The TDA8920B is a high efficiency class-D audio power amplifier with very low
dissipation. The typical output power is 2 × 100 W.
The device is available in the HSOP24 power package and in the DBS23P through-hole
power package. The amplifier operates over a wide supply voltage range from
±12.5 V to ±30 V and consumes a very low quiescent current.
2.Features
■ Zero dead time switching
■ Advanced current protection: output current limiting
■ Smooth start-up: no pop-noise due to DC offset
■ High efficiency
■ Operating supply voltage from ±12.5 V to ±30 V
■ Low quiescent current
■ Usable as a stereo Single-Ended (SE) amplifier or as a mono amplifier in Bridge-Tied
Load (BTL)
■ Fixed gain of 30 dB in Single-Ended (SE) and 36 dB in Bridge-Tied Load (BTL)
■ High output power
■ High supply voltage ripple rejection
■ Internal switching frequency can be overruled by an external clock
■ Full short-circuit proof across load and to supply lines
■ Thermally protected.
3.Applications
■ Television sets
■ Home-sound sets
■ Multimedia systems
■ All mains fed audio systems
■ Car audio (boosters).
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4.Quick reference data
Table 1:Quick reference data
Symbol ParameterConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
General; V
V
P
I
q(tot)
Stereo single-ended configuration
P
o
Mono bridge-tied load configuration
P
o
= ±27 V
P
supply voltage±12.5±27±30V
total quiescent
supply current
output powerRL=3Ω; THD = 10 %; VP= ±27 V-110-W
output powerRL=6Ω; THD = 10 %; VP= ±27 V-210-W
5.Ordering information
TDA8920B
2 × 100 W class-D power amplifier
no load; no filter; no RC-snubber
network connected
=4Ω; THD = 10 %; VP= ±27 V-86-W
R
L
-5065mA
Table 2:Ordering information
Type number Package
NameDescriptionVersion
TDA8920BTH HSOP24plastic, heatsink small outline package; 24 leads; low
stand-off height
TDA8920BJDBS23Pplastic DIL-bent-SIL power package; 23 leads (straight
IN2M421negative audio input for channel 2
IN2P522positive audio input for channel 2
MODE623mode selection input: Standby, Mute or Operating mode
OSC71oscillator frequency adjustment or tracking input
IN1P82positive audio input for channel 1
IN1M93negative audio input for channel 1
V
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118negative analog supply voltage for channel 2
320positive analog supply voltage for channel 2
104positive analog supply voltage for channel 1
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TDA8920B
2 × 100 W class-D power amplifier
Table 3:Pin description
Symbol PinDescription
TDA8920BTH TDA8920BJ
SGND1 115signal ground for channel 1
V
SSA1
PROT137decoupling capacitor for protection (OCP)
V
DDP1
BOOT1 159bootstrap capacitor for channel 1
OUT11610PWM output from channel 1
V
SSP1
STABI1812decoupling of internal stabilizer for logic supply
n.c.19-not connected
V
SSP2
OUT22114PWM output from channel 2
BOOT2 2215bootstrap capacitor for channel 2
V
DDP2
V
SSD
126negative analog supply voltage for channel 1
148positive power supply voltage for channel1
1711negative power supply voltage for channel 1
2013negative power supply voltage for channel 2
2316positive power supply voltage for channel 2
2417negative digital supply voltage
8.Functional description
…continued
8.1 General
The TDA8920B is a two channel audio power amplifier using class-D technology.
The audio input signal is converted into a digital Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) signal via
an analog input stage and PWM modulator. To enable the output power transistors to be
driven, this digital PWM signal is applied to a control and handshake block and driver
circuits for both the high side and low side. In this way a level shift is performed from the
low power digital PWM signal (at logic levels) to a high power PWM signal which switches
between the main supply lines.
A 2nd-order low-pass filter converts the PWM signal to an analog audio signal across the
loudspeakers.
The TDA8920B one-chip class-D amplifier contains high power D-MOS switches, drivers,
timing and handshaking between the power switches and some control logic. For
protection a temperature sensor and a maximum current detector are built-in.
The two audio channels of the TDA8920B contain two PWMs, two analog feedback loops
and two differential input stages. It also contains circuits common to both channels such
as the oscillator, all reference sources, the mode functionality and a digital timing
manager.
