MAXIM MAX9789AETJ+

19-0606; Rev 0; 9/06
Windows Vista-Compliant, Stereo Class AB Speaker
Amplifiers and DirectDrive Headphone Amplifiers
Features
The MAX9789A/MAX9790A combine a stereo, 2W Class
AB speaker power amplifier with a stereo 100mW
DirectDrive™ headphone amplifier in a single device.
The MAX9789A/MAX9790A are designed for use with the
Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating system and are fully
compliant with Microsoft’s Windows Vista specifications.
The headphone amplifier features Maxim’s patented†
DirectDrive architecture that produces a ground-referenced output from a single supply to eliminate the need
for large DC-blocking capacitors, as well as save cost,
board space, and component height. A high +90dB
PSRR and low 0.002% THD+N ensures clean, low-distortion amplification of the audio signal.
Separate speaker and headphone amplifier control
inputs provide independent shutdown of the speaker
and headphone amplifiers, allowing speaker and headphone amplifiers to be active simultaneously, if
required. The industry-leading click-and-pop suppression circuitry reduces audible transients during startup
and shutdown cycles.
o Microsoft Windows Vista Compliant
o Class AB 2W Stereo BTL Speaker Amplifier
o 100mW DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
Eliminates Costly, Bulky DC-Blocking Capacitors
o Excellent RF Immunity
o Integrated 120mA LDO (MAX9789A)
o High +90dB PSRR, Low 0.002% THD+N
o Low-Power Shutdown Mode
o Click-and-Pop Suppression
o Short-Circuit and Thermal-Overload Protection
o ±8kV ESD-Protected Headphone Driver Outputs
o Available in 32-Pin Thin QFN (5mm x 5mm x
0.8mm) Package
The MAX9789A features an internal LDO that can be
used as a clean power supply for a CODEC or other circuits. The LDO output voltage is set internally at 4.75V or
can be adjusted between 1.21V and 4.75V using a simple resistive divider. The LDO is protected against thermal overloads and short circuits while providing 120mA
of continuous output current and can be enabled independently of the audio amplifiers.
By disabling the speaker and headphone amplifiers, and
the LDO (for MAX9789A), the MAX9789A/MAX9790A
enter low-power shutdown mode and draw only 0.3µA.
The MAX9789A/MAX9790A operate from a single 4.5V
to 5.5V supply and feature thermal-overload and output short-circuit protection. Devices are specified over
the -40°C to +85°C extended temperature range.
Ordering Information
PIN-PACKAGE
INTERNAL
LDO
PKG
CODE
MAX9789AETJ+
32 Thin QFN-EP*
Yes
T3255N-1
MAX9790AETJ+
32 Thin QFN-EP*
No
T3255N-1
PART
Note: All devices are specified over the -40°C to +85°C extended
temperature range.
+Denotes lead-free package.
*EP = Exposed paddle.
Simplified Block Diagrams
SPEAKER SUPPLY
4.5V TO 5.5V
HEADPHONE SUPPLY
3.0V TO 5.5V
SPKR_INR
MAX9789A
SPKR_INL
Applications
HP_INR
Notebook Computers
Tablet PCs
HP_INL
Portable Multimedia Players
SPKR_EN
HP_EN
MUTE
GAIN1
GAIN2
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
4.5V TO 5.5V
LDO
1.21V TO 4.75V
†U.S. Patent # 7,061,327
Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corp.
Simplified Block Diagrams continued at end of data sheet.
________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
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MAX9789A/MAX9790A
General Description
MAX9789A/MAX9790A
Windows Vista-Compliant, Stereo Class AB Speaker
Amplifiers and DirectDrive Headphone Amplifiers
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Supply Voltage (VDD, PVDD, HPVDD,
CPVDD to GND) ..................................................-0.3V to +6.0V
GND to PGND, CPGND ......................................................±0.3V
CPVSS, C1N, VSS to GND......................................-6.0V to +0.3V
HPR, HPL to GND ...............................................................±3.0V
Any Other Pin .............................................-0.3V to (VDD + 0.3V)
Duration of OUT_+, OUT_- Short Circuit
to GND or PVDD ......................................................Continuous
Duration of Short Circuit between OUT_+, OUT_and LDO_OUT.........................................................Continuous
Duration of Short Circuit between HPR, HPL and GND,
VSS or HPVDD ..........................................................Continuous
Continuous Current (PVDD, OUT_+, OUT_-, PGND).............1.7A
Continuous Current (CPVDD, C1N, C1P, CPVSS, PVSS,
VDD, HPVDD, LDO_OUT, HPR, HPL) .............................850mA
Continuous Input Current (all other pins) .........................±20mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
32-Pin Thin QFN Single-Layer Board
(derate 18.6mW/°C above +70°C) ..............................1489mW
32-Pin Thin QFN Multilayer Board
(derate 24.9 mW/°C above +70°C) .............................1990mW
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature ......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VDD = PVDD = CPVDD = HPVDD = LDO_EN (MAX9789A only) = +5V, GND = PGND = CPGND = LDO_SET (MAX9789A only) = 0V,
ILDO_OUT (MAX9789A only) = 0, C1 = C2 = CBIAS = 1µF. RL = ∞, unless otherwise specified, GAIN1 = 0, GAIN2 = 5V (AVSP = 10dB,
AVHP = 3.5dB), TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
GENERAL
Supply Voltage
Headphone Supply Voltage
Quiescent Current
VDD, PVDD
CPVDD,
HPVDD
IDD
Guaranteed by PSRR and LDO Line
Regulation Tests
4.5
5.5
V
Guaranteed by PSRR Test
3.0
5.5
V
SPKR_EN
HP_EN
1 (MAX9789A)
0 (MAX9789A)
0.1
0.16
mA
1 (MAX9790A)
0 (MAX9790A)
0.3
6
µA
1
1
7
13
0
0
14
29
0
1
SPKR_EN = VDD, HP_EN = LDO_EN = GND
18
40
0.3
6
1.8
1.9
mA
Shutdown Current
ISHDN
Bias Voltage
VBIAS
Shutdown to Full Operation
tSON
100
ms
Gain Switching Time
tSW
10
µs
±0.1
dB
1.7
Channel-to-Channel Gain
Tracking
µA
V
SPEAKER AMPLIFIER
Output Power
Total Harmonic Distortion Plus
Noise
POUT
THD+N
THD+N = 1%, f = 1kHz,
TA = +25°C
2
PSRR
2
RL = 8Ω
1
RL = 8Ω, POUT = 1W, f = 1kHz
0.002
RL = 4Ω, POUT = 1W, f = 1kHz
0.004
VDD = 4.5V to 5.5V, TA = +25°C
Power-Supply Rejection Ratio
RL = 4Ω
72
W
%
90
f = 1kHz, 200mVP-P (Note 3)
70
f = 10kHz, 200mVP-P (Note 3)
50
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dB
Windows Vista-Compliant, Stereo Class AB Speaker
Amplifiers and DirectDrive Headphone Amplifiers
(VDD = PVDD = CPVDD = HPVDD = LDO_EN (MAX9789A only) = +5V, GND = PGND = CPGND = LDO_SET (MAX9789A only) = 0V,
ILDO_OUT (MAX9789A only) = 0, C1 = C2 = CBIAS = 1µF. RL = ∞, unless otherwise specified, GAIN1 = 0, GAIN2 = 5V (AVSP = 10dB,
AVHP = 3.5dB), TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER
Voltage Gain
SYMBOL
AV
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
GAIN1
GAIN2
0
0
6
0
1
10
1
0
15.6
1
1
21.6
