Texas Instruments SLOU023A User Manual

TPA112 MSOP
Audio Power Amplifier
Evaluation Module

User’s Guide

2001 Mixed-Signal Products

SLOU023A

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Related Documentation From Texas Instruments

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TI Plug-N-Play Audio Amplifier Evaluation Platform (literature
number SLOU011) provides detailed information on the evaluation
platform and its use with TI audio evaluation modules.

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TPA112 150-mW Stereo Audio Power Amplifier (literature
number SLOS212) This is the data sheet for the TPA112 audio
amplifier integrated circuit.

FCC Warning

This equipment is intended for use in a laboratory test environment only. It
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and has not been
tested for compliance with the limits of computing devices pursuant to subpart
J of part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against radio frequency interference. Operation of this equipment in other
environments may cause interference with radio communications, in which
case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures
may be required to correct this interference.

Preface

Trademarks

TI is a trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated.

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Contents

1 Introduction 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1 Feature Highlights 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2 Description 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3 TPA112 MSOP EVM Specifications 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 Quick Start 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.1 Precautions 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.2 Quick Start List for Platform 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.3 Quick Start List for Stand-Alone 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Details 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.1 Precautions 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.2 The TPA112 MSOP Audio Amplifier Evaluation Module 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.2.1 TPA112 Audio Amplifier IC 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.2.2 Module Gain 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.3 Using The TPA112 MSOP EVM With The Plug-N-Play Evaluation Platform 3-6. . . . . . . . .

3.3.1 Installing and Removing EVM Boards 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.3.2 Signal Routing 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.3.3 Power Requirements 3-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.3.5 Inputs and Outputs 3-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.4 Using The TPA112 MSOP EVM Stand-Alone 3-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.4.1 TPA112 MSOP EVM Connected as a Stereo Headphone Amplifier 3-10. . . . . . . .

3.5 TPA112 MSOP Audio Amplifier Evaluation Module Parts List 3-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Figures

1–1 The TI TPA112 MSOP Audio Amplifier Evaluation Module 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2–1 Quick Start Platform Map 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2–2 Quick Start Module Map 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3–1 The TI Plug-N-Play Audio Amplifier Evaluation Platform 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3–2 TPA112 MSOP EVM 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3–3 TPA112 MSOP EVM Schematic Diagram 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3–4 TPA112 Audio Amplifier IC 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3–5 Platform Signal Routing and Outputs 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3–6 Typical Headphone Plug 3-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3–7 TPA112 MSOP EVM Connected as a Stereo Headphone Amplifier 3-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tables

2–1 Typical TI Plug-N-Play Platform Jumper and Switch Settings for the

2–2 Platform Jumper and Switch Settings for the TPA112 MSOP EVM 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3–1 TPA112 MSOP EVM Parts List 3-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TPA112 MSOP EVM 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter provides an overview of the Texas Instruments (TI) TPA112
MSOP audio amplifier evaluation module (SLOP126). It includes a list of EVM
features, a brief description of the module illustrated with a pictorial diagram,
and a list of EVM specifications.

Topic Page

1.1 Features 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2 Description 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3 TP A112 MSOP EVM Specifications 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction

1-1

Features

1.1 Features

The TI TPA112 MSOP audio amplifier evaluation module and the TI
plug-n-play audio amplifier evaluation platform include the following features:

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TPA112 MSOP Stereo Audio Power Amplifier Evaluation Module

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Dual channel, single-ended operation

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150-mW output power per channel into 8 Ω at 5 V

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2.5-V to 5.5-V operation

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Distortion — THD+N is less than 0.01% @ 1 kHz and less than 0.02%
from 20 Hz to 20 kHz into 10-kΩ loads; less than 0.06% @ 1 kHz and
less than 1% from 20 Hz to 20 kHz into 32-Ω loads; and less than 0.1%
@ 1 kHz and less than 2% from 20 Hz to 20 kHz into 8-Ω loads

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Internal thermal and short-circuit protection

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Quick and Easy Configuration With the TI Plug-N-Play Audio Amplifier
Evaluation Platform

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Evaluation module is designed to simply plug into the platform,
automatically making all signal, control, and power connections

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Platform provides flexible power options

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Jumpers on the platform select power and module control options

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Switches on the platform route signals

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Platform provides quick and easy audio input and output connections

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Platform Power Options

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Onboard 9-V battery

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External 5-V – 15-V (VCC) supply inputs

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External regulated VDD supply input

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Socket for onboard 5-V VDD voltage regulator EVM

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Onboard overvoltage and reverse polarity power protection

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Platform Audio Input and Output Connections

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Left and right RCA phono jack inputs

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Miniature stereo phone jack input

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Left and right RCA phono jack outputs

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Left and right compression speaker terminal outputs

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Miniature stereo headphone jack output

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