum
Mono/Stereo Class D Amplifiers
MAX9703/MAX9704
Functional Diagrams
10V TO 25V
100µF
25V
0.1µF
25V
1
2
PGND
0.47µF
0.47µF
0.1µF
25V
3
4
21 22
VDD
VDD
23 24
PGND
11 IN+
OUT+ 30
MODULATOR
12 IN-
OUT+ 29
OUT- 28
H-BRIDGE
OUT- 27
VREG
VREG
VIH
VREG
VREG
18 FS1
19 FS2
14 SHDN
15 G1
16 G2
13 SS
0.18µF
10V
VREG
0.47µF
10V
9 REG
OSCILLATOR
GAIN
CONTROL
SHUTDOWN
CONTROL
MAX9703
C1P 6
CHARGE PUMP
5
C1
0.1µF
25V
C1N
10 AGND
CHOLD
7
C2
1µF
25V
LOGIC INPUTS SHOWN FOR AV = 16dB (SSM).
VIN = LOGIC HIGH > 2.5V.
12
VDD
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15W, Filterless, Spread-Spectrum
Mono/Stereo Class D Amplifiers
10V TO 25V
100µF
25V
0.1µF
25V
1
2
PGND
0.47µF
0.47µF
0.1µF
25V
3
4
21 22
VDD
VDD
23 24
PGND
10 INL+
OUTL+ 32
MODULATOR
9 INL-
OUTL+ 31
OUTL- 30
H-BRIDGE
OUTL- 29
VREG
VREG
0.47µF
0.47µF
19 FS1
20 FS2
OSCILLATOR
15 INR+
OUTR+ 26
MODULATOR
16 INR-
OUTR+ 25
OUTR- 28
H-BRIDGE
OUTR- 27
VIH
VREG
VREG
11 SHDN
17 G1
18 G2
12 SS
0.18µF
10V
VREG
0.47µF
10V
14 REG
MAX9704
GAIN
CONTROL
SHUTDOWN
CONTROL
C1P 6
CHARGE PUMP
5
C1
0.1µF
25V
C1N
13 AGND
CHOLD
7
VDD
C2
1µF
25V
LOGIC INPUTS SHOWN FOR AV = 16dB (SSM).
VIN = LOGIC HIGH > 2.5V.
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13
MAX9703/MAX9704
Functional Diagrams (continued)
15W, Filterless, Spread-Spectrum
Mono/Stereo Class D Amplifiers
MAX9703/MAX9704
System Diagram
VDD
100µF
1µF
0.47µF
VDD
SHDN
INL-
OUTL-
INL+
OUTL+
0.47µF
CODEC
MAX9704
0.47µF
INR+
OUTR+
INR-
OUTR-
0.47µF
5V
SS
100kΩ
0.18µF
SHDN
1µF
VDD
INL1µF
1µF
15kΩ
MAX9722B
INL+
OUTL
INR+
OUTR
INR-
PVSS
SVSS
15kΩ
1µF
30kΩ
30kΩ
C1P
CIN
1µF
1µF
LOGIC INPUTS SHOWN FOR AV = 16dB (SSM).
14
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1µF
15W, Filterless, Spread-Spectrum
Mono/Stereo Class D Amplifiers
32, 44, 48L QFN.EPS
D2
D
CL
D/2
b
D2/2
k
E/2
E2/2
CL
(NE-1) X e
E
E2
k
L
DETAIL A
e
(ND-1) X e
DETAIL B
e
CL
L
L1
CL
L
L
e
A1
A2
e
DALLAS
SEMICONDUCTOR
A
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
TITLE:
PACKAGE OUTLINE
32, 44, 48, 56L THIN QFN, 7x7x0.8mm
APPROVAL
DOCUMENT CONTROL NO.
21-0144
REV.
D
1
______________________________________________________________________________________
2
15
MAX9703/MAX9704
Package Information
(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information,
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)
MAX9703/MAX9704
15W, Filterless, Spread-Spectrum
Mono/Stereo Class D Amplifiers
Package Information (continued)
(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information,
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)
DALLAS
SEMICONDUCTOR
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
TITLE:
PACKAGE OUTLINE
32, 44, 48, 56L THIN QFN, 7x7x0.8mm
APPROVAL
DOCUMENT CONTROL NO.
21-0144
16
______________________________________________________________________________________
REV.
D
2
2
15W, Filterless, Spread-Spectrum
Mono/Stereo Class D Amplifiers
b
CL
0.10 M C A B
D2/2
D/2
PIN # 1
I.D.
QFN THIN.EPS
D2
0.15 C A
D
k
0.15 C B
PIN # 1 I.D.
