AD SSM2377ACBZ-R7

Filterless, High Efficiency,
Mono 2.5 W Class-D Audio Amplifier
SSM2377
The SSM2377 operates with 92% efficiency at 1.4 W into 8 Ω
from a 5.0 V supply and has an SNR of >100 dB.
FEATURES
Filterless, Class-D amplifier with spread-spectrum
Σ-Δ modulation
2.5 W into 4 Ω load and 1.4 W into 8 Ω load at 5.0 V supply
with <1% total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD + N)
92% efficiency at 5.0 V, 1.4 W into 8 Ω speaker
>100 dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
High PSRR at 217 Hz: 80 dB
Ultralow EMI emissions
Single-supply operation from 2.5 V to 5.5 V
Gain select function: 6 dB or 12 dB
Fixed input impedance of 80 kΩ
100 nA shutdown current
Short-circuit and thermal protection with autorecovery
Available in a 9-ball, 1.2 mm × 1.2 mm WLCSP
Pop-and-click suppression
Spread-spectrum pulse density modulation (PDM) is used to
provide lower EMI-radiated emissions compared with other
Class-D architectures. The inherent randomized nature of
spread-spectrum PDM eliminates the clock intermodulation
(beating effect) of several amplifiers in close proximity.
The SSM2377 produces ultralow EMI emissions that significantly reduce the radiated emissions at the Class-D outputs,
particularly above 100 MHz. The SSM2377 passes FCC Class B
radiated emission testing with 50 cm, unshielded speaker cable
without any external filtering. The ultralow EMI emissions of the
SSM2377 are also helpful for antenna and RF sensitivity problems.
The device is configured for either a 6 dB or a 12 dB gain setting
by connecting the GAIN pin to the VDD pin or the GND pin,
respectively. Input impedance is a fixed value of 80 kΩ, independent of the gain select operation.
APPLICATIONS
Mobile phones
MP3 players
Portable electronics
The SSM2377 has a micropower shutdown mode with a typical
shutdown current of 100 nA. Shutdown is enabled by applying
a logic low to the SD pin.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The device also includes pop-and-click suppression circuitry,
which minimizes voltage glitches at the output during turn-on
and turn-off, reducing audible noise on activation and deactivation.
Built-in input low-pass filtering is also included to suppress outof-band noise interference to the PDM modulator.
The SSM2377 is a fully integrated, high efficiency, Class-D audio
amplifier. It is designed to maximize performance for mobile
phone applications. The application circuit requires a minimum
of external components and operates from a single 2.5 V to 5.5 V
supply. It is capable of delivering 2.5 W of continuous output power
with <1% THD + N driving a 4 Ω load from a 5.0 V supply.
The SSM2377 is specified over the industrial temperature range
of −40°C to +85°C. It has built-in thermal shutdown and output
short-circuit protection. It is available in a halide-free, 9-ball, 0.4 mm
pitch, 1.2 mm × 1.2 mm wafer level chip scale package (WLCSP).
The SSM2377 features a high efficiency, low noise modulation
scheme that requires no external LC output filters. The modulation operates with high efficiency even at low output power.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
POWER SUPPLY
2.5V TO 5.5V
10µF
0.1µF
SSM2377
22nF
AUDIO IN–
IN+
AUDIO IN+
22nF
SHUTDOWN
VDD
80kΩ
80kΩ
IN–
OUT+
MODULATOR
(Σ-Δ)
BIAS
SD
INTERNAL
OSCILLATOR
POP/CLICK
AND EMI
SUPPRESSION
OUT–
GND
09824-001
GAIN
FET
DRIVER
GAIN SELECT
GAIN = 6dB OR 12dB
Figure 1.
Rev. 0
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SSM2377
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1 Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 13 Applications ....................................................................................... 1 Overview ..................................................................................... 13 General Description ......................................................................... 1 Gain Selection ............................................................................. 13 Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1 Pop-and-Click Suppression ...................................................... 13 Revision History ............................................................................... 2 EMI Noise.................................................................................... 13 Specifications..................................................................................... 3 Output Modulation Description .............................................. 13 Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 5 Layout .......................................................................................... 14 Thermal Resistance ...................................................................... 5 Input Capacitor Selection .......................................................... 14 ESD Caution .................................................................................. 5 Power Supply Decoupling ......................................................... 14 Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................. 6 Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 15 Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 7 Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 15 Typical Application Circuits.......................................................... 12 REVISION HISTORY
5/11—Revision 0: Initial Version
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SSM2377
SPECIFICATIONS
VDD = 5.0 V, TA = 25°C, RL = 8 Ω +33 μH, unless otherwise noted.
