LXE1710 / 1711 EVALUATION BOARD USER GUIDE LXE1710/1711 AUDIOMAX AUDIOMAX EVALUATION KIT USER’S GUIDE I N T E G R A T E D Copyright 2000 Rev. 1.3, 2002-07-09 P R O D U C T S Microsemi Integrated Products 11861 Western Avenue, Garden Grove, CA. 92841, 714-898-8121, Fax: 714-893-2570 Page 1 LXE1710 / 1711 EVALUATION BOARD USER GUIDE INTRODUCING LX1710/1711 AUDIOMAX Thank you for your interest in the latest generation of AudioMAX products. The LXE1710/1711 evaluation board is a fully functional mono amplifier designed to demonstrate the “new and improved” Switching Class-D Power Amplifier IC from Linfinity Microsemi. The LX1710/1711 is a completely new controller design with superior performance over the LX1720 stereo controller IC. Key improvements include better SNR, lower noise floor, and reduced THD therefore resulting in a much “quieter” and “cleaner” sounding amplifier. The evaluation board has been configured with easy-to-use terminal block connections for power supply/battery hook up and speaker connections. An RCA jack or separate audio +/- pins allow a quick interface to your audio source. Jumpers are also provided to enable/disable the amplifier (Sleep control) and to turn off the audio input (Mute control). With minimal setup, the user can be listening to the amplifier in a matter of a few minutes. Both the LX1710 and LX1711 operate from a single supply voltage. The LXE1710 evaluation board can accommodate a supply voltage from 7V to 15V which produces 25W into 4Ω and greater than 40W into 2Ω. The LX1711 can handle a higher supply voltage (7V to 25V) and provides greater than 50W continuous output power into 4Ω. The evaluation amplifier board has been designed for a 4Ω load. The output filter can be easily modified to change frequency response for other load optimization. For Information on circuit analysis, design, tradeoffs, and component selection, please see Application Note AN-16 “AudioMAX™ design Resource” Thank you again for your interest in the new “quieter”, high efficiency Class-D Audio Amplifier from Linfinity Microsemi. Please let us know what you think and stay tuned for future product releases to our AudioMAX family of products. Regards, Microsemi Linfinity Division http://www.microsemi.com (714) 898-8121 Copyright 2000 Rev. 1.3, 2002-07-09 Microsemi Integrated Products 11861 Western Avenue, Garden Grove, CA. 92841, 714-898-8121, Fax: 714-893-2570 Page 2 LXE1710 / 1711 EVALUATION BOARD USER GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS LX1710 / 1710 AudioMAX Evaluation Board Features and Circuit Description ..............................4 Input Compensation Output Stage Filter Stage Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................................................................5 Application Schematic ...................................................................................................................................6 Electrical Characteristics ..............................................................................................................................7 Performance Graphs ......................................................................................................................................8 Board Layout ....................................................................................................................................................9 Printed Circuit