NSC LM4897MM

LM4897
1.1 Watt Audio Power Amplifier with Fade-In and
Fade-Out
General Description
Key Specifications
The LM4897 is an audio power amplifier primarily designed
for demanding applications in mobile phones and other portable communication device applications. It is capable of
delivering 1.1W of continuous average power to an 8Ω BTL
load with less than 1% distortion (THD+N) from a +5VDC
power supply.
The LM4897 contains advanced pop and click circuitry that
eliminate noises which would otherwise occur during turn-on
and turn-off transitions. It also contains a fade-in/fade-out
feature that eliminates unnatural sound generated by
asserting/de-asserting the SHUTDOWN pin. The LM4897 is
unity-gain stable and can be configured by external gainsetting resistors.
The LM4897 features a low-power consumption global shutdown mode, which is achieved by driving the shutdown pin
with logic low. Additionally, the LM4897 features an internal
thermal shutdown protection mechanism.
Boomer audio power amplifiers were designed specifically to
provide high quality output power with a minimal amount of
external components. The LM4897 does not require output
coupling capacitors or bootstrap capacitors, and therefore is
ideally suited for lower-power portable applications where
minimal space and power consumption are primary requirements.
j Improved PSRR at 5V, 3V, & 217Hz
62dB (typ)
j Higher PO at 5V, THD+N = 1%
1.1W (typ)
j Higher PO at 3V, THD+N = 1%
350mW (typ)
j Shutdown Current
0.1µA (typ)
Features
n No output coupling capacitors, snubber networks or
bootstrap capacitors required
n Unity gain stable
n Ultra low current shutdown mode
n Fade-In/Fade-Out
n BTL output can drive capacitive loads up to 100pF
n Advanced pop and click circuitry eliminates noises
during turn-on and turn-off transitions
n 2.6V - 5.5V operation
n Available in a space-saving SO package
Applications
n Mobile Phones
n PDAs
n Portable electronic devices
Connection Diagrams
Mini Small Outline (MSOP) Package
MSOP Marking
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Order Number LM4897MM
See NS package Number MUB10A
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Typical Application
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FIGURE 1. Typical Audio Amplifier Application Circuit
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Junction Temperature
(Note 2)
Thermal Resistance
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Supply Voltage
150˚C
θJC (MUB10A)
56˚C/W
θJA (MUB10A)
190˚C/W
6.0V
Storage Temperature
−65˚C to +150˚C
Operating Ratings
−0.3V to VDD +0.3V
Input Voltage
Power Dissipation (Note 3)
Internally Limited
ESD Susceptibility (Note 4)
2000V
ESD Susceptibility (Note 5)
Temperature Range
TMIN ≤ TA ≤ TMAX
−40˚C ≤ TA ≤ 85˚C
2.6V ≤ VDD ≤ 5.5V
Supply Voltage
200V
Electrical Characteristics VDD = 5.0V (Notes 1, 2)
The following specifications apply for the circuit shown in Figure 1 unless otherwise specified. Limits apply for TA = 25˚C.
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Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Typical
Limit
(Note 6)
(Notes 7, 8)
Units
(Limits)
IDD
Quiescent Power Supply Current
VIN = 0V, 8Ω BTL
5
9
ISD
Shutdown Current
Vshutdown = GND
0.1
2
µA (max)
VOS
Output Offset Voltage
4
30
mV (max)
Po
Output Power
THD+N = 1% (max), f = 1kHz
1.1
0.9
W (min)
THD+N
Total Harmonic Distortion+Noise
Po = 0.4Wrms, f = 1kHz
PSRR
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
Vripple = 200mVpp sine wave,
CB = 1.0µF
Input terminated with 10Ω to GND
VSDIH
Shutdown High Input Voltage
VSDIL
Shutdown Low Input Voltage
VON
Output Noise
A-Weighted, Measured across 8Ω
BTL
Input terminated with 10Ω to
ground
TON
Turn-On Time
CBYPASS = 1µF
0.1
%
63 (f = 1kHz)
62 (f =
217Hz)
26
25
mA (max)
55
55
dB (min)
1.4
V (min)
0.4
V (max)
µVRMS
35
ms (max)
Electrical Characteristics VDD = 3.0V (Notes 1, 2)
The following specifications apply for the circuit shown in Figure 1 unless otherwise specified. Limits apply for TA = 25˚C.
