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User’s Guide
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Note:
Please read this manual carefully before you use the product. To keep the product in a best working condition
and having a long service time, please operate it according to the relevant steps. The warranty lapses if the
product is damaged because of incorrect use and your negligence.
Please read this manual carefully before you use the product and check if the product is a good one. DC12V
is recommended to be used to power the product for one hour. Never use this product in an extreme
condition.
Warning: Never immerse the product in the rain or any other humid environment to prevent the fire or
electric shock.
Safety Precautions:
1. In order to achieve a better sound quality, please use stable power supply since a bad or unstable power
supply may worsen the sound quality or even cripple the amplifier board.
2. Avoid metal objects. Protect this product well and move away metal objects from this product.
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USER’S GUIDE
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Overview ..........................................................................................................1
1.1 Overview.............................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Accessories......................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Features............................................................................................................... 1
1.4 Applications......................................................................................................... 2
1.5 Benefits................................................................................................................ 2
1.6 Quick Start........................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2. Hardware Detail...............................................................................................4
2.1 Power Connection............................................................................................... 4
2.2 Input Connections............................................................................................... 5
2.3 Output Connections............................................................................................ 5
2.4 Mute Settings....................................................................................................... 6
2.5 LED Indicators..................................................................................................... 7
2.6 Volume Control.................................................................................................... 7
2.7 Notes.................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 3. Electrical Characteristics ...............................................................................9
Chapter 4. Mechanical Drawing......................................................................................11
Chapter 5. Contact Us .....................................................................................................12
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Product Version : Ver 1.0
Document Version : Ver 1.0
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1.1 Overview
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AMPLIFIER BOARD - TPA3110
USER’S GUIDE
Chapter 1. Overview
Welcome to use this self-made 2*8W audio amplifier board which is a perfect class-D
architecture integrated TPA3110D2 chip to achieve the dual-channel 8W power output.
This board can be powered by any DC power supply ranging from +8 to 19V, which can be
used to drive any 4Ω or 8Ω passive speakers.
High quality components, high efficiency chip and self-dissipation make this product
perfect for hi-fi applications.
FIGURE 1-1 OVERVIEW
Note: All the diagrams in this manual are for reference only.
1.2 Accessories
We don’t provide audio accessories together with this product. Please go to
www.sure-electronics.com
to choose what you need.
1.3 Features
y A perfect "Class D" architecture
y Full bridge stereo audio output
y Wide supply range: DC 8V to 19V
y Two ways of audio input: line level and analog
y Frequency response: 20Hz to 20KHz(±3dB)
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y High Output Power
5W @ 8Ω, < 10.0% THD+N
8W @ 4Ω, < 10.0% THD+N
y High Efficiency
92% @ 4W 8Ω
85% @ 6W 4Ω
y Audiophile Quality Sound
0.1% THD+N @ 3W 8Ω
0.1% THD+N @ 6W 4Ω
y Over/under voltage protection
y Over current protection
y Over temperature protection
1.4 Applications
y Active subwoofer
y Home DIY
y Multiple-channel Distribution
y Active DVD System
y Mini/Micro Systems
1.5 Benefits
y Mounting holes facilitate installation and fixing
y Several wiring methods facilitate connection:RCA Socket (Default),Terminal
Block(Optional)
y Excellent heat dissipation eliminates the requirement of an extra heat sink.
1.6 Quick Start
Suggested connection is shown in figure 1-3.
FIGURE 1-3 CONNECTION SCHEMATIC
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Overview
Note: Please observe the following steps to complete verification so as to ensure the
products are intact during transit.
1. Open the amplifier package and make sure the product is intact (No missing
or damaged components and no deformation.
2. Please observe the connection schematics when connecting the amplifier
board. Use a nearby sound source, such as MP3 or CD player to have a trial.
This amplifier board can be deemed as qualified if you can hear the sound
corresponding to that sound source
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2.1 Power Connection
This product is powered through an on board DC jack which is anode inside and cathode
outside. If you prefer to power the board with terminal block, please visit our website
the accessories package and install them manually.
FIGURE 2-1 POWER CONNECTION
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AMPLIFIER BOARD - TPA3110
USER’S GUIDE
Chapter 2. Hardware Detail
for
TABLE 2-1 POWER CONNECTION
Connector Mark Description
Jack J7 DC 8-19V power supply socket
Terminal
blocks*
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VCC Positive of power supply
J6
GND Negative of power supply
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Note:
1. You are allowed to use only one way to power the amplifier board at a time.
2. The maximum supply voltage shall be referred to Chapter 3.
3.
2.2 Input Connections
This product uses 3.5 audio jack to for audio input. If you prefer to power the board with
terminal block, please visit our website
manually.
