2 W Constant Output Power Class-D Audio Amplifier With Adaptive Boost Converter and
Battery Tracking SpeakerGuard™ AGC
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FEATURES
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•Built-In SpeakerGuardTMAutomatic Gain
Control (AGC) with Enhanced Battery Tracking
– Limits Battery Current Consumption
– Prevents Audio Clipping
•2 W into 8 Ω Load From 3.6 V Supply (6% THD)
•Integrated Adaptive Boost ConverterTHD). With 85% typical efficiency, the TPA2015D1
– Increases Efficiency at Low Output Power
•Low Quiescent Current of 1.7 mA from 3.6 V
•Operates From 2.5 V to 5.2 V
•Thermal and Short-Circuit Protection with
Auto Recovery
•Three Gain Settings: 6 dB, 15.5 dB, and 20 dB
•Independent Control for Boost and Class-D
•Pin-to-Pin Compatible with TPA2013D1
•Available in 1.954 mm × 1.954 mm 16-ball
WCSP Package
APPLICATIONS
•Cell Phones, PDA, GPS
•Portable Electronics and Speakers
DESCRIPTION
The TPA2015D1 is a high efficiency Class-D audio
power amplifier with battery-tracking SpeakerGuard™
AGC technology and an integrated adaptive boost
converter that enhances efficiency at low output
power. It drives up to 2 W into an 8 Ω speaker (6%
helps extend battery life when playing audio.
The built-in boost converter generates a 5.5 V supply
voltage for the Class-D amplifier. This provides a
louder audio output than a stand-alone amplifier
directlyconnectedtothebattery.The
SpeakerGuardTMAGC adjusts the Class-D gain to
limit battery current and prevent heavy clipping.
The TPA2015D1 has an integrated low-pass filter to
improvetheRFrejectionandreduceDAC
out-of-band noise, increasing the signal to noise ratio
(SNR).
The TPA2015D1 is available in a space saving
1.954 mm × 1.954 mm, 0.5 mm pitch WCSP package
(YZH).
SIMPLIFIED APPLICATION DIAGRAM
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2SpeakerGuard is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of the Texas
Instruments standard warranty. Production processing does not
necessarily include testing of all parameters.
Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of Texas
Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.
These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.
PVDDA1IClass-D power stage supply voltage.
PVOUTA2OBoost converter output.
SWA3IBoost and rectifying switch input.
GNDA4, C2, C4, D1PGround; all ground balls must be connected for proper functionality.
OUT+B1OPositive audio output.
GAINB2IGain selection pin.
AGCB3IEnable and select AGC.
VBATB4PSupply voltage.
OUT–C1ONegative audio output.
ENDC3IEnable for the Class-D amplifier; set to logic high to enable.
IN+D2IPositive audio input.
IN–D3INegative audio input.
ENBD4IEnable for the boost converter; set to logic high to enable.
POWER
(I/O/P)
ORDERING INFORMATION
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–40°C to 85°C
PACKAGED DEVICES
16-ball, 1.954mm × 1.954 mm WSCPTPA2015D1YZHROEN
16-ball, 1.954 mm × 1.954 mm WSCPTPA2015D1YZHTOEN
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PART NUMBER
(1) For the most current package and ordering information, see the Package Option Addendum at the end of this document, or see the TI
Web site at www.ti.com.
(2) The YZH package is only available taped and reeled. The suffix “R” indicates a reel of 3000, the suffix “T” indicates a reel of 250.
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Over operating free–air temperature range, TA= 25°C (unless otherwise noted)
Supply voltageVBAT–0.3 V6 V
Input Voltage, V
Output continuous total power dissipationSee the Thermal Information Table
Operating free-air temperature range, T
Operating junction temperature range, T
Storage temperature range, T
Minimum load impedance6 Ω
ESD ProtectionCDM500 V
(1) 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 under recommended operatingconditions is not implied. Exposure to absolute–maximum–rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
(1) For more information about traditional and new thermal metrics, see the IC Package Thermal Metrics application report, SPRA953.
