ETC TA1101B

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Stereo 10W (4Ω
Ω) Class-T™ Digital Audio Amplifier using
Digital Power Processing™ Technology
TA1101B
September 2000
General Description
The TA1101B is a 10W continuous average two-channel Class-T Digital Audio Power
Amplifier IC using Tripath’s proprietary Digital Power Processing™ technology. Class-T
amplifiers offer both the audio fidelity of Class-AB and the power efficiency of Class-D
amplifiers.
Applications
Features
!"Computer/PC Multimedia
!"DVD Players
!"Cable Set-Top Products
!"Televisions
!"Video CD Players
!"Battery Powered Systems
!"Class-T architecture
!"Single Supply Operation
!"“Audiophile” Quality Sound
!"0.04% THD+N @ 9W, 4Ω
!"0.18% IHF-IM @ 1W, 4Ω
!"6W @ 8Ω, 0.1% THD+N
!"11W @ 4Ω, 0.1% THD+N
!"High Power
!"10W @ 8Ω, 10% THD+N
!"15W @ 4Ω, 10% THD+N
!"High Efficiency
!"88% @ 10W, 8Ω
!"81% @ 15W, 4Ω
!"Dynamic Range = 102 dB
!"Mute and Sleep inputs
!"Turn-on & turn-off pop suppression
!"Over-current protection
!"Over-temperature protection
!"Bridged outputs
!"30-pin Power SOP package
Benefits
!"Fully integrated solution with FETs
!"Easier to design-in than Class-D
!"Reduced system cost with no heat sink
!"Dramatically improves efficiency versus
Class-AB
!"Signal fidelity equal to high quality linear
amplifiers
!"High dynamic range compatible with digital
media such as CD, DVD, and Internet audio
Typical Performance
THD+N versus Output Power
10
5
VDD = 12V
f = 1kHz
Av = 12
BW = 22Hz - 22kHz
2
THD+N (%)
1
0.5
0.2
RL= 8Ω
0.1
RL= 4Ω
0.05
0.02
0.01
500m
1
2
5
10
20
Output Power (W)
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
VDD
Supply Voltage
TSTORE
Storage Temperature Range
TA
Operating Free-air Temperature Range
PDISS
Continuous Total Power Dissipation
Value
UNITS
16
V
-40° to 150°
C
0° to 70°
Note 2
C
W
Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur.
Note 2: See Power Dissipation Derating in the Applications Information section.
Operating Conditions (Note 3)
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNITS
VDD
SYMBOL
Supply Voltage
PARAMETER
8.5
12
13.2
V
VIH
High-level Input Voltage (MUTE, SLEEP)
3.5
VIL
Low-level Input Voltage (MUTE, SLEEP)
1
V
V
Note 3: Recommended Operating Conditions indicate conditions for which the device is functional. See
Electrical Characteristics for guaranteed specific performance limits.
Electrical Characteristics
See Test/Application Circuit. Unless otherwise specified, VDD = 12V, f = 1kHz, Measurement
Bandwidth = 22kHz, RL = 4Ω, TA = 25 °C, Package heat slug soldered to 2.8 square-inch PC pad.
SYMBOL
PO
PARAMETER
Output Power
(Continuous Average/Channel)
CONDITIONS
THD+N = 0.1%
THD+N = 10%
RL = 4Ω
RL = 8Ω
RL = 4Ω
RL = 8Ω
MIN.
TYP.
9
5.5
12
8
11
6
16
10
MAX.
UNITS
W
W
W
W
IDD,MUTE
Mute Supply Current
MUTE = VIH
5.5
7
mA
IDD, SLEEP
Sleep Supply Current
SLEEP = VIH
0.25
2
mA
Iq
Quiescent Current
VIN = 0 V
61
75
mA
THD + N
PO = 9W/Channel
0.04
IHF-IM
Total Harmonic Distortion Plus
Noise
IHF Intermodulation Distortion
19kHz, 20kHz, 1:1 (IHF)
0.18
SNR
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
A-Weighted, POUT = 1W, RL = 8Ω
89
dB
CS
Channel Separation
30kHz Bandwidth
50
55
dB
PSRR
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
Vripple = 100mV.