The TDA8920B contains two independent amplifier channels with high output power,high
efficiency, low distortion and a low quiescent current. The amplifier channels can be
connected in the following configurations:
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The amplifier system can be switched in three operating modes with pin MODE:
• Standby mode; with a very low supply current
• Mute mode; the amplifiers are operational; but the audio signal at the output is
suppressed by disabling the VI-converter input stages
• Operating mode; the amplifiers are fully operational with output signal.
To ensure pop-noise free start-up the DC output offset voltage is applied gradually to the
output between Mute mode and Operating mode. The bias current setting of the VI
converters is related to the voltage on the MODE pin; in Mute mode the bias current
setting of the VI converters is zero (VI converters disabled) and in Operating mode the
bias current is at maximum. The time constant required to apply the DC output offset
voltage gradually between mute and operating can be generated via an RC-network on
the MODE pin. An example of a switching circuit for driving pin MODE is illustrated in
Figure 4. If the capacitor C is left out of the application the voltage on the MODE pin will
be applied with a much smaller time-constant, which might result in audible pop-noises
during start-up (depending on DC output offset voltage and used loudspeaker).
In order to fully charge the coupling capacitors at the inputs, the amplifier will remain
automatically in the Mute mode before switching to the Operating mode. A complete
overview of the start-up timing is given in Figure 5.
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V
mode
TDA8920B
2 × 100 W class-D power amplifier
audio output
modulated PWM
50 %
duty cycle
2.2 V < V
2.2 V < V
> 4.2 V
< 3 V
mode
0 V (SGND)
V
mode
> 4.2 V
< 3 V
mode
standby
mute
100 ms
50 %
duty cycle
mute
50 ms
operating
> 350 ms
audio output
modulated PWM
operating
time
0 V (SGND)
standby
100 ms
50 ms
> 350 ms
time
coa024
When switching from standby to mute, there is a delay of 100 ms before the output starts
switching. The audio signal is available after V
has been set to operating, but not earlier
mode
than 150 ms after switching to mute. For pop-noise free start-up it is recommended that the
time constant applied to the MODE pin is at least 350 ms for the transition between mute and
operating.
When switching directly from standby to operating, there is a first delay of 100 ms before the
outputs starts switching. The audio signal is available after a second delay of 50 ms. For
pop-noise freestart-up it is recommended that the time constant applied to the MODE pin is at
least 500 ms for the transition between standby and operating.
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8.2 Pulse width modulation frequency
The output signal of the amplifier is a PWM signal with a carrier frequency of
approximately317 kHz. Using a 2nd-order LC demodulation filter in theapplication results
in an analog audio signal across the loudspeaker. This switching frequency is fixed by an
external resistor R
carrier frequency is between 300 kHz and 350 kHz.
Using an external resistor of 30 kΩ on the OSC pin, the carrier frequency is set to
317 kHz.
If two or more class-D amplifiers are used in the same audio application, it is advisable to
have all devices operating at the same switching frequency by using an external clock
circuit.
8.3 Protections
The following protections are included in TDA8920B:
The reaction of the device on the different fault conditions differs per protection:
8.3.1 OverTemperature Protection (OTP)
If the junction temperature Tj> 150 °C, then the power stage will shut-down immediately.
The power stage will start switching again if the temperature drops to approximately
130 °C, thus there is a hysteresis of approximately 20 °C.
8.3.2 OverCurrent Protection (OCP)
When the loudspeaker terminals are short-circuited or if one of the demodulated outputs
of the amplifier is short-circuited to one of the supply lines, this will be detected by the
OverCurrent Protection (OCP). If the output current exceeds the maximum output current
of 8 A, this current will be limited by the amplifier to 8 A while the amplifier outputs remain
switching (the amplifier is NOT shut-down completely).
The amplifier can distinguish between an impedance drop of the loudspeaker and
low-ohmic short across the load. In the TDA8920B this impedance threshold (Zth)
depends on the supply voltage used.
When a short is made across the load causing the impedance to drop below the threshold
level (< Zth) then the amplifier is switched off completely and after a time of 100 ms it will
try to restart again. If the short circuit condition is still present after this time this cycle will
be repeated. The average dissipation will be low because of this low duty cycle.
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In case of an impedance drop (e.g. due to dynamic behavior of the loudspeaker) the same
protection will be activated; the maximum output current is again limited to 8 A, but the
amplifier will NOT switch-off completely (thus preventing audio holes from occurring).
Result will be a clipping output signal without any artefacts.
See also Section 13.6 for more information on this maximum output current limiting
feature.
