The MAX98314 mono 3.2W Class D amplifier provides
Class AB audio performance with Class D efficiency.
This device offers five selectable gain settings (0dB,
3dB, 6dB, 9dB, and 12dB) set by a single gain-select
input (GAIN).
Active emissions limiting (AEL) edge rate and overshoot
control circuitry and a filterless spread-spectrum modulation (SSM) scheme greatly reduce EMI and eliminate
the need for output filtering found in traditional Class D
devices.
The IC’s low 0.95mA at 3.7V, 1.2mA at 5.0V quiescent
current extends battery life in portable applications.
Highly linear, integrated input coupling capacitors (CIN)
reduce solution size and provide excellent THD+N, PSRR,
and CMRR performance at low frequencies vs. standard
Class D amplifiers using external input capacitors.
The IC is available in a small 9-bump, 0.3mm pitch WLP
(1.0mm x 1.0mm x 0.80mm) package and is specified
over the -40NC to +85NC extended temperature range.
Applications
Mobile Phones
Portable Audio
Notebook Computers
MP3 Players
Netbook Computers
VoIP Phones
Features
S Integrated Input Coupling Capacitors with
Excellent Linearity
fC = 100Hz (6dB)
fC = 200Hz (12dB)
S Low Quiescent Current
0.95mA at 3.7V
1.2mA at 5.0V
S Delivers High Output Power at 10% THD+N
3.2W into 4I, V
960mW into 8I, V
S Ultra-Low Noise: 19µV
S Eliminates Output Filtering Requirement
Spread Spectrum and Active Emissions Limiting
S Click-and-Pop Suppression
S Thermal and Overcurrent Protection
S Low Current Shutdown Mode
S Small, Space-Saving Package
PVDD
PVDD
= 5V
= 3.7V
Simplified Block Diagram
C
IN
C
IN
MAX98314
CLASS D
MODULATOR
AND H-BRIDGE
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
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PVDD, IN+, IN-, SHDN, GAIN to PGND ................... 0.3V to +6V
OUT+, OUT- to PGND ............................0.3V to (V
Continuous Current In/Out of PVDD, PGND, OUT_ .........750mA
Continuous Input Current (all other pins) ........................ Q20mA
Duration of Short Circuit Between
OUT_ to PVDD, PGND ..........................................Continuous
Between OUT+ and OUT- Pins .............................Continuous
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.
Note 2: All devices are 100% production tested at TA = +25NC. Specifications over temperature limits are guaranteed by design.
Note 3: Testing performed with a resistive load in series with an inductor to simulate an actual speaker load. For RL = 4I,
Note 4: Amplifier inputs AC-coupled to ground.
Note 5: Mode transitions controlled by SHDN control pin.
(V
= V
PVDD
to 22kHz, TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.)
10
1
SHDN
= V
GAIN
= 5V, V
= 0V, AV = 6dB (GAIN = PVDD), RL = J, RL connected between OUT+ to OUT-, AC measure-
PGND
MIN
to T
, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25NC.) (Note 2, 3)
MAX
PARAMETERSYMBOLCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
V
INH
INL
= 2.5V to 5.5V1.4V
PVDD
V
= 2.5V to 5.5V0.4V
PVDD
TA = +25NCQ1FA
L = 33FH. For RL = 8I, L = 68FH.
Typical Operating Characteristics
= 5.0V, V
SHDN
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS
NOISE vs. FREQUENCY
V
= 5V
PVDD
Z
= 4I + 33µH
LOAD
P
= 2W
OUT
= 0V, AV = 6dB, RL = J, RL connected between OUT+ to OUT-, AC measurement bandwidth 20Hz
A1OUT-Negative Speaker Output
A2OUT+Positive Speaker Output
A3PVDD
B1PGNDPower Ground
B2N.C.No Connection. Can be left unconnected or connected to PGND.
B3GAINGain Select. See Table 1 for GAIN settings.
C1
C2IN-Inverting Audio Input
C3IN+Noninverting Audio Input
SHDNActive-Low Shutdown Input. Drive SHDN low to place the device in shutdown.
Power Supply. Bypass PVDD with a 0.1FF and 10FF capacitor to PGND.
The MAX98314 features low quiescent current, a lowpower shutdown mode, comprehensive click-and-pop
suppression, and excellent RF immunity.
The IC offers Class AB audio performance with Class D
efficiency in a minimal board-space solution. The Class
D amplifier features spread-spectrum modulation, edgerate, and overshoot control circuitry that offers significant
improvements to switch-mode amplifier radiated emissions.
The amplifier features click-and-pop suppression that
reduces audible transients on startup and shutdown.
The amplifier additionally includes thermal overload and
short-circuit protection.
Highly linear, integrated input coupling capacitors (CIN)
reduce solution size and provide excellent THD+N,
PSRR, and CMRR performance at low frequencies vs.
standard Class D amplifiers using external input capacitors.
Class D Speaker Amplifier
The IC’s filterless Class D amplifier offers much higher
efficiency than Class AB amplifiers. The high efficiency
of a Class D amplifier is due to the switching operation of
the output stage transistors. Any power loss associated
with the Class D output stage is mostly due to the I2R loss
of the MOSFET on-resistance and quiescent switching
current overhead.
