ROHM BA4900

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System power supply for car stereos
BA4900
The BA4900 is a single-chip power supply IC for use in car stereo audio systems. The IC contains one 5.8V output for
a microcontroller, three 8V outputs, one 10V output, and two outputs interlocked with BACKUP and ACC systems.
Applications
Car stereo audio systems
Features
1) All output circuits, except AMP and ANT circuits, use
a PNP transistor with a low saturation voltage.
2) Output current limit circuit prevents damage to the IC
in the event output is short-circuited.
3) Overvoltage protection circuit provides protection
against surges from the ACC or BACKUP inputs.
4) Compact 12-pin POWER package allows a large
power dissipation.
5) Thermal protection circuit prevents heat damage to
the IC.
Absolute maximum ratings (Ta = 25C)
Recommended operating conditions (Ta = 25C)
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Block diagram
Pin descriptions
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Input / output circuits
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Electrical characteristics (unless otherwise noted, Ta = 25C and VCC = 13.2V)
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Input / output timing chart
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FEstimate of allowable power dissipation.
Except under transitional conditions, the power dissipation of this IC is 3W per unit at 25_C.
See Fig.3 for thermal derating characteristics, including some cases where heat sinks are used.
Fig.1
A = maximum output voltage for VCC
I1 = maximum output current for VDD
I2 = maximum output current for COM
I3 = maximum output current for AMP
I4 = maximum output current for ANT
I5 = maximum output current for RADIO
I6 = maximum output current for FM
I7 = maximum output current for VAR
S Power consumed by VDD 5.8V
S Power consumed by COM 8.0V
S Power consumed by AMP
S Power consumed by ANT
S Power consumed by RADIO 8.0V
S Power consumed by FM 8.0V
S Power consumed by VAR 10.0V
S Power consumed internally by each circuit
P1 = (A 5.8V) I1 (I1 / 20 I1 / 10) A
P2 = (A 8.0V) I2 (I2 / 30 I2 / 10) A
P3 = 1V I3 (22mA) A
P4 = 1V I4 (22mA) A
P5 = (A 8.0V) I5 (I5 / 60 I5 / 10) A
P6 = (A 8.0V) I6 (I6 / 60 I6 / 10) A
P8 = (A 10.0V) I7 (I7 / 10 I7 / 10) A
P7 = VCC supply current (about 13mA)
PMax. = P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8
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Operation notes
(1) Although the quality of this IC is rigorously controlled, the IC may be destroyed when supply voltage or
operating temperature exceeds its absolute maximum
rating. Because short mode or open mode cannot be
specified when the IC is destroyed, be sure to take physical safety measures such as fusing if special mode is expected.
(2) Example of application
The application circuit of Fig. 2 is recommended for use.
Make sure to confirm the adequacy of parts characteristics. When using the circuit with changes to external circuit constants, make sure to leave sufficient margins in
consideration of fluctuations in the IC and external components including static and transitional characteristics.
Note that ROHM has not carried out extensive survey regarding the patent right of this application.
(3) Operating power supply voltage
When operating within proper ranges of power supply
voltage and ambient temperature, most circuit functions
are guaranteed. Although the rated values of electrical
characteristics cannot be absolutely guaranteed, characteristic values do not change drastically within the
proper ranges.
(4) Power dissipation (Pd)
Refer to the heat reduction characteristics and the rough
estimation of IC power dissipation given on separate
pages. Make sure your design allows the maximum required power within the operating temperature range.
(5) Overvoltage protection circuit
The overvoltage protection circuit turns OFF each output
when the potential difference between VCC (pin 7) and
GND (pin 12) is more than about 26V at normal temperature. Make sure to use the IC within this voltage limit.
(6) Preventing oscillation at each output
To stop oscillation of output, make sure to connect a capacitor having a capacitance of 10µF or greater between
GND and each of the VDD (pin 5), COM (pin 9), RADIO
(pin 10), FM (pin 11), and VAR (pin 1) output pins. We recommend using a tantalum electrolytic capacitor whose
capacitance is unsusceptible to temperature.
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(7) Overcurrent protection circuit
An overcurrent protection circuit is installed on the VDD
(pin 5), AMP (pin 6), ANT (pin 8), COM (pin 9), RADIO
(pin 10), FM (pin 11), and VAR (pin 1) outputs, based on
the respective output current. This prevents IC destruction by overcurrent, by limiting the current with a curve
shape of “7” in the voltage-current graph. The IC is designed with margins so that current flow will be restricted
and latching will be prevented even if a large current suddenly flows through a large capacitor. The circuit should
be carefully set because output current is further restricted when output voltage is less than 1VF (considered
as short mode).
(8) Thermal shutdown circuit
The thermal shutdown circuit prevents thermal damage
to the IC. All outputs except VDD are switched OFF when
the circuit operates, and revert to the original state when
the chip temperature drops to a certain level.
(9) Output circuit configurations
Each of the VDD (pin 5), COM (pin 9), RADIO (pin 10), FM
(pin 11), and VAR (pin 1) output circuits has a PNP power
transistor. A measure is taken to protect the IC in case the
voltage of VCC (pin 7) drops and the output-side voltage
becomes greater than the VCC-side voltage due to the
output-side external transistor.
(10) Grounding
Each ground line in the application circuit of Fig. 2 must
be adequately short from GND (pin 12). Make sure to arrange the ground traces in a pattern that prevents mutual
interference.
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Electrical characteristic curves
External dimensions (Units: mm)
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