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8.3.3 Window Protection (WP)
During the start-up sequence, when pin MODE is switched from standby to mute, the
conditions at the output terminals of the power stage are checked. In the event of a
short-circuit at one of the output terminals to VDD or VSS the start-up procedure is
interrupted and the system waits for open-circuit outputs. Because the test is done before
enabling the power stages, no large currents will flow in the event of a short-circuit. This
system is called Window Protection (WP) and protects for short-circuits at both sides of
the output filter to both supply lines. When there is a short-circuit from the power PWM
output of the power stage to one of the supply lines (before the demodulation filter) it will
also be detected by the start-up safety test. Practical use of this test feature can be found
in detection of short-circuits on the printed-circuit board.
Remark: This test is operational during (every) start-up sequence at a transition between
Standby and Mute mode. However when the amplifier is completely shut-down due to
activation of the OverCurrent Protection (OCP) because a short to one of the supply lines
is made, then during restart (after 100 ms) the window protection will be activated. As a
result the amplifier will not start-up until the short to the supply lines is removed.
8.3.4 Supply voltage protections
TDA8920B
2 × 100 W class-D power amplifier
If the supply voltage drops below ±12.5 V, the UnderVoltage Protection (UVP) circuit is
activated and the system will shut-down correctly. If the internal clock is used, this
switch-off will be silent and without pop noise. When the supply voltage rises above the
threshold level, the system is restarted again after 100 ms. If the supply voltage exceeds
±33 V the OverVoltage Protection (OVP) circuit is activated and the power stages will
shut-down. It is re-enabled as soon as the supply voltage drops below the threshold level.
So in this case no timer of 100 ms is started.
An additional UnBalance Protection (UBP) circuit compares the positive analog (V
and the negative analog (V
) supply voltages and is triggered if the voltage difference
SSA
DDA
)
between them exceeds a certain level. This level depends on the sum of both supply
voltages. An expression for the unbalanced threshold level is as follows:
V
th(ub)
≈ 0.15 × (V
DDA+VSSA
).
When the supply voltage difference drops below the threshold level, the system is
restarted again after 100 ms.
Example: With a symmetrical supply of ±30 V, the protection circuit will be triggered if the
unbalance exceeds approximately 9 V; see also Section 13.7.
In Table 4 an overview is given of all protections and the effect on the output signal.
Table 4:Overview protections TDA8920B
Protection nameComplete shut-down Restart directlyRestart every 100 ms
OTPYY
OCPN
WPY
UVPYNY
OVPYYN
UBPYNY
[2]
[3]
[1]
[2]
Y
YN
[1]
N
[2]
N
[1] Hysteresis of 20 degrees will influence restart timing depending on heatsink size.
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[2] Only complete shut-down of amplifier if short-circuit impedance is below threshold of 1 Ω. In all other cases
current limiting: resulting in clipping output signal.
[3] Fault condition detected during (every) transition between standby-to-mute and during restart after
activation of OCP (short to one of the supply lines).
8.4 Differential audio inputs
Fora high common mode rejection ratio and a maximum of flexibility in the application, the
audio inputs are fully differential. By connecting the inputs anti-parallel the phase of one of
the channels can be inverted, so that a load can be connected between the two output
filters. In this case the system operates as a mono BTL amplifier and with the same
loudspeaker impedance an approximately four times higher output power can be
obtained.
The input configuration for a mono BTL application is illustrated in Figure 6.
In the stereo single-ended configuration it is also recommended to connect the two
differential inputs in anti-phase. This has advantages for the current handling of the power
supply at low signal frequencies.
TDA8920B
2 × 100 W class-D power amplifier
Fig 6. Input configuration for mono BTL application.
9.Limiting values
Table 5:Limiting values
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134).
SymbolParameterConditionsMinMaxUnit
V
P
I
ORM
T
stg
T
amb
T
j
[1] Current limiting concept. See also Section 13.6.
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TDA8920B
2 × 100 W class-D power amplifier
Table 7:Static characteristics
VP =±27 V; f
= 317 kHz; T
osc
…continued
= 25°C; unless otherwise specified.
amb
SymbolParameterConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
Temperature protection
T
prot
T
hys
[1] The circuit is DC adjusted at VP= ±12.5 V to ±30 V.
[2] With respect to SGND (0 V).
[3] The transition between Standby and Mute mode contain hysteresis, while the slope of the transition between Mute and Operating mode
is determined by the time-constant on the MODE pin; see Figure 7.
