LM4674
Filterless 2.5W Stereo Class D Audio Power Amplifier
LM4674 Filterless 2.5W Stereo Class D Audio Power Amplifier
General Description
The LM4674 is a single supply, high efficiency, 2.5W/channel,
filterless switching audio amplifier. A low noise PWM architecture eliminates the output filter, reducing external component count, board area consumption, system cost, and
simplifying design.
The LM4674 is designed to meet the demands of mobile
phones and other portable communication devices. Operating from a single 5V supply, the device is capable of delivering
2.5W/channel of continuous output power to a 4Ω load with
less than 10% THD+N. Flexible power supply requirements
allow operation from 2.4V to 5.5V.
The LM4674 features high efficiency compared to conventional Class AB amplifiers. When driving an 8Ω speaker from
a 3.6V supply, the device features 85% efficiency at PO =
500mW. Four gain options are pin selectable through the G0
and G1 pins.
Output short circuit protection prevents the device from being
damaged during fault conditions. Superior click and pop suppression eliminates audible transients on power-up/down and
during shutdown. Independent left/right shutdown control
maximizes power savings in mixed mono/stereo applications.
Key Specifications
■ Efficiency at 3.6V, 100mW into 8Ω80% (typ)
■ Efficiency at 3.6V, 500mW into 8Ω85% (typ)
■ Efficiency at 5V, 1W into 8Ω85% (typ)
■ Quiescent Power Supply Current
at 3.6V supply4mA
■ Power Output at V
RL = 4Ω, THD ≤ 10%
■ Power Output at V
RL = 8Ω, THD ≤ 10%
■ Shutdown current
DD
DD
= 5V,
= 5V,
2.5W (typ)
1.5W (typ)
0.03μA (typ)
Features
Output Short Circuit Protection
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Stereo Class D operation
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No output filter required
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Logic selectable gain
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Independent shutdown control
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Minimum external components
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Click and Pop suppression
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Micro-power shutdown
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Available in space-saving 2mm x 2mm x 0.6mm micro
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SMD, and 4mm x 4mm x 0.8mm LLP packages
Applications
Mobile phones
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PDAs
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Laptops
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1.CSSupply bypass capacitor which provides power supply filtering. Refer to the Power Supply Bypassing section
for information concerning proper placement and selection of the supply bypass capacitor.
2.CiInput AC coupling capacitor which blocks the DC voltage at the amplifier's input terminals.
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Connection Diagrams
LM4674
TL Package (2mm x 2mm x 0.6mm)
Top View
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Order Number LM4674TL
See NS Package Number TL1611A
LLP Package (4mm x 4mm x 0.8mm)
LM4674TL Markings
Top View
XY = 2 Digit date code
TT = Lot traceability
G = Boomer Family
G2 = LM4674TL
LM4674SQ Markings
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Order Number LM4674SQ
Top View
See NS Package Number SQA16A
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Top View
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U = Wafer Fab Code
Z = Assembly Plant
XY = 2 Digit date code
TT = Lot traceability
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LM4674
BUMPPINNAMEFUNCTION
A14INL+Non-inverting left channel input
A26PV
DD
Power V
DD
A37OUTLALeft channel output A
A48OUTLBLeft channel output B
B13INL-Inverting left channel input
B25G1Gain setting input 1
B310SDRRight channel shutdown input
B49SDLLeft channel shutdown input
C12INR-Inverting right channel input
C216G0Gain setting input 0
C312GNDGround
C411PGNDPower Ground
D11INR+Non-inverting right channel input
D215V
DD
Power Supply
D314OUTRARight channel output A
D413OUTRBRight channel output B
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LM4674
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Notes 1, 2)
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please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/
Distributors for availability and specifications.
Junction Temperature (T
Thermal Resistance
θJA (μSMD)
θJA (LLP)
JMAX
)
45.7°C/W
38.9°C/W
Supply Voltage (Note 1)6.0V
Storage Temperature−65°C to +150°C
Input Voltage–0.3V to VDD +0.3V
Power Dissipation (Note 3)Internally Limited
ESD Susceptibility, all other pins (Note 4)2000V
ESD Susceptibility (Note 5)200V
Note 1: All voltages are measured with respect to the ground pin, unless otherwise specified.
Note 2: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for which the device is
functional, but do not guarantee specific performance limits. Electrical Characteristics state DC and AC electrical specifications under particular test conditions
which guarantee specific performance limits. This assumes that the device is within the Operating Ratings. Specifications are not guaranteed for parameters
where no limit is given, however, the typical value is a good indication of device performance.
Note 3: The maximum power dissipation must be derated at elevated temperatures and is dictated by T
allowable power dissipation is P
derating currents for more information.
Note 4: Human body model, 100pF discharged through a 1.5kΩ resistor.
Note 5: Machine Model, 220pF–240pF discharged through all pins.
Note 6: Typicals are measured at 25°C and represent the parametric norm.
