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Related Documentation From Texas Instruments
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TI Plug-N-Play Audio Amplifier Evaluation Platform
number SLOU011) provides detailed information on the evaluation
platform and its use with TI audio evaluation modules.
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TP A0103 3-CHANNEL AUDIO POWER AMPLIFIER STEREO
SINGLE-ENDED 500-mW AND MONO BTL 1.75-W
number SLOS167) This is the data sheet for the TPA0103 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
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Trademarks
TI is a trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated.
This chapter provides an overview of the Texas Instruments (TI) TPA0103
Audio Amplifier Evaluation Module (SLOP103). It includes a list of EVM
features, a brief description of the module illustrated with a pictorial diagram,
and a list of EVM specifications.
The TI TPA0103 Audio Amplifier Evaluation Module and the TI Plug-N-Play
Audio Amplifier Evaluation Platform include the following features:
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TPA0103 Low-Voltage Audio Power Amplifier Evaluation Module
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Quick and Easy Configuration with The TI Plug-N-Play Audio Amplifier
Evaluation Platform
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Feature Highlights
535-mW single-ended into 4 Ω at 5 V L/R channels
1.75-W bridge-tied load (BTL) into 4 Ω at 5 V center channel
3.3-V and 5-V operation
Low distortion (< 0.25% THD+N at full power)
Ultra-low current consumption in full shutdown mode
Two sets of stereo inputs with internal MUX
Module gain adjustable between approximately 2 and 22
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 DC VCC supply inputs
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External regulated VDD supply input
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Socket for onboard 5 V/3.3 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
Introduction
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Description
1.2Description
The TPA0103 Audio Power Amplifier Evaluation Module is a complete,
low-power three-channel audio power amplifier. It consists of the TI TPA0103
3-Channel Audio Power Amplifier IC along with a small number of other parts
mounted on a circuit board that measures approximately 2¼ inches by 1
inches (Figure 1–1).
Figure 1–1.The TI TPA0103 Audio Amplifier Evaluation Module
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RHP
GND
RIN
GND
GND
LIN
GND
LHP
R15
R16
R18
C1
C2
C7
C6
R1
C8
C3
R10
R3
VDDGND
+
C11
R7R8
R14
R9
R17
U1
R4
C12
R13
R2
–3
009228
C5
S3
S4
C10C9
S1
R5
R11
ROUT+
S5
COUT–
MODE A
R12
MODE B
TPA0103 EVM
REV. A
Lit.# SLOP103
S2
R6
SDWN
COUT+
LOUT+
GND
HP/L*
GND
Single in-line header pins are mounted to the underside of the module circuit
board to allow the EVM to be plugged into the TI Plug-N-Play Audio Amplifier
Evaluation Platform, or to be wired directly into existing circuits and equipment
when used stand-alone.
The platform has room for a single TPA0103 evaluation module and is a
convenient vehicle for demonstrating TI’s audio power amplifier and related
evaluation modules. The EVMs simply plug into the platform, which automatically provides power to the modules, interconnects them correctly, and
connects them to a versatile array of standard audio input and output jacks and
connectors. Easy-to-use configuration controls allow the platform and EVMs
to quickly model many possible end-equipment configurations.
There is nothing to build, nothing to solder, and nothing but the speakers
included with the platform to “hook up.”
1.3TPA0103 EVM Specifications
Supply voltage range, V
Supply current, I
Continuous output power, P
Audio input voltage, V
Minimum load impedance, R
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: center channel, THD = 0.2%, 4-Ω BTL, VDD=5 V: 1.75 W. . . .
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L/R channels, THD = 0.2%, 4-Ω SE, V
L/R channels, THD = 0.2%, 32-Ω SE, V
The steps in this chapter can be followed to quickly prepare the TP A0103 audio
amplifier EVM for use. Using the TPA0103 with the TI Plug-N-Play Audio
Amplifier Evaluation Platform is a quick and easy way to connect power, signal
and control inputs, and signal outputs to the EVM using standard connectors.
The audio amplifier evaluation module can also be used stand-alone by
making connections directly to the module pins, and it can be wired directly into
existing circuits or equipment.
The platform switch and jumper settings shown in Tables 2–1 and the
TP A0103 EVM jumper settings shown in T able 2–2 are typical for the TPA0103
EVM.
