LM48860
Ground-Referenced, Ultra Low Noise, Fixed Gain Stereo
Headphone Amplifier
LM48860 Ground-Referenced, Ultra Low Noise, Fixed Gain Stereo Headphone Amplifier
General Description
The LM48860 is a ground referenced, fixed-gain audio power
amplifier capable of delivering 40mW per channel of continuous average power into a 16Ω single-ended load with less
than 1% THD+N from a 3V power supply.
The LM48860 features a new circuit technology that utilizes
a charge pump to generate a negative reference voltage. This
allows the outputs to be biased about ground, thereby eliminating output-coupling capacitors typically used with normal
single-ended loads.
Boomer audio power amplifiers were designed specifically to
provide high quality output power with a minimal amount of
external components. The LM48860 does not require output
coupling capacitors or bootstrap capacitors, and therefore is
ideally suited for mobile phone and other low voltage applications where minimal power consumption is a primary requirement.
The LM48860 features a low-power consumption shutdown
mode selectable for either channel separately. This is accomplished by driving either the SD_RC
nel) or SD_LC (Shutdown Left Channel) (or both) pins with
logic low, depending on which channel is desired shutdown.
Additionally, the LM48860 features an internal thermal shutdown protection mechanism.
The LM48860 contains advanced pop & click circuitry that
eliminates noises which would otherwise occur during turn-on
and turn-off transitions.
The LM48860 has an internal fixed gain of 1.5V/V.
(Shutdown Right Chan-
Key Specifications
■ PSRR at 217Hz (V
■ Stereo Power Output at V
RL = 16Ω, THD+N = 1%
■ Shutdown Current
■ Internal Fixed Gain
■ Operating Voltage
DD
= 3.0V)
DD
= 3V,
40mW (typ)
0.1μA (typ)
1.5V/V (typ)
2.0V to 5.5V
Features
Fixed logic levels with supply voltage
■
Ground referenced outputs
■
High PSRR
■
Available in space-saving micro SMD package
■
Ultra low current shutdown mode
■
Improved pop & click circuitry eliminates noises during
■
turn-on and turn-off transitions
No output coupling capacitors, snubber networks,
■
bootstrap capacitors, or gain-setting resistors required
Shutdown either channel independently
■
Applications
Mobile Phones
■
MP3 Players
■
PDAs
■
Portable electronic devices
■
Notebook PCs
■
80dB (typ)
Boomer® is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation.
PO = 25mW, f = 1kHz, RL = 32Ω
(two channels in phase)
V
= 200mVPP, Input Referred
RIPPLE
PSRR
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
Full Power Mode
f = 217Hz8073dB (min)
f = 1kHz75dB
f = 20kHz60dB
SNRSignal-to-Noise Ratio
RL = 32Ω, P
f = 1kHz, BW = 20Hz to 22kHz,
= 50mW,
OUT
A-weighted
V
V
X
∈
IH
IL
TALK
OS
Shutdown Input Voltage High
Shutdown Input Voltage Low
Crosstalk
Output Noise
VDD = 2.0V to 5.5V
VDD = 2.0V to 5.5V
RL = 16Ω, PO = 1.6mW,
f = 1kHz
A-weighted filter, VIN = 0V
Typical
(Note 6)
45.5mA (max)
4.2mA
0.11µA (max)
0.75.5
–1.5
20
4035mW (min)
5040mW (min)
0.025
0.014
105dB
75
8
59.3°C/W
−40°C ≤ TA ≤ 85°C
Limit
(Note 7)
Units
(Limits)
mV (max)
15
25
kΩ (min)
kΩ (max)
1.2V (min)
0.45V (max)
V/V
%
%
dB
μV
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SymbolParameterConditions
Typical
(Note 6)
LM48860
Limit
(Note 7)
Units
(Limits)
VSD = GND
Z
OUT
I
L
Note 1: “Absolute Maximum Ratings” indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur, including inoperability and degradation of device reliability
and/or performance. Functional operation of the device and/or non-degradation at the Absolute Maximum Ratings or other conditions beyond those indicated in
the Recommended Operating Conditions is not implied. The Recommended Operating Conditions indicate conditions at which the device is functional and the
device should not be operated beyond such conditions. All voltages are measured with respect to the ground pin, unless otherwise specified
Note 2: The Electrical Characteristics tables list guaranteed specifications under the listed Recommended Operating Conditions except as otherwise modified
or specified by the Electrical Characteristics Conditions and/or Notes. Typical specifications are estimations only and are not guaranteed.