LM4897
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Typical
Limit
(Note 6)
(Notes 7, 8)
Units
(Limits)
IDD
Quiescent Power Supply Current
VIN = 0V, 8Ω BTL
4
8
ISD
Shutdown Current
Vshutdown = GND
0.1
2
µA (max)
Po
Output Power
THD+N = 1% (max), f = 1kHz
350
320
mW (min)
VOS
Output Offset Voltage
4
30
mV (max)
THD+N
Total Harmonic Distortion+Noise
Po = 0.15Wrms, f = 1kHz
0.1
PSRR
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
Vripple = 200mVpp sine wave,
CB = 1.0µF
Input terminated with 10Ω to
ground
VSDIH
Shutdown High Input Voltage
VSDIL
Shutdown Low Input Voltage
VON
Output Voltage Noise
A-Weighted, Measured across 8Ω
BTL
Input terminated with 10Ω to
ground
3
63 (f = 1kHz)
62 (f =
217Hz)
26
mA (max)
%
55
55
dB (min)
1.4
V (min)
0.4
V (max)
µVRMS
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Electrical Characteristics VDD = 2.6V (Notes 1, 2)
The following specifications apply for the circuit shown in Figure 1 unless otherwise specified. Limits apply for TA = 25˚C.
LM4897
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Typical
Limit
Units
(Limits)
(Note 6)
(Notes 7, 8)
IDD
Quiescent Power Supply Current
VIN = 0V, 8Ω BTL
3.5
7
ISD
Shutdown Current
Vshutdown = GND
0.1
2
µA (max)
VOS
Output Offset Voltage
4
30
mV (max)
Po
Output Power
THD+N
PSRR
THD+N = 1% (max), f = 1kHz
mA (max)
mW (min)
RL = 8Ω
250
Total Harmonic Distortion+Noise
Po = 0.1Wrms, f = 1kHz
0.1
%
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
Vripple = 200mVpp sine wave,
CB = 1.0µF
Input terminated with 10Ω to GND
55 (f = 1kHz)
55 (f =
217Hz)
dB
Note 1: All voltages are measured with respect to the ground pin, unless otherwise specified.
Note 2: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for which the device is
functional, but do not guarantee specific performance limits. Electrical Characteristics state DC and AC electrical specifications under particular test conditions which
guarantee specific performance limits. This assumes that the device is within the Operating Ratings. Specifications are not guaranteed for parameters where no limit
is given, however, the typical value is a good indication of device performance.
Note 3: The maximum power dissipation must be derated at elevated temperatures and is dictated by TJMAX, θJA, and the ambient temperature TA. The maximum
allowable power dissipation is PDMAX = (TJMAX–TA)/θJA or the number given in Absolute Maximum Ratings, whichever is lower. For the LM4897, see power derating
curves for additional information.
Note 4: Human body model, 100pF discharged through a 1.5kΩ resistor.
Note 5: Machine Model, 220pF–240pF discharged through all pins.
Note 6: Typicals are measured at 25˚C and represent the parametric norm.
Note 7: Limits are guaranteed to National’s AOQL (Average Outgoing Quality Level).
Note 8: Exposure to direct sunlight will increase ISD by a maximum of 2µA.
Note 9: If the product is in shutdown mode, and VDD exceeds 6V (to a max of 8V VDD), then most of the excess current will flow through the ESD protection circuits.
If the source impedance limits the current to a max of 10ma, then the part will be protected. If the part is enabled when VDD is above 6V, circuit performance will
be curtailed or the part may be permanently damaged.
Note 10: All bumps have the same thermal resistance and contribute equally when used to lower thermal resistance.
Note 11: Maximum power dissipation (PDMAX) in the device occurs at an output power level significantly below full output power. PDMAX can be calculated using
Equation 1 shown in the Application section. It may also be obtained from the power dissipation graphs.
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External Components Description
(Figure 1)
Components
Functional Description
1.
Ri
Inverting input resistance which sets the closed-loop gain in conjunction with Rf. This resistor also forms a
high pass filter with Ci at fC= 1/(2πRiCi).
2.
Ci
Input coupling capacitor which blocks the DC voltage at the amplifiers input terminals. Also creates a
highpass filter with Ri at fC = 1/(2πRiCi). Refer to the section, Proper Selection of External Components, for
an explanation of how to determine the value of Ci.
3.