Table 2–1. Typical TI Plug-N-Play Platform Jumper and Switch Settings for the TPA0103
OUTPUT MODEJP6JP7JP8S2S3
Center OnlyOFFXXNote 2U2-U4
Center or L/RModeXHiNote 2U2-U4
3-ChannelOFFXXNote 2U2-U4
Notes:1) X = Don’t care, OFF = Open, ON = Closed
2) Set S2 to ON when signal conditioning board is installed in U1; set S2
to OFF when no signal conditioning board is installed.
Power Supply Input Polarity and Maximum Voltage
Always ensure that the polarity and voltage of the external power
connected to V
input connector J6 are correct. Overvoltage or reverse-polarity
power input connector J1, J2, and/or VDD power
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power applied to these terminals can open onboard soldered-in
fuses and cause other damage to the platform, installed evaluation
modules, and/or the power source.
Inserting or Removing EVM Boards
Do not insert or remove EVM boards with power applied — damage
to the EVM board, the platform, or both may result.
Follow these steps when using the TPA0103 EVM with the TI Plug-N-Play
Audio Amplifier Evaluation Platform (see the platform user’s guide, SLOU011,
for additional details). Numbered callouts for selected steps are shown in
Figure 2–1 and details appear in Chapter 3.
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Platform and TPA0103 EVM preparations
OFF
1) Ensure that all external power sources are set to
power switch S1 is set to
OFF.
2) Install a TPA0103 module in platform socket U2, taking care to align the
module pins correctly.
3) Use switch S2 to select or bypass the signal conditioning EVM (U1).
Setting the platform and the EVM for Center or L/R, as indicated in the tables
below, will cause the EVM to operate in the center channel mode BTL (speaker) when no plug is present in headphone jack J10 and in the L/R single-ended
mode (headphone) when a plug is inserted into platform headphone jack J10.
4) Set the jumpers on the platform as indicated in Table 2–3.
Table 2–3. TI Plug-N-Play Platform Jumper and Switch Settings for the TPA0103
OUTPUT MODEJP6JP7JP8S2S3
Center or L/RModeXHiNote 2U2-U4
Notes:1) X = Don’t care
2) Set S2 to ON when signal conditioning board is installed in U1; set S2
to OFF when no signal conditioning board is installed.
5) Set the jumpers on the TPA0103 EVM as indicated in Table 2–4.
and that the platform
Table 2–4. TPA0103 EVM Jumper settings
OUTPUT MODES1S2S3S4S5
Center or L/RONONOFFOFFOFF
Note:OFF = Open, ON = Closed
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Power supply
6) Select and connect the power supply:
a) Connect an external regulated power supply set to a voltage between
3 V and 5.5 V to platform V
to observe marked polarity, or
b) Install a voltage regulator EVM (SL VP097 or equiv .) in platform socket
U6. Install a 9-V battery in B1 or connect a 7 V – 12 V power source
to a platform V
power input (see platform user’s guide).
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Inputs and outputs
7) Ensure that signal source level adjustments and the EVM gain controls,
R13, R14, and R17, are set to minimum.
8) Connect the audio source to left and right RCA phono jacks J3 and J5 or
stereo miniature phone jack J4.
9) Connect a 4-Ω to 8-Ω speaker to the left and right
connectors of J8.
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Power-up
10) Verify correct voltage and input polarity and set the external power supply
ON.
If VCC and an onboard regulator EVM are used to provide VDD, set
to
platform power switch S1 to
1 1) Adjust the signal source level and EVM gain levels (R13, R14, and R17)
as needed.
power input connector J6 taking care
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power input J1 or J2 and jumper the appropriate
CC
BLACK
DO NOT USE RED CONNECTORS OF J8.
ON.
speaker
Quick Start
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Quick Start List for Stand-Alone
2.3Quick Start List for Stand-Alone
Follow these steps to use the TPA0103 EVM stand-alone or connect it into
existing circuits or equipment. Connections to the TPA0103 module header
pins can be made via individual sockets, wire-wrapping, or soldering to the
pins, either on the top or the bottom of the module circuit board. Numbered
callouts for selected steps are shown in Figure 2–2 and details appear in
Chapter 3.
Figure 2–2.
Quick Start Module Map
RHP
GND
RIN
GND
R15
4
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Power supply
R18
R16
GND
LIN
GND
LHP
1) Ensure that all external power sources are set to
2) Connect an external regulated power supply set to 5 V to the module VDD
and GND pins taking care to observe marked polarity.