Note 7: Limits are guaranteed to National's AOQL (Average Outgoing Quality Level).
Note 8: Datasheet min/max specification limits are guaranteed by design, test, or statistical analysis.
Output Noise
DMAX
= (T
– TA)/ θJA or the number given in Absolute Maximum Ratings, whichever is lower. For the LM4674 see power
JMAX
RIPPLE
f
RIPPLE
PO = 1W, f = 1kHz,
RL = 8Ω, VDD = 5V
PO = 500mW, f = 1kHz
VDD = 5V, PO = 1W
Input referred, A-Weighted Filter
P-P
= 217Hz
67
85
84
96
20
, θJA, and the ambient temperature, TA. The maximum
JMAX
Units
(Limits)
W
W
W
dB
dB
dB
%
dB
dB
μV
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Block Diagrams
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FIGURE 2. Differential Input Configuration
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FIGURE 3. Single-Ended Input Configuration
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Typical Performance Characteristics
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THD+N vs Output Power
f = 1kHz, AV = 24dB, RL = 8Ω
THD+N vs Output Power
f= 1kHz, AV = 24dB, RL = 4Ω
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THD+N vs Output Power
f = 1kHz, AV = 6dB, RL = 8Ω
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THD+N vs Output Power
f = 1kHz, AV = 6dB, RL = 4Ω
VDD = 2.5V, P
THD+N vs Frequency
= 100mW/ch, RL = 8Ω
OUT
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THD+N vs Frequency
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= 250mW/ch, RL = 8Ω
OUT
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THD+N vs Frequency
VDD = 5V, P
OUT
= 375mW/ch, RL = 8Ω
VDD = 2.5V, P
THD+N vs Frequency
= 100mW/ch, RL = 4Ω
OUT
VDD = 3.6V, P
= 250mW/ch, RL = 4Ω
OUT
Efficiency vs Output Power/channel
RL = 4Ω, f = 1kHz
THD+N vs Frequency
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THD+N vs Frequency
VDD = 5V, P
= 375mW/ch, RL = 4Ω
OUT
Efficiency vs Output Power/channel
RL = 8Ω, f = 1kHz
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Power Dissipation vs Output Power
RL = 4Ω, f = 1kHz
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Output Power/channel vs Supply Voltage
RL = 4Ω, f = 1kHz
Power Dissipation vs Output Power
RL = 8Ω, f = 1kHz
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Output Power/channel vs Supply Voltage
RL = 8Ω, f = 1kHz
VDD = 3.6V, V
PSRR vs Frequency
RIPPLE
= 200mV
, RL = 8Ω
P-P
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Crosstalk vs Frequency
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RIPPLE
= 1V
, RL = 8Ω
P-P
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CMRR vs Frequency
VDD = 3.6V, VCM = 1V
, RL = 8Ω
P-P
Supply Current vs Supply Voltage
RL = ∞
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Application Information
GENERAL AMPLIFIER FUNCTION
The LM4674 stereo Class D audio power amplifier features a
filterless modulation scheme that reduces external component count, conserving board space and reducing system
cost. The outputs of the device transition from VDD to GND
with a 300kHz switching frequency. With no signal applied,
the outputs for each channel switch with a 50% duty cycle, in
phase, causing the two outputs to cancel. This cancellation
results in no net voltage across the speaker, thus there is no
current to the load in the idle state.
With the input signal applied, the duty cycle (pulse width) of
the LM4674 outputs changes. For increasing output voltage,
the duty cycle of the A output increases, while the duty cycle
of the B output decreases for each channel. For decreasing
output voltages, the converse occurs. The difference between
the two pulse widths yields the differential output voltage.
DIFFERENTIAL AMPLIFIER EXPLANATION
As logic supplies continue to shrink, system designers are increasingly turning to differential analog signal handling to
preserve signal to noise ratios with restricted voltage signs.
The LM4674 features two fully differential amplifiers. A differential amplifier amplifies the difference between the two input
signals. Traditional audio power amplifiers have typically offered only single-ended inputs resulting in a 6dB reduction of
SNR relative to differential inputs. The LM4674 also offers the
possibility of DC input coupling which eliminates the input
coupling capacitors. A major benefit of the fully differential
amplifier is the improved common mode rejection ratio (CMRR) over single ended input amplifiers. The increased CMRR
of the differential amplifier reduces sensitivity to ground offset
related noise injection, especially important in noisy systems.
POWER DISSIPATION AND EFFICIENCY
The major benefit of a Class D amplifier is increased efficiency
versus a class AB amplifier. The efficiency of the LM4674 is
attributed to the region of operation of the transistors in the
output stage. The Class D output stage acts as current steering switches, consuming negligible amounts of power compared to their Class AB counterparts. Most of the power loss
associated with the output stage is due to the IR loss of the
MOSFET on-resistance (R
due to gate charge.
SHUTDOWN FUNCTION
The LM4674 features independent left and right channel shutdown controls, allowing each channel to be disabled independently. SDR controls the right channel, while SDL controls
the left channel. Driving either low disables the corresponding
channel.