60
80
dB
η
Power Efficiency
POUT = 10W/Channel, RL = 8Ω
88
VOFFSET
Output Offset Voltage
No Load, MUTE = Logic Low
50
VOH
High-level output voltage
(FAULT & OVERLOAD)
Low-level output voltage
(FAULT & OVERLOAD)
Output Noise Voltage
VOL
eOUT
Note:
2
%
0.5
%
150
3.5
mV
V
1
A-Weighted, input AC grounded
%
100
V
µV
Minimum and maximum limits are guaranteed but may not be 100% tested.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Pin Description
Pin
1, 2
Function
DCAP2, DCAP1
Description
Charge pump switching pins. DCAP1 (pin 2) is a free running 300kHz square
wave between VDDA and DGND (12Vpp nominal). DCAP2 (pin 1) is level shifted
10 volts above DCAP1 (pin 2) with the same amplitude (12Vpp nominal),
frequency, and phase as DCAP1.
Digital 5VDC, Analog 5VDC
Analog Ground
3, 8
4, 7,
15
5
6
9, 12
10, 13
V5D, V5A
AGND1, AGND2,
AGND3
REF
OVERLOADB
VP1, VP2
IN1, IN2
11
MUTE
14
16
BIASCAP
SLEEP
17
FAULT
18, 28
19
20, 22;
25, 23
21, 24
26
27
29
30
PGND2, PGND1
DGND
OUTP2 & OUTM2;
OUTP1 & OUTM1
VDD2, VDD1
NC
VDDA
CPUMP
5VGEN
Internal reference voltage; approximately 1.0 VDC.
A logic low output indicates the input signal has overloaded the amplifier.
Input stage output pins.
Single-ended inputs. Inputs are a “virtual” ground of an inverting opamp with
approximately 2.4VDC bias.
When set to logic high, both amplifiers are muted and in idle mode. When low
(grounded), both amplifiers are fully operational. If left floating, the device stays in
the mute mode. Ground if not used.
Input stage bias voltage (approximately 2.4VDC).
When set to logic high, device goes into low power mode. If not used, this pin
should be grounded
A logic high output indicates thermal overload, or an output is shorted to ground,
or another output.
Power Grounds (high current)
Digital Ground
Bridged outputs
Supply pins for high current H-bridges, nominally 12VDC.
Not connected
Analog 12VDC
Charge pump output (nominally 10V above VDDA)
Regulated 5VDC source used to supply power to the input section (pins 3 and 8).
30-pin Power SOP Package
(Top View)
DCAP2
DCAP1
1
2
30
29
5VGEN
CPUMP
V5D
AGND1
3
4
28
27
PGND1
VDDA
REF
OVERLOADB
AGND2
V5A
5
6
7
8
26
25
24
23
NC
OUTP1
VDD1
OUTM1
VP1
IN1
9
10
22
21
OUTM2
VDD2
MUTE
VP2
11
12
20
19
OUTP2
DGND
IN2
BIASCAP
13
14
18
17
PGND2
FAULT
AGND3
15
16
SLEEP
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Application / Test Circuit
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
TA1101B
VDD1
RF
20KΩ
CI
2.2uF
+
VP1
9
IN1
10
25
DO
Processing
&
Modulation
RI
20KΩ
CA
0.1uF
(Pin 7)
BIASCAP
14
PGND1
(Pin 28)
11
PGND1
6
VP2 12
13
Lo
10uH, 2A
DO
2
Processing
&
Modulation
REF
PGND2
DCAP1
22
(Pin 18)
*Co
0.47uF
CZ
0.47uF
PGND2
RZ
*Co
0.47uF 10Ω, 1/2W
OUTM2
DO
DCAP2
1megΩ
16
(Pin 18)
VDD2
CD
0.1uF
1
RL
4Ω or *8Ω
RZ
10Ω, 1/2W
FAULT
OVERLOADB
20 OUTP2
RREF
8.25KΩ, 1%
+12V
CCM
0.1uF
Lo
10uH, 2A
DO
(Pin 28)
RI
20KΩ
5
CZ
0.47uF
VDD2
RF
20KΩ
(Pin 7)
*Co
0.47uF
*Co
0.47uF
23 OUTM1
5V
17
IN2
(Pin 28)
VDD1
5V
MUTE
CI
2.2uF
+
Lo
10uH, 2A
OUTP1
CCM
0.1uF
RL
4Ω or *8Ω
Lo
10uH, 2A
(Pin 18)
SLEEP
CPUMP 29
0.1uF
5V
VDDA
3
CS
0.1uF
4
8
To Pin 30
CS
0.1uF
27
CP
1uF
19
CS
0.1uF
30
CS
0.1uF
+
26 NC
V5D
DGND
AGND1
V5A
5VGEN
VDD1
7 AGND2
15 AGND3
24
PGND1 28
VDD2
PGND2
To Pin 3,8
CSW
0.1uF
+
VDD (+12V)
CSW
180uF, 16V
21
18
CSW
0.1uF
+
CSW
180uF, 16V
Note: Analog and Digital/Power Grounds must
be connected locally at the TA1101B
Analog Ground
Digital/Power Ground
All Diodes Motorola MBRS130T3
* Use Co = 0.22µF for 8 Ohm loads
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
External Components Description (Refer to the Application/Test Circuit)
Components
RI
RF
CI
RREF
CA
CD
CP
CS
CSW
CZ
RZ
DO
LO
CO
CCM
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Description
Inverting Input Resistance to provide AC gain in conjunction with RF. This input is biased at
the BIASCAP voltage (approximately 2.4VDC).