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TPA0103 EVM jumpers
Setting the EVM for Center or L/R as indicated in the table below will cause
the EVM to operate in the center channel BTL mode (speaker).
3) Set the jumpers on the TP A0103 EVM as indicated in Table 2–5.
4) Ensure that signal source level adjustments and EVM gain controls, R13,
R14, and R17, are set to minimum.
5) Connect the audio source to the module IN+ and GND pins, taking care
to observe marked polarity.
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6) Connect the SDWN pin to V
7) Connect a 4-Ω to 8-Ω speaker to the module COUT+ and COUT– pins.
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Power-up
8) Verify correct voltage and input polarity and set the external power supply
to
ON.
9) Adjust the signal source level and EVM gain levels as needed.
through a Normally Open switch.
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Quick Start
Chapter 3
Details
This chapter provides details on the TP A0103 IC, the evaluation module, and
the steps in the Quick-Start List, additional application information, and a parts
list for the TPA0103 evaluation module.
3.5TP A0103 Audio Power Amplifier Evaluation Module Parts List3–18. .
Details
3-1
Precautions
3.1Precautions
Power Supply Input Polarity and Maximum Voltage
Always ensure that the polarity and voltage of the external power
connected to V
input connector J6 are correct. Overvoltage or reverse-polarity
power applied to these terminals can open onboard soldered-in
fuses and cause other damage to the platform, installed evaluation
modules, and/or the power source.
Inserting or Removing EVM Boards
Do not insert or remove EVM boards with power applied — damage
to the EVM board, the platform, or both may result.
Figure 3–1.The TI Plug-N-Play Audio Amplifier Evaluation Platform
****CAUTION****
Do not insert or remove
EVM boards with power
applied
GND
TP1
U5
U2-U4
U5
S3
HP
Source
HP(U5)
Polarity
JP7
+
R3
R4
JP6
Lo
Hi
+
Mode
Mute
Spk(U2-U4)
Out
JP8
C3 C2
HP Out
J9
Left
Stereo
J10
R5
Headphone
Output
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The TPA0103 Audio Power Amplifier Evaluation Module
3.2The TPA0103 Audio Power Amplifier Evaluation Module
The TPA0103 Audio Power Amplifier Evaluation Module is powered by a
TPA0103 3-channel audio power amplifier capable of delivering 535 mW of
continuous power to each of the left and right single-ended 4-Ω speaker loads,
and 1.75 W of continuous power (BTL) to a center channel 4-Ω load. The
amplifier IC can be configured for center channel only , center or L/R channels,
or three channel operation via two mode terminals. The evaluation module
includes jumpers for setting modes and control inputs for shutdown, selection
between two sets of stereo inputs, and switching between output modes.
The module can be used with the TI Plug-N-Play Audio Amplifier Evaluation
Platform (Figure 3–1) or wired directly into circuits or equipment. The module
has single in-line header connector pins mounted to the under side of the
board. These pins allow the module to be plugged into the TI platform, which
automatically makes all the signal input and output, power, and control
connections to the module.
The module connection pins are on 0.1-inch centers to allow easy use with
standard perf board and plug board-based prototyping systems. Or, the EVM
can be wired directly into existing circuits and equipment when used standalone.
The module appears in Figure 3–2 and its schematic is shown in Figure 3–3.
