The TFA9810 is a two-channel power comparator for high-efficiency class D audio
amplifier systems. It contains two full-bridge Bridge-Tied Load (BTL) power stages, drive
logic, protection control logic and full differential input comparators. By using this power
comparator a compact closed-loop self-oscillating digital amplifier system or open-loop
system can be built. The TFA9810 does not require a heat sink and operates using an
asymmetrical supply voltage.
2.Features
n Stereo full-bridge power comparator for class D audio amplifier applications
n No external heat sink required
n Operating voltage range: asymmetrical from 8 V to 20 V
n Thermally protected
n Zero dead-time switching
n Current-limiting (no audible interruptions)
3.Applications
n Self-oscillating or open-loop class D audio amplifier applications
n Flat-panel television sets
n Flat-panel monitors
n Multimedia systems
n Wireless speakers
n High-end CRT television sets
4.Quick reference data
Table 1.Quick reference data
T
= 25°C; VP = 12 V; f
amb
SymbolParameterConditionMinTypMaxUnit
V
P
I
off
I
q
η
po
= 550 kHz; Figure 33 unless otherwise specified
osc
supply voltageVP = V
off-state currentoff mode-110200µA
quiescent currentwith load, filter and
snubbers connected
output power
efficiency
output power
2 x 9 W into 8 Ω;
P
o=Po(nom)
DDPx
− V
SSPx
81220V
-3545mA
8789-%
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TFA9810
Audio amplifier 2 x 12 W
Table 1.Quick reference data
T
= 25°C; VP = 12 V; f
amb
osc
…continued
= 550 kHz; Figure 33 unless otherwise specified
SymbolParameterConditionMinTypMaxUnit
P
o(RMS)
RMS output powerRL = 8 Ω; VP = 12 V;
-9.5-W
THD = 10 %;Twochannel
driven; no heat sink
required.
P
o
output powerVP = 12 V; RL = 8 Ω----
THD = 10 %8.59.5-W
THD = 1 %6.57.5-W
= 14 V; RL= 8 Ω;
V
P
-15-W
THD = 10 %; thermally
limited
V
= 16 V; RL= 8 Ω;
P
-15-W
THD = 10 %; thermally
limited
V
= 12 V; RL= 6 Ω;
P
-12-W
THD = 10 %; thermally
limited
V
= 12 V; RL = 4 Ω;
P
-15-W
THD = 10 %; thermally
limited
5.Ordering information
Table 2.Ordering information
Type numberPackage
NameDescriptionVersion
TFA9810TSO32SO32: plastic small outline package; 32 leads; body width 7.5 mmSOT287-1
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7.Pinning information
7.1 Pinning
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Audio amplifier 2 x 12 W
V
SSD(HW)
ENABLEOUT1P
CDELAYV
V
SSD(HW)
1
2
IN1PSTAB1
3
IN1NV
4
V
DDA1
5
V
SSA1
6
SO/OLBOOT1P
7
8
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9
n.c.V
10
DIAGOUT2P
11
TESTBOOT2P
12
V
SSA2
13
V
DDA2
14
IN2NV
15
IN2PSTAB2
16
SO32
010aaa017
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
V
SSD(HW)
SSP1
BOOT1N
OUT1N
DDP1
DDP2
OUT2N
BOOT2N
SSP2
V
SSD(HW
)
Fig 2.Pin configuration
The SO32 package has four corner leads. These leads (1, 16, 17, and 32) are internally
connected to the die pad and must be connected to V
in the application. Together with
SSA
the applied copper area on the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) these leads determine the
ambient temperature, which affects the thermal resistance of the junction.