Feedback resistor to set AC gain in conjunction with RI; A V = 12(RF / RI ) . Please refer to the
Amplifier Gain paragraph in the Application Information section.
AC input coupling capacitor which, in conjunction with RI, forms a highpass filter at
fC = 1 ( 2πRICI )
Bias resistor. Locate close to pin 5 and ground at pin 7.
BIASCAP decoupling capacitor. Should be located close to pin 14.
Charge pump input capacitor. This capacitor should be connected directly between pins 1
and 2 and located physically close to the TA1101B.
Charge pump output capacitor that enables efficient high side gate drive for the internal Hbridges. To maximize performance, this capacitor should be connected directly between
pin 29 (CPUMP) and pin 27 (VDDA). Please observe the polarity shown in the Application/
Test Circuit.
Supply decoupling for the low current power supply pins. For optimum performance, these
components should be located close to the pin and returned to their respective ground as
shown in the Application/Test Circuit.
Supply decoupling for the high current, high frequency H-Bridge supply pins. These
components must be located as close to the device as possible to minimize supply
overshoot and maximize device reliability. Both the high frequency bypassing (0.1uF) and
bulk capacitor (180uF) should have good high frequency performance including low ESR
and low ESL. Panasonic HFQ or FC capacitors are ideal for the bulk capacitor.
Zobel Capacitor.
Zobel resistor, which in conjunction with CZ, terminates the output filter at high frequencies.
The combination of RZ and CZ minimizes peaking of the output filter under both no load
conditions or with real world loads, including loudspeakers which usually exhibit a rising
impedance with frequency.
Schottky diodes that minimize undershoots of the outputs with respect to power ground
during switching transitions. For maximum effectiveness, these diodes must be located
close to the output pins and returned to their respective PGND. Please see
Application/Test Circuit for ground return pin.
Output inductor, which in conjunction with CO, demodulates (filters) the switching waveform
into an audio signal. Forms a second order filter with a cutoff frequency of
f C = 1 ( 2 π L O C O ) and a quality factor of Q = R L C O
LOCO .
Output capacitor.
