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2x3W Stereo Differential Input Class D Audio Amplifier
with Up/Down Volume Control
Description
Pin Assignments
The PAM8407 is a filter-less Class-D amplifier with high SNR and
differential input that helps eliminate noise. Advanced 32-step
Up/Down volume control minimizes external components and allows
speaker volume control.
SO-16
The PAM8407 supports 2.5V to 6V operation make it idea for up to 4
cells alkaline battery applications.
RINP
RINN
SD
UP
DOWN
GND
LINN
LINP
Features like greater than 87% efficiency and small PCB area make
the PAM8407 Class-D amplifier ideal for portable applications. The
output uses a filter-less architecture minimizing the number of
external components and PCB area whilst providing a high
performance, simple and lower cost system.
The PAM8407 built in auto recovery SCP (short circuit protection) and
thermal shutdown.
16 VDD
15 ROUTP
14 ROUTN
13 GND
1
2
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4
5
6
7
12 GND
11 LOUTN
10 LOUTP
9 VDD
8
The PAM8407 is available in SO-16 package.
Features
Applications
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3W Output at 10% THD with a 4Ω load and 5V Supply
2.4W Output at 1% THD with a 4Ω Load and 5V Supply
2.5V to 6.0V VDD Operating
Fully Differential Input
Filterless, Low Quiescent Current and Low EMI
Low THD+N
32-stepUp/Down Volume Control from -80dB to 24dB
Superior Low Noise: 60uV
Minimize Pop/Clip Noise
Auto Recovery Short Circuit Protection
Thermal Shutdown
Pb-Free SO-16 Package
PC Speaker
Wireless Speaker
Home Sound Systems
Active Speakers
Docking stations
Typical Applications Circuit
RINP
RINN
C5
0. 1uF
C6
0. 1uF
ON
SHDN
1 RINP
VDD 16
2 RINN
ROUTP 15
3 SD
ROUTN 14
4 UP
5 DOWN
6 GND
C7
LINN
LINP
0. 1uF
C8
0. 1uF
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C2
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GND 13
GND 12
LOUTN 11
LOUTP 10
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Pin Descriptions
PIN Number
PIN Name
Description
1
RINP
Positive Input of Right Channel Power Amplifier.
2
RINN
Negative Input of Right Channel Power Amplifier.
3
SD
Full Chip Shutdown Control Input (active low).
4
UP
Volume UP Control (active low)Ground Connection.
5
DOWN
6,12,13
GND
Ground.
7
LINN
Negative Input of Left Channel Power Amplifier.
8
LINP
Positive Input of Left Channel Power Amplifier.
9,16
VDD
Power Supply.
10
LOUTP
Positive Output of Left Channel Power Amplifier.
11
LOUTN
Negative Output of Left Channel Power Amplifier.
14
ROUTN
Negative Output of Right Channel Power Amplifier.
15
ROUTP
Positive Output of Right Channel Power Amplifier.
Volume down Control (active low)
Functional Block Diagram
GN D
V DD
R IN P
+
R IN N
-
R OU T N
VD D
DO WN
Thermal
Protection
A tte n u a ti o n D e c o d e r
VD D
I n t e rf a c e C o n t r o l
UP
R OU T P
DRIVER
MODULATOR
INTERNAL
OSCILLATOR
VD D
BIAS
AND
REFERENCES
SD
OSC
Current
Protection
LIN N
+
LIN P
-
MODULAT OR
LOU T N
D R IVER
LOU T P
VDD
GND
Absolute Maximum Ratings (@TA = +25°C, unless otherwise specified.)
Parameter
Rating
Unit
Supply Voltage (VDD)
6.5
Pins Input Voltage (SD, UP, Down, IN)
-0.3 to VDD+0.3
V
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150
°C
V
Maximum Junction Temperature
+150
Junction to ambient thermal resistance
40
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Recommended Operating Conditions (@TA = +25°C, unless otherwise specified.)