[4] DC output offset voltage is applied to the output during the transition between Mute and Operating mode in a gradual way. The slope of
the dV/dt caused by any DC output offset is determined by the time-constant on the MODE pin.
temperature protection activation-150-°C
hysteresis on temperature protection-20-°C
slope is directly related to
time-constant on the MODE pin
VO (V)
(on)
V
V
oo
(mute)
oo
STBYMUTEON
MODE
5.5
(V)
coa021
4.23.02.20.80
V
Fig 7. Behavior of mode selection pin MODE.
12. Dynamic characteristics
12.1 Switching characteristics
Table 8:Switching characteristics
VDD=±27 V; T
SymbolParameterConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
Internal oscillator
f
osc
f
osc(int)
External oscillator or frequency tracking
V
OSC
V
OSC(trip)
f
track
=25°C; unless otherwise specified.
amb
typical internal oscillator frequencyR
= 30.0 kΩ290317344kHz
OSC
internal oscillator frequency range210-600kHz
high-level voltage on pin OSCSGND + 4.5SGND + 5SGND + 6V
trip level for tracking on pin OSC-SGND + 2.5-V
frequency range for tracking210-600kHz
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12.2 Stereo and dual SE application
TDA8920B
2 × 100 W class-D power amplifier
Table 9:Stereo and dual SE application characteristics
VP=±27 V; RL=4Ω; fi= 1 kHz; f
= 317 kHz; RsL< 0.1
osc
[1]
Ω
; T
=25°C; unless otherwise specified.
amb
SymbolParameterConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
P
o
output powerRL=3Ω; VP= ±27 V
[2]
THD = 0.5 %-87-W
THD = 10 %-110-W
=4Ω; VP= ±27 V
R
L
[2]
THD = 0.5 %-69-W
THD = 10 %-86-W
=6Ω; VP= ±27 V
R
L
[2]
THD = 0.5 %-48-W
THD = 10 %-60-W
=8Ω; VP= ±27 V
R
L
[2]
THD = 0.5 %-36-W
THD = 10 %-45-W
THDtotal harmonic distortionP
=1W
o
[3]
fi= 1 kHz-0.020.05%
= 6 kHz-0.03-%
f
i
G
v(cl)
SVRRsupply voltage ripple rejectionoperating
closed loop voltage gain293031dB
[4]
fi= 100 Hz-55-dB
= 1 kHz4050-dB
f
i
[4]
-55-dB
[4]
-80-dB
[5]
-210-µV
[6]
-160-µV
[7]
-70-dB
[8]
-100-µV
R
s
= 100 Hz
i
i
=0Ω
= 100 Hz
mute; f
standby; f
input impedance4568-kΩ
Z
i
V
n(o)
noise output voltageoperating
mute
α
cs
channel unbalance--1dB
∆G
v
V
o(mute)
CMRRcommon mode rejection ratioV
channel separation
output signal in mute
= 1 V (RMS)-75-dB
i(CM)
[1] RsL is the series resistance of inductor of low-pass LC filter in the application.
[2] Output power is measured indirectly; based on R
[3] Total harmonic distortion is measured in a bandwidth of 22 Hz to 20 kHz, using AES17 20 kHz brickwall filter. Maximum limit is
guaranteed but may not be 100 % tested.
[4] V
ripple=Vripple(max)
[5] B = 22 Hz to 20 kHz, using AES17 20 kHz brickwall filter.
[6] B = 22 Hz to 22 kHz, using AES17 20 kHz brickwall filter; independent of Rs.
[7] Po= 1 W; Rs=0Ω; fi= 1 kHz.
[8] Vi=V
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i(max)
= 2 V (p-p); Rs=0Ω.
= 1 V (RMS); fi= 1 kHz.
measurement. See also Section 13.3.
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12.3 Mono BTL application
TDA8920B
2 × 100 W class-D power amplifier
Table 10: Mono BTL application characteristics
VP=±27 V; RL=8Ω; fi= 1 kHz; f
= 317 kHz; RsL< 0.1
osc
[1]
Ω
; T
=25°C; unless otherwise specified.