MAX
UNITS
dB
Measured at speaker amplifier inputs
Input Impedance
RIN
GAIN1
GAIN2
0
0
80
0
1
65
1
0
45
1
1
25
Output Offset Voltage
VOS
Measured between OUT_+ and OUT_-,
TA = +25°C
Click-and-Pop Level
KCP
RL = 8Ω, peak voltage, Into shutdown
A-weighted, 32 samples
per second (Notes 2, 3) Out of shutdown
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
±1
kΩ
±15
mV
-50
dBV
-50
A-weighted
102
f = 22Hz to 22kHz
99
SNR
RL = 8Ω, POUT = 1W
Noise
Vn
BW = 22Hz to 22kHz
30
µVRMS
Capacitive-Load Drive
CL
No sustained oscillations
200
pF
L to R, R to L, RL = 8Ω, FS = 0.707VRMS,
VOUT = 70.7nVRMS, 20kHz AES17,
BW = 20Hz to 20kHz
-70
dB
1.4
V/µs
Crosstalk
Slew Rate
SR
dB
HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER
Output Power
POUT
Total Harmonic Distortion Plus
Noise
THD+N
THD+N = 1%, f =
1kHz, TA = +25°C
RL = 16Ω
100
RL = 32Ω
55
mW
RL = 32Ω, FS = 0.300VRMS,
VOUT = 210mVRMS, 20kHz AES17,
BW = 20Hz to 20kHz
-77
dB FS
RL = 32Ω, POUT = 40mW, f = 1kHz
0.02
%
RL = 16Ω, POUT = 60mW, f = 1kHz
0.03
RL = 10kΩ, FS = 0.707VRMS,
VOUT = 500mVRMS, 20kHz AES17,
BW = 20Hz to 20kHz
-94
dB FS
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MAX9789A/MAX9790A
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
MAX9789A/MAX9790A
Windows Vista-Compliant, Stereo Class AB Speaker
Amplifiers and DirectDrive Headphone Amplifiers
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VDD = PVDD = CPVDD = HPVDD = LDO_EN (MAX9789A only) = +5V, GND = PGND = CPGND = LDO_SET (MAX9789A only) = 0V,
ILDO_OUT (MAX9789A only) = 0, C1 = C2 = CBIAS = 1µF. RL = ∞, unless otherwise specified, GAIN1 = 0, GAIN2 = 5V (AVSP = 10dB,
AVHP = 3.5dB), TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER
Power-Supply Rejection Ratio
(Note 5)
Voltage Gain
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
HPVDD = 3V to 5.5V, TA = +25°C
PSRR
MIN
TYP
70
95
f = 1kHz, VRIPPLE = 200mVP-P (Note 3)
84
f = 10kHz, VRIPPLE = 200mVP-P (Note 3)
63
AV
MAX
dB
3.5
dB
Input Impedance
RIN
Measured at headphone amplifier inputs
40
80
kΩ
Output Offset Voltage
VOS
TA = +25°C
±2
±7
mV
KCP
RL = 32Ω, peak voltage, Into shutdown
A-weighted, 32 samples
per second (Notes 2, 3) Out of shutdown
RL = 32Ω, f = 1kHz, A-weighted,
FS = 0.300VRMS, VOUT = 300µVRMS
-60
Click-and-Pop Level
Dynamic Range
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
DR
SNR
20
UNITS
dBV
-60
89
dB FS
RL = 10kΩ, f = 1kHz, A-weighted,
FS = 0.707VRMS, VOUT = 707µVRMS
RL = 32Ω,
POUT = 60mW
97
22Hz to 22kHz
100
A-weighted
103
dB
Noise
Vn
BW = 22Hz to 22kHz
12
µVRMS
Capacitive-Load Drive
CL
No sustained oscillations
200
pF
L to R, R to L,
20kHz AES17
BW = 20Hz to 20kHz
Crosstalk
Slew Rate
RL = 32Ω,
FS = 0.300VRMS,
VOUT = 30mVRMS
-74
RL = 10kΩ,
FS = 0.707VRMS,
VOUT = 70.7mVRMS
-77
dB
SR
ESD
ESD
Charge-Pump Frequency
fOSC
0.4
Human Body Model (HPR, HPL)
V/µs
±8
500
550
kV
600
kHz
5.5
V
LOW-DROPOUT LINEAR REGULATOR
Regulator Input Voltage Range
VDD
Ground Current
IGND
Output Current
IOUT
Inferred from line regulation
4.5
IOUT = 0mA
0.1
IOUT = 120mA
-40
120
Crosstalk
VOUT = 4.75V, f = 1kHz, speaker POUT = 2W
Fixed Output Voltage Accuracy
IOUT = 1mA
Adjustable Output Voltage Range
LDO_SET Reference Voltage
-88
1.21
VSET
1.19
LDO_SET Dual-Mode Threshold
1.21
ISET
Dropout Voltage (Note 5)
VDO
VOUT = 4.75V (fixed
output operation),
TA = +25°C
mA
mA
dB
±1.5
%
4.75
V
1.23
200
LDO_SET Input Bias Current
(Note 4)
4
0.16
V
mV
±20
±500
IOUT = 50mA
25
50
IOUT = 120mA
75
150
nA
mV
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Windows Vista-Compliant, Stereo Class AB Speaker
Amplifiers and DirectDrive Headphone Amplifiers
(VDD = PVDD = CPVDD = HPVDD = LDO_EN (MAX9789A only) = +5V, GND = PGND = CPGND = LDO_SET (MAX9789A only) = 0V,
ILDO_OUT (MAX9789A only) = 0, C1 = C2 = CBIAS = 1µF. RL = ∞, unless otherwise specified, GAIN1 = 0, GAIN2 = 5V (AVSP = 10dB,
AVHP = 3.5dB), TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
Current Limit
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
ILIM
Startup Time
UNITS
mA
20
µs
Line Regulation
VIN = 4.5V to 5.5V, LDO_OUT = 2.5V,
ILDO_OUT = 1mA
Load Regulation
VLDO_OUT = 4.75V,
1mA < ILDO_OUT < 120mA
Ripple Rejection
VRIPPLE = 200mVP-P
ILDO_OUT = 10mA
f = 1kHz
59
f = 10kHz
42
Output Voltage Noise
20Hz to 22kHz, CLDO_OUT = 2 x 1µF,
ILDO_OUT = 120mA
125
-4.8
MAX
300
+0.8
+4.8
mV/V
0.2
mV/mA
dB
µVRMS
DIGITAL INPUTS (SPKR_EN, HP_EN, MUTE, GAIN1, GAIN2, LDO_EN (MAX9789A Only))
Input-Voltage High
VINH
Input-Voltage Low
VINL
2
V
Input Bias Current
0.8
V
±1
µA
Note 1: All devices are 100% production tested at room temperature. All temperature limits are guaranteed by design.
Note 2: Specified at room temperature with an 8Ω resistive load connected across BTL output for speaker amplifier. Specified at
room temperature with a 32Ω resistive load connected between HPR, HPL, and GND for headphone amplifier. Speaker and
headphone mode transitions are controlled by SPKR_EN and HP_EN control pins, respectively.
Note 3: Amplifier inputs AC-coupled to GND.
Note 4: Maximum value is due to test limitations.
Note 5: VLDO_OUT = VLDO_OUTNOMINAL - 2%.
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VDD = PVDD = CPVDD = HPVDD = LDO_EN = +5V, GND = PGND = CPGND = LDO_SET = 0V, C1 = C2 = CBIAS = CIN = 1µF. RL = ∞,
unless otherwise specified, GAIN1 = 0, GAIN2 = 1 (AVSP = 10dB, AVHP = 3.5dB), measurement BW = 20kHz AES17, TA = +25°C,
unless otherwise noted. Headphone mode: SPKR_EN = 1, HP_EN = 0. Speaker mode: SPKR_EN = 0, HP_EN = 1.)
-80
-90
-80
RL = 10kΩ
1
fIN = 20Hz
0.1
fIN = 10kHz
0.01
-90
-100
10
MAX9789A toc03
HPVDD = 3V
FS = 0.707VRMS
VOUT = -3dB FS
RL = 10kΩ
-70
THD+N (dB FS)
THD+N (dB FS)
-70
-60
THD+N (%)
FS = 0.707VRMS
VOUT = -3dB FS
RL = 10kΩ
MAX9789A toc01
-60
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs. OUTPUT VOLTAGE (HEADPHONE MODE)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs. FREQUENCY (HEADPHONE MODE)
MAX9789A toc02
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs. FREQUENCY (HEADPHONE MODE)
fIN = 1kHz
-110
0.001
-100
10
100
1k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
10k
100k
10
100
1k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
10k
100k
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (VRMS)
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MAX9789A/MAX9790A
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = PVDD = CPVDD = HPVDD = LDO_EN = +5V, GND = PGND = CPGND = LDO_SET = 0V, C1 = C2 = CBIAS = CIN = 1µF. RL = ∞,
unless otherwise specified, GAIN1 = 0, GAIN2 = 1 (AVSP = 10dB, AVHP = 3.5dB), measurement BW = 20kHz AES17, TA = +25°C,
unless otherwise noted. Headphone mode: SPKR_EN = 1, HP_EN = 0. Speaker mode: SPKR_EN = 0, HP_EN = 1.)