Symbol
Parameter
Min
Max
Unit
VDD
Supply Voltage
2.5
6.0
V
TA
Operating Ambient Temperature Range
-40
+85
°C
TJ
Junction Temperature Range
-40
+125
°C
Electrical Characteristics (@TA=25°C, VDD=5.0V, Gain=24dB, RL=8Ω (33μH)+R+L(33μH), unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER
Supply Voltage Range
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
—
2.5
—
5.5
V
IQ
No Load
—
8
—
mA
Output Offset Voltage
VOS
No Load
—
10
—
mV
Drain-Source On-State
Resistance
P MOSFET
—
0.3
—
RDS(ON)
N MOSFET
—
0.2
—
RL = 8Ω
—
1.4
—
RL = 4Ω
—
2.4
—
RL = 8Ω,PO = 0.85W, f = 1KHz
—
0.08
—
RL = 4Ω,PO = 1.75W, f = 1KHz
—
0.08
—
Input AC-GND, f = 1KHz, Vpp = 200mV
—
70
—
dB
Quiescent Current
Output Power
VDD
PO
Total Harmonic Distortion Plus
Noise
THD+N
Power Supply Ripple Rejection
PSRR
Ω
IDS = 0.5A
THD+N = 1%,
f = 1kHz
W
%
Channel Separation
CS
PO = 1W, f = 1KHz
—
-95
—
dB
Oscillator Frequency
fOSC
—
200
250
300
kHz
PO = 1.1W,f = 1kHz, RL = 8Ω
—
87
—
%
PO = 2.4W,f = 1kHz, RL = 4Ω
—
83
—
%
A-weighting
—
60
—
No A-weighting
—
80
—
Efficiency
Noise
η
Vn
Input
AC-GND
μV
Signal Noise Ratio
SNR
f = 20-20kHz, THD = 1%
—
95
—
dB
Turn-on Time
Ton
VDD = 5V
—
0.65
—
S
Mute Current
IMUTE
MUTE = VDD
—
4
10
mA
Shutdown Current
ISD
VSD = 0V
—
—
1
µA
Logic Input High
VIH
Include SD, UP, DOWN
1.4
—
—
V
Logic Input Low
VIL
Include SD, UP, DOWN
—
—
0.6
V
Over Temperature Protection
OTP
—
—
150
—
°C
Over Temperature Hysteresis
OTH
—
—
40
—
°C
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Performance Characteristics (@TA = +25°C, VDD = 5V, Gain = 24dB, RL = L(33μH) + R + L(33μH), unless otherwise noted.)
THD+N Vs. Output Power (RL=8Ω)
THD+N Vs. Output Power (RL=4Ω)
20
10
5
40
20
f=100Hz/1kHz/10kHz
(Red/Pink/Blue)
10
f=100Hz/1kHz/10kHz
(Red/Pink/Blue)
5
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2
2
1
1
0.5
%
%
0.5
0.2
0.2
0.1
0.1
0.05
0.05
0.02
0.01
1m
0.02
2m
5m
10m
20m
50m
100m
200m
500m
1
0.01
1m
2
2m
5m
10m
20m
50m
100m
W
THD+N Vs. Frequency (RL=8Ω)
500m
1
2
THD+N Vs. Frequency (RL=4Ω)
10
10
5
2
200m
W
5
PO=0.3W/0.5W/1W
(Red/Pink/Blue)
PO=0.5W/1W/2W
(Red/Pink/Blue)
2
1
1
0.5
0.5
%
%
0.2
0.2
0.1
0.1
0.05
0.05
0.02
0.02
0.008
20
50
100
200
500
1k
2k
5k
10k
0.01
20
20k
50
100
200
500
1k
2k
5k
10k
20k
Hz
Hz
PSRR Vs. Frequency
Crosstalk Vs Frequency
+0
+0
-5
-10
-10
T
-20
-15
-30
-20
-40
-25
-50
-30
-60
-35
d
B
d
B
-40
-45
-70
-80
-50
L to R
-90
-55
-100
-60
-110
-65
-70
-120
-75
-130
-80
20
50
100
200
500
1k
2k
5k
10k
20k
Hz
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20
R to L
50
100
200
500
1k
2k
5k
10k
20k
Hz
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Performance Characteristics (@TA = +25°C, VDD = 5V, Gain = 24dB, RL = L(33μH) + R + L(33μH), unless otherwise noted.)