amb
SymbolParameterConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
P
o
output powerRL=6Ω; VP= ±27 V
[2]
THD = 0.5 %-174-W
THD = 10 %-210-W
=8Ω; VP= ±27 V
R
L
[2]
THD = 0.5 %-138-W
THD = 10 %-173-W
THDtotal harmonic distortionP
=1W
o
[3]
fi= 1 kHz-0.020.05%
= 6 kHz-0.03-%
f
i
G
v(cl)
SVRRsupply voltage ripple rejectionoperating
closed loop voltage gain353637dB
[4]
fi= 100 Hz-80-dB
= 1 kHz7080-dB
f
i
[4]
-80-dB
[4]
-80-dB
[5]
-300-µV
[6]
-220-µV
[7]
-200-µV
R
=0Ω
s
i
= 100 Hz
= 100 Hz
i
mute; f
standby; f
input impedance2234-kΩ
Z
i
V
n(o)
noise output voltageoperating
mute
V
o(mute)
CMRRcommon mode rejection ratioV
output signal in mute
= 1 V (RMS)-75-dB
i(CM)
[1] RsL is the series resistance of inductor of low-pass LC filter in the application.
[2] Output power is measured indirectly; based on R
[3] Total harmonic distortion is measured in a bandwidth of 22 Hz to 20 kHz, using an AES17 20 kHz brickwall filter. Maximum limit is
guaranteed but may not be 100 % tested.
[4] V
ripple=Vripple(max)
[5] B = 22 Hz to 20 kHz, using an AES17 20 kHz brickwall filter.
[6] B = 22 Hz to 20 kHz, using an AES17 20 kHz brickwall filter; independent of Rs.
[7] Vi=V
i(max)
= 2 V (p-p); Rs=0Ω.
= 1 V (RMS); fi= 1 kHz.
measurement. See also Section 13.3.
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13. Application information
13.1 BTL application
When using the power amplifier in a mono BTL application the inputs of both channels
must be connected in parallel and the phase of one of the inputs must be inverted (see
Figure 6). In principle the loudspeaker can be connected between the outputs of the two
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13.2 MODE pin
For pop-noise free start-up an RC time-constant must be applied on the MODE pin. The
bias-current setting of the VI-converter input is directly related to the voltage on the MODE
pin. In turn the bias-current setting of the VI converters is directly related to the DC output
offset voltage. Thus a slow dV/dt on the MODE pin results in a slow dV/dt for the DC
output offset voltage, resulting in pop-noise free start-up. A time-constant of 500 ms is
sufficient to guarantee pop-noise free start-up (see also Figure 4, 5 and 7).
13.3 Output power estimation
The achievable output powers in several applications (SE and BTL) can be estimated
using the following expressions:
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If two or more class-D amplifiers are used in the same audio application, it is strongly
recommended that all devices run at the same switching frequency. This can be realized
by connecting all OSC pins together and feed them from an external central oscillator.
Using an external oscillator it is necessary to force pin OSC to a DC-level aboveSGND for
switching from the internal to an external oscillator. In this case the internal oscillator is
disabled and the PWM will be switched on the external frequency.The frequency range of
the external oscillator must be in the range as specified in the switching characteristics;
see Section 12.1.
In an application circuit:
TDA8920B
2 × 100 W class-D power amplifier
• Internal oscillator: R
OSC
• External oscillator: connect the oscillator signal between pins OSC and SGND; delete
R
OSC
and C
OSC
.
13.5 Heatsink requirements
In some applications it may be necessary to connect an external heatsink to the
TDA8920B. Limiting factor is the 150 °C maximum junction temperature T
cannot be exceeded. The expression below shows the relationship between the maximum
allowable power dissipation and the total thermal resistance from junction to ambient:
R
th j a–()
P
diss
T
=
------------------------------------
is determined by the efficiency (η) of the TDA8920B. The efficiency measured in the
TDA8920B as a function of output power is given in Figure 21.The power dissipation can
be derived as function of output power (see Figure 20).
The derating curves (given for several values of the R
A maximum junction temperature Tj= 150 °C is taken into account. From Figure 8 the
maximum allowable power dissipation for a given heatsink size can be derived or the
required heatsink size can be determined at a required dissipation level.
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TDA8920B
2 × 100 W class-D power amplifier
mbl469
(°C)
T
amb
(1) R
(2) R
(3) R
(4) R
(5) R
th(j-a)
th(j-a)
th(j-a)
th(j-a)
th(j-a)
= 5 K/W.
= 10 K/W.
= 15 K/W.
= 20 K/W.
= 35 K/W.
30
P
diss
(W)
20
10
0
020100406080
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Fig 8. Derating curves for power dissipation as a function of maximum ambient
temperature.