-20
CROSSTALK (dB)
0.1
fIN = 10kHz
-30
-40
-50
LEFT TO RIGHT
-60
-70
0.01
-80
fIN = 1kHz
-90
0.001
RIGHT TO LEFT
-100
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
10
100
1k
10k
FS = 0.300VRMS
VOUT = -60dB FS
RL = 10kΩ
5k
0
100k
10k
15k
20k
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (VRMS)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs. FREQUENCY (SPEAKER MODE)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs. FREQUENCY (SPEAKER MODE)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs. FREQUENCY (SPEAKER MODE)
VOUT = -3dB FS
-80
-80
-75
VOUT = -3dB FS
MAX9789A toc09
-75
MAX9789A toc07
-75
MAX9789A toc08
THD+N (%)
1
fIN = 20Hz
FS = 0.707VRMS
VOUT = -20dB FS
RL = 10kΩ
-10
CROSSTALK (dB)
HPVDD = 3V
RL = 10kΩ
HEADPHONE OUTPUT SPECTRUM
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
-110
-120
-130
-140
MAX9789A toc06
0
MAX9789A toc04
10
CROSSTALK
vs. FREQUENCY (HEADPHONE MODE)
MAX9789A toc05
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs. OUTPUT VOLTAGE (HEADPHONE MODE)
VOUT = -3dB FS
-80
-85
-90
THD+N (dB FS)
THD+N (dB FS)
THD+N (dB FS)
-85
-85
-90
-90
-95
-100
-95
-95
FS = 0.707VRMS
RL = 3Ω
-100
100
1k
10k
100k
-105
FS = 0.707VRMS
RL = 4Ω
-100
10
10
FS = 0.707VRMS
RL = 8Ω
-110
100
1k
10k
100k
100
10
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs. OUTPUT POWER (SPEAKER MODE)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs. OUTPUT POWER (SPEAKER MODE)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs. OUTPUT POWER (SPEAKER MODE)
RL = 4Ω
fIN = 10kHz
0.1
THD+N (%)
0.1
RL = 8Ω
1
1
THD+N (%)
1
10
MAX9789A toc11
10
MAX9789A toc10
RL = 3Ω
MAX9789A toc12
FREQUENCY (Hz)
10
THD+N (%)
MAX9789A/MAX9790A
Windows Vista-Compliant, Stereo Class AB Speaker
Amplifiers and DirectDrive Headphone Amplifiers
fIN = 10kHz
0.1
fIN = 10kHz
fIN = 20Hz
fIN = 1kHz
0.01
fIN = 1kHz
fIN = 20Hz
0.001
fIN = 20Hz
0.001
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
OUTPUT POWER (W)
6
0.01
0.01
2.5
3.0
0
0.5
fIN = 1kHz
1.0
1.5
OUTPUT POWER (W)
2.0
2.5
0.001
0
0.5
1.0
OUTPUT POWER (W)
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1.5
Windows Vista-Compliant, Stereo Class AB Speaker
Amplifiers and DirectDrive Headphone Amplifiers
-50
LEFT TO RIGHT
RIGHT TO LEFT
-70
-80
-90
-100
100
1k
10k
100k
2.5
THD+N = 10%
2.0
1.5
1.0
THD+N = 1%
0
0
5k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
10k
15k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
20k
POWER DISSIPATION PER CHANNEL
vs. OUTPUT POWER (SPEAKER MODE)
1.50
fIN = 1kHz
1.25
1
10
RL (Ω)
100
POWER-SUPPLY REJECTION RATIO
(SPEAKER MODE)
0
MAX9789A toc16
10
fIN = 1kHz
3.0
0.5
VRIPPLE = 200mVP-P
OUTPUT REFERRED
-10
-20
-30
1.00
PSRR (dB)
-60
3.5
MAX9789A toc17
-40
FS = 0.707VRMS
VOUT = -60dB FS
RL = 8Ω
OUTPUT POWER (W)
CROSSTALK (dB)
-30
POWER DISSIPATION PER CHANNEL (W)
CROSSTALK (dB)
-20
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
-110
-120
-130
-140
MAX9789A toc14
FS = 0.707VRMS
VOUT = -20dB FS
RL = 8Ω
MAX9789A toc13
0
-10
OUTPUT POWER vs. LOAD RESISTANCE
(SPEAKER MODE)
SPEAKER OUTPUT SPECTRUM
MAX9789A toc15
CROSSTALK
vs. FREQUENCY (SPEAKER MODE)
RL = 4Ω
0.75
0.50
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
RL = 8Ω
0.25
-90
0
100
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
OUTPUT POWER PER CHANNEL (W)
2.0
SPEAKER STARTUP WAVEFORM
10
100
1k
10k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
SPEAKER SHUTDOWN WAVEFORM
MAX9789A toc18
20ms/div
100k
MAX9789A toc19
SPKR_EN
5V/div
SPKR_EN
5V/div
OUT_+ AND OUT_2V/div
OUT_+ AND OUT_2V/div
OUT_+ - OUT_100mV/div
OUT_+ - OUT_100mV/div
20ms/div
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MAX9789A/MAX9790A
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = PVDD = CPVDD = HPVDD = LDO_EN = +5V, GND = PGND = CPGND = LDO_SET = 0V, C1 = C2 = CBIAS = CIN = 1µF. RL = ∞,
unless otherwise specified, GAIN1 = 0, GAIN2 = 1 (AVSP = 10dB, AVHP = 3.5dB), measurement BW = 20kHz AES17, TA = +25°C,
unless otherwise noted. Headphone mode: SPKR_EN = 1, HP_EN = 0. Speaker mode: SPKR_EN = 0, HP_EN = 1.)
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = PVDD = CPVDD = HPVDD = LDO_EN = +5V, GND = PGND = CPGND = LDO_SET = 0V, C1 = C2 = CBIAS = CIN = 1µF. RL = ∞,
unless otherwise specified, GAIN1 = 0, GAIN2 = 1 (AVSP = 10dB, AVHP = 3.5dB), measurement BW = 20kHz AES17, TA = +25°C,
unless otherwise noted. Headphone mode: SPKR_EN = 1, HP_EN = 0. Speaker mode: SPKR_EN = 0, HP_EN = 1.)
-75
VOUT = -3dB FS
-85
-90
VOUT = -3dB FS
-80
-70
-75
THD+N (dB FS)
-80
-70
THD+N (dB FS)
-85
-90
-85
-90
-95
-95
-95
-100
-100
FS = 0.300VRMS
RL = 32Ω
-105
-110
10
100
HPVDD = 3V
FS = 0.300VRMS
RL = 32Ω
-105
-110
1k
10k
100k
10
VOUT = -3dB FS
-80
-100
FS = 0.300VRMS
RL = 16Ω
-105
-110
100
1k
10k
10
100k
100
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs. FREQUENCY (HEADPHONE MODE)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs. OUTPUT POWER (HEADPHONE MODE)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs. OUTPUT POWER (HEADPHONE MODE)
MAX9789A toc25
-75
10
VOUT = -3dB FS
-80
f = 10kHz
-85
-90
-95
f = 20Hz
0.1
-100
HPVDD = 3V
FS = 0.300VRMS
RL = 16Ω
-105
-110
10
100
10k
100k
RL = 16Ω
0
f = 1kHz
0.1
f = 1kHz
0.01
1k
f = 10kHz
1
THD+N (%)
THD+N (%)
1
50
100
150
f = 20Hz
RL = 32Ω
0.01
0
200
20
40
60
80
100
FREQUENCY (Hz)
OUTPUT POWER (mW)
OUTPUT POWER (mW)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs. OUTPUT POWER (HEADPHONE MODE)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs. OUTPUT POWER (HEADPHONE MODE)
CROSSTALK
vs. FREQUENCY (HEADPHONE MODE)
10
MAX9789A toc26
10
0
-20
f = 10kHz
f = 1kHz
0.1
CROSSTALK (dB)
f = 20Hz
-30
f = 10kHz
1
THD+N (%)
1
f = 20Hz
0.1
FS = 0.300VRMS
VOUT = -20dB FS
RL = 32Ω
-10
MAX9789A toc28
-70
MAX9789A toc24
10
MAX9789A toc23
-65
MAX9789A toc27
THD+N (dB FS)
-75
-65
MAX9789A toc21
-70
THD+N (dB FS)
-65
MAX9789A toc20
-65
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs. FREQUENCY (HEADPHONE MODE)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs. FREQUENCY (HEADPHONE MODE)
MAX9789A toc22
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE
vs. FREQUENCY (HEADPHONE MODE)
THD+N (%)
MAX9789A/MAX9790A
Windows Vista-Compliant, Stereo Class AB Speaker