It is best to switch between ground and VDD for minimum current consumption while in shutdown. The LM4674 may be
disabled with shutdown voltages in between GND and VDD,
the idle current will be greater than the typical 0.03µA value.
For logic levels between GND and VDD bypass SD_ with a
0.1μF capacitor.
The LM4674 shutdown inputs have internal pulldown resis-
tors. The purpose of these resistors is to eliminate any un-
), along with switching losses
DS(ON)
wanted state changes when SD_ is floating. To minimize
shutdown current, SD_ should be driven to GND or left floating. If SD_ is not driven to GND or floating, an increase in
shutdown supply current will be noticed.
SINGLE-ENDED AUDIO AMPLIFIER CONFIGURATION
The LM4674 is compatible with single-ended sources. When
configured for single-ended inputs, input capacitors must be
used to block any DC component at the input of the device.
Figure 3 shows the typical single-ended applications circuit.
AUDIO AMPLIFIER POWER SUPPLY BYPASSING/
FILTERING
Proper power supply bypassing is critical for low noise performance and high PSRR. Place the supply bypass capacitor
as close to the device as possible. Typical applications employ a voltage regulator with 10µF and 0.1µF bypass capacitors that increase supply stability. These capacitors do not
eliminate the need for bypassing of the LM4674 supply pins.
A 1µF capacitor is recommended.
AUDIO AMPLIFIER INPUT CAPACITOR SELECTION
Input capacitors may be required for some applications, or
when the audio source is single-ended. Input capacitors block
the DC component of the audio signal, eliminating any conflict
between the DC component of the audio source and the bias
voltage of the LM4674. The input capacitors create a highpass filter with the input resistance Ri. The -3dB point of the
high pass filter is found using Equation 1 below.
f = 1 / 2πRiC
The values for Ri can be found in the EC table for each gain
setting.
The input capacitors can also be used to remove low frequency content from the audio signal. Small speakers cannot
reproduce, and may even be damaged by low frequencies.
High pass filtering the audio signal helps protect the speakers.
When the LM4674 is using a single-ended source, power
supply noise on the ground is seen as an input signal. Setting
the high-pass filter point above the power supply noise frequencies, 217 Hz in a GSM phone, for example, filters out the
noise such that it is not amplified and heard on the output.
Capacitors with a tolerance of 10% or better are recommended for impedance matching and improved CMRR and PSRR.
AUDIO AMPLIFIER GAIN SETTING
The LM4674 features four internally configured gain settings.
The device gain is selected through the two logic inputs, G0
and G1. The gain settings are as shown in the following table.
LOGIC INPUTGAIN
G1G0V/VdB
0026
01412
10818
111624
i
(1)
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PCB LAYOUT GUIDELINES
As output power increases, interconnect resistance (PCB
LM4674
traces and wires) between the amplifier, load and power supply create a voltage drop. The voltage loss due to the traces
between the LM4674 and the load results in lower output
power and decreased efficiency. Higher trace resistance between the supply and the LM4674 has the same effect as a
poorly regulated supply, increasing ripple on the supply line,
and reducing peak output power. The effects of residual trace
resistance increases as output current increases due to higher output power, decreased load impedance or both. To maintain the highest output voltage swing and corresponding peak
output power, the PCB traces that connect the output pins to
the load and the supply pins to the power supply should be
as wide as possible to minimize trace resistance.
The use of power and ground planes will give the best THD
+N performance. In addition to reducing trace resistance, the
use of power planes creates parasitic capacitors that help to
filter the power supply line.
The inductive nature of the transducer load can also result in
overshoot on one or both edges, clamped by the parasitic
diodes to GND and VDD in each case. From an EMI standpoint, this is an aggressive waveform that can radiate or
conduct to other components in the system and cause interference. In is essential to keep the power and output traces
short and well shielded if possible. Use of ground planes
beads and micros-strip layout techniques are all useful in preventing unwanted interference.
As the distance from the LM4674 and the speaker increases,
the amount of EMI radiation increases due to the output wires
or traces acting as antennas become more efficient with
length. Ferrite chip inductors places close to the LM4674 outputs may be needed to reduce EMI radiation.
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LM4674TL Demo Board Schematic
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LM4674TL Demonstration Board Layout
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Layer 1
Layer 2
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Layer 3
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LM4674
Layer 4
Top Silkscreen
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Bottom Silkscreen
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LM4674SQ Demo Board Schematic
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LM4674SQ Demo Board Schematic
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LM4674SQ Demonstration Board Layout
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Layer 1
Layer 2
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Top Silkscreen
Bottom Layer
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Revision Table
RevDateDescription
1.012/16/06Initial release.
1.105/17/06Added the LLP package.
1.205/31/06Added the LLP markings.
1.309/05/06Added “No Load” in the Conditions on Av (3.6V table).
1.409/21/06Edited graphics (26, 38, 60) and input some text edits.
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