13.6 Output current limiting
To guarantee the robustness of the class-D amplifier the maximum output current which
can be delivered by the output stage is limited. An advanced OverCurrent Protection
(OCP) is included for each output power switch.
When the current flowing through any of the power switches exceeds the defined internal
threshold of 8 A (e.g. in case of a short-circuit to the supply lines or a short-circuit across
the load) the maximum output current of the amplifier will be regulated to 8 A.
The TDA8920B amplifier can distinguish between a low-ohmic short circuit condition and
other overcurrentconditions likedynamic impedance drops of the used loudspeakers. The
impedance threshold (Zth) depends on the supply voltage used.
Depending on the impedance of the short circuit the amplifier will react as follows:
1. Short-circuit impedance > Zth:
the maximum output current of the amplifier is regulated to 8 A, but the amplifier will
not shut-down its PWM outputs. Effectively this results in a clipping output signal
across the load (behavior is very similar to voltage clipping).
2. Short-circuit impedance < Zth:
the amplifier will limit the maximum output current to 8 A and at the same time the
capacitor on the PROT pin is discharged. When the voltage across this capacitor
drops below an internal threshold voltage the amplifier will shut-down completely and
an internal timer will be started.
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A typical value for the capacitor on the PROT pin is 220 pF. After a fixed time of
100 ms the amplifier is switched on again. If the requested output current is still too
high the amplifier will switch-off again. Thus the amplifier will try to switch to the
Operating mode every 100 ms. The average dissipation will be low in this situation
because of this low duty cycle.If the overcurrentcondition is removedthe amplifier will
remain in Operating mode once restarted.
In this way the TDA8920B amplifier is fully robust against short circuit conditions while at
the same time so-called audio holes as a result of loudspeaker impedance drops are
eliminated.
13.7 Pumping effects
In a typical stereo half-bridge (Single-Ended (SE)) application the TDA8920B class-D
amplifier is supplied by a symmetrical voltage (e.g VDD= +27 V and VSS= −27 V). When
the amplifier is used in a SE configuration, a so-called ‘pumping effect’ can occur. During
one switching interval, energy is taken from one supply (e.g. VDD), while a part of that
energy is delivered back to the other supply line (e.g. VSS) and visa versa. When the
voltage supply source cannot sink energy, the voltage across the output capacitors of that
voltage supply source will increase: the supply voltage is pumped to higher levels. The
voltage increase caused by the pumping effect depends on:
TDA8920B
2 × 100 W class-D power amplifier
• Speaker impedance
• Supply voltage
• Audio signal frequency
• Value of decoupling capacitors on supply lines
• Source and sink currents of other channels.
The pumping effectshould not cause a malfunction of either the audio amplifier and/or the
voltage supply source. For instance, this malfunction can be caused by triggering of the
undervoltage or overvoltage protection or unbalance protection of the amplifier.
Best remedy for pumping effectsis to use the TDA8920B in a mono full-bridge application
or in case of stereo half-bridge application adapt the power supply (e.g. increase supply
decoupling capacitors).
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13.8 Application schematic
Notes to the application schematic:
• A solid ground plane around the switching amplifier is necessary to prevent emission.
• 100nF capacitors must be placed as close as possible to the powersupply pins of the
TDA8920BTH.
• The internal heat spreader of the TDA8920BTH is internally connected to V
• The external heatsink must be connected to the ground plane.
• Use a thermal conductive electrically non-conductive Sil-Pad
of the TDA8920BTH and a small external heatsink.
• The differential inputs enable the best system level audio performance with
unbalanced signal sources. In case of hum due to floating inputs, connect the
shielding or source ground to the amplifier ground. Jumpers J1 and J2 are open on
set level and are closed on the stand-alone demo board.
• Minimum total required capacity per power supply line is 3300 µF.
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16. Soldering
16.1 Introduction
This text gives a very brief insight to a complex technology. A more in-depth account of
soldering ICs can be found in our
(document order number 9398 652 90011).
There is no soldering method that is ideal for all IC packages. Wave soldering is often
preferred when through-hole and surface mount components are mixed on one
printed-circuit board. Wavesoldering can still be used for certain surface mount ICs, but it
is not suitable for fine pitch SMDs. In these situations reflow soldering is recommended.
Driven by legislation and environmental forces the worldwide use of lead-free solder
pastes is increasing.
16.2 Through-hole mount packages
16.2.1 Soldering by dipping or by solder wave
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2 × 100 W class-D power amplifier
Data Handbook IC26; Integrated Circuit Packages
Typical dwell time of the leads in the wave ranges from 3 seconds to 4 seconds at 250 °C
or 265 °C, depending on solder material applied, SnPb or Pb-free respectively.