Amplifiers and DirectDrive Headphone Amplifiers
f = 1kHz
-40
-50
-60
LEFT TO RIGHT
-70
-80
-90
HPVDD = 3V
RL = 16Ω
0.01
0
50
100
OUTPUT POWER (mW)
8
HPVDD = 3V
RL = 32Ω
0.01
150
0
20
40
60
OUTPUT POWER (mW)
80
100
-100
RIGHT TO LEFT
-110
10
100
1k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
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10k
100k
Windows Vista-Compliant, Stereo Class AB Speaker
Amplifiers and DirectDrive Headphone Amplifiers
100
THD+N = 10%
50
MAX9789A toc31
MAX9789A toc30
HPVDD = 3V
fIN = 1kHz
THD+N = 10%
50
THD+N = 1%
0
0
POWER DISSIPATION PER CHANNEL
vs. OUTPUT POWER (HEADPHONE MODE)
15
MAX9789A toc32
300
275
250
225
200
175
150
125
100
75
10
20
RL = 16Ω
RL = 32Ω
50
25
0
1000
125
HPVDD = 3V
100
75
RL = 16Ω
50
RL = 32Ω
25
10
125
POWER-SUPPLY REJECTION RATIO
vs. FREQUENCY (HEADPHONE MODE)
100
RL = 16Ω
75
50
RL = 32Ω
25
THD+N = 1%
fIN = 1kHz
0
0
20
40
60
OUTPUT POWER PER CHANNEL (mW)
80
3.0
3.5
4.0
HPVDD (V)
-10
-20
MAX9789A toc35
VRIPPLE = 200mVP-P
OUTPUT REFERRED
4.5
5.0
HEADPHONE SHUTDOWN WAVEFORM
HEADPHONE STARTUP WAVEFORM
MAX9789A toc37
MAX9789A toc36
0
1000
125
0
25
50
75
100
OUTPUT POWER PER CHANNEL (mW)
100
RL (Ω)
HEADPHONE OUTPUT POWER vs. HPVDD
MAX9789A toc33
10
MAX9789A toc34
POWER DISSIPATION vs. OUTPUT POWER
(HEADPHONE MODE)
5
HEADPHONE OUTPUT POWER (mW)
FREQUENCY (kHz)
100
RL (Ω)
0
HP_EN
HP_EN
5V/div
-30
PSRR (dB)
100
OUTPUT POWER (mW)
OUTPUT POWER (mW)
fIN = 1kHz
THD+N = 1%
0
POWER DISSIPATION PER CHANNEL (mW)
150
MAX9789A toc29
FS = 0.707VRMS
VOUT = -60dB FS
RL = 32Ω
POWER DISSIPATION PER CHANNEL (mW)
AMPLITUDE (dB)
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
-110
-120
-130
-140
OUTPUT POWER vs. LOAD RESISTANCE
(HEADPHONE MODE)
OUTPUT POWER vs. LOAD RESISTANCE
(HEADPHONE MODE)
HEADPHONE OUTPUT SPECTRUM
MAX9789A/MAX9790A
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = PVDD = CPVDD = HPVDD = LDO_EN = +5V, GND = PGND = CPGND = LDO_SET = 0V, C1 = C2 = CBIAS = CIN = 1µF. RL = ∞,
unless otherwise specified, GAIN1 = 0, GAIN2 = 1 (AVSP = 10dB, AVHP = 3.5dB), measurement BW = 20kHz AES17, TA = +25°C,
unless otherwise noted. Headphone mode: SPKR_EN = 1, HP_EN = 0. Speaker mode: SPKR_EN = 0, HP_EN = 1.)
5V/div
-40
-50
-60
HP_
500mV/div
-70
HP_
500mV/div
-80
-90
-100
10
100
1k
10k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
100k
20ms/div
20ms/div
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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = PVDD = CPVDD = HPVDD = LDO_EN = +5V, GND = PGND = CPGND = LDO_SET = 0V, C1 = C2 = CBIAS = CIN = 1µF. RL = ∞,
unless otherwise specified, GAIN1 = 0, GAIN2 = 1 (AVSP = 10dB, AVHP = 3.5dB), measurement BW = 20kHz AES17, TA = +25°C,
unless otherwise noted. Headphone mode: SPKR_EN = 1, HP_EN = 0. Speaker mode: SPKR_EN = 0, HP_EN = 1.)
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
SPKR_EN = 0
HP_EN = 1
10
5
SPKR_EN = 1
HP_EN = 1
SPKR_EN = 0
HP_EN = 0
SPKR_EN = 1
HP_EN = 0
0
-5
SPKR_EN = 5V
HP_EN = 0
LDO_EN = 0 (MAX9789A)
0.2
0.1
0
4.75
5.00
5.25
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
5.50
4.50
LDO OUTPUT VOLTAGE ACCURACY
vs. ILOAD
1.0
0.5
0
-0.5
-1.0
-1.5
0.10
LDO OUTPUT VOLTAGE ACCURACY (%)
-2.0
VLDO_OUT = 4.75V
ILDO_OUT = 0A
0.05
0
-0.05
-0.10
0
25
50
75
100
ILOAD (mA)
125
150
0
LDO OUTPUT VOLTAGE ACCURACY
vs. TEMPERATURE
1.0
0.5
0
-0.5
-1.0
100
90
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV)
ILDO_OUT = 1mA
1.5
3.0
DROPOUT VOLTAGE vs. ILOAD
MAX9789A toc42
2.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
AMPLIFIER OUTPUT POWER (W)
MAX9789A toc43
LDO OUTPUT VOLTAGE ACCURACY (%)
VLDO_OUT = 4.75V
1.5
5.50
LDO OUTPUT VOLTAGE ACCURACY
vs. AMPLIFIER OUTPUT POWER
MAX9789A toc40
2.0
4.75
5.00
5.25
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
MAX9789A toc41
4.50
VLDO_OUT = 4.75V
80
70
60
50
VLDO_OUT = 3.3V
40
30
20
-1.5
10
0
-2.0
-40
10
MAX9789A toc39
0.3
SHUTDOWN CURRENT (μA)
15
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
SHUTDOWN CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
MAX9789A toc38
20
LDO OUTPUT VOLTAGE ACCURACY (%)
MAX9789A/MAX9790A
Windows Vista-Compliant, Stereo Class AB Speaker
Amplifiers and DirectDrive Headphone Amplifiers
-15
10
35
TEMPERATURE (°C)
60
85
0
25
50
75
100
125
ILOAD (mA)
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150
Windows Vista-Compliant, Stereo Class AB Speaker
Amplifiers and DirectDrive Headphone Amplifiers
RIPPLE REJECTION vs. FREQUENCY
-30
-40
VLDO_OUT = 4.75V
-50
-60
-70
MAX9789A toc45
1
0.1
VLDO_OUT = 3.3V
-80
-90
0.01
10
100
1k
10k
100k
10
100
FREQUENCY (Hz)
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
LINE-TRANSIENT RESPONSE
LDO LOAD-TRANSIENT RESPONSE
MAX9789A toc46
MAX9789A toc47
VDD
1V/div
5.5V
ILDO_OUT
15mA/div
4.5V
LDO_OUT
(AC-COUPLED)
20mV/div
AC-COUPLED
VLDO_OUT
10mV/div
1ms/div
20ms/div
LDO SHUTDOWN RESPONSE
-20
ILOAD = 0mA
VLDO_OUT = 4.75V
POUT = 2W
RL = 4Ω
ILOAD = 0mA
-30
LDO_EN
2V/div
-40
VLDO_OUT
2V/div
-50
MAX9789A toc49
LDO CROSSTALK vs. FREQUENCY
MAX9789A toc48
CROSSTALK (dB)
RIPPLE REJECTION (dB)
-20
OUTPUT NOISE (μV√Hz)
VRIPPLE = 200mVP-P
IOUT = 10mA
OUTPUT REFERRED
-10
OUTPUT NOISE vs. FREQUENCY
10
MAX9789A toc44
0
-60
-70
RIGHT SPEAKER TO LDO
-80
-90
-100
-110
LEFT SPEAKER TO LDO
-120
200ms/div
10
100
1k
10k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
100k
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MAX9789A/MAX9790A
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = PVDD = CPVDD = HPVDD = LDO_EN = +5V, GND = PGND = CPGND = LDO_SET = 0V, C1 = C2 = CBIAS = CIN = 1µF. RL = ∞,
unless otherwise specified, GAIN1 = 0, GAIN2 = 1 (AVSP = 10dB, AVHP = 3.5dB), measurement BW = 20kHz AES17, TA = +25°C,
unless otherwise noted. Headphone mode: SPKR_EN = 1, HP_EN = 0. Speaker mode: SPKR_EN = 0, HP_EN = 1.)
MAX9789A/MAX9790A
Windows Vista-Compliant, Stereo Class AB Speaker
Amplifiers and DirectDrive Headphone Amplifiers
Pin Description
PIN
NAME
FUNCTION
MAX9789A MAX9790A
12
Regulator Feedback Input. Connect to GND for 4.75V fixed output. Connect to a resistordivider for adjustable output. See Figure 1.
1
—
LDO_SET
2
2
SPKR_INR Right-Channel Speaker Amplifier Input
3
3
SPKR_INL
4
—
LDO_EN
5, 21
5, 21
PGND
Power Ground. Star-connect to GND.