Table 1.
Parameter
DEVICE CHARACTERISTICS
Output Power
Efficiency
Total Harmonic Distortion
Plus Noise
Symbol
Test Conditions/Comments
POUT
f = 1 kHz, 20 kHz BW
RL = 8 Ω, THD = 1%, VDD = 5.0 V
RL = 8 Ω, THD = 1%, VDD = 3.6 V
RL = 8 Ω, THD = 1%, VDD = 2.5 V
RL = 8 Ω, THD = 10%, VDD = 5.0 V
RL = 8 Ω, THD = 10%, VDD = 3.6 V
RL = 8 Ω, THD = 10%, VDD = 2.5 V
RL = 4 Ω, THD = 1%, VDD = 5.0 V
RL = 4 Ω, THD = 1%, VDD = 3.6 V
RL = 4 Ω, THD = 1%, VDD = 2.5 V
RL = 4 Ω, THD = 10%, VDD = 5.0 V
RL = 4 Ω, THD = 10%, VDD = 3.6 V
RL = 4 Ω, THD = 10%, VDD = 2.5 V
POUT = 1.4 W into 8 Ω, VDD = 5.0 V
POUT = 1 W into 8 Ω, f = 1 kHz, VDD = 5.0 V
η
THD + N
Min
CMRR
fSW
fOSC
VOOS
VDD
Supply Current
PSRRGSM
PSRR
ISY
Shutdown Current
ISD
GAIN CONTROL
Closed-Loop Gain
Gain
Input Impedance
ZIN
SHUTDOWN CONTROL
Input Voltage High
Input Voltage Low
Turn-On Time
Turn-Off Time
Output Impedance
VIH
VIL
tWU
tSD
ZOUT
Unit
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
%
%
0.009
1.0
VCM
Max
1.41
0.72
0.33
1.78
0.90
0.41
2.49
1.25
0.54
3.17 1
1.56
0.68
92.4
0.007
POUT = 0.5 W into 8 Ω, f = 1 kHz, VDD = 3.6 V
Input Common-Mode Voltage
Range
Common-Mode Rejection
Ratio
Average Switching Frequency
Clock Frequency
Differential Output Offset
Voltage
POWER SUPPLY
Supply Voltage Range
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
Typ
VDD − 1
%
V
100 mV rms at 1 kHz
51
dB
Gain = 6 dB
256
6.2
0.4
5.0
kHz
MHz
mV
5.5
V
Guaranteed from PSRR test
Inputs are ac-grounded, CIN = 0.1 μF,
gain = 6 dB
VRIPPLE = 100 mV at 217 Hz
VRIPPLE = 100 mV at 1 kHz
VIN = 0 V, no load, VDD = 5.0 V
VIN = 0 V, no load, VDD = 3.6 V
VIN = 0 V, no load, VDD = 2.5 V
VIN = 0 V, RL = 8 Ω + 33 μH, VDD = 5.0 V
VIN = 0 V, RL = 8 Ω + 33 μH, VDD = 3.6 V
VIN = 0 V, RL = 8 Ω + 33 μH, VDD = 2.5 V
SD = GND
2.5
GAIN = GND
GAIN = VDD
SD = VDD, gain = 6 dB or 12 dB
80
80
2.5
2.0
1.9
2.5
2.0
1.8
100
dB
dB
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
nA
12
6
80
dB
dB
kΩ
1.35
0.35
SD rising edge from GND to VDD
SD falling edge from VDD to GND
SD = GND
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12.5
5
100
V
V
ms
μs
kΩ
SSM2377
Parameter
NOISE PERFORMANCE
Output Voltage Noise
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
1
Symbol
Test Conditions/Comments
en
f = 20 Hz to 20 kHz, inputs are ac-grounded,
gain = 6 dB, A-weighted
VDD = 5.0 V
VDD = 3.6 V
POUT = 1.4 W, RL = 8 Ω, A-weighted
SNR
Min
Typ
Max
30
30
101
Although the SSM2377 has good audio quality above 3 W, continuous output power beyond 3 W must be avoided due to device packaging limitations.