The total contact time of successive solder waves must not exceed 5 seconds.
The device may be mounted up to the seating plane, but the temperature of the plastic
body must not exceed the specified maximum storage temperature (T
printed-circuit board has been pre-heated, forced cooling may be necessary immediately
after soldering to keep the temperature within the permissible limit.
16.2.2 Manual soldering
Apply the soldering iron (24 V or less) to the lead(s) of the package, either below the
seating plane or not more than 2 mm above it. If the temperature of the soldering iron bit is
less than 300 °C it may remain in contact for up to 10 seconds. If the bit temperature is
between 300 °C and 400 °C, contact may be up to 5 seconds.
16.3 Surface mount packages
16.3.1 Reflow soldering
Reflow soldering requires solder paste (a suspension of fine solder particles, flux and
binding agent) to be applied to the printed-circuit board by screen printing, stencilling or
pressure-syringe dispensing before package placement.
Several methods exist for reflowing; for example, convection or convection/infrared
heating in a conveyor type oven. Throughput times (preheating, soldering and cooling)
vary between 100 seconds and 200 seconds depending on heating method.
stg(max)
). If the
Typical reflow peak temperatures range from 215 °Cto270°C depending on solder paste
material. The top-surface temperature of the packages should preferably be kept:
• below 225 °C (SnPb process) or below 245 °C (Pb-free process)
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– for packages with a thickness ≥ 2.5 mm
– for packages with a thickness < 2.5 mm and a volume ≥ 350 mm3 so called
• below 240 °C (SnPb process) or below 260 °C (Pb-free process) for packages with a
thickness < 2.5 mm and a volume < 350 mm3 so called small/thin packages.
Moisture sensitivity precautions, as indicated on packing, must be respected at all times.
16.3.2 Wave soldering
Conventional single wave soldering is not recommended for surface mount devices
(SMDs) or printed-circuit boards with a high component density, as solder bridging and
non-wetting can present major problems.
To overcome these problems the double-wave soldering method was specifically
developed.
If wave soldering is used the following conditions must be observed for optimal results:
• Use a double-wave soldering method comprising a turbulent wave with high upward
pressure followed by a smooth laminar wave.
• For packages with leads on two sides and a pitch (e):
– larger than or equal to 1.27 mm, the footprint longitudinal axis is preferred to be
– smaller than 1.27 mm, the footprint longitudinal axis must be parallel to the
The footprint must incorporate solder thieves at the downstream end.
• For packages with leads on four sides, the footprint must be placed at a 45° angle to
the transport direction of the printed-circuit board. The footprint must incorporate
solder thieves downstream and at the side corners.
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2 × 100 W class-D power amplifier
thick/large packages.
parallel to the transport direction of the printed-circuit board;
transport direction of the printed-circuit board.
During placement and before soldering, the package must be fixed with a droplet of
adhesive. The adhesive can be applied by screen printing, pin transfer or syringe
dispensing. The package can be soldered after the adhesive is cured.
Typical dwell time of the leads in the wave ranges from 3 seconds to 4 seconds at 250 °C
or 265 °C, depending on solder material applied, SnPb or Pb-free respectively.
A mildly-activated flux will eliminate the need for removal of corrosive residues in most
applications.
16.3.3 Manual soldering
Fix the component by first soldering two diagonally-opposite end leads. Use a low voltage
(24 V or less) soldering iron applied to the flat part of the lead. Contact time must be
limited to 10 seconds at up to 300 °C.
When using a dedicated tool, all other leads can be soldered in one operation within
2 seconds to 5 seconds between 270 °C and 320 °C.
[1] For more detailed information on the BGA packages refer to the
Semiconductors sales office.
[2] All surface mount (SMD) packages are moisture sensitive. Depending upon the moisture content, the maximum temperature (with
respect to time) and body size of the package, there is a risk that internal or external package cracks may occur due to vaporization of
the moisture in them (the so called popcorn effect). For details, refer to the Drypack information in the
Circuit Packages; Section: Packing Methods
[3] For SDIP packages, the longitudinal axis must be parallel to the transport direction of the printed-circuit board.
[4] Hot bar soldering or manual soldering is suitable for PMFP packages.