SO/OL6SO/OL input enables self-oscillating / open-loop configuration
ENABLE7Enable input to switch between SLEEP and OPERATING
CDELAY8CDELAY input determines the switch on/off timing
n.c.9Not connected
DIAG10Diagnostic output; open drain
TEST11Test signal input; for testing purposes only
V
STAB131Decoupling of internal 11 V regulator for channel 1 drivers
8.Functional description
…continued
19Negative power-supply voltage channel 2
24Positive supply voltage power channel 2
25Positive power supply voltage channel 1
30Negative supply voltage power channel 1
8.1 General
The TFA9810 is a dual-switching power comparator. It is the main building block for a
stereo high-efficiency Class D audio power amplifier system. It contains two full-bridge
BTL power stages, drive logic, protection-control logic and full differential input
comparators and references (see Figure 1). By using this power comparator a compact
closed-loop self-oscillating digital amplifier system or open-loop system can be built. A
second-order low-pass filter converts the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) output signal
into an analog audio signal across the speaker.
8.2 Interfacing
The pins ENABLE and SO/OL control the operating mode of the TFA9810. Both the
ENABLE and the SO/OL pins refer to V
When the SO/OL pin is connected to V
SSD(HW)
SSA
the SO/OL pin is floating the TFA9810 is in open-loop mode.
The TEST pin needs to be connected to V
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In SLEEP mode the TFA9810 is not biased and has a very low supply current.
When the TFA9810 is set to OPERATING mode the device is started via the start-up
sequence, which provides a pop-free start-up behavior. After start-up the reference
voltages STAB are present and the outputs start switching.
Table 5.Start-up
Interfacing
ENABLE [V]Mode
ENABLE < 0.8 VSLEEP
ENABLE > 3 VOPERATING
8.3 Input comparators
The input stages have a differential input and are optimized for low noise and low offset.
This results in maximum flexibility in the application.
8.3.1 Operating in self-oscillating configuration
The inputs (IN1P,IN1N, IN2P, IN2N) of the comparators are internally set to a voltage level
of 0.5VP, but only during the start-up sequence. In operating mode the inputs are
high-ohmic.
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Audio amplifier 2 x 12 W
8.3.2 Operating in open-loop configuration
No internal voltages are applied to the inputs. The input pins (IN1P, IN1N, IN2P, IN2N) are
pulled down to V
level by internal resistors.
SSA
8.4 Diagnostic
The DIAG output is an open-drain output. The maximum current is 2 mA. Whenever one
of the protections is triggered the DIAG output is activated low. The DIAG output refers to
V
.
SSD
8.5 Protections
Overtemperature, overcurrent, overvoltage, undervoltage, overdissipation sensors, and
window protection are included in the TFA9810. When one of these sensors exceeds its
threshold level either the output power stage is switched off and the outputs (OUT1N,
OUT1P, OUT2N, OUT2P) become floating, or the TFA9810 shuts down and starts up
immediately.
• OverTemperature Protection (OTP)
If the junction temperature (Tj) exceeds a threshold level of about 150 °C then the
outputs become floating. The device will start switching again after 5 µs and when the
temperature is below 150 °C. This is thermal limitation without audible interruptions.
• OverCurrent Protection (OCP)
If the output current exceeds the maximum output current threshold level the output
becomes floating. The device will start switching again after 5 µs. This is current
limitation without audible interruptions.
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• OverVoltage Protection (OVP)
• UnderVoltage Protection (UVP)
• OverDissipation Protection (ODP)
• Window Protection (WP)
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Audio amplifier 2 x 12 W
When the supply voltage applied to the TFA9810 exceeds the maximum supply
voltage threshold level the device will shut down. The device will restart when the
supply voltage is within the operating range.
When the supply voltage applied to the TFA9810 falls below the minimum supply
voltage threshold level the device will shut down. The device will restart when the
supply voltage is within the operating range.
The ODP in the TFA9810 is a combination of two protections. Exceeding a
temperature threshold level of 135 °C an internal pre-warning is generated. When an
overcurrent is detected during the pre-warning the device will shut down. When the
ENABLE pin is high the TFA9810 will restart automatically. The restart sequence
(switch-off → switch-on) will take 200 ms to 500 ms.
During start-up, if one of the outputs is shorted to VSSor VDDthe device will not start.
This is an effective measure to protect the device against shorts between the outputs
(beforethe filter) and the groundor supply lines. The supply must be switchedoff prior
to removing any short. The WP protects the device against failure during board
assembly.