Figure 3–2.TPA0103 EVM
RHP
GND
RIN
GND
GND
LIN
GND
LHP
R15
R16
R18
C1
C2
C7
C6
C8
C3
R1
R10
R3
VDDGND
+
C11
R7R8
R14
R9
R17
U1
R4
C12
R13
R2
–3
009228
C5
R11
ROUT+
GND
S5
S3
S4
C10C9
COUT–
HP/L*
MODE A
R12
MODE B
TPA0103 EVM
REV. A
Lit.# SLOP103
S1
S2
R6
R5
SDWN
COUT+
GND
LOUT+
Details
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The TPA0103 Audio Power Amplifier Evaluation Module
Figure 3–3.TPA0103 EVM Schematic Diagram
LOUT+
LIN
LINHP
COUT+
MODE B
C1
1 µF
R16
20 kΩ
5 pF
R18
20 kΩ
C12
5 pF
R6
100 kΩ
C3
R1
20 kΩ
200 kΩ
S2
C2
1 µF
R17
R2
20 kΩ
R3
20 kΩ
100 kΩ
V
R13
200 kΩ
20 kΩ
R5
DD
R4
V
DD
C5
2.2 µF
S1
10
11
12
1
2
3
4
5
6
V
TPA0103
DD
7
8
9
R15, 20 kΩ
GND/HSGND/HS
NCNC
ROUT+LOUT+
RLINE INLLINE IN
RHP INLHP IN
RBYPASSCIN
V
DD
NCSHUTDOWN
HP/LINEMUTE OUT
COUT–COUT+
MODE AMODE B
GND/HSGND/HS
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
R12, 100 kΩ
R14
200 kΩ
R9
20 kΩ
20 kΩ
C9
2.2 µF
C10
2.2 µF
LV
DD
V
DD
R7
R10
20 kΩ
R8
20 kΩ
C11
10 µF
S3
R11
100 kΩ
S5
S4
C8
5 pF
C7
1 µF
C6
1 µF
ROUT+
RIN
RINHP
V
DD
GND
HP/L*
COUT–
MODE A
3.2.1TPA0103 Audio Amplifier IC
The TPA0103 audio amplifier IC is a low-voltage CMOS device intended
primarily for desktop and notebook PCs. In the typical application, the center
channel amplifier is driven from a mix of the L/R inputs to produce a monaural
representation of the stereo signal. The center channel amplifier can be shut
down independently of the L/R output for speaker muting in headphone
applications. The TPA0103 also features a full shutdown function for power
sensitive applications reducing current consumption to 5 µA. It is supplied in
a very small 24-pin TSSOP thermal surface-mount package and has been
designed to operate from low supply voltages (between approximately 3 V and
5.5 V) and deliver full power at distortion levels of less than 0.25% THD+N from
a 5-V supply (Figure 3–4).
3-4
Details
Figure 3–4.TPA0103 Amplifier IC
The TPA0103 Audio Power Amplifier Evaluation Module
C IN
SHUTDOWN
MODE A
MODE B
R HP IN
R Line IN
HP/Line
L HP IN
L Line IN
TPA0103
CNTL
MUX
CNTL
MUX
C OUT–
C OUT+
R OUT+
L OUT+
The IC includes three separate amplifier channels: a left and right stereo pair
(single-ended) and a bridged-tied load (BTL) center channel. In the BTL mode,
the two output lines of the center channel operate 180° out-of-phase with each
other for increased power. The center channel speaker load is connected
directly across COUT+ and COUT–, and neither line is connected to ground.
BTL operation provides many benefits, including quadruple the output power
of single-ended operation and no need for bulky output coupling capacitors.
The left and right stereo channels operate in the single-ended mode, the
speaker load is connected between the OUT+ terminal through an output
coupling capacitor, to system ground. For more information, see the TP A0103
amplifier IC data sheet, TI Literature Number SLOS167.
3.2.2Output Modes
The TPA0103 amplifier operates in any of three output modes or mutes
according to the status of the two control terminals MODE A and MODE B as
shown in Table 3–1.
Table 3–1. TPA0103 Output Modes
TERMINAL3-ChannelMuteCenter OnlyL/R Only
MODE ALHLH
MODE BLLHH
Note:L = logic low, H = logic high
Details
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The TPA0103 Audio Power Amplifier Evaluation Module
3.2.3Inputs and Gain
The left and right single-ended channels remain separate from input to output.
On the TPA0103 EVM board, the left and right channel inputs are mixed to
produce a monaural representation of the stereo signal and applied to the
amplifier IC center channel input.
Each of the left and right channels has two separate signal inputs. They are
line
and
called
the center channel input are adjustable between approximately 2 and 22, and
the headphone inputs are fixed at a gain of 1. In the typical application in which
the TP A0103 powers left and right speakers until headphones are plugged in,
the line input gain can be set so that the two inputs provide approximately the
same perceived listening level in the headphones as from the speakers. An
input multiplexor in the amplifier IC selects between the two inputs according
to the state of the HP/LINE
The TP A0103 amplifier IC, like most other amplifiers, exhibits its best distortion
and noise performance at lower gain levels (see the TPA0103 data sheet).
Gain versus total harmonic distortion (THD) should be considered in each
application. Both the module input signal level and the TP A0103 module gain
should be adjusted to obtain the lowest overall distortion level for a particular
overall gain. A quick rule of thumb (everything else being equal): the module
input signal level should be as high as possible without clipping or overloading
the TP A0103 input, and the TP A0103 gain should be kept as low as possible.
headphone (HP
) and are pin-selectable. The line inputs and
IC pin.