Rf
Feedback resistance which sets the closed-loop gain in conjunction with Ri.
4.
CS
Supply bypass capacitor which provides power supply filtering. Refer to the Power Supply Bypassing
section for information concerning proper placement and selection of the supply bypass capacitor.
5.
CB
Bypass pin capacitor which provides half-supply filtering. Refer to the section, Proper Selection of External
Components, for information concerning proper placement and selection of CB.
Typical Performance Characteristics
THD+N vs Frequency
VDD = 3V, RL = 8Ω
PWR = 150mW
THD+N vs Frequency
VDD = 5V, RL = 8Ω
PWR = 250mW
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THD+N vs Power Out
VDD = 5V
RL = 8Ω, f = 1kHz
THD+N vs Frequency
VDD = 2.6V, RL = 8Ω
PWR = 100mW
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Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR), VDD = 5V
RL = 8Ω, f = 1kHz, CB = 1µF, AV = 2
Vripple = 200mVpp, Input terminated with 10Ω
Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR), VDD = 3V
RL = 8Ω, f = 1kHz, CB = 1µF, AV = 2
Vripple = 200mVpp, Input terminated with 10Ω
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Power Dissipation vs Output Power
VDD = 5V, RL = 8Ω, f = 1kHz
THD+N ≤ 1.0%, BW < 80kHz
Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR), VDD = 2.6V
RL = 8Ω, f = 1kHz, CB = 1µF, AV = 2
Vripple = 200mVpp, Input terminated with 10Ω
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Power Dissipation vs Output Power
VDD = 2.6V, f = 1kHz
THD+N ≤ 1.0%, BW < 80kHz
Power Dissipation vs Output Power
VDD = 3V, RL = 8Ω, f = 1kHz
THD+N ≤ 1.0%, BW < 80kHz
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Output Power
vs Supply Voltage
Power Derating - MSOP
PDMAX = 670mW
VDD = 5V, RL = 8Ω
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Output Power
vs Load Resistance
Clipping (Dropout) Voltage
vs Supply Voltage
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Supply Current
vs Shutdown Voltage
Shutdown Hysterisis Voltage
VDD = 5V
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Typical Performance Characteristics
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Shutdown Hysterisis Voltage
VDD = 3V
Shutdown Hysterisis Voltage
VDD = 2.6V
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Open Loop Frequency Response
Frequency Response vs
Input Capacitor Size
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Fade-Out
VDD = 5V, RL = 8Ω, f = 1kHz
Ri = 100kΩ, Rf = 100kΩ
Fade-In
VDD = 5V, RL = 8Ω, f = 1kHz
Ri = 100kΩ, Rf = 100kΩ
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Fade-Out
VDD = 5V, RL = 8Ω, f = 1kHz
Ri = 47kΩ, Rf = 47kΩ
Fade-In
VDD = 5V, RL = 8Ω, f = 1kHz
Ri = 47kΩ, Rf = 47kΩ
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Fade-Out
VDD = 5V, RL = 8Ω, f = 1kHz
Ri = 10kΩ, Rf = 10kΩ
Fade-In
VDD = 5V, RL = 8Ω, f = 1kHz
Ri = 10kΩ, Rf = 10kΩ
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Fade-Out
VDD = 5V, RL = 8Ω, f = 1kHz
Ri = 9.4kΩ, Rf = 47kΩ
Fade-In
VDD = 5V, RL = 8Ω, f = 1kHz
Ri = 9.4kΩ, Rf = 47kΩ
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duced supply voltage, higher load impedance, or reduced
ambient temperature. Internal power dissipation is a function
of output power. Refer to the Typical Performance Characteristics curves for power dissipation information for different output powers and output loading.
Application Information
BRIDGE CONFIGURATION EXPLANATION
As shown in Figure 1, the LM4897 has two operational
amplifiers internally, allowing for a few different amplifier
configurations. The first amplifier’s gain is externally configurable, while the second amplifier is internally fixed in a
unity-gain, inverting configuration. The closed-loop gain of
the first amplifier is set by selecting the ratio of Rf to Ri while
the second amplifier’s gain is fixed by the two internal 20kΩ
resistors. Figure 1 shows that the output of amplifier one
serves as the input to amplifier two which results in both
amplifiers producing signals identical in magnitude, but out
of phase by 180˚. Consequently, the differential gain for the
IC is
AVD= 2 *(Rf/Ri)
POWER SUPPLY BYPASSING
As with any amplifier, proper supply bypassing is critical for
low noise performance and high power supply rejection. The
capacitor location on both the bypass and power supply pins
should be as close to the device as possible. Typical applications employ a 5V regulator with 10µF tantalum or electrolytic capacitor and a ceramic bypass capacitor which aid
in supply stability. This does not eliminate the need for
bypassing the supply nodes of the LM4897. The selection of
a bypass capacitor, especially CB, is dependent upon PSRR
requirements, click and pop performance (as explained in
the section, Proper Selection of External Components),
system cost, and size constraints.