6
6
OUTL+
Left-Channel Speaker Amplifier Output, Positive Phase
7
7
OUTL-
Left-Channel Speaker Amplifier Output, Negative Phase
8, 18
8, 18
PVDD
Speaker Amplifier Power-Supply Input. Bypass with a 0.1µF capacitor to PGND.
9
9
CPVDD
10
10
C1P
11
11
CPGND
12
12
C1N
13
13
CPVSS
14
14
PVSS
Headphone Amplifier Negative Power Supply. Connect a 1µF capacitor between PVSS and
PGND.
15
15
HPR
Right-Channel Headphone Amplifier Output
16
16
HPL
Left-Channel Headphone Amplifier Output
17
17
HPVDD
Headphone Amplifier Positive Power Supply. Connect a 10µF capacitor between HPVDD
and PGND.
19
19
OUTR-
Right-Channel Speaker Amplifier Output, Negative Phase
20
20
OUTR+
Right-Channel Speaker Amplifier Output, Positive Phase
22
22
HP_EN
23
23
SPKR_EN
24
24
BIAS
Common-Mode Bias Voltage. Bypass with a 1µF capacitor to GND.
25
25
MUTE
Active-Low Mute Enable. Mutes speaker and headphone amplifiers.
26
26
HP_INR
Right-Channel Headphone Amplifier Input
27
27
HP_INL
Left-Channel Headphone Amplifier Input
28
4, 28
GND
29
—
LDO_OUT
30
30
VDD
31
31
GAIN1
Speaker Amplifier Gain Select 1
32
32
GAIN2
Speaker Amplifier Gain Select 2
—
1, 29
N.C.
EP
EP
EP
Left-Channel Speaker Amplifier Input
LDO Enable. Connect LDO_EN to VDD to enable the LDO.
Charge-Pump Power Supply. Connect a 1µF capacitor between CPVDD and PGND.
Charge-Pump Flying Capacitor Positive Terminal. Connect a 1µF capacitor between C1P
to C1N.
Charge-Pump Ground. Connect directly to PGND plane.
Charge-Pump Flying Capacitor Negative Terminal. Connect a 1µF capacitor between C1P
to C1N.
Charge-Pump Output. Connect to PVSS.
Active-High Headphone Amplifier Enable
Active-Low Speaker Amplifier Enable
Signal Ground. Star-connect to PGND.
LDO Output. Bypass with two 1µF capacitors to GND.
Positive Power Supply and LDO Input (MAX9789A). Bypass with one 0.1µF capacitor and
two 1µF capacitors to GND (MAX9789A). Bypass with one 0.1µF capacitor and one 1µF
capacitor to GND (MAX9790A).
No Connection. Not internally connected.
Exposed Paddle. Connect to GND.
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Windows Vista-Compliant, Stereo Class AB Speaker
Amplifiers and DirectDrive Headphone Amplifiers
The MAX9789A/MAX9790A combine a 2W BTL speaker
amplifier with an 100mW DirectDrive headphone amplifier. These devices feature comprehensive click-and-pop
suppression and programmable four-level speaker amplifier gain control. The MAX9789A/MAX9790A feature high
+90dB PSRR, low 0.002% THD+N, industry-leading clickand-pop performance, low-power shutdown mode, and
excellent RF immunity. The MAX9789A incorporates an
integrated LDO that serves as a clean power supply for a
CODEC or other circuits.
The MAX9789A/MAX9790A is Microsoft Windows Vista
compliant. See Table 1 for a comparison of the Microsoft
Windows Vista premium mobile specifications and
MAX9789A/MAX9790A specifications.
The speaker amplifiers use BTL architecture, doubling the
voltage drive to the speakers and eliminating the need for
DC-blocking capacitors. The output consists of two signals, identical in magnitude, but 180° out of phase.
The headphone amplifiers use Maxim’s patented
DirectDrive architecture to eliminate the bulky output
DC-blocking capacitors required by traditional headphone amplifiers. A charge pump inverts a positive
supply (CPVDD) to create a negative supply (CPVSS).
The headphone amplifiers operate from these bipolar
supplies with their outputs biased about GND. The
benefit of the GND bias is that the amplifier outputs no
longer have a DC component (typically VDD / 2). This
feature eliminates the large DC-blocking capacitors
required with conventional headphone amplifiers to
conserve board space and system cost, as well as
improve low-frequency response.
The MAX9789A/MAX9790A feature programmable
speaker amplifier gain, allowing the speaker gain to be
set by the logic voltages applied to GAIN1 and GAIN2,
while the headphone amplifiers feature a fixed 3.5dB
gain. Both amplifiers feature an undervoltage lockout
that prevents operation from an insufficient power supply and click-and-pop suppression that eliminates
audible transients on startup and shutdown. The amplifiers include thermal overload and short-circuit protection, while the headphone amplifier outputs (IEC Air
Discharge) can withstand ±8kV ESD strikes. An additional feature of the speaker amplifiers is that there is
no phase inversion from input to output.
Low-Dropout Linear Regulator
(MAX9789A Only)
The MAX9789A’s low-dropout (LDO) linear regulator
can be used to provide a clean power supply to a
CODEC or other circuitry. The LDO can be enabled
independently of the audio amplifiers. Set LDO_EN =
VDD to enable the LDO or set LDO_EN = GND to disable the LDO. The LDO is capable of providing up to
120mA continuous current and features Maxim’s Dual
Mode™ feedback, easily enabling a fixed 4.75V output
or a user-adjustable output. When LDO_SET is connected to GND, the output is internally set to 4.75V. The
output voltage can be adjusted from 1.21V to 4.75V by
connecting two external resistors as a voltage divider,
at LDO_SET (Figure 1).
Table 1. Windows Premium Mobile Vista Specifications vs. MAX9789A/MAX9790A
Specifications
DEVICE TYPE
WINDOWS PREMIUM MOBILE Vista
SPECIFICATIONS
MAX9789A/MAX9790A
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE
≤ -65dB FS
[20Hz, 20kHz]
-94dB FS
[20Hz, 20kHz]
≤ -80dB FS,
A-weighted
≤ -50dB
[20Hz, 20kHz]
≤ -45dB FS
[20Hz, 20kHz]
-97dB FS,
A-weighted
-77dB
[20Hz, 20kHz]
-77dB FS
[20Hz, 20kHz]
Dynamic range with
signal present
≤ -60dB FS,
A-weighted
-89dB FS,
A-weighted
Headphone output
crosstalk
≤ -50dB
[20Hz, 20kHz]
-74dB
[20Hz, 20kHz]
REQUIREMENT
THD+N
Analog Line Output
Jack (RL = 10kΩ,
FS = 0.707VRMS)
Dynamic range with
signal present
Line output crosstalk
THD+N
Analog Headphone
Out Jack (RL = 32Ω,
FS = 0.300VRMS)
Note: THD+N, DR, FREQUENCY ACCURACY, and CROSSTALK should be measured in accordance with AES-17 audio measurements standards.
Dual Mode is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
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13
MAX9789A/MAX9790A
Detailed Description
MAX9789A/MAX9790A
Windows Vista-Compliant, Stereo Class AB Speaker
Amplifiers and DirectDrive Headphone Amplifiers
The output voltage is set by the following equation:
R1 ⎞
⎛
VLDO _ OUT = VLDO _ SET ⎜1 +
⎟
⎝ R2 ⎠
where VLDO_SET = 1.21V.
To simplify resistor selection:
⎛ VLDO _ OUT ⎞
R1 = R2⎜
− 1⎟
⎝
⎠
1.21
Since the input bias current at LDO_SET is typically
less than 500nA (max), large resistance values can be
used for R1 and R2 to minimize power consumption
without compromising accuracy. The parallel combination of R1 and R2 should be less than 1MΩ.
DirectDrive
Conventional single-supply headphone amplifiers have
their outputs biased about a nominal DC voltage
(VDD / 2) for maximum dynamic range. Large coupling
capacitors are needed to block this DC bias from the
headphones. Without these capacitors, a significant
amount of DC current flows to the headphone, resulting
in unnecessary power dissipation and possible damage to both headphone and headphone amplifier.
Maxim’s patented DirectDrive architecture uses a
charge pump to create an internal negative supply voltage. It allows the MAX9789A/MAX9790A headphone
amplifier output to be biased about GND. With no DC
component, there is no need for the large DC-blocking
capacitors. Instead of two large capacitors (330µF typically required to meet Vista magnitude response specifications), the MAX9789A/MAX9790A charge pump
requires only two small 1µF ceramic capacitors, conserving board space, reducing cost, and improving the
low-frequency response of the headphone amplifier.