Ultra-Low EMI Filterless Output Stage
Traditional Class D amplifiers require the use of external
LC filters, or shielding, to meet electromagnetic interference (EMI) regulation standards. Maxim’s patented
active emissions limiting edge-rate control circuitry and
spread-spectrum modulation reduces EMI emissions,
while maintaining up to 93% efficiency.
The spread-spectrum modulation mode flattens wideband spectral components, while proprietary techniques
ensure that the cycle-to-cycle variation of the switching
period does not degrade audio reproduction or efficiency. The IC’s spread-spectrum modulator randomly
varies the switching frequency by Q20kHz around the
center frequency (300kHz). Above 10MHz, the wideband
spectrum looks like noise for EMI purposes (Figure 1).
Amplifier Current Limit
If the output current of the speaker amplifier exceeds the
current limit (2.8A typ), the IC disables the outputs for
approximately 100Fs. At the end of 100Fs, the outputs
are reenabled. If the fault condition still exists, the IC
continues to disable and reenable the outputs until the
fault condition is removed.
Selectable Amplifier Gain
The IC offers five programmable gain settings, selectable
by a single gain input (GAIN).
Table 1. GAIN Selection
GAIN PINMAXIMUM GAIN (dB)
Connect to PGND12
Connect to PGND through
100kIQ5%
Connect to PVDD6
Connect to PVDD through
100kIQ5%
Unconnected0
Integrated Input Coupling Capacitors (CIN)
The IC integrates two 0.011FF input coupling capacitors,
CIN. The input coupling capacitors, in conjunction with
the amplifier’s internal input resistance (RIN), form a firstorder highpass filter that removes the DC bias from the
incoming signal. These capacitors allow the amplifier to
bias the signal to an optimum DC level.
90
70
50
EN5502B LIMIT
30
EMISSIONS LEVEL (dBµV/m)
10
-10
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
9
3
Figure 1. EMI Performance with 60cm of Speaker Cable, No
Output Filter
Assuming zero source impedance, the -3dB corner
frequency, f
-3dB
, is:
f
= 1/2GRINCIN [Hz]
-3dB
The 100ppm/V voltage coefficient of the integrated input
coupling capacitor results in excellent low-frequency
THD+N performance. Figure 2 illustrates the superior
linearity of the IC’s integrated input coupling capacitors
compared to a similar amplifier with external 0.01FF X7R
and X5R 0402 input coupling capacitors.
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
PLUS NOISE vs. FREQUENCY
10
V
= 4.2V
PVDD
Z
= 8I + 68µH
LOAD
= 600mW
P
OUT
1.0
X7R CAPS
0.1
THD+N (%)
0.01
0.001
10100k
Figure 2. Low-Frequency THD+N Performance
X5R CAPS
MAX98314 INTERNAL CAPS
10k1k100
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Shutdown
The IC features a low-power shutdown mode, drawing
< 0.1FA (typ) of supply current. Drive SHDN low to put
the IC into shutdown.
Click-and-Pop Suppression
The speaker amplifier features Maxim’s comprehensive
click-and-pop suppression. During startup, the clickand-pop suppression circuitry reduces any audible
transient sources internal to the device. When entering
shutdown, the differential speaker outputs ramp down to
PGND quickly and simultaneously.
Applications Information
Filterless Class D Operation
Traditional Class D amplifiers require an output filter.
The filter adds cost and size, and decreases efficiency
and THD+N performance. The IC’s filterless modulation
scheme does not require an output filter.
Because the switching frequency of the IC is well beyond
the bandwidth of most speakers, voice coil movement
due to the switching frequency is very small. Use a
speaker with a series inductance > 10FH. Typical 8I
speakers exhibit series inductances in the 20FH to
100FH range.
Speaker Amplifier Power-Supply Input (PVDD)
PVDD powers the speaker amplifier and ranges from
2.5V to 5.5V. Bypass PVDD with a 0.1FF and 10FF
capacitor to PGND. Apply additional bulk capacitance
at the device if long input traces between PVDD and the
power source are used.
Layout and Grounding
Proper layout and grounding are essential for optimum
performance. Good grounding improves audio performance and prevents switching noise from coupling into
the audio signal.
Use wide, low-resistance output traces. As the load
impedance decreases, the current drawn from the
device increases. At higher current, the resistance of the
output traces decrease the power delivered to the load.
For example, if 2W is delivered from the device output to
a 4I load through 100mI of total speaker trace, 1.904W
is delivered to the speaker. If power is delivered through
10mI of total speaker trace, 1.99W is delivered to the
speaker. Wide output, supply, and ground traces also
improve the power dissipation of the device.
The IC is inherently designed for excellent RF immunity.
For best performance, add ground fills around all signal
traces on top or bottom PCB layers.
For the latest application details on WLP construction,
dimensions, tape carrier information, PCB techniques,
bump-pad layout, and recommended reflow temperature
profile, as well as the latest information on reliability testing results, refer to Application Note 1891: Wafer-Level
Packaging (WLP) and Its Applications. Figure 3 shows
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“-” in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing pertains
to the package regardless of RoHS status.
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Maxim reserves the right to change the circuitry and specifications without notice at any time. The parametric values (min and max limits) shown in the Electrical
Characteristics table are guaranteed. Other parametric values quoted in this data sheet are provided for guidance.
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