Common Mode Capacitor.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Typical Performance Characteristics
Frequency Response
Efficiency versus Output Power
+3
100
+2.5
90
RL = 8Ω
+2
Output Amplitude (dBr)
80
70
Efficiency (%)
RL = 4Ω
60
50
40
30
VDD = 12V
f = 1kHz
Av = 12
THD+N < 10%
20
10
+1.5
VDD = 12V
Pout = 1W
RLoad = 4Ω
Av = 12
BW = 22Hz - 22kHz
+1
+0.5
+0
-0.5
-1
-1.5
-2
0
-2.5
0
5
10
15
20
-3
10
Output Power (W)
20
50
100
200
500
1k
2k
5k
10k
20k
Frequency (Hz)
Intermodulation Performance
Noise Floor
+0
+0
VDD = 12V
Pout = 1W/Channel
RLoad = 4Ω
0dBr = 12Vrms
19kHz, 20kHz, 1:1
Av = 11.7
BW = 10Hz - 80kHz
-20
FFT (dBr)
-30
VDD = 12V
Pout = 0W
RLoad = 4Ω
Av = 12
BW = 22Hz - 22kHz
A-Weighted Filter
-20
Noise FFT (dBV)
-10
-40
-50
-60
-40
-60
-80
-100
-70
-80
-120
-90
-140
-100
50
1k
2k
5k
10k
20k
30k
20
100
50
Frequency (Hz)
500
1k
2k
5k
10k
20k
Frequency (Hz)
Channel Separation versus Frequency
THD+N versus Frequency
10
+0
VDD = 12V
Pout = 5W/Channel
Av = 12
BW = 22Hz - 22kHz
2
1
0.5
0.2
0.1
RL = 4Ω
0.05
VDD = 12V
Pout = 1W/Channel
RLoad = 4Ω
Av = 12
BW = 22Hz - 22kHz
-10
Channel Separation (dBr)
5
THD+N (%)
200
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
RL = 8Ω
0.02
-90
0.01
-100
10
20
50
100
200
500
1k
2k
Frequency (Hz)
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10k
20k
20
50
100
200
500
1k
2k
5k
10k
20k
Frequency (Hz)
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Application Information
Layout Recommendations
The TA1101B is a power (high current) amplifier that operates at relatively high switching frequencies. The
outputs of the amplifier switch between the supply voltage and ground at high speeds while driving high
currents. This high-frequency digital signal is passed through an LC low-pass filter to recover the amplified
audio signal. Since the amplifier must drive the inductive LC output filter and speaker loads, the amplifier
outputs can be pulled above the supply voltage and below ground by the energy in the output inductance.
To avoid subjecting the TA1101B to potentially damaging voltage stress, it is critical to have a good printed
circuit board layout. It is recommended that Tripath’s layout and application circuit be used for all
applications and only be deviated from after careful analysis of the effects of any changes.
The figure below is the Tripath TA1101B evaluation board. Some of the most critical components on the
board are the power supply decoupling capacitors. C7 and C18 must be placed right next to pins 24 and
28 as shown. C8 and C19 must be placed right next to pins 21 and 18 as shown. These power supply
decoupling capacitors from the output stage not only help reject power supply noise, but they also absorb
voltage spikes on the VDD pins caused by overshoots of the outputs of the amplifiers. Output overshoots
include those caused by output inductor flyback during high current switching events such as shorted
outputs or driving low impedances at high levels. If the supply capacitors are not close enough to the
pins, electrical overstress to the part can occur from the voltage spikes on the VDD pins. This may result
in permanent damage or destruction to the TA1101B.
The copper slug of the TA1101B must be soldered onto the PC board. This board uses a 5 x 16 array of
0.013” vias on the copper below the TA1101 that allow the heat to conduct to 4 sq. in. of copper on the
bottom side ground plane of the PC board.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Amplifier Gain
The gain of the TA1101B is set by the ratio of two external resistors, RI and RF, and is given by the
following formula:
VO
R
= 12 F
VI
RI
where VI is the input signal level and VO is the differential output signal level across the speaker.
9 Watts of RMS output power results from an 8.485V RMS signal across an 8Ω speaker load.
RF = RI, then 9 Watts will be achieved with 0.707V RMS of input signal.
If
8.485 VRMS = (R L ∗ PO ) = (8Ω ∗ 9 W )
Protection Circuits
The TA1101B is guarded against over-temperature and over-current conditions. When the device goes
into an over-temperature or over-current state, the FAULT pin goes to a logic HIGH state indicating a fault
condition. When this occurs, the amplifier is muted, all outputs are TRI-STATED, and will float to 1/2 of
VDD.
Over-temperature Protection
An over-temperature fault occurs if the junction temperature of the part exceeds approximately 155°C.
The thermal hysteresis of the part is approximately 45°C, therefore the fault will automatically clear when
the junction temperature drops below 110°C.
Over-current Protection
An over-current fault occurs if more than approximately 7 amps of current flows from any of the amplifier
output pins. This can occur if the speaker wires are shorted together or if one side of the speaker is
shorted to ground. An over-current fault sets an internal latch that can only be cleared if the MUTE pin is
toggled or if the part is powered down. Alternately, if the MUTE pin is connected to the FAULT pin, the
HIGH output of the FAULT pin will toggle the MUTE pin and automatically reset the fault condition.