Frequency Response
Noise Floor
+16
+0
Cin=0.47uF
+14
-10
Cin=1uF
-20
-30
+12
d
B
g
-50
Cin=0.1uF
+8
A
d
B
r
-60
A
-80
-70
+6
-90
-100
+4
-110
-120
+2
-130
+0
20
50
100
200
500
1k
2k
5k
10k
-140
20
20k
50
100
200
Efficiency Vs. Output Power (RL=8Ω)
1k
2k
5k
10k
20k
Efficiency Vs. Output Power (RL=4Ω)
100
80
80
60
60
Efficiency(%)
100
Efficiency(%)
500
Hz
Hz
40
40
20
20
VDD=5V
0
VDD=5V
0
0
200 400 600
800 10001200140016001800
Output Power(mW)
Output Power Vs. Supply Voltage (RL=8Ω, THD=10%)
0
2000
3000
Output Power(mW)
4000
1500
1000 Output Power(mW)
2000
3000
4000
Output Power Vs. Supply Voltage(RL=4Ω,THD=10%)
2500
Output Power(mW)
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-40
+10
2000
1000
1000
500
0
0
2
3
4
5
Input Voltage(V)
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5
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Performance Characteristics (@TA = +25°C, VDD = 5V, Gain = 24dB, RL = L(33μH) + R + L(33μH), unless otherwise noted.)
OSC Frequency Vs. Supply Voltage
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
270
Quiescent Current(mA)
265
Frequency(kHz)
2
260
255
250
245
3
4
5
Supply Voltage(V)
240
6
2
3
Rdson Vs. Output Current
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
Rdson(mohm)
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Quiescent Current Vs. Supply Voltage
NMOS
0
PMOS
STEP
Gain
STEP
Gain
1
24
12
7.5
2
22.5
13
3
21
14
STEP
23
-10
Gain
6
24
-12
4.5
25
-14
-16
4
19.5
15
3
26
5
18
16
1.5
27
-18
6
16.5
17
0
28
-20
-22
7
15
18
-1.5
29
8
13.5
19
-3
30
-24
9
12*
20
-4.5
31
-26
21
-6
32
-80
22
-8
-
-
10
10.36
11
9
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Up/Down Volume Control (dB)
500 Output Current(mA)
1000
1500
PAM8407
4
5
Supply Voltage(V)
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Application Information
Maximum Gain
As shown in block diagram, the PAM8407 has two internal amplifiers stage. The first stage's gain is externally con-figurable, while the second
stage's is internally fixed in a fixed-gain, inverting configuration. The closed-loop gain of the first stage is set by selecting the ratio of Rf to Ri while
the second stage's gain is fixed at 2x. Consequently, the differential gain for the IC is
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AVD = 20*log [2*(Rf/Ri)]
The PAM8407 sets maximum Rf=218kΩ and minimum Ri=27kΩ, thus the maximum closed-gain is 24dB.
UP/DOWN Volume Control (DVC)
The PAM8407 features a UP/DOWN volume control which consists of the UP and DOWN pins. An internal clock is used where the clock
frequency value is determined from the following formula:
13
fCLK = fOSC / 2
The oscillator frequency fOSC value is 250kHz typical,with ±20% tolerance. The DVC’s clock frequency is 30Hz (cycle time 33ms) typical.
Volume changes are then effected by toggling either the UP or DOWN pins with a logic low. After a period of 1 cycle pulses with either the UP or
DOWN pins held low, the volume will change to the next specified step, either UP or DOWN, and 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.
If either the UP or DOWN pin remains low after the first volume transition the volume will change again, but this time after 10 cycles. The followed
transition occurs at 4 cycles for each volume transition. This is intended to provide the user with a volume control that pauses briefly after initial
application, and then slowly increases the rate of volume change as it is continuously applied. This cycle is shown in the timing diagram shown in
figure 1.