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Unit
μV
μV
dB
SSM2377
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Absolute maximum ratings apply at 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
THERMAL RESISTANCE
Table 2.
Junction-to-air thermal resistance (θJA) is specified for the worstcase conditions, that is, a device soldered in a printed circuit
board (PCB) for surface-mount packages. θJA is determined
according to JEDEC JESD51-9 on a 4-layer PCB with natural
convection cooling.
Parameter
Supply Voltage
Input Voltage
Common-Mode Input Voltage
Storage Temperature Range
Operating Temperature Range
Junction Temperature Range
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 60 sec)
ESD Susceptibility
Rating
6V
VDD
VDD
−65°C to +150°C
−40°C to +85°C
−65°C to +165°C
300°C
4 kV
Table 3. Thermal Resistance
Package Type
9-Ball, 1.2 mm × 1.2 mm WLCSP
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any
other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
ESD CAUTION
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PCB
2S2P
θJA
88
Unit
°C/W
SSM2377
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
BALL A1
CORNER
1
2
3
IN+
GAIN
OUT–
VDD
VDD
GND
IN–
SD
OUT+
A
B
09824-002
C
TOP VIEW
(BALL SIDE DOWN)
Not to Scale
Figure 2. Pin Configuration
Table 4. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No.
A1
B1
C1
A2
B2
C2
A3
B3
C3
Mnemonic
IN+
VDD
IN−
GAIN
VDD
SD
OUT−
GND
OUT+
Description
Noninverting Input.
Power Supply.
Inverting Input.
Gain Selection Pin.
Power Supply.
Shutdown Input. Active low digital input.
Inverting Output.
Ground.
Noninverting Output.
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SSM2377
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
100
100
RL = 8Ω + 33µH
GAIN = 6dB
RL = 8Ω + 33µH
GAIN = 12dB
10
10
VDD = 3.6V
1
THD + N (%)
THD + N (%)
VDD = 3.6V
VDD = 2.5V
0.1
1
0.1
VDD = 2.5V
0.01
0.01
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
OUTPUT POWER (W)
0.001
0.0001
09824-003
0.001
0.0001
10
RL = 4Ω + 15µH
GAIN = 12dB
10
THD + N (%)
VDD = 3.6V
0.1
VDD = 5V
10
VDD = 5V
1
VDD = 2.5V
0.01
1
VDD = 3.6V
0.1
VDD = 2.5V
0.01
0.1
1
10
OUTPUT POWER (W)
0.001
0.0001
09824-005
0.001
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
OUTPUT POWER (W)
Figure 4. THD + N vs. Output Power into 4 Ω, Gain = 6 dB
09824-006
0.01
0.001
0.0001
Figure 7. THD + N vs. Output Power into 4 Ω, Gain = 12 dB
100
100
VDD = 5V
GAIN = 6dB
RL = 8Ω + 33µH
10
THD + N (%)
1
0.1
VDD = 5V
GAIN = 12dB
RL = 8Ω + 33µH
1
0.1
1W
1W
0.25W
0.01
0.25W
0.01
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
09824-007
100
Figure 5. THD + N vs. Frequency, VDD = 5 V, RL = 8 Ω, Gain = 6 dB
0.001
10
100
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 8. THD + N vs. Frequency, VDD = 5 V, RL = 8 Ω, Gain = 12 dB
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09824-008
0.5W
0.5W
0.001
10
1
100
RL = 4Ω + 15µH
GAIN = 6dB
THD + N (%)
0.1
Figure 6. THD + N vs. Output Power into 8 Ω, Gain = 12 dB
100
THD + N (%)
0.01
OUTPUT POWER (W)
Figure 3. THD + N vs. Output Power into 8 Ω, Gain = 6 dB
10
0.001
09824-004
VDD = 5V
VDD = 5V
SSM2377
100
2W
0.1
1
VDD = 5V
GAIN = 12dB
RL = 4Ω + 15µH
2W
0.1
0.5W
0.5W
0.01
0.01
1W
1W
100
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
0.001
10
09824-009
0.001
10
100k
100
VDD = 3.6V
GAIN = 6dB
RL = 8Ω + 33µH
10
1
THD + N (%)
THD + N (%)
10k