[5] These transparent plastic packages are extremely sensitive to reflow soldering conditions and must on no account be processed
through more than one soldering cycle or subjected to infrared reflow soldering with peak temperature exceeding 217 °C ± 10 °C
measured in the atmosphere of the reflow oven. The package body peak temperature must be kept as low as possible.
[6] These packages are not suitable for wave soldering. On versions with the heatsink on the bottom side, the solder cannot penetrate
between the printed-circuit board and the heatsink. On versions with the heatsink on the top side, the solder might be deposited on the
heatsink surface.
[7] If wave soldering is considered, then the package must be placed at a 45° angle to the solder wave direction. The package footprint
must incorporate solder thieves downstream and at the side corners.
[8] Wave soldering is suitable for LQFP, QFP and TQFP packages with a pitch (e) larger than 0.8 mm; it is definitely not suitable for
packages with a pitch (e) equal to or smaller than 0.65 mm.
[9] Wave soldering is suitable for SSOP, TSSOP, VSO and VSSOP packages with a pitch (e) equal to or larger than 0.65 mm; it is definitely
not suitable for packages with a pitch (e) equal to or smaller than 0.5mm.
[10] Image sensor packages in principle should not be soldered. They are mounted in sockets or delivered pre-mounted on flex foil.
However, the image sensor package can be mounted by the client on a flex foil by using a hot bar soldering process. The appropriate
soldering profile can be provided on request.
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18. Data sheet status
TDA8920B
2 × 100 W class-D power amplifier
Level Data sheet status
IObjective dataDevelopmentThis data sheet contains data from the objective specification for product development. Philips
IIPreliminary dataQualificationThisdata sheet contains data from the preliminary specification. Supplementary data will be published
IIIProduct dataProductionThis data sheet contains data from the product specification. Philips Semiconductors reserves the
[1] Please consult the most recently issued data sheet before initiating or completing a design.
[2] The product status of the device(s) described in this data sheet may have changed since this data sheet was published. The latest information is available on the Internet at
URL http://www.semiconductors.philips.com.
[3] For data sheets describing multiple type numbers, the highest-level product status determines the data sheet status.
[1]
Product status
19. Definitions
Short-form specification — The data in a short-form specification is
extracted from a full data sheet with the same type number and title. For
detailed information see the relevant data sheet or data handbook.
Limiting values definition — Limiting values given are in accordance with
the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134). Stress above one or
more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the device.
These are stress ratings only and operation of the device at these or at any
other conditions above those given in the Characteristics sections of the
specification is not implied. Exposure to limiting values for extended periods
may affect device reliability.
Application information — Applications that are described herein for any
of these products are for illustrative purposes only. Philips Semiconductors
make no representation or warranty that such applications will be suitable for
the specified use without further testing or modification.
[2] [3]
Definition
Semiconductors reserves the right to change the specification in any manner without notice.
at a later date. Philips Semiconductors reserves the right to change the specification without notice, in
order to improve the design and supply the best possible product.
right to make changes at any time in order to improve the design, manufacturing and supply. Relevant
changes will be communicated via a Customer Product/Process Change Notification (CPCN).
customers using or selling these products for use in such applications do so
at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Philips Semiconductors for any
damages resulting from such application.
Right to make changes — Philips Semiconductors reserves the right to
make changes in the products - including circuits, standard cells, and/or
software - described or contained herein in order to improve design and/or
performance. When the product is in full production (status ‘Production’),
relevant changes will be communicated via a Customer Product/Process
Change Notification (CPCN). Philips Semiconductors assumes no
responsibility or liability for the use of any of these products, conveys no
license or title under any patent, copyright, or mask work right to these
products, andmakesno representations or warranties that these products are
free from patent, copyright, or mask work right infringement, unless otherwise
specified.
21. Trademarks
20. Disclaimers
Life support — These products are not designed for use in life support
appliances, devices, or systems where malfunction of these products can
reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. Philips Semiconductors
Sil-Pad — is a registered trademark of The Bergquist
Company.
22. Contact information
For additional information, please visit: http://www.semiconductors.philips.com
For sales office addresses, send an email to: sales.addresses@www.semiconductors.philips.com
All rights are reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the prior
written consent of the copyright owner. The information presented in this document does
not form part of any quotation or contract, is believed to be accurate and reliable and may
be changed without notice. No liability will be accepted by the publisher for any
consequence of its use. Publication thereof does not convey nor imply any license under
patent- or other industrial or intellectual property rights.
Published in The Netherlands
Date of release: 1 October 2004
Document order number: 9397 750 13356
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