There are 32 discrete gain settings ranging from +24dB maximum to -80dB minimum. Upon device power on or applied a logic low to the SD pin,
the amplifier's gain is set to a default value of 12dB. Volume levels for each step vary and are specified in Gain Setting table on page 7.
If both the UP and DOWN pins are held high, no volume change will occur. Trigger points for the UP and DOWN pins are at 70% of VDD minimum
for a logic high, and 20% of VDD maximum for a logic low. It is recommended, however, to toggle UP and DOWN between VDD and GND for best
performance.
U P/D N
VOL U ME
L EVEL
1 c y c le
4 c y c le s
1 0 c y c le s
4 c y c le s
Figure 1.Timming Diagram
Shutdown operation
In order to reduce power consumption while not in use, the PAM8407 contains shutdown circuitry that is used to turn off the amplifier's bias
circuitry. This shutdown feature turns the amplifier off when logic low is placed on the SD pin. By switching the SD pin connected to GND, the
PAM8407 supply current draw will be minimized in idle mode. The SD pin cannot be left floating due to the pull-down internal.
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Power supply decoupling
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The PAM8407 is a high performance CMOS audio amplifier that requires adequate power supply decoupling to ensure the output THD and PSRR
are as low as possible. Power supply decoupling is affecting low frequency response. 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 1.0µF, placed as close as possible to the device VDD terminal works best.
For filtering lower-frequency noise signals, a larger capacitor of 10µF (ceramic) or greater placed near the audio power amplifier is recommended.
Input Capacitor (Ci)
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 attenu-ation. 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 perfor-mance. In this case, input
capacitor (Ci) and input resistance (Ri) of the amplifier form a high-pass filter with the corner frequency determined equation below,
fC=
1
2πRiCi
In addition to system cost and size, click and pop perfor-mance is affected 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 internal circuit via the
feedback and is apt to create pops upon device enable. Thus, by minimizing the capacitor size based on necessary low frequency response, turnon pops can be minimized.
Under Voltage Lock-out (UVLO)
The PAM8407 incorporates circuitry designed to detect when the supply voltage is low. When the supply voltage drops to 2.4V or below, the
PAM8407 outputs are disable, and the device comes out of this state and starts to normal functional when the supply voltage increases.
Short Circuit Protection (SCP)
The PAM8407 has short circuit protection circuitry on the outputs that prevents damage to the device during output-to-output and output-to-GND
short. When a short circuit is detected on the outputs, the outputs are disable immediately. If the short was removed, the device activates again.
Over Temperature Protection
Thermal protection on the PAM8407 prevents damage to the device when the internal die temperature exceeds 150°C. There is a 15 degree
tolerance on this trip point from device to device. Once the die temperature exceeds the thermal set point, the device outputs are disabled. This is
not a latched fault. The thermal fault is cleared once the temperature of the die is reduced by 60°C. This large hysteresis will prevent motor
boating sound well and the device begins normal operation at this point with no external system interaction.
How to Reduce EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference)
A simple solution is to put an additional capacitor 1000uF at power supply terminal for power line coupling if the traces from amplifier to speakers
are short (<20cm). Most applications require a ferrite bead filter which shows at Figure 3. The ferrite filter reduces EMI around 1 MHz and higher.
When selecting a ferrite bead, choose one with high impedance at high frequencies, but low impedance at low frequencies.
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Ferrite Bead
OUT+
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220pF
Ferrite Bead
OUT220pF
Figure 3: Ferrite Bead Filter to reduce EMI
PCB Layout Guidelines
Grounding
At this stage it is paramount that we acknowledge the need for separate grounds. Noise currents in the output power stage need to be returned to
output noise ground and nowhere else. Were these currents to circulate elsewhere, they may get into the power supply, the signal ground, etc,
worse yet, they may form a loop and radiate noise. Any of these instances results in degraded amplifier performance. The logical returns for the
output noise currents associated with Class D switching are the respective PGND pins for each channel. The switch state diagram illustrates that
PGND is instrumental in nearly every switch state. This is the perfect point to which the output noise ground trace should return. Also note that
output noise ground is channel specific. A two channels amplifier has two mutually exclusive channels and consequently must have two mutually
exclusive output noise ground traces. The layout of the PAM8407 offers separate PGND connections for each channel and in some cases each
side of the bridge. Output noise grounds must tie to system ground at the power in exclusively. Signal currents for the inputs, reference, etc need
to be returned to quite ground. This ground only ties to the signal components and the GND pin. GND then ties to system ground.