Figure 12. THD + N vs. Frequency, VDD = 5 V, RL = 4 Ω, Gain = 12 dB
100
0.1
1k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 9. THD + N vs. Frequency, VDD = 5 V, RL = 4 Ω, Gain = 6 dB
10
100
09824-010
THD + N (%)
1
10
THD + N (%)
10
100
VDD = 5V
GAIN = 6dB
RL = 4Ω + 15µH
0.5W
VDD = 3.6V
GAIN = 12dB
RL = 8Ω + 33µH
1
0.1
0.5W
0.25W
0.125W
100
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
0.001
10
09824-011
10
THD + N (%)
1W
1
100k
VDD = 3.6V
GAIN = 12dB
RL = 4Ω + 15µH
1W
0.1
0.25W
0.25W
0.01
0.01
0.5W
100
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
09824-013
THD + N (%)
10k
100
VDD = 3.6V
GAIN = 6dB
RL = 4Ω + 15µH
0.1
0.001
10
1k
Figure 13. THD + N vs. Frequency, VDD = 3.6 V, RL = 8 Ω, Gain = 12 dB
100
1
100
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 10. THD + N vs. Frequency, VDD = 3.6 V, RL = 8 Ω, Gain = 6 dB
10
0.125W
0.25W
Figure 11. THD + N vs. Frequency, VDD = 3.6 V, RL = 4 Ω, Gain = 6 dB
0.001
10
0.5W
100
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 14. THD + N vs. Frequency, VDD = 3.6 V, RL = 4 Ω, Gain = 12 dB
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09824-014
0.001
10
0.01
09824-012
0.01
SSM2377
100
10
0.1
THD + N (%)
THD + N (%)
1
0.25W
VDD = 2.5V
GAIN = 12dB
RL = 8Ω + 33µH
1
0.1
0.25W
0.0625W
0.01
0.0625W
0.01
0.125W
100
1k
0.125W
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
0.001
10
09824-015
0.001
10
10k
100k
Figure 18. THD + N vs. Frequency, VDD = 2.5 V, RL = 8 Ω, Gain = 12 dB
100
VDD = 2.5V
GAIN = 6dB
RL = 4Ω + 15µH
10
10
VDD = 2.5V
GAIN = 12dB
RL = 4Ω + 15µH
0.5W
0.5W
THD + N (%)
1
THD + N (%)
1k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 15. THD + N vs. Frequency, VDD = 2.5 V, RL = 8 Ω, Gain = 6 dB
100
100
09824-016
10
100
VDD = 2.5V
GAIN = 6dB
RL = 8Ω + 33µH
0.1
1
0.1
0.125W
0.125W
0.01
0.01
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
09824-017
100
0.001
10
100k
3.0
2.9
QUIESCENT CURRENT (mA)
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.3
RL = 4Ω + 15µH
2.2
2.1
NO LOAD
2.0
1.9
2.5
2.4
2.3
2.2
2.0
1.9
5.0
5.5
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
09824-019
1.7
4.5
Figure 17. Quiescent Current vs. Supply Voltage, Gain = 6 dB
NO LOAD
2.1
1.8
4.0
RL = 4Ω + 15µH
2.6
1.7
3.5
RL = 8Ω + 33µH
2.7
1.8
3.0
GAIN = 12dB
2.8
RL = 8Ω + 33µH
1.6
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
Figure 20. Quiescent Current vs. Supply Voltage, Gain = 12 dB
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09824-020
GAIN = 6dB
2.8
QUIESCENT CURRENT (mA)
10k
Figure 19. THD + N vs. Frequency, VDD = 2.5 V, RL = 4 Ω, Gain = 12 dB
3.0
1.6
2.5
1k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 16. THD + N vs. Frequency, VDD = 2.5 V, RL = 4 Ω, Gain = 6 dB
2.9
100
09824-018
0.25W
0.25W
0.001
10
SSM2377
2.0
f = 1kHz
GAIN = 6dB
RL = 8Ω + 33µH
1.8
1.6
OUTPUT POWER (W)
1.4
1.2
1.0
THD + N = 10%
0.8
THD + N = 1%
0.6
1.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Figure 21. Maximum Output Power vs. Supply Voltage, RL = 8 Ω, Gain = 6 dB
0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
Figure 24. Maximum Output Power vs. Supply Voltage, RL = 8 Ω, Gain = 12 dB
3.5
3.5
f = 1kHz
GAIN = 6dB
RL = 4Ω + 15µH
3.0
f = 1kHz
GAIN = 12dB
RL = 4Ω + 15µH
3.0
OUTPUT POWER (W)
2.5
2.0
THD + N = 10%
1.5
THD + N = 1%
1.0
2.5
2.0
THD + N = 10%
1.5
THD + N = 1%
1.0
0.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
Figure 22. Maximum Output Power vs. Supply Voltage, RL = 4 Ω, Gain = 6 dB