Note 3: The maximum power dissipation must be derated at elevated temperatures and is dictated by T
allowable power dissipation is P
derating curves for additional information.
Note 4: Human body model, applicable std. JESD22-A114C.
Note 6: Typical values represent most likely parametric norms at TA = +25ºC, and at the Recommended Operation Conditions at the time of product
characterization and are not guaranteed.
Note 7: Datasheet min/max specification limits are guaranteed by test or statistical analysis.
Note 8: θJA value is measured with the device mounted on a PCB with a 1.5” x 1.375”, 1oz copper heatsink.
Output Impedance
Input Leakage±0.1nA
= (T
DMAX
- TA) / θJA or the number given in Absolute Maximum Ratings, whichever is lower. For the LM48860, see power
JMAX
Input Terminated
Input not terminated
SD_LC = SD_RC = GND
30
30
, θJA, and the ambient temperature, TA. The maximum
JMAX
20
kΩ (min)
External Components Description
(Figure 1)
ComponentsFunctional Description
Input coupling capacitor which blocks the DC voltage at the amplifier’s input terminals. Also creates a high passpass filter with Ri at fC = 1/(2RiC1). Refer to the section Proper Selection of External Components, for an
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
C
1
explanation of how to determine the value of C1.
Input coupling capacitor which blocks the DC voltage at the amplifier’s input terminals. Also creates a high passpass filter with Ri at fC = 1/(2RiC2). Refer to the Power Supply Bypassing section for an explanation of how to
Tantalum capacitor. Supply bypass capacitor which provides power supply filtering. Refer to the Power Supply
C
5
Bypassing section for information concerning proper placement and selection of the supply bypass capacitor.
Ceramic capacitor. Supply bypass capacitor which provides power supply filtering. Refer to the Power Supply
C
6
Bypassing section for information concerning proper placement and selection of the supply bypass capacitor.
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Typical Performance Characteristics
LM48860
THD+N vs Output Power
VDD = 3V, RL = 16Ω
f = 1kHz, 22kHz BW, one channel enabled
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THD+N vs Output Power
VDD = 3V, RL = 32Ω
f = 1kHz, 22kHz BW, one channel enabled
THD+N vs Output Power
VDD = 3V, RL = 16Ω, f = 1kHz
22kHz BW, two channels in phase
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THD+N vs Output Power
VDD = 3V, RL = 32Ω, f = 1kHz
22kHz BW, two channels in phase
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THD+N vs Output Power
VDD = 3.6V, RL = 16Ω
f = 1kHz, 22kHz BW, one channel enabled
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THD+N vs Output Power
VDD = 3.6V, RL = 16Ω, f = 1kHz
22kHz BW, two channels in phase
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LM48860
THD+N vs Output Power
VDD = 3.6V, RL = 32Ω
f = 1kHz, 22kHz BW, one channel enabled
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THD+N vs Output Power
VDD = 4.2V, RL = 16Ω
f = 1kHz, 22kHz BW, one channel enabled
THD+N vs Output Power
VDD = 3.6V, RL = 32Ω, f = 1kHz
22kHz BW, two channels in phase
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THD+N vs Output Power
VDD = 4.2V, RL = 16Ω, f = 1kHz
22kHz BW, two channels in phase
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THD+N vs Output Power
VDD = 4.2V, RL = 32Ω
f = 1kHz, 22kHz BW, one channel enabled
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THD+N vs Output Power
VDD = 4.2V, RL = 32Ω, f = 1kHz
22kHz BW, two channels in phase
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THD+N vs Frequency
VDD = 3V, RL = 16Ω
PO = 20mW, 22kHz BW
THD+N vs Frequency
VDD = 3V, RL = 32Ω
PO = 20mW, 22kHz BW
THD+N vs Frequency
VDD = 3.6V, RL = 16Ω
PO = 30mW, 22kHz BW
THD+N vs Frequency
VDD = 4.2V, RL = 16Ω
PO = 30mW, 22kHz BW
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THD+N vs Frequency
VDD = 3.6V, RL = 32Ω