Previous attempts to eliminate the output coupling
capacitors involved biasing the headphone return
(sleeve) to the DC bias voltage of the headphone
amplifiers. This method raised some issues:
• The sleeve is typically grounded to the chassis.
Using this biasing approach, the sleeve must be isolated from system ground, complicating product
design.
• During an ESD strike, the amplifier’s ESD structures
are the only path to system ground. The amplifier
must be able to withstand the full ESD strike.
• When using the headphone jack as a line out to
other equipment, the bias voltage on the sleeve may
conflict with the ground potential from other equipment, resulting in large ground loop current and
possible damage to the amplifiers.
Low-Frequency Response
In addition to the cost and size disadvantages, the DCblocking capacitors limit the low-frequency response of
the amplifier and distort the audio signal:
• The impedance of the headphone load and the DCblocking capacitor form a highpass filter with the
-3dB point determined by:
f − 3dB =
LDO_OUT
R1
1μF
MAX9789A
LDO_SET
R2
GND
1μF
1
2πRLCOUT
where RL is the impedance of the headphone and
COUT is the value of the DC-blocking capacitor.
• The highpass filter is required by conventional singleended, single-supply headphone amplifier to block
the midrail DC component of the audio signal from the
headphones. Depending on the -3dB point, the filter
can attenuate low-frequency signals within the audio
band. Larger values of COUT reduce the attenuation,
but are physically larger, more expensive capacitors.
Figure 2 shows the relationship between the size of
COUT and the resulting low-frequency attenuation.
Note the Vista’s magnitude response specification
calls for a -3dB point at 20Hz at the headphone jack.
The -3dB point at 20Hz for a 32Ω headphone requires
a 330µF blocking capacitor (Table 2).
Figure 1. Adjustable Output Using External Feedback
Resistors.
14
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Windows Vista-Compliant, Stereo Class AB Speaker
Amplifiers and DirectDrive Headphone Amplifiers
10
0
COUT = 100μF
RL = 16Ω
-3
-9
330μF
THD+N (%)
ATTENUATION (dB)
1
DirectDrive
-6
-12
220μF
-15
100μF
-18
-21
33μF
0.1
TANTALUM
0.01
0.001
-24
ALUM/ELEC
-27
0.0001
-30
1
10
100
1k
10k
10
100k
100
1k
100k
10k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 2. Low-Frequency Attenuation of Common DC-Blocking
Capacitor Values
Figure 3. Distortion Contributed by DC-Blocking Capacitors
• The voltage coefficient of the capacitor, the change
in capacitance due to a change in the voltage
across the capacitor, distorts the audio signal. At
frequencies around the -3dB point, this effect is
maximized and the voltage coefficient appears as
frequency-dependent distortion. Figure 3 shows the
THD+N introduced by two different capacitor
dielectrics. Note that around the -3dB point, THD+N
increases dramatically.
speed that minimizes noise generated by switching
transients. Limiting the switching speed of the charge
pump minimizes the di/dt noise caused by the parasitic
bond wire and trace inductance.
• The combination of low-frequency attenuation and frequency-dependent distortion compromises audio
reproduction. DirectDrive improves low-frequency
reproduction in portable audio equipment that emphasizes low-frequency effects, such as multimedia laptops, MP3, CD, and DVD players (See Table 2).
Table 2. Low-Frequency Rolloff
COUT (µF)
f-3dB (Hz)
RL = 16Ω
RL = 32Ω
22
452
226
33
301
151
100
99
50
220
45
23
330*
30
15
470
21
*Vista requirement for 32Ω load.
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Charge Pump
The MAX9789A/MAX9790A feature a low-noise charge
pump. The 550kHz switching frequency is well beyond
the audio range, and does not interfere with the audio
signals. The switch drivers feature a controlled switching
BIAS
The MAX9789A/MAX9790A feature an internally generated, power-supply independent, common-mode bias
voltage of 1.8V referenced to GND. BIAS provides both
click-and-pop suppression and sets the DC bias level
for the amplifiers. The BIAS pin should be bypassed to
GND with a 1µF capacitor. No external load should be
applied to BIAS. Any load lowers the BIAS voltage,
affecting the overall performance of the device.
Headphone and Speaker Amplifier Gain
The MAX9789A/MAX9790A feature programmable
speaker amplifier gain, set by the logic voltages
applied to pins GAIN1 and GAIN2. Table 3 shows the
logic combinations that can be applied to pins GAIN1
and GAIN2 and their affects on the speaker amplifier
gain. The headphone amplifier gain is fixed at 3.5dB.
Table 3. MAX9789A/MAX9790A
Programmable Gain Settings
MAX9789A/MAX9790A
SPEAKER MODE
GAIN (dB)
HEADPHONE
MODE GAIN (dB)
0
6
3.5
1
10
3.5
1
0
15.6
3.5
1
1
21.6
3.5
GAIN1
GAIN2
0
0
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MAX9789A/MAX9790A
ADDITIONAL THD+N DUE TO
DC-BLOCKING CAPACITORS
LOW-FREQUENCY ROLLOFF
(RL = 16Ω)
MAX9789A/MAX9790A
Windows Vista-Compliant, Stereo Class AB Speaker
Amplifiers and DirectDrive Headphone Amplifiers
Speaker and Headphone
Amplifier Enable
The MAX9789A/MAX9790A feature control inputs for the
independent enabling of the speaker and headphone
amplifiers, allowing both to be active simultaneously if
required. Driving SPKR_EN high disables the speaker
amplifiers. Driving HP_EN low independently disables
the headphone amplifiers. For applications that require
only one of the amplifiers to be on at a given time,
SPKR_EN and HP_EN can be tied together allowing a
single logic voltage to enable either the speaker or the
headphone amplifier as shown in Figure 4.
MUTE
The MAX9789A/MAX9790A allow for the speaker and
headphone amplifiers to be muted. By driving MUTE
low, both the speaker and headphone amplifiers are
muted. When muted, the speaker outputs remain
biased at VDD / 2.
Headphone Amplifier
In conventional single-supply headphone amplifiers, the
output-coupling capacitor is a major contributor of audible clicks and pops. Upon startup, the amplifier charges
the coupling capacitor to its bias voltage, typically
VDD / 2. Likewise, during shutdown, the capacitor is discharged to GND. A DC shift across the capacitor results,
which in turn, appears as an audible transient at the
headphone. Since the MAX9789A/MAX9790A do not
require output-coupling capacitors, no audible transient
occurs.
Additionally, the MAX9789A/MAX9790A features extensive click-and-pop suppression that eliminates any
audible transient sources internal to the device. The
startup/shutdown waveform in the Typical Operating
Characteristics shows that there are minimal spectral
components in the audible range at the output.
Applications Information
Shutdown
The MAX9789A/MAX9790A feature a low-power shutdown mode, drawing 0.3µA of supply current. By disabling the speaker, headphone amplifiers and the LDO
(for MAX9789A), the MAX9789A/MAX9790A enter lowpower shutdown mode. Set SPKR_EN to V DD and
HP_EN and LDO_EN to GND to disable the speaker
amplifiers, headphone amplifiers, and LDO, respectively.
Click-and-Pop Suppression
Speaker Amplifier
The MAX9789A/MAX9790A speaker amplifiers feature
Maxim’s comprehensive, industry-leading click-andpop suppression. During startup, the click-and-pop
suppression circuitry eliminates any audible transient
sources internal to the device. When entering shutdown, the differential speaker outputs ramp to GND
quickly and simultaneously.
BTL Speaker Amplifiers
The MAX9789A/MAX9790A feature speaker amplifiers
designed to drive a load differentially, a configuration
referred to as bridge-tied load (BTL). The BTL configuration (Figure 5) offers advantages over the singleended configuration, where one side of the load is
connected to ground. Driving the load differentially
doubles the output voltage compared to a singleended amplifier operating under similar conditions. The
doubling of the output voltage yields four times the output power at the load.
Since the differential outputs are biased at mid-supply,
there is no net DC voltage across the load. This eliminates the need for DC-blocking capacitors required for
single-ended amplifiers. These capacitors can be
large, expensive, consume board space, and degrade
low-frequency performance.