Overload
The OVERLOADB pin is a 5V logic output. When low, it indicates that the level of the input signal has
overloaded the amplifier resulting in increased distortion at the output. The OVERLOADB signal can be
used to control a distortion indicator light or LED through a simple buffer circuit, as the OVERLOADB
cannot drive an LED directly.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Sleep Pin
The SLEEP pin is a 5V logic input that when pulled high (>3.5V) puts the part into a low quiescent current
mode. This pin is internally clamped by a zener diode to approximately 6V thus allowing the pin to be
pulled up through a large valued resistor (1MΩ recommended) to VDD. To disable SLEEP mode, the sleep
pin should be grounded.
Fault Pin
The FAULT pin is a 5V logic output that indicates various fault conditions within the device. These
conditions include: low supply voltage, low charge pump voltage, low 5V regulator voltage, over current at
any output, and junction temperature greater than approximately 155°C. All faults except overcurrent all
reset upon removal of the condition. The FAULT output is capable of directly driving an LED through a
series 200Ω resistor. If the FAULT pin is connected directly to the MUTE input an automatic reset will
occur in the event of an over-current condition.
Power Dissipation Derating
For operating at ambient temperatures above 25°C the device must be derated based on a 150°C
maximum junction temperature, TJMAX as given by the following equation:
PDISS =
(TJMAX − TA )
θ JA
Where θJA of the package is determined from the following graph:
Θ JA vs Copper Area
JA (
o
C/W)
50
40
Pdiss - 1.35W
30
Pdiss - 2W
Pdiss - 3.4W
20
10
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Copper Area (square inches)
In the above graph Copper Area is the size of the copper pad on the PC board to which the heat slug of
the TA1101B is soldered. The heat slug must be soldered to the PCB to increase the maximum power
dissipation capability of the TA1101B package. Soldering will minimize the likelihood of an overtemperature fault occurring during continuous heavy load conditions. The vias used for connecting the
heatslug to the copper area on the PCB should be 0.013” diameter.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Performance Measurements of the TA1101B
The TA1101B operates by generating a high frequency switching signal based on the audio input. This
signal is sent through a low-pass filter (external to the Tripath amplifier) that recovers an amplified version
of the audio input. The frequency of the switching pattern is spread spectrum and typically varies between
100kHz and 1.0MHz, which is well above the 20Hz – 20kHz audio band. The pattern itself does not alter
or distort the audio input signal but it does introduce some inaudible components.
The measurements of certain performance parameters, particularly noise related specifications such as
THD+N, are significantly affected by the design of the low-pass filter used on the output as well as the
bandwidth setting of the measurement instrument used. Unless the filter has a very sharp roll-off just
beyond the audio band or the bandwidth of the measurement instrument is limited, some of the inaudible
noise components introduced by the Tripath amplifier switching pattern will degrade the measurement.
One feature of the TA1101B is that it does not require large multi-pole filters to achieve excellent
performance in listening tests, usually a more critical factor than performance measurements. Though
using a multi-pole filter may remove high-frequency noise and improve THD+N type measurements (when
they are made with wide-bandwidth measuring equipment), these same filters degrade frequency
response. The TA1101B Evaluation Board uses the Test/Application Circuit in this data sheet, which has a
simple two-pole output filter and excellent performance in listening tests. Measurements in this data sheet
were taken using this same circuit with a limited bandwidth setting in the measurement instrument.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Package Information
30-Lead Power Small Outline Package (PSOP),
compliant with JEDEC outline MO-166, variation AD:
2.24
3.10
REF.
E3
0.20 +/- 0.10
3.15 +/- 0.15
E
E2
2 PLACES
E1
3 2 1
30
D1
D2
2 PLACES
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
SEE DETAIL "A"
3.35
REF.
D
e
b
c
0.15 REF.
4º +/- 4º
END VIEW
L1
GAUGE PLANE
SIDE VIEW
L
1.60 REF
DETAIL "A"
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Package Dimensions
Dimension
b
c
D
D1
D2
E
E1
E2
E3
e
L1
L
Min.
0.35
0.23
15.80
12.60
--13.90
10.90
--5.80
0.70
Nom.
----15.90
----14.20
11.00
----0.80 BSC.
0.25 BSC.
---
Max.
0.48
0.32
16.00
13.00
1.10
14.50
11.10
2.90
6.20
1.00
Note: All dimensions are in millimeters.
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