100
0
2.5
09824-023
0
2.5
3.0
100
VDD = 2.5V
5.0
VDD = 2.5V
80
VDD = 5V
VDD = 3.6V
4.5
VDD = 3.6V
90
80
4.0
Figure 25. Maximum Output Power vs. Supply Voltage, RL = 4 Ω, Gain = 12 dB
90
70
EFFICIENCY (%)
70
3.5
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
09824-024
0.5
60
50
40
30
VDD = 5V
60
50
40
30
20
RL = 8Ω + 33µH
GAIN = 6dB
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
RL = 4Ω + 15µH
GAIN = 6dB
10
2.0
OUTPUT POWER (W)
09824-025
10
Figure 23. Efficiency vs. Output Power into 8 Ω, Gain = 6 dB
0
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
OUTPUT POWER (W)
Figure 26. Efficiency vs. Output Power into 4 Ω, Gain = 6 dB
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09824-026
20
0
THD + N = 1%
0.6
0.2
3.0
THD + N = 10%
0.8
0.4
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT POWER (W)
1.2
0.2
0
2.5
EFFICIENCY (%)
1.4
0.4
09824-021
OUTPUT POWER (W)
1.6
f = 1kHz
GAIN = 12dB
RL = 8Ω + 33µH
1.8
09824-022
2.0
SSM2377
500
600
RL = 8Ω + 33µH
GAIN = 6dB
450
RL = 4Ω + 15µH
GAIN = 6dB
VDD = 5V
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
400
VDD = 3.6V
350
300
VDD = 2.5V
250
200
150
100
VDD = 5V
VDD = 3.6V
500
VDD = 2.5V
400
300
200
100
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
OUTPUT POWER (W)
0
–10
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
VDD = 5V
RL = 8Ω + 33µH
–20
–30
–30
–40
PSRR (dB)
GAIN = 12dB
–50
–60
GAIN = 6dB
–40
–50
–60
–70
–70
–80
GAIN = 6dB
GAIN = 12dB
–80
–90
100
1k
10k
–90
10
09824-029
–100
10
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
100
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 28. Common-Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) vs. Frequency
09824-030
CMRR (dB)
0.6
0
VDD = 5V
RL = 8Ω + 33µH
–20
Figure 31. Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR) vs. Frequency
7
7
6
SD INPUT
SD INPUT
OUTPUT
6
5
5
VOLTAGE (V)
4
3
2
OUTPUT
4
3
2
1
1
0
–4
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
TIME (ms)
28
32
36
09824-031
VOLTAGE (V)
0.4
Figure 30. Supply Current vs. Output Power into 4 Ω, Gain = 6 dB
0
–1
–8
0.2
OUTPUT POWER (W)
Figure 27. Supply Current vs. Output Power into 8 Ω, Gain = 6 dB
–10
0
Figure 29. Turn-On Response
0
–50
–30
–10
10
30
TIME (µs)
Figure 32. Turn-Off Response
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50
70
09824-032
0
09824-027
0
09824-028
50
SSM2377
TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUITS
POWER SUPPLY
2.5V TO 5.5V
10µF
0.1µF
SSM2377
22nF
AUDIO IN–
IN+
AUDIO IN+
22nF
SHUTDOWN
VDD
80kΩ
OUT+
MODULATOR
(Σ-Δ)
80kΩ
IN–
BIAS
SD
INTERNAL
OSCILLATOR
POP/CLICK
AND EMI
SUPPRESSION
OUT–
GND
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GAIN
FET
DRIVER
GAIN SELECT
GAIN = 6dB OR 12dB
Figure 33. Monaural Differential Input Configuration
POWER SUPPLY
2.5V TO 5.5V
10µF
0.1µF
SSM2377
22nF
AUDIO IN–
IN+
22nF
SHUTDOWN
VDD
80kΩ
OUT+
MODULATOR
(Σ-Δ)
80kΩ
IN–
BIAS
SD
INTERNAL
OSCILLATOR
POP/CLICK
AND EMI
SUPPRESSION
OUT–
GND
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GAIN
FET
DRIVER
GAIN SELECT
GAIN = 6dB OR 12dB
Figure 34. Monaural Single-Ended Input Configuration
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SSM2377
THEORY OF OPERATION
OVERVIEW
EMI NOISE
The SSM2377 mono Class-D audio amplifier features a filterless
modulation scheme that greatly reduces the external component
count, conserving board space and, thus, reducing system cost.