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Details
Using The TP A0103 EVM With the Plug-N-Play Evaluation Platform
3.3Using The TPA0103 EVM With the Plug-N-Play Evaluation Platform
The TPA0103 Audio Amplifier Evaluation Module was designed to be used
with the TI Plug-N-Play Audio Amplifier Evaluation Platform. It simply plugs
into socket U2.
The following paragraphs provide additional details for using the TPA0103
EVM with the platform.
3.3.1Installing and Removing EVM Boards
TI Plug-N-Play evaluation modules use single-in-line header pins installed on
the underside of the module circuit board to plug into sockets on the platform.
The EVM pins and the platform sockets are keyed such that only the correct
type of EVM can be installed in a particular socket, and then only with the
proper orientation.
Evaluation modules are easily removed from the platform by simply prying
them up and lifting them out of their sockets. Care must be taken, however, to
prevent bending the pins.
3.3.1.1EVM Insertion
3.3.1.2EVM Removal
1) Remove all power from the evaluation platform.
2) Locate socket U2 on the platform.
3) Orient the module correctly.
4) Carefully align the pins of the module with the socket pin receptacles.
5) Gently press the module into place.
6) Check to be sure that all pins are seated properly and that none are bent
over.
1) Remove all power from the evaluation platform.
2) Using an appropriate tool as a lever, gently pry up one side of the module
a small amount.
3) Change to the opposite side of the module and use the tool to pry that side
up a small amount.
4) Alternate between sides, prying the module up a little more each time to
avoid bending the pins, until it comes loose from the socket.
5) Lift the EVM off of the platform.
Details
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Using The TP A0103 EVM With the Plug-N-Play Evaluation Platform
3.3.2TPA0103 Module Jumper Settings
The TPA0103 EVM is equipped with several jumpers that act like SPST
switches to allow module operation to be modified to suit various
requirements. In the following discussion, setting a jumper to
a shunt is installed across the two pins of the jumper. Setting a jumper to
means that no shunt is installed on the jumper. See Figure 3.5.
In typical applications, some or all of the jumper functions are controlled by the
system microcontroller or external logic.
Note that jumpers S2 through S5 tie various amplifier control input pins directly
to V
. When one of these EVM jumpers is set to ON, the signal on the
DD
associated EVM control input pin will have no effect. In addition, V
on that EVM control input pin. Care should be taken to ensure that
low-impedance paths to ground are not provided through the circuitry that
applies control signals to the EVM control input pins or that external circuits
will not be upset by V
appearing on the EVM control input lines.
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Figure 3–5.TPA0103 EVM Jumpers
R15, 20 kΩ
LOUT+
LIN
LINHP
COUT+
MODE B
C1
1 µF
R16
20 kΩ
5 pF
R18
20 kΩ
C12
5 pF
R6
100 kΩ
C3
R1
20 kΩ
200 kΩ
S2
C2
1 µF
R17
R2
20 kΩ
R3
20 kΩ
100 kΩ
V
R13
200 kΩ
20 kΩ
R5
DD
R4
V
DD
C5
2.2 µF
S1
10
11
12
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
V
DD
8
9
RLINE INLLINE IN
RBYPASSCIN
TPA0103
MODE AMODE B
GND/HSGND/HS
NCNC
ROUT+LOUT+
RHP INLHP IN
V
DD
NCSHUTDOWN
HP/LINEMUTE OUT
COUT–COUT+
GND/HSGND/HS
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
R12, 100 kΩ
R14
200 kΩ
R9
20 kΩ
20 kΩ
C9
2.2 µF
C10
2.2 µF
LV
DD
V
DD
R7
R10
20 kΩ
R8
20 kΩ
C11
10 µF
S3
R11
100 kΩ
S5
S4
ON
C8
5 pF
C6
1 µF
C7
1 µF
means that
OFF
appears
DD
ROUT+
RIN
RINHP
V
DD
GND
HP/L*
COUT–
MODE A
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Using The TP A0103 EVM With the Plug-N-Play Evaluation Platform
3.3.2.1S1 — Shutdown Jumper
To have the module amplifier IC enter the shutdown mode when the module
mute control input is activated, set shutdown jumper S1 to ON.