(2) The junction-to-ambient thermal resistance under natural convection is obtained in a simulation on a JEDEC-standard, high-K board, as
specified in JESD51-7, in an environment described in JESD51-2a.
(3) The junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance is obtained by simulating a cold plate test on the package top. No specific
JEDEC-standard test exists, but a close description can be found in the ANSI SEMI standard G30-88.
(4) The junction-to-board thermal resistance is obtained by simulating in an environment with a ring cold plate fixture to control the PCB
temperature, as described in JESD51-8.
(5) The junction-to-top characterization parameter, yJT, estimates the junction temperature of a device in a real system and is extracted
from the simulation data for obtaining qJA, using a procedure described in JESD51-2a (sections 6 and 7).
(6) The junction-to-board characterization parameter, yJB, estimates the junction temperature of a device in a real system and is extracted
from the simulation data for obtaining qJA, using a procedure described in JESD51-2a (sections 6 and 7).
(7) The junction-to-case (bottom) thermal resistance is obtained by simulating a cold plate test on the exposed (power) pad. No specific
JEDEC standard test exists, but a close description can be found in the ANSI SEMI standard G30-88.
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YZHUNITS
16 PINS
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22
26
0.5
25
n/a
°C/W
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
MINMAXUNIT
Supply voltage, VBAT2.55.2V
V
V
T
T
High–level input voltage, END, ENB1.3V
IH
Low–level input voltage, END, ENB0.6V
IL
Operating free-air temperature–4085°C
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Operating junction temperature–40150°C
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
VBAT= 3.6 V, Gain = 6 dB, R
PARAMETERTEST CONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNIT
VBAT supply voltage range END = VBAT, ENB = VBAT, AGC options 1, 2, and 32.55.2
(1) The 1 µF input capacitors (CI) were shorted for input common-mode voltage measurements.
(2) A 33 mH inductor was placed in series with the load resistor to emulate a small speaker for efficiency measurements.
(3) The 30 kHz low-pass filter is required even if the analyzer has an internal low-pass filter. An R-C low pass filter
(100 Ω, 47 nF) is used on each output for the data sheet graphs.
Figure 20. Typical Application Schematic with Single-Ended Input Signals
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GLOSSARY
The application section uses the following terms:
Limiter levelThe maximum output voltage allowed before amplifier gain is automatically reduced.
SpeakerGuard™TI's trademark name for the automatic gain control technology. It protects speakers by
limiting maximum output power.
Inflection pointThe battery voltage threshold for reducing the limiter level. If the battery voltage drops
below the inflection point, the limiter level automatically reduces. Although it lowers the
maximum output power, it prevents high battery currents at end-of-charge low battery
voltages.
Battery trackThe name for the continuous limiter level reduction at battery voltages below the inflection
point.
AGCAutomatic gain control.
VBATThe battery supply voltage to the TPA2015D1. The VBAT pin is the input to the boost
converter.
Fixed-gainThe nominal audio gain as set by the GAIN pin. If the audio output voltage remains below
the limiter level, the amplifier gain will return to the fixed-gain.
Attack timeThe rate of AGC gain decrease. The attack time is constant at 0.026 ms/dB.
Release timeThe rate of AGC gain increase. The release time is constant at 1600 ms/dB.
SPEAKERGUARD™ THEORY OF OPERATION
SpeakerGuard™ protects speakers, improves loudness, and limits peak supply current. If the output audio signal
exceeds the limiter level, then SpeakerGuard™ decreases amplifier gain. The rate of gain decrease, the attack
time, is fixed at 0.026 ms/dB. SpeakerGuard™ increases the gain once the output audio signal is below the
limiter level. The rate of gain increase, the release time, is fixed at 1600 ms/dB. Figure 21 shows this
relationship.