PO = 30mW, 22kHz BW
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THD+N vs Frequency
VDD = 4.2V, RL = 32Ω
PO = 30mW, 22kHz BW
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LM48860
PSRR vs Frequency
VDD = 3V, RL = 16Ω
V
= 200mV
RIPPLE
PP
PSRR vs Frequency
VDD = 3.6V, RL = 16Ω
V
= 200mV
RIPPLE
PP
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PSRR vs Frequency
VDD = 3V, RL = 32Ω
V
= 200mV
RIPPLE
PP
PSRR vs Frequency
VDD = 3.6V, RL = 32Ω
V
= 200mV
RIPPLE
PP
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PSRR vs Frequency
VDD = 4.2V, RL = 16Ω
V
= 200mV
RIPPLE
PP
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PSRR vs Frequency
VDD = 4.2V, RL = 32Ω
V
= 200mV
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Output Power vs Supply Voltage
RL = 16Ω, f = 1kHz, 22kHz BW
Output Power vs Supply Voltage
RL = 32Ω, f = 1kHz, 22kHz BW
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Power Dissipation vs Output Power
VDD = 3V, RL = 16Ω, f = 1kHz
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Power Dissipation vs Output Power
VDD = 5V, RL = 16Ω, f = 1kHz
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Power Dissipation vs Output Power
VDD = 3V, RL = 32Ω, f = 1kHz
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Power Dissipation vs Output Power
VDD = 5V, RL = 32Ω, f = 1kHz
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LM48860
Supply Current vs Supply Voltage
VIN = GND, No Load
Power Derating Curve
VDD = 3V, RL = 32Ω
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Power Derating Curve
VDD = 3V, RL = 16Ω
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Power Derating Curve
VDD = 5V, RL = 16Ω
Power Derating Curve
VDD = 5V, RL = 32Ω
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Application Information
SUPPLY VOLTAGE SEQUENCING
LM48860
It is a good general practice to first apply the supply voltage
to a CMOS device before any other signal or supply on other
pins. This is also true for the LM48860 audio amplifier which
is a CMOS device.
Before applying any signal to the inputs or shutdown pins of
the LM48860, it is important to apply a supply voltage to the
VDD pins. After the device has been powered, signals may be
applied to the shutdown pins (see MICRO POWER SHUTDOWN) and input pins.
ELIMINATING THE OUTPUT COUPLING CAPACITOR
The LM48860 features a low noise inverting charge pump that
generates an internal negative supply voltage. This allows the
outputs of the LM48860 to be biased about GND instead of a
nominal DC voltage, like traditional headphone amplifiers.
Because there is no DC component, the large DC blocking
capacitors (typically 220µF) are not necessary. The coupling
capacitors are replaced by two, small ceramic charge pump
capacitors, saving board space and cost.
Eliminating the output coupling capacitors also improves low
frequency response. In traditional headphone amplifiers, the
headphone impedance and the output capacitor form a high
pass filter that not only blocks the DC component of the output, but also attenuates low frequencies, impacting the bass
response. Because the LM48860 does not require the output
coupling capacitors, the low frequency response of the device
is not degraded by external components.
In addition to eliminating the output coupling capacitors, the
ground referenced output nearly doubles the available dynamic range of the LM48860 when compared to a traditional
headphone amplifier operating from the same supply voltage.
OUTPUT TRANSIENT ('CLICK AND POPS') ELIMINATED
The LM48860 contains advanced circuitry that virtually eliminates output transients ('clicks and pops'). This circuitry prevents all traces of transients when the supply voltage is first
applied or when the part resumes operation after coming out
of shutdown mode.
AMPLIFIER CONFIGURATION EXPLANATION
As shown in Figure 2, the LM48860 has two internal operational amplifiers. The two amplifiers have internally configured
gain.