Power Supply Line
As same to the ground, VDD and each channel PVDD need to be separated and tied together at the system power supply. Recommend that all
the trace could be routed as short and thick as possible. For the power line layout, just imagine water stream, any barricade placed in the trace
(shows in figure 4) could result in the bad performance of the amplifier.
Figure 4
Components Placement
The power supply decoupling capacitors need to be placed as close to VDD pins as possible. The inputs need to be routed away from the noisy
trace.
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Ordering Information
PAM8407 X X
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Package Type
Shipping Package
D: SO-16
R: Tape & Real
Part Number
Package
Standard Package
PAM8407DR
SO-16
2,500Units/Tape&Real
Marking Information
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2
3
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RINP
RINN
SD
UP
DOWN
GND
LINN
LINP
16 VDD
15 ROUTP
14 ROUTN
13 GND
12 GND
11 LOUTN
10 LOUTP
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X: Internal Code
Y: Year
W: Week
LL: Internal Code
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Package Outline Dimensions (All dimensions in mm.)
Please see AP02002 at http://www.diodes.com/datasheets/ap02002.pdf for latest version.
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Package: SO-16
H
E
SO-16
Dim
Min
Max
A
1.40
1.75
A1
0.10
0.25
A2
1.30
1.50
B
0.33
0.51
C
0.19
0.25
D
9.80
10.00
E
3.80
4.00
e
1.27 Typ
H
5.80
6.20
L
0.38
1.27
0
8

All Dimensions in mm
Gauge Plane
L

Detail ‘A’
D
A
A2
e
B
A1
C
Detail ‘A’
Suggested Pad Layout (All dimensions in mm.)
Please see AP02001 at http://www.diodes.com/datasheets/ap02001.pdf for the latest version.
X1
Dimensions
C
X
X1
Y
Y1
Y1
Value
(in mm)
1.270
0.670
9.560
1.450
6.400
Y
Pin 1
X
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all risks of such use and will agree to hold Diodes Incorporated and all the companies whose products are represented on Diodes Incorporated
website, harmless against all damages.
Diodes Incorporated does not warrant or accept any liability whatsoever in respect of any products purchased through unauthorized sales channel.
Should Customers purchase or use Diodes Incorporated products for any unintended or unauthorized application, Customers shall indemnify and
hold Diodes Incorporated and its representatives harmless against all claims, damages, expenses, and attorney fees arising out of, directly or
indirectly, any claim of personal injury or death associated with such unintended or unauthorized application.
Products described herein may be covered by one or more United States, international or foreign patents pending. Product names and markings
noted herein may also be covered by one or more United States, international or foreign trademarks.
This document is written in English but may be translated into multiple languages for reference. Only the English version of this document is the
final and determinative format released by Diodes Incorporated.
LIFE SUPPORT
Diodes Incorporated products are specifically not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or systems without the express
written approval of the Chief Executive Officer of Diodes Incorporated. As used herein:
A. Life support devices or systems are devices or systems which:
1. are intended to implant into the body, or
2. support or sustain life and whose failure to perform when properly used in accordance with instructions for use provided in the
labeling can be reasonably expected to result in significant injury to the user.
B. A critical component is any component in a life support device or system whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to cause the
failure of the life support device or to affect its safety or effectiveness.
Customers represent that they have all necessary expertise in the safety and regulatory ramifications of their life support devices or systems, and
acknowledge and agree that they are solely responsible for all legal, regulatory and safety-related requirements concerning their products and any
use of Diodes Incorporated products in such safety-critical, life support devices or systems, notwithstanding any devices- or systems-related
information or support that may be provided by Diodes Incorporated. Further, Customers must fully indemnify Diodes Incorporated and its
representatives against any damages arising out of the use of Diodes Incorporated products in such safety-critical, life support devices or systems.
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