The MAX9718/MAX9719 differential input audio power
amplifiers are ideal for portable audio devices with
internal speakers. The differential input structure
improves noise rejection and provides common-mode
rejection. A bridge-tied load (BTL) architecture minimizes external component count, while providing highquality, power audio amplification. The MAX9718 is a
single-channel amplifier while the MAX9719 is a dualchannel amplifier for stereo systems. Both devices
deliver 1.4W continuous average power per channel to
a 4Ω load with less than 1% THD+N while operating
from a single +5V supply. The devices are available as
adjustable gain amplifiers or with internally fixed gains
of 0dB, 3dB, and 6dB to reduce component count.
A shutdown input disables the bias generator and
amplifiers and reduces quiescent current consumption
to less than 100nA. The MAX9718 shutdown input can
be set as active high or active low. These devices feature Maxim’s comprehensive click-and-pop suppression circuitry that reduces audible clicks and pops
during startup and shutdown.
The MAX9718 is pin compatible with the LM4895,
and is available in 9-bump UCSP™, 10-pin TDFN, and
10-pin µMAX
®
packages. The MAX9719 is available in
16-pin TQFN, 16-pin TSSOP, and 16-bump UCSP packages. Both devices operate over the -40°C to +85°C
extended temperature range.
Applications
Mobile Phones
PDAs
Portable Devices
Features
♦ 2.7V to 5.5V Single-Supply Operation
♦ Very High -93dB PSRR at 217Hz
♦ 1.4W into 4Ω at 1% THD+N (per Channel)
= 0.1µF, no load. Typical values are at TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1)
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.
Supply Voltage (VCCto GND) ..................................-0.3V to +6V
Any Other Pin to GND ...............................-0.3V to (V
CC
+ 0.3V)
IN_, BIAS, SHDM, SHDN, SHDN Continuous Current ........20mA
Note 2: Quiescent power-supply current is specified and tested with no load. Quiescent power-supply current depends on the offset
voltage when a practical load is connected to the amplifier. Guaranteed by design.
Note 3: Common-mode bias voltage is the voltage on BIAS and is nominally V
CC
/2.
Note 4: Output power is specified by a combination of a functional output current test and characterization analysis.
Note 5: Measurement bandwidth for THD+N is 22Hz to 22kHz.
Note 6: Peak voltage measured at power-on, power-off, into or out of SHDN. Bandwidth defined by A-weighted filters, inputs at AC
Shutdown Input. The polarity of SHDN is dependent on the state
of SHDM.
Shutdown-Mode Polarity Input. SHDM controls the polarity of
SHDN. Connect SHDM high for an active-high SHDN input.
Connect SHDM low for an active-low SHDN input (see Table 1).
The MAX9718/MAX9719 are 1.4W BTL speaker amplifiers. The MAX9718 is a mono speaker amplifier, while
the MAX9719 is a stereo speaker amplifier. Both
devices feature a low-power shutdown mode, and
industry-leading click-and-pop suppression. The
MAX9718 features a two-input shutdown scheme to
configure shutdown for active high or active low. These
devices consist of high output-current audio amps configured as BTL amplifiers (see the Functional Diagrams).
Both adjustable and fixed gain (0dB, 3dB, 6dB) versions
are available.
BIAS
These devices operate from a single 2.7V to 5.5V supply and feature an internally generated, common-mode
bias voltage of VCC/ 2 referenced to ground. BIAS provides both click-and-pop suppression and sets the DC
bias level for the audio outputs. Choose the value of the
bypass capacitor as described in the BIAS Capacitor
section. Do not connect external loads to BIAS as this
can affect the overall performance.
Shutdown Mode
The MAX9718/MAX9719 feature a 100nA low-power
shutdown mode that reduces quiescent current consumption. Entering shutdown disables the device’s bias
circuitry, the amplifier outputs go high impedance, and
BIAS is driven to GND. The MAX9718 SHDM input controls the polarity of SHDN. Drive SHDM high for an
active-high SHDN input. Drive SHDM low for an activelow SHDN input (see Table 1). The MAX9719 features
an active-low shutdown input, SHDN.
Click-and-Pop Suppression
The MAX9718/MAX9719 feature Maxim’s industry-leading click-and-pop suppression circuitry. During startup,
the amplifier common-mode bias voltage ramps to the
DC bias point. When entering shutdown, the amplifier
outputs are high impedance to 100kΩ between both
outputs. This scheme minimizes the energy present in
the audio band.
Applications Information
BTL Amplifier
The MAX9718/MAX9719 are designed to drive a load
differentially, a configuration referred to as bridge-tied
load or BTL. The BTL configuration (Figure 1) offers
advantages over the single-ended configuration, where
one side of the load is connected to ground. Driving the
load differentially doubles the output voltage compared
to a single-ended amplifier under similar conditions.