The TPA2015D1 monitors the battery voltage and the audio signal, automatically decreasing gain when battery
voltage is low and audio output power is high. It finds the optimal gain to maximize loudness and minimize
battery current, providing louder audio and preventing early shutdown at end-of-charge battery voltages.
SpeakerGuard decreases amplifier gain when the audio signal exceeds the limiter level. The limiter level
automatically decreases when the supply voltage (VBAT) is below the inflection point. Figure 22 shows a plot of
the limiter level as a function of the supply voltage.
The limiter level decreases within 60 µs of the supply voltage dropping below the inflection point. Although this is
slightly slower than the 26 µs/dB SpeakerGuard attack time, the difference is audibly imperceptible.
Connect a resistor between the AGC pin and ground to set the inflection point, as shown in Table 1. Leave the
AGC pin floating to disable the inflection point, keeping the limiter level constant over all supply voltages.
The maximum limiter level is fixed, as is the slope of the limiter level versus supply voltage. If different values for
maximum limiter level and slope are required, contact your local Texas Instruments representative.
Table 1. AGC Function Table
FunctionResistor on AGC pinInflection Point
Constant limiter level; battery track OFFFloating or connected to VBATdisabled
AGC battery track option 139 kΩ3.55 V
AGC battery track option 227 kΩ3.78 V
AGC battery track option 318 kΩ3.96 V
The audio signal is not affected by the SpeakerGuard™ function unless the peak audio output voltage exceeds
the limiter level. Figure 23 shows the relationship between the audio signal, the limiter level, the supply voltage,
and the supply current.
When VBAT is greater than the inflection point, the limiter level allows the output signal to slightly clip to roughly
6% THD at 2 W into 8 Ω. This is an acceptable peak distortion level for most small-sized portable speakers,
while ensuring maximum loudness from the speaker.
Battery Tracking SpeakerGuard™ Example
Phase 1Battery discharging normally; supply voltage is above inflection point; audio output remains
below limiter level.
The limiter level remains constant because the supply voltage is greater than the inflection point.
Amplifier gain is constant at fixed-gain as set by the GAIN pin. The audio output remains at a
constant loudness. The boost converter allows the audio output to swing above the battery supply
voltage. Battery supply current increases as supply voltage decreases.
Phase 2Battery continues to discharge normally; supply voltage decreases below inflection point;
limiter level decreases below audio output.
The limiter level decreases as the battery supply voltage continues to decrease. SpeakerGuard™
lowers amplifier gain, reducing the audio output below the new limiter level. The supply current
decreases due to reduced output power.
Phase 3Battery supply voltage is constant; audio output remains below limiter level.
The audio output, limiter level, and supply current remain constant as well.
Phase 4Phone plugged in and battery re-charges; supply voltage increases.
The limiter level increases as the supply voltage increases. SpeakerGuard™ increases amplifier
gain slowly, increasing audio output. Because the TPA2015D1 supply current is proportional to the
PVOUT-to-VBAT ratio, the supply current decreases as battery supply voltage increases.
Phase 5Battery supply voltage is constant; audio output is below limiter level.
SpeakerGuard™ continues to increase amplifier gain to the fixed-gain as set by the GAIN pin. The
audio output signal increases (slowly due to release time) to original value.
Phase 6Battery supply voltage is constant; audio output remains below limiter level.
Amplifier gain equal to fixed-gain as set by the GAIN pin. Audio output signal does not change.
Supply current remains constant.
Figure 23. Relationship Between Supply Voltage, Current, Limiter Level, and Output Audio Signal
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SpeakerGuard with Varying Input Levels
SpeakerGuard protects speakers by decreasing gain during large output transients. Figure 24 shows the
maximum output voltage at different input voltage levels. The load is 8 Ω and the gain is 15.5 dB (6 V/V).