The mute control output pin on the TP A0103 amplifier IC goes high when the
mute mode is selected by the output mode jumpers (S2 and S4). Jumper S1
connects the mute output pin to the shutdown control input pin of the IC so that
when S1 is ON, the IC is forced into shutdown mode instead of mute mode
when the mute mode is selected. When S1 is OFF, a pulldown resistor on the
module holds the IC shutdown control input pin low, keeping the IC out of the
shutdown mode.
The shutdown mode reduces IC current consumption to approximately 5 µA
compared to approximately 1.5 mA in the mute mode. It takes longer, however ,
to resume normal operation from the shutdown mode (approx. 1 s to 2 s) than
it takes to resume normal operation from the mute mode (approx. 100 ms to
500 ms).
3.3.2.2S2 and S4 — Output Mode Control Jumpers
Two IC amplifier output mode control pins select among three output modes
and mute. These pins, Mode A and Mode B, are brought out to module pins
and also have jumpers that can hardwire the IC amplifier control inputs high.
Table 3–2 shows the relationship between the IC amplifier control inputs and
the output modes.
Table 3–2. TPA0103 Output Modes
TERMINAL3-ChannelMuteCenter OnlyL/R Only
MODE ALHLH
MODE BLLHH
Note:L = logic low, H = logic high
Jumper S2 connects the Mode B output mode control input pin on the amplifier
IC directly to V
When S2 is OFF, a pulldown resistor on the module holds the Mode B output
mode control input pin low. The Mode B control input pin is not directly
controlled by anything on the platform — the platform socket for that module
pin is N/C.
Jumper S4 connects the Mode A output mode control input pin on the amplifier
IC directly to V
or the input select module control input (HP/L*), or the status of jumper S3
when autosense jumper S5 is set to ON. When S4 is OFF , a pulldown resistor
on the module holds the amplifier IC Mode A output mode control input pin low .
regardless of the state of the Mode B module control input.
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regardless of the state of the Mode A module control input,
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3.3.2.3S3 — Input Select Jumper
To select the line inputs, set input select jumper S3 to OFF. To select the
headphone inputs, set input select jumper S3 to
The TP A0103 amplifier IC has two separate inputs for each of the left and right
stereo channels. An internal multiplexor selects which input will be connected
to the amplifier based on the state of the HP/LINE
EVM HP/L* control input pin is not directly controlled by anything on the
platform — the platform socket for that module pin is N/C. The amplifier IC
HP/LINE
control pin can be tied high manually via jumper S3 or connected to
the amplifier IC Mode A control pin via jumper S5 so that it follows that control
signal.
For manual control, jumper S3 connects the HP/L* module control input pin to
V
, so that when S3 is ON, the headphone inputs are selected. When S3 is
DD
OFF, a pulldown resistor on the module holds the IC shutdown control input
pin low, selecting the line inputs.
3.3.2.4S5 — Autosense Jumper
T o have the IC amplifier input select control input pin (HP/Line) follow the state
of the Mode A IC output mode select pin, set autosense jumper
automatically selects the headphone inputs when the Mode A control input
goes high.
ON.
pin on the IC. However, the
S5
to ON. This
Note that when autosense jumper S5 is set to ON, amplifier IC control input
pins HP/Line
have no effect if
and Mode A are tied to VDD, and the Mode A control signal will
either
jumper S3 or jumper S4 are set to ON.
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3.3.3Signal Routing
Signal flow on the platform is controlled by two signal routing switches, as
shown in Figure 3–5.
Figure 3–6.Platform Signal Routing and Outputs
Off
R
Audio
Input
L
U1
Signal
Conditioning
S2
On
3.3.3.1Signal Conditioning
The audio signal from the input jacks can be applied to the signal conditioning
socket (U1) if an EVM is installed there, or socket U1 can be bypassed and the
audio input signal applied directly to the inputs of the TPA0103.
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Switch S2 selects signal conditioning or bypasses it.
3.3.3.2Headphone Output Jack
U2
TPA0103
Amplifier EVM
U5
Stereo
Headphone
Amplifier
+
U2–U4
U5
R
L
GND
–
–
+
R
+
–
–
+
L
J8
Speaker
Output
J10
Headphone
Output
R
L
R
S3
L
Switch S3 is the source select for the stereo headphone output jack, J10. The
headphone jack is capacitively coupled (via 470 µF electrolytics) and can
output either the signal from the headphone amplifier in socket U5, or the
signal from the TP A0103 power amplifier installed in socket U2, as determined
by the setting of headphone source select switch S3.