Substituting 2 x V
OUT(P-P)
for V
OUT(P-P)
into the following
equations yields four times the output power due to
doubling of the output voltage:
Since the differential outputs are biased at midsupply,
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.
Under normal operating conditions, the MAX9718/
MAX9719 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:
where T
J(MAX)
is +150°C, TAis the ambient tempera-
ture, and θJAis the reciprocal of the derating factor in
°C/W as specified in the Absolute Maximum Ratings
section. For example, θJAof the TQFN package is
+59.2°C/W.
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 internal power dissipation for a given V
CC
and load is given by the following equation:
If the internal power dissipation for a given application
exceeds the maximum allowed for a given package,
reduce power dissipation by increasing the ground
plane heat-sinking capability and the size of the traces
to the device (see the Layout and Grounding section).
Other methods for reducing power dissipation are to
reduce V
CC
, increase load impedance, decrease ambi-
ent temperature, reduce gain, or reduce input signal.
Thermal-overload protection limits total power dissipation in the MAX9718/MAX9719. When the junction temperature exceeds +160°C, the thermal protection
circuitry disables the amplifier output stage. The amplifiers are enabled once the junction temperature cools
by 15°C. A pulsing output under continuous thermal
overload results as the device heats and cools.
For optimum power dissipation and heat sinking, connect the exposed pad found on the µMAX, TDFN,
TQFN, and TSSOP packages to a large ground plane.
Fixed Differential Gain
The MAX9718B/E, MAX9718C/F, MAX9718D/G,
MAX9719B, MAX9719C, and MAX9719D feature internally fixed gains (see the Selector Guide). This simplifies design, decreases required footprint size, and
eliminates external gain-setting resistors. Resistors R1
and R2 shown in the Typical Operating Circuit are used
to achieve each fixed gain.
Adjustable Differential Gain
Gain-Setting Resistors
External feedback resistors set the gain of the
MAX9718A/H and MAX9719A. Resistors RFand R
IN
(Figure 2) set the gain of the amplifier as follows:
where AVis the desired voltage gain. Hence, an RINof
10kΩ and an RFof 20kΩ yields a gain of 2V/V, or 6dB.
RFcan be either fixed or variable, allowing the use of a
digitally controlled potentiometer to alter the gain under
software control.
The fully differential amplifier inputs can be biased at
voltages other than midsupply. The common-mode
feedback circuit adjusts for input bias, ensuring the
outputs are still biased at midsupply. Input capacitors
are not required as long as the common-mode input
voltage is within the specified range listed in the
Electrical Characteristics table.
If input capacitors are used, input capacitor CIN, in
conjunction with RIN, forms a highpass filter that
removes the DC bias from an 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:
Setting f
-3dB
too high affects the low-frequency
response of the amplifier. Use capacitors with
dielectrics that have low-voltage coefficients, such as
tantalum or aluminum electrolytic. Capacitors with highvoltage coefficients, such as ceramics, can increase
distortion at low frequencies.
BIAS Capacitor
BIAS is the output of the internally generated V
CC
/2
bias voltage. The BIAS bypass capacitor, C
BIAS
,
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
DC bias waveform for the speaker amplifiers. Bypass
BIAS with a 0.1µF capacitor to GND. Larger values of
C
BIAS
(up to 1µF) improve PSRR, but slow down
tON/t
OFF
times. A 1µF C
BIAS
capacitor slows turn-on
and turn-off times by 10 and improves PSRR by 20dB
(at 1kHz). Do not connect external loads to BIAS.
Supply Bypassing
Proper power-supply bypassing ensures low-noise,
low-distortion performance. Connect a 1µF ceramic
capacitor from VCCto GND. Add additional bulk
capacitance as required by the application. Locate the
bypass capacitor as close to the device as possible.
Layout and Grounding
Good PC board layout is essential for optimizing performance. Use large traces for the power-supply inputs and
amplifier outputs to minimize losses due to parasitic trace
resistance and route heat away from the device. Good
grounding improves audio performance, minimizes
crosstalk between channels, and prevents any digital
switching noise from coupling into the audio signal.
The MAX9718/MAX9719 TDFN, TQFN, TSSOP, and
µMAX packages feature exposed thermal pads on their
undersides. This pad lowers the thermal resistance of the
package by providing a direct-heat conduction path
from the die to the PC board. Connect the exposed pad
to the ground plane using multiple vias, if required.
UCSP Applications Information
For the latest application details on UCSP construction,
dimensions, tape carrier information, PC board techniques, bump-pad layout, and recommended reflow
temperature profile, as well as the latest information on
reliability testing results, refer to the Application Note:
UCSP—A Wafer-Level Chip-Scale Package available
on Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com/ucsp.
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24L QFN THIN.EPS
MAX9718/MAX9719
Low-Cost, Mono/Stereo,
1.4W Differential Audio Power Amplifiers
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