By driving the load differentially through outputs Vo1 and
Vo2, an amplifier configuration commonly referred to as
“bridged mode” is established. Bridged mode operation is
different from the classical single-ended amplifier configuration where one side of the load is connected to ground.
SHUTDOWN FUNCTION
In order to reduce power consumption while not in use, the
LM4897 contains a shutdown pin to externally turn off the
amplifier’s bias circuitry. This shutdown feature turns the
amplifier off when a logic low is placed on the shutdown pin.
By switching the shutdown pin to ground, the LM4897 supply
current draw will be minimized in idle mode. While the device
will be disabled with shutdown pin voltages less than
0.4VDC, the idle current may be greater than the typical
value of 0.1µA. (Idle current is measured with the shutdown
pin tied to ground).
In many applications, a microcontroller or microprocessor
output is used to control the shutdown circuitry to provide a
quick, smooth transition into shutdown. Another solution is to
use a single-pole, single-throw switch in conjunction with an
external pull-up resistor. When the switch is closed, the
shutdown pin is connected to ground which disables the
amplifier. If the switch is open, then the external pull-up
resistor to VDD will enable the LM4897. This scheme guarantees that the shutdown pin will not float thus preventing
unwanted state changes.
A bridge amplifier design has a few distinct advantages over
the single-ended configuration, as it provides differential
drive to the load, thus doubling output swing for a specified
supply voltage. Four times the output power is possible as
compared to a single-ended amplifier under the same conditions. This increase in attainable output power assumes
that the amplifier is not current limited or clipped. In order to
choose an amplifier’s closed-loop gain without causing excessive clipping, please refer to the Audio Power Amplifier
Design section.
A bridge configuration, such as the one used in LM4897,
also creates a second advantage over single-ended amplifiers. Since the differential outputs, Vo1 and Vo2, are biased
at half-supply, no net DC voltage exists across the load. This
eliminates the need for an output coupling capacitor which is
required in a single supply, single-ended amplifier configuration. Without an output coupling capacitor, the half-supply
bias across the load would result in both increased internal
IC power dissipation and also possible loudspeaker damage.
PROPER SELECTION OF EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
Proper selection of external components in applications using integrated power amplifiers is critical to optimize device
and system performance. While the LM4897 is tolerant of
external component combinations, consideration to component values must be used to maximize overall system quality.
The LM4897 is unity-gain stable which gives the designer
maximum system flexibility. The LM4897 should be used in
low gain configurations to minimize THD+N values, and
maximize the signal to noise ratio. Low gain configurations
require large input signals to obtain a given output power.
Input signals equal to or greater than 1 Vrms are available
from sources such as audio codecs. Please refer to the
section, Audio Power Amplifier Design, for a more complete explanation of proper gain selection.
Besides gain, one of the major considerations is the closedloop bandwidth of the amplifier. To a large extent, the bandwidth is dictated by the choice of external components
shown in Figure 1. The input coupling capacitor, Ci, forms a
first order high pass filter which limits low frequency response. This value should be chosen based on needed
frequency response for a few distinct reasons.
POWER DISSIPATION
Power dissipation is a major concern when designing a
successful amplifier, whether the amplifier is bridged or
single-ended. A direct consequence of the increased power
delivered to the load by a bridge amplifier is an increase in
internal power dissipation. Since the LM4897 has two operational amplifiers in one package, the maximum internal
power dissipation is 4 times that of a single-ended amplifier.
The maximum power dissipation for a given application can
be derived from the power dissipation graphs or from Equation 1.