Since this is an output ground-referenced amplifier, the
LM48860 does not require output coupling capacitors.
POWER DISSIPATION
From the graph (THD+N vs Output Power , VDD = 3V, RL =
16Ω, f = 1kHz, 22kH BW, two channels in phase, page 6)
assuming a 3V power supply and a 16Ω load, the maximum
power dissipation point and thus the maximum package dissipation point is 281mW. The maximum power dissipation
point obtained must not be greater than the power dissipation
that results from Equation 1.
P
= (T
DMAX
For the micro SMD package θ
for the LM48860. Depending on the ambient temperature,
TA, of the system surroundings, Equation 1 can be used to
find the maximum internal power dissipation supported by the
IC packaging. If the maximum power dissipation from the
- TA) / (θJA)(1)
JMAX
= 59.3°C/W. T
JA
JMAX
= 150°C
graph is greater than that of Equation 1, then either the supply
voltage must be decreased, the load impedance increased or
TA reduced (see power derating curves). For the application
of a 5V power supply, with a 16Ω load, the maximum ambient
temperature possible without violating the maximum junction
temperature is approximately 110°C provided that device operation is around the maximum power dissipation point. Power dissipation is a function of output power and thus, if typical
operation is not around the maximum power dissipation point,
the ambient temperature may be increased accordingly.
POWER SUPPLY BYPASSING
As with any power amplifier, proper supply bypassing is critical for low noise performance and high power supply rejection. Applications that employ a 3V power supply typically use
a 4.7µF capacitor in parallel with a 0.1µF ceramic filter capacitor to stabilize the power supply's output, reduce noise on
the supply line, and improve the supply's transient response.
Keep the length of leads and traces that connect capacitors
between the LM48860's power supply pin and ground as short
as possible.
MICRO POWER SHUTDOWN
The voltage applied to the SD_LC (shutdown left channel) pin
and the SD_RC (shutdown right channel) pin controls the
LM48860’s shutdown function. When active, the LM48860’s
micropower shutdown feature turns off the amplifiers’ bias
circuitry, reducing the supply current. The trigger point is
0.45V for a logic-low level, and 1.2V for logic-high level. The
low 0.01µA (typ) shutdown current is achieved by applying a
voltage that is as near as ground a possible to the SD_LC/
SD_RC pins. A voltage that is higher than ground may increase the shutdown current. Do not let SD_LC/SD_RC float,
connect either to high or low.
SELECTING PROPER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
Optimizing the LM48860's performance requires properly selecting external components. Though the LM48860 operates
well when using external components with wide tolerances,
best performance is achieved by optimizing component values.
Charge Pump Capacitor Selection
Use low ESR (equivalent series resistance) (<100mΩ) ceramic capacitors with an X7R dielectric for best performance.
Low ESR capacitors keep the charge pump output
impedance to a minimum, extending the headroom on the
negative supply. Higher ESR capacitors result in reduced
output power from the audio amplifiers.
Charge pump load regulation and output impedance are affected by the value of the flying capacitor (C4). A larger valued
C4 (up to 3.3uF) improves load regulation and minimizes
charge pump output resistance. Beyond 3.3uF, the switch-on
resistance dominates the output impedance.
The output ripple is affected by the value and ESR of the output capacitor (C3). Larger capacitors reduce output ripple on
the negative power supply. Lower ESR capacitors minimize
the output ripple and reduce the output impedance of the
charge pump.
The LM48860 charge pump design is optimized for 2.2uF, low
ESR, ceramic, flying and output capacitors.
Input Capacitor Value Selection
Amplifying the lowest audio frequencies requires high value
input coupling capacitors (C1 and C2 in Figure 1). A high value capacitor can be expensive and may compromise space
efficiency in portable designs. In many cases, however, the
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speakers used in portable systems, whether internal or external, have little ability to reproduce signals below 150Hz.
Applications using speakers with this limited frequency response reap little improvement by using high value input and
output capacitors.
As shown in Figure 1, the internal input resistor, Ri and the
input capacitors, C1 and C2, produce a -3dB high-pass filter
cutoff frequency that is found using Equation (2).
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