Board....................................................................................................................................10 Bill of Materials ..............................................................................................................................................11 Copyright 2000 Rev. 1.3, 2002-07-09 Microsemi Integrated Products 11861 Western Avenue, Garden Grove, CA. 92841, 714-898-8121, Fax: 714-893-2570 Page 3 LXE1710 / 1711 EVALUATION BOARD USER GUIDE Part Number Product Description LX1710CDB AudioMAX High Fidelity Controller IC VDD = 7V to 15V, Switching Class-D Mono Power Amplifier IC, 28-Pin SSOP Package. LX1711CDB AudioMAX High Power Controller IC VDD = 7V to 25V, Switching Class-D Mono Power Amplifier IC, 28-Pin SSOP Package. LXE1710 LX1710 AudioMAX Evaluation Board Fully Operational Mono Audio Amplifier. 25W, 4Ω LXE1711 LX1711 AudioMAX Evaluation Board Fully Operational Mono Audio Amplifier. 50W, 4Ω LX1710/1711 AUDIOMAX EVALUATION BOARD FEATURES AND CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION • • • • • • • Fully Assembled Mono Evaluation Board with Class-D Controller IC Improved SNR and Noise Floor Performance Output Power of 25W typical (LX1710, 15VDD, 4Ω, 1% THD+N) Output Power of 50W typical (LX1711, 25VDD, 4Ω, 1% THD+N) The AudioMAX Evaluation Amplifier Board allows the user to quickly connect and evaluate the LX1710/1711 Switching Class-D Mono Controller IC. Easy-to-connect terminal blocks and an RCA plug are provided for interfacing to Power, Speaker, and Audio Input connections. The single stage output filter has been configured to drive a 4Ω load and support full audio bandwidth amplification (See Audio Application Note for LC filter design component selection, calculations, and suggested inductor and capacitor values for other loads). The Evaluation Board operates from a single supply voltage. The Class-D Amplifier Controller IC requires a minimal number of external components to create a complete amplifier solution. See Evaluation Board Schematic and Bill of Materials for circuit specifics. A Class-D Amplifier is a “switching” amplifier that converts a low-level, analog audio input signal into a high power, pulse-width modulated (PWM) output. The switching frequency (430kHz typical but can be adjusted) is much higher than the audio bandwidth (20Hz to 20kHz), and is easily filtered out with a simple LC filter. The support circuitry can be generally grouped into three areas (input circuit, output power stage, and output filter). INPUT COMPENSATION The first group is the compensation network and control setting components. These resistors and Copyright 2000 Rev. 1.3, 2002-07-09 • Supports Full Audio Bandwidth Optimized to Drive 4Ω Speaker Load Terminal Block Connectors for Supply Voltage and Speaker Connection RCA Plug for Audio Input Signal capacitors set up the controller operating frequency, response characteristics, and comparator ramp fundamental to Class-D operation. OUTPUT STAGE The next section is the output stage. The controller IC generates a PWM output by controlling external FETs connected in a full bridge configuration. The full bridge configuration is connected between the single supply voltage (PVDD) and ground (PGND) with the output of the bridge driving the LC filter stage. Because the FETs are either fully “on” or fully “off”, Class-D topology is extremely efficient (up to 85% typical), circuit power