(1)
PDMAX = 4*(VDD)2 / (2π2RL)
It is critical that the maximum junction temperature (TJMAX)
of 150˚C is not exceeded. TJMAX can be determined from the
power derating curves by using PDMAX and the PC board foil
area. By adding additional copper foil, the thermal resistance
of the application can be reduced from a free air value of
150˚C/W, resulting in higher PDMAX. Additional copper foil
can be added to any of the leads connected to the LM4897.
It is especially effective when connected to VDD, GND, and
the output pins. Refer to the application information on the
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formance Characteristics section, the supply rail can be
easily found. A second way to determine the minimum supply rail is to calculate the required Vopeak using Equation 2
and add the output voltage. Using this method, the minimum
supply voltage would be (Vopeak + (VODTOP + VODBOT)), where
VODBOT and VODTOP are extrapolated from the Dropout Voltage vs Supply Voltage curve in the Typical Performance
Characteristics section.
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Selection Of Input Capacitor Size
Large input capacitors are both expensive and space hungry
for portable designs. Clearly, a certain sized capacitor is
needed to couple in low frequencies without severe attenuation. But in many cases the speakers used in portable
systems, whether internal or external, have little ability to
reproduce signals below 100Hz to 150Hz. Thus, using a
large input capacitor may not increase actual system performance.
(2)
In addition to system cost and size, click and pop performance is effected by the size of the input coupling capacitor,
Ci. A larger input coupling capacitor requires more charge to
reach its quiescent DC voltage (nominally 1/2 VDD). This
charge comes from the output via the feedback and is apt to
create pops upon device enable. Thus, by minimizing the
capacitor size based on necessary low frequency response,
turn-on pops can be minimized.
Besides minimizing the input capacitor size, careful consideration should be paid to the bypass capacitor value. Bypass
capacitor, CB, is the most critical component to minimize
turn-on pops since it determines how fast the LM4897 turns
on. The slower the LM4897’s outputs ramp to their quiescent
DC voltage (nominally 1/2 VDD), the smaller the turn-on pop.
Choosing CB equal to 1.0µF along with a small value of Ci (in
the range of 0.1µF to 0.39µF), should produce a virtually
clickless and popless shutdown function. While the device
will function properly, (no oscillations or motorboating), with
CB equal to 0.1µF, the device will be much more susceptible
to turn-on clicks and pops. Thus, a value of CB equal to
1.0µF is recommended in all but the most cost sensitive
designs.
5V is a standard voltage, in most applications, chosen for the
supply rail. Extra supply voltage creates headroom that allows the LM4897 to reproduce peaks in excess of 1W without producing audible distortion. At this time, the designer
must make sure that the power supply choice along with the
output impedance does not violate the conditions explained
in the Power Dissipation section.
Once the power dissipation equations have been addressed,
the required differential gain can be determined from Equation 3.
(3)
AVD = (Rf / Ri) 2
From Equation 3, the minimum AVD is 2.83; use AVD = 3.
Since the desired input impedance was 20kΩ, and with a
AVD of 3, a ratio of 1.5:1 of Rf to Ri results in an allocation of
Ri = 20kΩ and Rf = 30kΩ. The final design step is to address
the bandwidth requirements which must be stated as a pair
of −3dB frequency points. Five times away from a −3dB point
is 0.17dB down from passband response which is better
than the required ± 0.25dB specified.
fL = 100Hz / 5 = 20Hz
fH = 20kHz * 5 = 100kHz
As stated in the External Components section, Ri in conjunction with Ci create a highpass filter.
Ci ≥ 1 / (2π*20kΩ*20Hz) = 0.397µF; use 0.39µF
The high frequency pole is determined by the product of the
desired frequency pole, fH, and the differential gain, AVD.
With a AVD = 3 and fH = 100kHz, the resulting GBWP =
300kHz which is much smaller than the LM4897 GBWP of
10 MHz. This figure displays that if a designer has a need to
design an amplifier with a higher differential gain, the
LM4897 can still be used without running into bandwidth
limitations.
AUDIO POWER AMPLIFIER DESIGN
A 1W/8Ω Audio Amplifier
Given:
Power Output
Load Impedance
Input Level
Input Impedance
Bandwidth
1 Wrms
8Ω
1 Vrms
20kΩ
100Hz – 20kHz ± 0.2 dB
A designer must first determine the minimum supply rail to
obtain the specified output power. By extrapolating from the
Output Power vs Supply Voltage graphs in the Typical Per-
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Physical Dimensions
inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted
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Order Number LM4897MM
NS Package Number MUB10A
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