The SSM2377 does not require an output filter but, instead, relies
on the inherent inductance of the speaker coil and the natural
filtering of the speaker and human ear to fully recover the audio
component of the square wave output.
The SSM2377 uses a proprietary modulation and spread-spectrum
technology to minimize EMI emissions from the device. For
applications that have difficulty passing FCC Class B emission
tests or experience antenna and RF sensitivity problems, the
ultralow EMI architecture of the SSM2377 significantly reduces
the radiated emissions at the Class-D outputs, particularly above
100 MHz. Figure 35 shows the low radiated emissions from the
SSM2377 due to its ultralow EMI architecture.
+
HORIZONTAL POLARIZATION
30
20
VERTICAL POLARIZATION
10
930
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FREQUENCY (MHz)
1000
830
730
630
530
430
330
0
The SSM2377 also integrates overcurrent and overtemperature
protection.
Figure 35. EMI Emissions from the SSM2377
The measurements for Figure 35 were taken in an FCC-certified
EMI laboratory with a 1 kHz input signal, producing 1.0 W of
output power into an 8 Ω load from a 5.0 V supply. The SSM2377
passed FCC Class B limits with 50 cm, unshielded twisted pair
speaker cable. Note that reducing the power supply voltage greatly
reduces radiated emissions.
GAIN SELECTION
The preset gain of the SSM2377 can be set to 6 dB or 12 dB
using the GAIN pin, as shown in Table 5.
Table 5. GAIN Pin Function Description
Gain Setting (dB)
6
12
+
+
40
230
•
FCC CLASS B LIMIT
+
130
•
Σ-Δ modulators do not produce a sharp peak with many
harmonics in the AM frequency band, as pulse-width
modulators often do.
Σ-Δ modulation provides the benefits of reducing the
amplitude of spectral components at high frequencies,
that is, reducing EMI emissions that might otherwise be
radiated by speakers and long cable traces.
Due to the inherent spread-spectrum nature of Σ-Δ modulation, the need for oscillator synchronization is eliminated
for designs that incorporate multiple SSM2377 amplifiers.
50
30
•
60
ELECTRIC FIELD STRENGTH (dBµV/m)
Most Class-D amplifiers use some variation of pulse-width
modulation (PWM), but the SSM2377 uses Σ-Δ modulation to
determine the switching pattern of the output devices, resulting
in a number of important benefits.
GAIN Pin Configuration
Tie to VDD
Tie to GND
OUTPUT MODULATION DESCRIPTION
POP-AND-CLICK SUPPRESSION
Voltage transients at the output of audio amplifiers can occur
when shutdown is activated or deactivated. Voltage transients
as low as 10 mV can be heard as an audible pop in the speaker.
Clicks and pops can also be classified as undesirable audible
transients generated by the amplifier system and, therefore, as
not coming from the system input signal.
The SSM2377 has a pop-and-click suppression architecture that
reduces these output transients, resulting in noiseless activation
and deactivation from the SD control pin.
The SSM2377 uses three-level, Σ-Δ output modulation. Each
output can swing from GND to VDD and vice versa. Ideally, when
no input signal is present, the output differential voltage is 0 V
because there is no need to generate a pulse. In a real-world
situation, noise sources are always present.
Due to the constant presence of noise, a differential pulse is
generated, when required, in response to this stimulus. A small
amount of current flows into the inductive load when the differential pulse is generated.
Most of the time, however, the output differential voltage is 0 V,
due to the Analog Devices, Inc., three-level, Σ-Δ output modulation. This feature ensures that the current flowing through the
inductive load is small.
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SSM2377
When the user wants to send an input signal, an output pulse
(OUT+ and OUT−) is generated to follow the input voltage. The
differential pulse density (VOUT) is increased by raising the input
signal level. Figure 36 depicts three-level, Σ-Δ output modulation
with and without input stimulus.