dissipation is minimal, and maximum power is delivered to the speaker. The bridge output also drives the RC low pass filter, which provides the feedback for the control loop through the FBK+ and FBK- inputs. FILTER STAGE The single stage, second order LC filter is used to remove the switching frequency. The frequency response and corner frequency can be easily adjusted for optimization of various loads. The LC evaluation board component values have been chosen for a 4Ω load. See section on LC filter design for component selection. Microsemi Integrated Products 11861 Western Avenue, Garden Grove, CA. 92841, 714-898-8121, Fax: 714-893-2570 Page 4 LXE1710 / 1711 EVALUATION BOARD USER GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE LC filter design section for recommended inductor and capacitor modifications. The LXE1710/1711 Evaluation Board is a fully functional, Class-D Amplifier. Connection to a single supply voltage (VDD from either a battery or power supply), speakers, and your audio source is all that is required to begin evaluating the amplifier and listening to music. The following outlines the necessary connections and control jumpers. 4) Audio Input Connection: Connect your audio source to the RCA Jack CN1, Audio In. For other type interfaces, the audio input signal can also be connected to the amplifier board using the J3 (In- and In+) location. Strip Line Plugs can be inserted into J3 for connectivity. 1) Verify contents of Evaluation Kit: The easy-touse amplifier is all contained on a single board. Visually inspect to see if the board or any components were damaged during shipping. All components are located on the top side of the PCB except for the decoupling capacitor, C17. A copy of the LX1710/1711 Datasheet can be downloaded from the Microsemi.com website. 5) Jumper Selection Controls: The “on/off” or enable to the module is controlled with the SLEEP/ signal. Jumper J1 connects the SLEEP/ to “on” or “ off”. SLEEP/ is an active Low control. Jumper J2 connects the MUTE control which enables/disables the audio input to the amplifier. MUTE is an active High signal. See table below. 2) Power and Ground Connections: The voltage supply and ground connections are made through terminal block TB1. Connect your “+” (+7V to +15V for the LXE1710 or +7V to +25V for the LXE1711) power supply or battery to the +V input of TB1. Connect your supply or battery ground to the GND input of TB1. Please ensure the correct positive and ground connections are made before turning on the power supply. 6) Power Source: If a power supply is being used, make sure it is set to the correct voltage level and turn the power supply on. 7) Audio Source: Make sure the audio source signal is set to a minimum level. Start or “play” audio source and adjust source volume to desired level. 3) Speaker Connection: The amplifier is designed to drive a single 4Ω speaker. Connect speaker “+” and “-“ to the +OUT and –OUT input of terminal block TB2 respectively. The amplifier can be used to drive other speaker loads but frequency response may not be optimal. See 8) Listen to AudioMAX: If the amplifier is not operating properly, verify preceding steps or contact Linfinity for technical assistance (714) 898-8121. To Speaker + To Speaker - To Power Supply +V J1 Jumper: SLEEP/ J2 Jumper: MUTE Jumper toward OFF Jumper toward ON Amplifier enabled (SLEEP/ is OFF) Audio Input enabled (MUTE is OFF) Amplifier disabled (SLEEP/ is ON) Audio Input disabled (MUTE is ON) 7V-15V for LX1710 7V-25V for LX1711 Jumper floating Amplifier disabled (SLEEP/ is ON) Audio Input enabled (MUTE is OFF) To Power Supply Ground Table 1: Jumper Settings Copyright 2000 Rev. 1.3, 2002-07-09 Optional Audio In Optional Audio In + To Audio Source Microsemi Integrated Products 11861 Western Avenue, Garden Grove, CA. 92841, 714-898-8121, Fax: 714-893-2570 Page 5 LXE1710 / 1711 EVALUATION BOARD USER GUIDE SCHEMATIC VIN7V to 15V C9 0.1µF 35V + C22 .1µF 25 VDD C13 + + 2.2µF C11 4.7µF R5 34.8K C1 C16 100pF 1µF * 26 CP 5 RPWM 6 C12 .1µF P+ 23 R12 10 ohm Q1 L1 15µH CPWM 1 VREF N+ 22 V25 LX1710 10 SLEEP MUTE RS1 .037 IS- 27 2 GND SLEEP C17 220µF 25V 24 PVDD 4 C2 1µF CLOCK 28 NC R3 24.3K Q2 R11 10 ohm P- 20 R6 10 ohm C8 .1µF 50V R13 15 ohm 1W C20 .68µF C7 220pF C18 .47µF C21 .68µF Q3 C19 .47µF 11 MUTE AUDIO INPUT NC R8 10K 9 INAMPOUT 7 INPUT+ C3 470nF C26 330pF 8 INPUTR9 10K C14 470nF C5 18pF R1 56.2K C4 150pF 3 14 NC EAOUT 13 EAIN 15 FAOUT N- Q4 21 PGND 19 R10 10 ohm C10 4.7µF L2 15µH R4 24.3K C6 220pF + * CN 18 FBK+ 16 FBK- 17 STATUS 12 NC R2 10K *This node is signal GND one of two grounds in the schematic, the others are power GND. These two grounds should be connected together as a star connection somewhere close to power supply ground pin. LXE1710 – Evaluation Board Schematic Copyright 2000 Rev. 1.3, 2002-07-09 Microsemi Integrated Products 11861 Western Avenue, Garden Grove, CA. 92841, 714-898-8121, Fax: 714-893-2570 Page 6 LXE1710 / 1711 EVALUATION BOARD USER GUIDE ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Unless otherwise specified, the following specifications apply over the operating ambient temperature 0°C<TA<70°C. For test circuit, see LXE1710 Evaluation Board Schematic diagram. PARAMETER Supply Voltage SYMBOL MIN. TYP. M AX UNITS LX1710 VDD 7 15 V LX1711 VDD 7 25 V Supply Current IDD Quiescent Current IQ Output Power PO Efficiency VIN=15V, PO=38W, RL=2Ω, THD+N=1% 3 A VIN=15V, No Input 43 mA 14 W 25 W 40 W 50 w 82 % 85 % 0.05 % VIN=15V, RL=8Ω, THD+N=1%, 10Hz to 22kHz VIN=15V, RL=4Ω, THD+N=1%, 10Hz to 22kHz VIN=15V, RL=2Ω, THD+N=1%, 10Hz to 22kHz VIN=25V, RL=4Ω, THD+N=1%, 10Hz to 22kHz VIN=15V, fIN=1kHz, PO=10W VIN=15V, fIN=1kHz, PO=20W Total Harmonic Distortion Plus Noise Signal-To-Noise Ratio THD+N fIN=1kHz, PO=1W fIN=20Hz to 20kHz, PO=1W SNR Power Supply Rejection Ratio Copyright 2000 Rev. 1.3, 2002-07-09 TEST CONDITIONS PSRR VIN=15V, VRIPPLE=1VRMS, 10Hz to 10kHz 0.3 % 81 dBr -70 dB Microsemi Integrated Products 11861 Western Avenue, Garden Grove, CA. 92841, 714-898-8121, Fax: 714-893-2570 Page 7 LXE1710 / 1711 EVALUATION BOARD USER GUIDE PERFORMANCE GRAPHS EFFICIENCY VS. OUTPUT POWER OUTPUT POWER VS. SUPPLY VOLTAGE 90% 60 85% 50 75% Output Power (W) Efficency (%) 80% 70% 65% 60% 55% 40 30 20 10 50% 0 45% 0 5 10 15 20 25 6 30 11 Output Power (W) 16 21 26 Supply Voltage (VIN) 4Ω fIN=1kHz RL=4Ω THD+N=1% VIN = 15V FREQUENCY RESPONSE THD+N VS. OUTPUT POWER +20 100 50 +15 20 10 5 +5 2 -0.08 1 0.5 THD + N (%) Voltage Amplification (dBr) +10 -0.59 -5 0.26 0.1 0.04 -10 0.02 0.01 -15 0.005 -20 10 0.002 18.2 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 17.88k 50k 80k Frequency (Hz) 50m 100m 200m 500m 1.13 2 5 10 20 24.56 30 Output Power (W ) VIN=15V fIN=1kHz RL=4Ω VIN=15V RL=4Ω RO=1W RMS Copyright 2000 Rev. 1.3, 2002-07-09 0.001 Microsemi Integrated Products 11861 Western Avenue, Garden Grove, CA. 92841, 