0.35x45∞
E/2
E2/2
CL
(NE-1) X e
E
E2
k
L
DETAIL A
e
(ND-1) X e
DETAIL B
e
L1
L
CL
CL
L
L
e
e
0.10 C
A
C
A1
0.08 C
A3
PACKAGE OUTLINE
16, 20, 28, 32, 40L, THIN QFN, 5x5x0.8mm
21-0140
E
1
______________________________________________________________________________________
2
17
MAX9703/MAX9704
Package Information (continued)
(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information,
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)
MAX9703/MAX9704
15W, Filterless, Spread-Spectrum
Mono/Stereo Class D Amplifiers
Package Information (continued)
(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information,
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)
COMMON DIMENSIONS
EXPOSED PAD VARIATIONS
PKG.
20L 5x5
28L 5x5
32L 5x5
40L 5x5
16L 5x5
SYMBOL MIN. NOM. MAX. MIN. NOM. MAX. MIN. NOM. MAX. MIN. NOM. MAX. MIN. NOM. MAX.
A
A1
A3
b
D
E
L1
0
0.02 0.05
0
0.20 REF.
0.20 REF.
0.02 0.05
0.02 0.05
0
0.20 REF.
0.20 REF.
0
-
0.05
0.20 REF.
0.25 0.30 0.35 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.15 0.20 0.25
4.90 5.00 5.10 4.90 5.00 5.10 4.90 5.00 5.10 4.90 5.00 5.10 4.90 5.00 5.10
4.90 5.00 5.10 4.90 5.00 5.10 4.90 5.00 5.10 4.90 5.00 5.10 4.90 5.00 5.10
e
k
L
0.02 0.05
0.65 BSC.
0.80 BSC.
0.50 BSC.
0.50 BSC.
0.40 BSC.
- 0.25 - 0.25
- 0.25 0.35 0.45
0.25 - 0.25 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.45 0.55 0.65 0.45 0.55 0.65 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.40 0.50 0.60
-
-
-
-
-
N
ND
NE
16
4
4
20
5
5
JEDEC
WHHB
WHHC
-
-
-
-
-
-
WHHD-1
-
0.30 0.40 0.50
32
8
8
40
10
10
WHHD-2
-
28
7
7
E2
DOWN
BONDS
MIN.
NOM. MAX.
T1655-1
T1655-2
3.00
3.00
3.10 3.20 3.00
3.10 3.20 3.00
3.10 3.20
3.10 3.20
T2055-2
T2055-3
3.00
3.00
3.10 3.20 3.00
3.10 3.20 3.00
3.10 3.20
3.10 3.20
T2055-4
T2855-1
T2855-2
T2855-3
T2855-4
T2855-5
T2855-6
T2855-7
T3255-2
T3255-3
T3255-4
3.00
3.15
2.60
3.15
2.60
2.60
3.15
2.60
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.10
3.25
2.70
3.25
2.70
2.70
3.25
2.70
3.10
3.10
3.10
3.10
3.25
2.70
3.25
2.70
2.70
3.25
2.70
3.10
3.10
3.10
T4055-1
3.20
3.30 3.40 3.20
0.70 0.75 0.80 0.70 0.75 0.80 0.70 0.75 0.80 0.70 0.75 0.80 0.70 0.75 0.80
0
D2
PKG.
CODES
3.20
3.35
2.80
3.35
2.80
2.80
3.35
2.80
3.20
3.20
3.20
MIN.
3.00
3.15
2.60
3.15
2.60
2.60
3.15
2.60
3.00
3.00
3.00
NOM. MAX. ALLOWED
3.20
3.35
2.80
3.35
2.80
2.80
3.35
2.80
3.20
3.20
3.20
3.30 3.40
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES
NO
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NOTES:
1. DIMENSIONING & TOLERANCING CONFORM TO ASME Y14.5M-1994.
2. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS. ANGLES ARE IN DEGREES.
3. N IS THE TOTAL NUMBER OF TERMINALS.
4. THE TERMINAL #1 IDENTIFIER AND TERMINAL NUMBERING CONVENTION SHALL CONFORM TO JESD 95-1
SPP-012. DETAILS OF TERMINAL #1 IDENTIFIER ARE OPTIONAL, BUT MUST BE LOCATED WITHIN THE
ZONE INDICATED. THE TERMINAL #1 IDENTIFIER MAY BE EITHER A MOLD OR MARKED FEATURE.
5. DIMENSION b APPLIES TO METALLIZED TERMINAL AND IS MEASURED BETWEEN 0.25 mm AND 0.30 mm
FROM TERMINAL TIP.
6. ND AND NE REFER TO THE NUMBER OF TERMINALS ON EACH D AND E SIDE RESPECTIVELY.
7. DEPOPULATION IS POSSIBLE IN A SYMMETRICAL FASHION.
8. COPLANARITY APPLIES TO THE EXPOSED HEAT SINK SLUG AS WELL AS THE TERMINALS.
9. DRAWING CONFORMS TO JEDEC MO220, EXCEPT EXPOSED PAD DIMENSION FOR T2855-1,
T2855-3 AND T2855-6.
10. WARPAGE SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.10 mm.
PACKAGE OUTLINE
16, 20, 28, 32, 40L, THIN QFN, 5x5x0.8mm
21-0140
E
2
2
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