OUTPUT = 0V
OUT+
+5V
0V
+5V
OUT–
0V
+5V
VOUT
0V
OUTPUT > 0V
+5V
0V
+5V
OUT–
0V
+5V
VOUT
0V
OUT+
OUT–
VOUT
INPUT CAPACITOR SELECTION
+5V
0V
+5V
0V
0V
–5V
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OUTPUT < 0V
Properly designed multilayer PCBs can reduce EMI emissions
and increase immunity to the RF field by a factor of 10 or more,
compared with double-sided boards. A multilayer board allows
a complete layer to be used for the ground plane, whereas the
ground plane side of a double-sided board is often disrupted by
signal crossover.
If the system has separate analog and digital ground and power
planes, the analog ground plane should be directly beneath the
analog power plane, and, similarly, the digital ground plane should
be directly beneath the digital power plane. There should be no
overlap between the analog and digital ground planes or between
the analog and digital power planes.
–5V
OUT+
In addition, good PCB layout isolates critical analog paths from
sources of high interference. High frequency circuits (analog
and digital) should be separated from low frequency circuits.
Figure 36. Three-Level, Σ-Δ Output Modulation With and Without Input Stimulus
LAYOUT
As output power increases, care must be taken to lay out PCB
traces and wires properly among the amplifier, load, and power
supply. A good practice is to use short, wide PCB tracks to decrease
voltage drops and minimize inductance. Ensure that track widths
are at least 200 mil for every inch of track length for lowest DCR,
and use 1 oz or 2 oz copper PCB traces to further reduce IR drops
and inductance. A poor layout increases voltage drops, consequently affecting efficiency. Use large traces for the power supply
inputs and amplifier outputs to minimize losses due to parasitic
trace resistance.
Proper grounding guidelines help to improve audio performance,
minimize crosstalk between channels, and prevent switching
noise from coupling into the audio signal. To maintain high
output swing and high peak output power, the PCB traces that
connect the output pins to the load, as well as the PCB traces to
the supply pins, should be as wide as possible to maintain the
minimum trace resistances. It is also recommended that a large
ground plane be used for minimum impedances.
The SSM2377 does not require input coupling capacitors if the
input signal is biased from 1.0 V to VDD − 1.0 V. Input capacitors
are required if the input signal is not biased within this recommended input dc common-mode voltage range, if high-pass
filtering is needed, or if a single-ended source is used. If highpass filtering is needed at the input, the input capacitor (CIN)
and the input impedance of the SSM2377 form a high-pass filter
with a corner frequency determined by the following equation:
fC = 1/(2π × 80 kΩ × CIN)
The input capacitor value and the dielectric material can
significantly affect the performance of the circuit. Not using
input capacitors can generate a large dc output offset voltage
and degrade the dc PSRR performance.
POWER SUPPLY DECOUPLING
To ensure high efficiency, low total harmonic distortion (THD),
and high PSRR, proper power supply decoupling is necessary.
Noise transients on the power supply lines are short-duration
voltage spikes. These spikes can contain frequency components
that extend into the hundreds of megahertz. The power supply
input must be decoupled with a good quality, low ESL, low ESR
capacitor, with a minimum value of 4.7 μF. This capacitor bypasses
low frequency noises to the ground plane. For high frequency
transient noises, use a 0.1 μF capacitor as close as possible to the
VDD pins of the device. Placing the decoupling capacitors as close
as possible to the SSM2377 helps to maintain efficient performance.
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SSM2377
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
1.280
1.240 SQ
1.200
3
2
1
A
BALL A1
IDENTIFIER
0.80
REF
B
C
0.40
REF
TOP VIEW
(BALL SIDE DOWN)
0.645
0.600
0.555
0.415
0.400
0.385
END VIEW
0.80
REF
BOTTOM VIEW
(BALL SIDE UP)
SEATING
PLANE
0.300
0.260
0.220
0.230
0.200
0.170
09-23-2010-A
COPLANARITY
0.05
Figure 37. 9-Ball Wafer Level Chip Scale Package [WLCSP]
(CB-9-4)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
ORDERING GUIDE
Model 1
SSM2377ACBZ-RL
SSM2377ACBZ-R7
EVAL-SSM2377Z
1
2
Temperature Range
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
Package Description
9-Ball Wafer Level Chip Scale Package [WLCSP]
9-Ball Wafer Level Chip Scale Package [WLCSP]
Evaluation Board
Z = RoHS Compliant Part.
This package option is halide free.
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Package Option 2
CB-9-4
CB-9-4
Branding
Y48
Y48
SSM2377
NOTES
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