SWITCHING CLASS-D, STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER CONTROLLER IC
T HE I NFINITE P OWER OF I NNOVATION
DESCRIPTIONKEY FEATURES
The LX1720 is a highly-integrated,
Switching Class-D Stereo Power Amplifier Controller IC with power and
size features that make it ideal for multimedia computer applications, as well as
other applications where high fidelity
sound is required.
With input voltage ranging from 7V15V, the LX1720 is designed to operate
over the full 20Hz to 20kHz audio range.
Signal distortion measurements using
industry standard 1kHz signal yields THD
+ noise levels < 1% (10 watts output).
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Its high efficiency (>92%) eliminates the
need for heat sinks — even while delivering more than 10W
per channel (20W
SO-8 power FETs.
across 8 ohms
RMS
stereo) with 0.1 ohm
RMS
The LX1720's output power is limited
only by external FETs and available supply voltage.
While offering breakthrough performance capabilities for notebooks, the
LX1720 is equally attractive for multimedia systems or to drive full-size home
theatre speakers.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT
EFFICIENCY COMPARISONOFTHE CLASS-D AMPLFIER
100
- Average Power Out for 20sec. approx. 512mW
- Across 8.6 Ohm Load
80
Linfinity's LX1720
Class-D Amplifier
60
40
Efficiency (%)
Highly Integrated
20
0
0
Audio sample from "Hold On Tight"
by Electric Light Orchestra
5
10
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Linear Amplifier
1520
P RODUCTION DATA SHEET
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■ Integrated Switching (Class-D) Stereo
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Power Amplifier Controller IC
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■ Delivers >10W
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■ Output Power Limited Only By External
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■ Will Drive A Wide Range Of Speakers
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■ High Efficiency (>92%)
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■ Due To High Efficiency, Power FETs Do Not
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■ Audio Bandwidth Of 20Hz to 20kHz
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■ Wide Input Voltage Range Of 7V-15V
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■ Low Output Signal Distortion <1%
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■ High Operating Frequency (350kHz) Helps
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■ Compact Design Minimizes EMI / RFI
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stereo)
(20W
RMS
FETs And Available Supply Voltage
Require Heatsinking
To Reduce Output Filter Size
APPLICATIONS / BENEFITS
Notebook Computers:
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■ Replaces existing internal low power linear
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amplifier with a high efficiency Class-D
amplifier
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■ Enables the use of virtually any external
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speaker without amplification
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■ Precious battery life is extended
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■ Fully protected power topology can
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withstand shorts or external speaker
failures without damage, overheating or
posing fire hazard
Desktop Computers:
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■ Output power capability of up to 20W
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per channel in an area less than 3"x3",
without using expensive heatsinks
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■ Greatly reduced power supply
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requirements when compared to a linear
solution of same power capabilities
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■ Any speakers can be used including
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conventional home stereo speakers
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■ Very light weight circuitry will not add to
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the overall weight of the system
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■ Multimedia amplifier can be directly
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incorporated on the motherboard using
surface mount components
PRODUCTION DATA - Information contained in this document is proprietary to LinFinity, and is current as of publication date. This document
may not be modified in any way without the express written consent of LinFinity. Product processing does not necessarily include testing of
all parameters. Linfinity reserves the right to change the configuration and performance of the product and to discontinue product at any time.