When S3 is set to the power amplifier position (U2 – U4), the headphone jack
is connected to the TP A0103 left and right OUT+ output lines. When a plug is
inserted into the jack, signals output through J10 are returned to platform
ground, requiring single-ended power amplifier operation. A switch inside the
headphone jack produces a control signal that can be routed to the power
amplifier socket to shut down the TPA0103 EVM or switch it to stereo
single-ended headphone output mode when a plug is inserted.
Source select switch S3 connects the headphone jack to the output lines of
either the headphone amplifier socket U5 or the power amplifier sockets
(U2 – U4).
J
To route the TPA0103 single-ended stereo headphone amplifier
outputs to the headphone output jack (J10), set switch S3 to the power
amplifier position (
U2 – U4).
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3.3.4Mode Control
The TP A0103 EVM is equipped with a mode control input pin that receives a
control signal from the platform. This EVM pin is connected to the amplifier IC
Mode A output mode control input pin. The state of this input, in conjunction
with the state of the Mode B output mode control input pin, controls the output
mode of the amplifier IC on the EVM.
When the EVM mode control input pin (Mode A) is high, the TP A0103 amplifier
IC on the module either enters the mute mode and dissipates very little power
when Mode B jumper S2 on the EVM is set to OFF. When S2 is set to ON, a
high on the EVM mode control input pin causes the amplifier IC to enter the
L/R stereo outputs only mode.
When the EVM mode control input is tied to GND or allowed to float, the
3-channel output mode is selected if S2 is set to OFF and the center channel
only output mode is selected if S2 is set to ON.
In the typical application, output mode switching allows the TPA0103 to
operate the BTL center channel to drive a speaker and then switch to stereo
left and right single-ended mode to drive headphones when a plug is inserted
into the headphone jack.
3.3.4.1Headphone Jack Control Signals
The platform headphone output jack (J10) contains an internal switch that
changes the state of a pair of control lines when a plug is inserted (Figure 3–7).
Each control line is pulled down by a 1-kΩ resistor to ground (R4 and R5). The
switch in the headphone jack pulls one line or the other up to V
240-Ω resistor (R3), depending on whether a plug is inserted in J10 or not.
Figure 3–7.Mute/Mode and Polarity Control
V
DD
R3
240 Ω
J10
Headphone
Jack
R4
1 kΩ
R5
1 kΩ
Polarity
JP8JP6
Lo
Hi
SPK
(U2–U4)
Mode
Mute
through a
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U2
Power
Amplifier
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3.3.4.2Mute/Mode Select (JP6)
A 3-pin jumper header (JP6) on the platform, functioning as an SPDT switch,
routes the control signal from the headphone jack to either the mute control
input pin or the mode control input pin of the evaluation module.
J
To switch the TPA0103 amplifier module between center channel
speaker and stereo headphone modes using the control signal from
the platform headphone jack, jumper JP6 to
J
For center channel only or 3-channel output modes (as selected by
EVM jumper S2) leave JP6
3.3.4.3Mute/Mode Polarity Select (JP8)
A second 3-pin jumper header (JP8) on the platform selects the control signal
polarity by connecting either the active-high or the active-low line from the
headphone jack to jumper JP6.
J
When JP6 is set to Mode, set JP8 to Hi.
J
When JP6 is open, JP8 settings are ignored.
MODE
open.
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Power Requirements
3.3.5Power Requirements
The TP A0103 Audio Power Amplifier Evaluation Module can operate from any
voltage between approximately 3 V and 5.5 V; however , the TPA0103 amplifier
IC on the module is characterized for operation at 3.3 V and 5 V. For best
performance (highest output power with lowest distortion), the module should
be operated at approximately 5 V unless there is a specific reason for
operating it from a lower voltage.
The TI Plug-N-Play Audio Amplifier Evaluation Platform with a voltage
regulator EVM installed on it can provide a regulated V
variety of unregulated V
12 V, including an on-board 9 -V battery. Or, an external regulated power
source can be used to supply V
evaluation module installed on it.
Although the TP A0103 amplifier IC draws approximately 0.9 A from the power
supply during continuous full power output, peak current draw can be as high
as 1.5 A. Any power supply connected to the platform should be capable of
providing 1.5 A of current to avoid clipping the output signal during peaks.