+1
VOUT(P-P)
MAX9789A/MAX9790A
SINGLE
CONTROL PIN
HP_EN
Figure 4. Enabling Either the Speaker or Headphone Amplifier
with a Single Control Pin
16
2 x VOUT(P-P)
SPKR_EN
-1
Figure 5. Bridge-Tied Load Configuration
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VOUT(P-P)
Windows Vista-Compliant, Stereo Class AB Speaker
Amplifiers and DirectDrive Headphone Amplifiers
Output Power (Speaker Amplifier)
The increase in power delivered by the BTL configuration directly results in an increase in internal power dissipation over the single-ended configuration. The
maximum power dissipation for a given VDD and load is
given by the following equation:
Power Dissipation and Heat Sinking
Under normal operating conditions, the MAX9789A/
MAX9790A can dissipate a significant amount of
power. The maximum power dissipation for each package is given in the Absolute Maximum Ratings section
under Continuous Power Dissipation, or can be calculated by the following equation:
PDISSPKG(MAX) =
TJ(MAX) − TA
θJA
where TJ(MAX) is +150°C, TA is the ambient temperature, and θJA is the reciprocal of the derating factor in
°C/W as specified in the Absolute Maximum Ratings
section. For example, θJA for the 32-pin TQFN-EP package is +40.2°C/W for a multilayer PC board.
CODEC
CIN1
SPKR_OUTL
OUTL+
SPKR_INL
OUTL-
CIN1
SPKR_OUTR
OUTR+
OUTR-
CIN2
HP_INL
HPL
CIN2
LINE_OUTL
HP_INR
2VDD2
π 2RL
If the power dissipation for a given application exceeds
the maximum allowed for a given package, either reduce
VDD, increase load impedance, decrease the ambient
temperature, or add heat sinking to the device. Large
output, supply, and ground PC board traces improve the
maximum power dissipation in the package.
Thermal-overload protection limits total power dissipation in these devices. When the junction temperature
exceeds +150°C, the thermal-protection circuitry disables the amplifier output stage. The amplifiers are
enabled once the junction temperature cools by +15°C.
This results in a pulsing output under continuous thermal-overload conditions as the device heats and cools.
Power Supplies
The MAX9789A/MAX9790A have separate supply pins
for each portion of the device, allowing for the optimum
combination of headroom and power dissipation and
noise immunity. The speaker amplifiers are powered
from PVDD. PVDD ranges from 4.5V to 5.5V. The headphone amplifiers are powered from HPVDD and PVSS.
HPVDD is the positive supply of the headphone amplifiers and ranges from 3V to 5.5V. PVSS is the negative
supply of the headphone amplifiers. Connect PVSS to
CPV SS . The charge pump is powered by CPV DD .
CPVDD ranges from 3V to 5.5V and should be the same
potential as HPVDD. The charge pump inverts the voltage at CPVDD, and the resulting voltage appears at
CPV SS . The internal LDO and the remainder of the
device is powered by VDD.
Component Selection
MAX9789A
SPKR_INR
LINE_OUTR
PDISS(MAX) =
HPR
Figure 6. Mono Signal Output Configuration for MAX9789A
Supply Bypassing
The MAX9789A/MAX9790A have separate supply pins
for each portion of the device, allowing for the optimum
combination of headroom and power dissipation and
noise immunity.
Speaker Amplifier Power-Supply Input (PVDD)
The speaker amplifiers are powered from PVDD. PVDD
ranges from 4.5V to 5.5V. Bypass PVDD with a 0.1µF
capacitor to PGND. Note additional bulk capacitance is
required at the device if long input traces between
PVDD and the power source are used.
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MAX9789A/MAX9790A
Mono Speaker Configuration
The MAX9789A stereo BTL Class AB speaker amplifier
can be configured to drive a mono speaker. Rather
than combining the CODEC’s left- and right-input signals in a resistive network prior to one channel of the
speaker amplifier input, the transducer itself can be
connected to the BTL speaker amplifier output as
shown in Figure 6. When compared to the resistive network implementation, the configuration in Figure 6 will:
1) Eliminate noise pickup by eliminating the highimpedance node at the CODEC’s left- and rightsignal mixing point. SNR performance will be
improved as a result.
2) Eliminate gain error by eliminating any resistive
mismatch between the external resistance used to
sum the left and right signals and the MAX9789A
internal resistance.
Headphone Amplifier Power-Supply
Input (HPVDD and PVSS)
The headphone amplifiers are powered from HPVDD
and PVSS. HPVDD is the positive supply of the headphone amplifiers and ranges from 3.0V to 5.5V. Bypass
HPVDD with a 10µF capacitor to PGND. PVSS is the
negative supply of the headphone amplifiers. Bypass
PVSS with a 1µF capacitor to PGND. Connect PVSS to
CPV SS . The charge pump is powered by CPV DD .
CPVDD ranges from 3.0V to 5.5V and should be the
same potential as HPVDD. Bypass CPVDD with a 1µF
capacitor to PGND. The charge pump inverts the voltage at CPVDD, and the resulting voltage appears at
CPVSS. A 1µF capacitor must be connected between
C1N and C1P.
Power Supply and LDO Input (VDD)
The internal LDO and the remainder of the device is
powered by V DD . V DD ranges from 4.5V to 5.5V.
Bypass VDD with a 0.1µF capacitor to GND and two
1µF capacitors in parallel to GND. Note additional bulk
capacitance is required at the device if long input
traces between VDD and the power source are used.
Input Filtering
The input capacitor (CIN), in conjunction with the amplifier input resistance (RIN), forms a highpass filter that
removes the DC bias from the incoming signal. The ACcoupling capacitor allows the amplifier to bias the signal to an optimum DC level. Assuming zero source
impedance, the -3dB point of the highpass filter is
given by:
f − 3dB =
1
2πRINCIN
RIN is the amplifier’s internal input resistance value
given in the Electrical Characteristics. Choose CIN such
that f-3dB is well below the lowest frequency of interest.
Setting f-3dB too high affects the amplifier’s low frequency response. Use capacitors with adequately low
voltage coefficient dielectrics, such as 1206-sized X7R
ceramic capacitors. Capacitors with higher voltage
coefficients result in increased distortion at low frequencies (see Figure 8).
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INPUT COUPLING CAPACITOR-INDUCED THD+N
vs. FREQUENCY (HEADPHONE MODE)
-50
-55
0402 6.3V X5R 10% 1μF
-60
THD+N (dB FS)
MAX9789A/MAX9790A
Windows Vista-Compliant, Stereo Class AB Speaker
Amplifiers and DirectDrive Headphone Amplifiers
0603 10V X5R 10% 1μF
-65
-70
-75
-80
0805 25V X7R 10% 1μF
1206 25 X7R 10% 1μF VOUT = 3dB FS
FS = 1VRMS
RL = 32Ω
-85
-90
10
100
1000
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 8. Input Coupling Capacitor-Induced THD vs.
Frequency (Headphone Mode)
BIAS Capacitor
BIAS is the output of the internally generated DC bias
voltage. The BIAS bypass capacitor, CBIAS improves
PSRR and THD+N by reducing power supply and other
noise sources at the common-mode bias node, and
also generates the clickless/popless, startup/shutdown
DC bias waveforms for the speaker and headphone
amplifiers. Bypass BIAS with a 1µF capacitor to GND.
Charge-Pump Capacitor Selection
Use capacitors with an ESR less than 100mΩ for optimum performance. Low ESR ceramic capacitors minimize the output resistance of the charge pump. For
best performance over the extended temperature
range, select capacitors with an X7R dielectric.
Flying Capacitor (C1)
The value of the flying capacitor (C1) affects the load
regulation and output resistance of the charge pump. A
C1 value that is too small degrades the device’s ability
to provide sufficient current drive, which leads to a loss
of output voltage. Connect a 1µF capacitor between
C1P and C1N.
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Windows Vista-Compliant, Stereo Class AB Speaker
Amplifiers and DirectDrive Headphone Amplifiers
CPVDD Bypass Capacitor (C3)
The CPVDD bypass capacitor (C3) lowers the output
impedance of the power supply and reduces the
impact of the MAX9789A/MAX9790A’s charge-pump
switching transients. Bypass CPVDD with 1µF, the same
value as C1, and place it physically close to the CPVDD
and CPGND pins.
Layout and Grounding
Proper layout and grounding are essential for optimum
performance. Use large traces for the power-supply
inputs and amplifier outputs to minimize losses due to
parasitic trace resistance, as well as route heat away
from the device. Good grounding improves audio performance, minimizes crosstalk between channels, and
prevents switching noise from coupling into the audio
signal. Connect PGND and GND together at a single
point on the PC board. Route PGND and all traces that
carry switching transients away from GND and the
traces and components in the audio signal path.
Connect C2 and C3 to the PGND plane. Connect PVSS
and CPVSS together at C2. Place the charge-pump
capacitors (C1, C2, and C3) as close as possible to
the device. Bypass PVDD with a 0.1µF capacitor to
PGND. Place the bypass capacitors as close as possible to the device.
Use large, low-resistance output traces. As load impedance decreases, the current drawn from the device outputs increase. At higher current, the resistance of the
output traces decrease the power delivered to the load.