FIGURE 2-2 INPUT CONNECTION
Hardware Detail
12V Switching Power Supply is recommended.
for the accessories package and install them
TABLE 2-2 INPUT CONNECTION
Connector Mark Description
3.5mm audio jack J5 Stereo input
Terminal blocks
Warning: You are allowed to feed only one group (dual channel) of audio signal to the
amplifier board at a time.
2.3 Output Connections
This product uses terminal block for audio output.
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J1
J2
CH1 Channel 1 Input
GND GND
CH2 Channel 2 Input
GND GND
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FIGURE 2-3 OUTPUT CONNECTION
TABLE 2-3 OUTPUT CONNECTION
Connector Mark Description
Terminal blocks
Note:
2.4 Mute Settings
For Mute settings, just connect GND and SD together with a wire. Normally, SD is not
connected. If you prefer to power the board with terminal block, please visit our website
the accessories package and install them manually.
J3 Output of Channel 1
J4 Output of Channel 2
1. Never connect more than one group of speaker to the audio output
2. Never connect CH1_OUT-, CH2_OUT- together since they belong to different
NETs.
3. Refer to on-board descriptions for connection details.
for
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FIGURE 2-4 MUTE SETTINGS
Hardware Detail
TABLE 2-4 OUTPUT CONNECTION
Terminal blocks Description
J8(optional)
2.5 LED Indicators
This amplifier has 1 power LED indicator which is marked as “Status”. It will be
illuminated in green when power-up.
FIGURE 2-4 LED INDICATOR
2.6 Volume Control
No potentiometer is provided for manually adjusting the volume. The volume control of
sound source like MP3 or PC can be used to adjust the volume of the audio output or a
50KΩ potentiometer can be installed by users themselves, which may cause signal
attenuation.
Please be aware that audio clippings may occur to some portable players because of the
audio source not the amplifier itself.
SD
Connect SD and GND, and then two channels will be in Mute
mode.
Leave SD unconnected and two channels will restore normal
working.
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2.7 Notes
In order to protect amplifier board and extend its service lifetime, please read the
following warnings carefully since warranties will be voided if you do not observe the
following warnings:
Warning 1:
Quality-related issues caused by potentiometers installed by buyers.
Warning 2:
In order to achieve a better sound quality, please use stable power supply since a bad or
unstable power supply may worsen the sound quality or even cripple the amplifier board.
Warning 3:
Never equip a pre-amplifier to the audio input since the amplifier itself has powerful
amplification ability and a high signal input will burn out the amplifier chip.
Warning 4:
In order to protect amplifier and speaker, please turn the volume output to the minimum
when hooking up the amplifier and you may readjust the volume when you are sure that
the amplifier is functioning properly.
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Chapter 3. Electrical Characteristics
Following table lists all typical data of the Amp board. For full specification, please refer to
the data sheet of TI’s TPA3110 chip. All the parameters are tested @
f=1000Hz, sine ware input, RL=4Ω, Gain=20dB.
TABLE 3-1 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter Condition Min. Typ. Max.
Supply Voltage - 8V 12V 19V
Input Sensitivity Gain=26dB - 0.283V -
Maximum output
at THD+ N < 1%,
S/N Ratio
THD+N
Efficiency
f = 1 kHz,
Gain=20db,
A-weighted
Vcc = 16 V, f = 1
kHz, Po = 7.5 W
(half-power)
RL = 8 Ω, f = 1
kHz, Po = 5 W
(half-power)
Vcc=12V,
RL=8Ω, Pout=5W
Vcc=12V,
RL=8Ω,
Pout=10W
- 102dB -
0.1% -
0.06% -
- 86% -
89% -
TA=20 ,℃ DC12V;
Input Impedance - - 30K ohm -
Gain - 26dB
Output Power
Frequency Response - -
SD
Quiescent Current SD = 2 V, no - 20mA 35mA
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THD+ N= 10%, f
= 1 kHz, Vcc = 16
V
THD+N = 10%, f
= 1 kHz; Vcc = 13
V
High-level input
voltage
Low-level input
voltage
- 15W -
- 10W -
20HZ-20KHz
(±3dB)
2V - -
- - 0.8V
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load, Vcc = 12V
Load - 3.2 ohm 4 ohm -
Operating Temperature - -40℃ 20℃ 65℃
Storage Temperature - -60℃ 20℃ 105℃
Thermal Shutdown - - 150℃ -
Note: Some data above come from the datasheet of TI’s TPA3110. For more details,
please refer to relevant documents.
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Chapter 4. Mechanical Drawing
FIGURE 4-1 MECHANICAL DRAWING
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USER’S GUIDE
Chapter 5. Contact Us
Sure Electronics Co., Ltd.
East zone, 3F, Building 6
Jingang Technology Innovation Center
No.108 Ganjiabian Rd (ZIP: 210000)
Qixia District
Nanjing
P.R.China
Tel: +86-25-68154800-860
Fax: +86-25-68154891-832
Website: www.sure-electronics.com
Email: customerservice@sure-electronics.com
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