714-898-8121, Fax: 714-893-2570 Page 8 LXE1710 / 1711 EVALUATION BOARD USER GUIDE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT CN1: RCA Jack Audio In J3: Optional Connections Audio In +, Audio In - Silkscreen Layer J1: Sleep Jumper Copyright 2000 Rev. 1.3, 2002-07-09 J2: Mute Jumper TB1: Power Supply Terminal Block +V, GND TB2: Audio Output Terminal Block + OUT, - OUT Microsemi Integrated Products 11861 Western Avenue, Garden Grove, CA. 92841, 714-898-8121, Fax: 714-893-2570 Page 9 LXE1710 / 1711 EVALUATION BOARD USER GUIDE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD Bottom Layer Top Layer Copyright 2000 Rev. 1.3, 2002-07-09 Microsemi Integrated Products 11861 Western Avenue, Garden Grove, CA. 92841, 714-898-8121, Fax: 714-893-2570 Page 10 LXE1710 / 1711 EVALUATION BOARD USER GUIDE BILL OF MATERIALS MISCELLANEOUS COMPONENTS Line Item Part Description 1 2 3 4 Controller N-Channel MOSFET P-Channel MOSFET Printed Circuit Board 5 Inductor, 15uH 6 7 8 9 Phono Jacks, 90° Nickel Plated, Wht Strip Line Plugs, Straight, Single Row .100" Shorting Jumpers, Open Top, Black Terminal Block 2 pos 5mm Reference Designators Qty U1 Q2, Q4 Q1, Q3 REV.X 1 2 2 1 L1, L2 2 CN1 J1, J2 J1 TB1, TB2 1 2 1 2 Case Reference Designators Qty 1206 C5 1 1206 C4 1 1206 1206 C6, C7 C26 2 1 1206 C3, C14 2 1206 C1, C2 2 0805 C16 1 3216 3216 C9 C13 1 1 3216 C10, C11 2 TH TH TH NT C8, C12, C22 C18, C19 C20, C21 C17 3 2 2 1 Case Reference Designators Qty 1206 1206 0805 0805 0805 0805 0805 R2 R3, R4 R6, R10, R11, R12 R8, R9 R5 R7 R1 1 2 4 2 1 1 1 2512 R13 1 2512 RS1 1 Manufacturer & Part # Case Linfinity LX1710 / LX1711 Fairchild FDS6612A Fairchild FDS4953 Linfinity SGE2758 ISI RL622-150K (LXE1710) Coilcraft DO5022-153HC (LXE1711) Mouser 161-4214 CA CA-S36-24B-44 Mouser 151-8030 Block Master 301-021-1000 SSOP 28 SO-8 SO-8 TH SMT TH TH TH TH CAPACITORS Line Item Part Description 1 Capacitor, COG, 18pF, 50V, 5% 2 Capacitor, COG, 150pF, 50V, 5% 3 4 Capacitor, COG, 220pF, 50V, 5% Capacitor, X7R, 330pF, 50V, 10% 5 Capacitor, X7R, .47uF, 16V, 20% 6 Capacitor, X7R, 1uF, 50V, 10% 7 Capacitor, COG, 100pF, 50V, 5% 8 9 Capacitor Tant 0.1uF 35V 20% Capacitor Tant 2.2uF 25V 20% 10 Capacitor, Tant, 4.7uF, 16V, 20% 11 12 13 14 Capacitor Stacked MF 0.1uF 50V 5% Capacitor Stacked MF 0.47uF 50V 5% Capacitor Stacked MF 0.68uF 50V 5% Capacitor, Elect 220uF, 25V, 20% Part Description Novacap 1206N180J500NT AVX 12065C180JAT2A Novacap 1206N151J500NT AVX 12065C151JAT2A AVX 12065C221JAT2A Panasonic ECU-V1H331KBM Novacap 1206B474M160NT AVX 1206YC474MAT2A Novacap 1206B105K500NT AVX 12065C105KAT2A Novacap 0805N101J500NT AVX 08055C101JAT2A AVX TAJA104M035R Kemet T491A225M025AS Kemet T491A475M016AS AVX TAJA475M016R Panasonic ECQ-V1H104JL Panasonic ECQ-V1H474JL Panasonic ECQ-V1H684JL Elna RV-25V221MH10-R RESISTORS Line Item Part Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Resistor, 10K, 5%, 1/4W Resistor, 24.3K, 1%, 1/4W Resistor, 10 Ohm, 5%, 1/8W Resistor, 10K, 5%, 1/8W Resistor, 34.8K, 1%, 1/8W Resistor,20K, 5%, 1/8W Resistor, 56.2K, 1%, 1/8W 8 Resistor, 15 Ohm 5% 1W 9 Resistor, Low Value Flat .0374 Copyright 2000 Rev. 1.3, 2002-07-09 Part Description ASJ CR32J103T ASJ CR32F2432T ASJ CR J100T ASJ CR21J103T ASJ CR21F3482T ASJ CR J203T ASJ CR21F5622T KOA RM73B3A150J Rohm MCR100JZHJ150 IRC LR2512R-01-R037-F Microsemi Integrated Products 11861 Western Avenue, Garden Grove, CA. 92841, 714-898-8121, Fax: 714-893-2570 Page 11