For example, if 2W is delivered from the speaker output
to a 4Ω load through a 100mΩ trace, 49mW is consumed in the trace. If power is delivered through a
10mΩ trace, only 5mW is consumed in the trace. Large
output, supply and GND traces also improve the power
dissipation of the device.
The MAX9789A/MAX9790A thin QFN package features
an exposed thermal pad on its underside. This pad lowers the package’s thermal resistance by providing a
direct heat conduction path from the die to the printed
circuit board. Connect the exposed thermal pad to GND
by using a large pad and multiple vias to the GND plane.
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MAX9789A/MAX9790A
Output Capacitor (C2)
The output capacitor value and ESR directly affect the
ripple at CPVSS. Increasing the value of C2 reduces
output ripple. Likewise, decreasing the ESR of C2
reduces both ripple and output resistance. Lower
capacitance values can be used in systems with low
maximum output power levels.
Windows Vista-Compliant, Stereo Class AB Speaker
Amplifiers and DirectDrive Headphone Amplifiers
MAX9789A/MAX9790A
Block Diagrams
4.5V TO 5.5V
0.1μF
PVDD
8, 18
MAX9789A
1.0μF
1.0μF
SPKR_INL
SPKR_INR
3
STEREO
BTL
AMPLIFIER
2
6
OUTL+
7
OUTL-
20
OUTR+
19
OUTR-
24
BIAS
TO HPVDD
1.0μF
1.0μF
3V TO 5.5V
HP_INL
27
HP_INR
26
HP_EN
22
MUTE
25
SPKR_EN
23
GAIN2
32
GAIN1
31
1.0μF
LDO_EN
VDD
1.0μF
1.0μF
LDO_SET
LDO_OUT
1.0μF
1.0μF
LOGIC PINS CONFIGURED FOR:
LDO_EN = 1, LDO ENABLED
SPKR_EN = 0, SPEAKER AMPLIFIERS ENABLED
HP_EN = 1, HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER ENABLED
MUTE = 1, MUTE DISABLED
GAIN1 = 0 GAIN = 0, 6dB SPEAKER GAIN
20
15
HPR
17
HPVDD
9
CPVDD
3V TO 5.5V
CONTROL
10
C1P
11
CPGND
12
C1N
C3
10μF
4
30
CHARGE
PUMP
0.1μF
TO CODEC
HPL
TO PVSS
3V TO 5.5V
4.5V TO 5.5V
16
1
LDO BLOCK
29
28
GND
5, 21
PGND
14
13
PVSS
CPVSS
C2
1.0μF
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C1
1μF
Windows Vista-Compliant, Stereo Class AB Speaker
Amplifiers and DirectDrive Headphone Amplifiers
4.5V TO 5.5V
0.1μF
0.1μF
VDD
30
PVDD
8, 18
MAX9790A
1.0μF
1.0μF
SPKR_INL
SPKR_INR
3
STEREO
BTL
AMPLIFIER
2
6
OUTL+
7
OUTL-
20
OUTR+
19
OUTR-
24
BIAS
TO HPVDD
1.0μF
1.0μF
HP_INL
27
HP_INR
26
1.0μF
16
HPL
15
HPR
17
HPVDD
9
CPVDD
TO PVSS
3V TO 5.5V
HP_EN
22
MUTE
25
SPKR_EN
23
GAIN2
32
GAIN1
31
CONTROL
CHARGE
PUMP
4, 28
GND
LOGIC PINS CONFIGURED FOR:
SPKR_EN = 0, SPEAKER AMPLIFIERS ENABLED
HP_EN = 1, HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER ENABLED
MUTE = 1, MUTE DISABLED
GAIN1 = 0 GAIN = 0, 6dB SPEAKER GAIN
5, 21
PGND
14
13
PVSS
CPVSS
10
C1P
11
CPGND
12
C1N
3V TO 5.5V
C3
10μF
C1
1μF
C2
1.0μF
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21
MAX9789A/MAX9790A
Block Diagrams (continued)
Windows Vista-Compliant, Stereo Class AB Speaker
Amplifiers and DirectDrive Headphone Amplifiers
MAX9789A/MAX9790A
System Diagrams
5.0V
0.1μF
1μF
CBULK
1μF
BIAS VDD
VLDO_OUT
5.0V
10μF
PVDD
HPVDD
1μF
CIN
1μF
SPKR_L
SPKR_INR
CIN
1μF
OUTR+
HP_L
4Ω
HP_INR
CIN
1μF
OUTR-
HP_INL
HPL
5.0V
MONO
DGND
4Ω
OUTL-
SPKR_INL
CIN
1μF
SPKR_R
HDA
CODEC
HP_R
OUTL+
MAX9789A
AGND
HPR
CPVDD
C3
1μF
C1
1μF
C1P
4.75V
LDO_SET
C1N
LDO_OUT
SPKR_EN
μC
1μF
1μF
HP_EN
LDO_EN
CPVSS
GAIN1
C2
1μF
PVSS
GAIN2
CPGND
MUTE
GND
PGND
12V
100μF
1μF
VDD
FS2
FS1
OUT+
G1
OUT-
8Ω
G2
SHDN
MAX9713
C1P
0.47μF
0.1μF
IN+
C1N
0.47μF
VDD
IN-
1μF
SS
REG
0.47μF
0.01μF
22
CHOLD
PGND
AGND
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Windows Vista-Compliant, Stereo Class AB Speaker
Amplifiers and DirectDrive Headphone Amplifiers
+5V
1μF
1μF
+3.3V
10μF
0.1μF
VDD
VLDO_OUT
PVDD
HPVDD
OUTL+
1μF
OUTL-
SPKR_INL
SPKR_L
1μF
SPKR_R
HDA
CODEC
HP1_R
SPKR_INR
OUTR+
1μF
HP_INR
OUTR-
1μF
HP1_L
HP_INL
HP1
HPL
+3.3V
MAX9789A
HP2_R
HPR
CPVDD
HP2_L
C3
1μF
DGND AGND
C1
1μF
C1P
4.75V
LDO_SET
C1N
SPKR_EN
LDO_OUT
1μF
HP_EN
μC
1μF
LDO_EN
CPVSS
GAIN2
MUTE
C2
1μF
PVSS
GAIN1
CPGND
PGND
GND
C1P
SHDNR
1μF
SHDNL
C1N
1μF
MAX4411
HP2
OUTL
INR
1μF
OUTR
INL
+3.3V
PVDD
1μF
PVSS
SVSS
SVDD
SGND
PGND
1μF
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23
MAX9789A/MAX9790A
System Diagrams (continued)
Windows Vista-Compliant, Stereo Class AB Speaker
Amplifiers and DirectDrive Headphone Amplifiers
HPVDD
17
PVDD
18
OUTR-
19
OUTR+
HPVDD
20
PGND
PVDD
21
HP_EN
OUTR-
22
SPKR_EN
OUTR+
23
BIAS
PGND
24
SPKR_EN
BIAS
TOP VIEW
HP_EN
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
HPL
MUTE 25
16
HPL
HP_INR 26
15
HPR
HP_INR 26
15
HPR
HP_INL 27
14
PVSS
HP_INL 27
14
PVSS
13
CPVSS
13
CPVSS
12
C1N
11
CPGND
10
C1P
9
CPVDD
6
7
8
PVDD
SPKR_INL
5
OUTL-
SPKR_INR
4
OUTL+
3
PGND
2
LDO_EN
1
LDO_SET
GAIN2 32
N.C. 29
CPGND
VDD 30
10
C1P
GAIN1 31
9
CPVDD
GAIN2 32
EP*
+
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
PVDD
EP*
+
C1N
11
OUTL-
GAIN1 31
12
OUTL+
VDD 30
MAX9790A
GND
LDO_OUT 29
GND 28
PGND
MAX9789A
SPKR_INL
GND 28
N.C.
MUTE 25
SPKR_INR
MAX9789A/MAX9790A
Pin Configurations
TQFN
TQFN
*EP = EXPOSED PADDLE
*EP = EXPOSED PADDLE
Simplified Block Diagrams
(continued)
SPEAKER SUPPLY
4.5V TO 5.5V
Chip Information
PROCESS: BiCMOS
HEADPHONE SUPPLY
3.0V TO 5.5V
MAX9790A
SPKR_INR
SPKR_INL
HP_INR
HP_INL
SPKR_EN
HP_EN
MUTE
GAIN1
GAIN2
24
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Amplifiers and DirectDrive Headphone Amplifiers
QFN THIN.EPS
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25
MAX9789A/MAX9790A
Package Information
(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)
MAX9789A/MAX9790A
Windows Vista-Compliant, Stereo Class AB Speaker
Amplifiers and DirectDrive Headphone Amplifiers
Package Information (continued)
(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)
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