Current consumption driving speakers at normal listening levels is typically
0.5 A or less.
supply from a wide
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voltage inputs between approximately 5.5 V and
CC
voltage to the platform and the TPA0103
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The platform is equipped with overvoltage and reverse-polarity supply voltage
input protection in the form of fused crowbar circuits.
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VDD voltage applied to platform screw terminals J6
MUST NOT
exceed
the absolute maximum rating for the TP A0103 amplifier IC installed on the
evaluation module (6 V) or damage to the IC may result. In no case should
voltage of the incorrect polarity or in excess of 6.1 V be applied to
V
DD
screw terminals J6 of the platform, or the power protection circuit on the
V
line will trip.
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VCC voltage applied to the platform
MUST NOT
exceed the maximum
voltage input specified for the voltage regulator module installed in socket
U6 (12 V for the SLVP097), or damage to the voltage regulator module
may result. In no case should V
15 V, or the overvoltage protection circuit on the V
voltage applied to the platform exceed
CC
bus will trip.
CC
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3.3.6Inputs and Outputs
The TI Plug-N-Play Audio Amplifier Evaluation Platform is equipped with
several standard conectors for audio inputs and outputs.
3.3.6.1Inputs
In most cases, audio signals enter the platform through either a pair of RCA
phono jacks (J3 and J5) or a miniature (1/8″) stereo phone jack (J4). Certain
signal conditioning and amplifier EVMs, however, may have additional signal
input connectors mounted on the module circuit board.
The platform audio signal input jacks (J3, J4, and J5) are of the closed-circuit
type, grounding the signal input lines when no plugs are inserted.
3.3.6.2Outputs
When the TP A0103 EVM is installed, amplified audio output signals leave the
platform through the negative left and right compression connectors for
stripped speaker wires (J8) and through a miniature (1/8″) stereo phone jack
(J10), for headphones.
The TPA0103 EVM BTL center channel audio output from amplifier IC leave
the platform via the left and right negative (black) compression connectors of
J8.
The positive (red) connectors of J8 are not used.
from system ground allowing the TP A0103 center channel power amplifier to
operate in the highly-efficient bridge-tied load configuration for driving a
speaker.
Inputs and Outputs
Each output is isolated
The platform headphone jack (J10) is capacitively coupled to source select
switch S3, which connects J10 to the output lines of either the headphone
amplifier socket or the power amplifier sockets (Figure 3–6). When the
TPA0103 single-ended left and right stereo headphone output signals are
routed to J10 by S3, signals output via J10 are returned to platform ground
when a plug is inserted (Figure 3–8).
Figure 3–8.Typical Headphone Plug
LeftRightGND
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3.4Using The TPA0103 EVM Stand-Alone
Using the TP A0103 Audio Power Amplifier Evaluation Module stand-alone is
much the same as using it with the platform. The same 3-V to 5.5-V power
supply range and the isolated OUT+ and OUT– lines for BTL operation
requirement exists.
Note that the mute signal applied to the EVM Mode A pin must be able to supply enough current to overcome the pulldown resistor on the module (100 kΩ),
possibly in parallel with a second pulldown resistor (100 kΩ).
3.4.1TPA0103 EVM Connected for Center Channel BTL Output
Figure 3–9.TPA0103 EVM Connected for Center Channel BTL Output
5 V
R11
ROUT+
S5
COUT–
HP/L*
MODE A
R12
MODE B
TPA0103 EVM
REV. A
Lit.# SLOP103
S2
R6
SDWN
COUT+
LOUT+
GND
GND
External Mute
Control
(active high)
Audio
Input
(Right)
Audio
Input
(Left)
RHP
GND
RIN
GND
GND
LIN
GND
LHP
R15
R16
R18
C1
C2
C7
C6
R1
C8
C3
R10
R3
VDDGND
+
C11
R7R8
R14
R9
R17
U1
R4
C12
R13
R2
–3
009228
C5
S3
S4
C10C9
S1
R5
5 V
Table 3–3. Typical TPA0103 EVM Jumper Settings for Center Channel BTL Stand-Alone
EVMS1S2S3S4S5
TPA0103ONONOFFOFFOFF
Note:ON = shunt installed, OFF = open, X = don’t care
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3.4.2TPA0103 EVM Connected for Stereo Headphones Output
Figure 3–10. TPA0103 EVM Connected for Stereo Headphones Output