Figure 24. MAXIMUM OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs SUPPLY VOLTAGE
A 0.707 V
sine-wave input signal forces the output voltage to 4.242 V
RMS
, or 6.0 V
RMS
. Above 3.9 V supply,
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the boost converter voltage sags due to high output current, resulting in a peak Class-D output voltage of about
5.4 V. As the supply voltage decreases below 3.9 V, the limiter level decreases. This causes the gain to
decrease, and the peak Class-D output voltage lowers.
With a 0.564 V
input signal, the peak Class-D output voltage is 4.78 V. When the supply voltage is above
RMS
3.45 V, the output voltage remains below the limiter level, and the gain stays at 15.5 dB. Once the supply drops
below 3.45 V, the limiter level decreases below 4.78 V, and SpeakerGuard decreases the gain.
The same rationale applies to the 0.475 V
input signal. Although the supply voltage may be below the
RMS
inflection point, audio gain does not decrease until the Class-D output voltage is above the limiter level.
Speakers are non-linear loads with varying impedance (magnitude and phase) over the audio frequency. A
portion of speaker load current can flow back into the boost converter output via the Class-D output H-bridge
high-side device. This is dependent on the speaker's phase change over frequency, and the audio signal
amplitude and frequency content.
Most portable speakers have limited phase change at the resonant frequency, typically no more than 40 or 50
degrees. To avoid excess flow-back current, use speakers with limited phase change. Otherwise, flow-back
current could exceed the 10 mA rating of the boost converter voltage clamp and drive the PVOUT voltage above
the absolute maximum recommended operational voltage.
Confirm proper operation by connecting the speaker to the TPA2015D1 and driving it at maximum output swing.
Observe the PVOUT voltage with an oscilloscope. In the unlikely event the PVOUT voltage exceeds 6.5 V, add a
6.8 V Zener diode between PVOUT and ground to ensure the TPA2015D1 operates properly.
The amplifier has thermal overload protection and decatives if the die temperature exceeds 150°C. It
automatically reactivates once die temperature returns below 150°C. Built-in output over-current protection
deactivates the amplifier if the speaker load becomes short-circuited. The amplifier automatically restarts within
200 ms after the over-current event. Although the TPA2015D1 Class-D output can withstand a short between
OUT+ and OUT-, do not connect either output directly to GND, PVDD, or VBAT as this could damage the device.
WARNING
Do not connect OUT+ or OUT- directly to GND, PVDD, or VBAT as this could
damage the Class-D output stage.
The TPA2015D1 uses a fully differential amplifier with differential inputs and outputs. The differential output
voltage equals the differential input multiplied by the amplifier gain. The TPA2015D1 can also be used with a
single-ended input. However, using differential input signals when in a noisy environment, like a wireless
handset, ensures maximum system noise rejection.
Advantages of Fully Differential Amplifiers
•Mid-supply bypass capacitor, C
– The fully differential amplifier does not require a mid-supply bypass capacitor. Any shift in the mid-supply
affects both positive and negative channels equally and cancels at the differential output.
•Improved RF-immunity:
– GSM handsets save power by turning on and shutting off the RF transmitter at a rate of 217 Hz. This
217 Hz burst often couples to audio amplifier input and output traces causing frame-rate noise. Fully
differential amplifiers cancel frame-rate noise better than non-differential amplifiers.
•Input-coupling capacitors not required, but recommended:
– The fully differential amplifier allows the inputs to be biased at voltages other than mid-supply (PVDD/2).
The TPA2015D1 inputs can be biased anywhere within the common mode input voltage range, as listed in
the OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS table. If the inputs are biased outside of that range, then
input-coupling capacitors are required.
– Note that without input coupling capacitors, any dc offset from the audio source will be modulated by the
AGC. This could cause artifacts in the audio output signal. Perform listening tests to determine if direct
input coupling is acceptable.
The TPA2015D1 has 3 selectable fixed-gains: 6 dB, 15.5 dB, and 20 dB. Connect the GAIN pin as shown in
Table 2.
BYPASS
, not required:
Table 2. Amplifier Fixed-Gain
Connect GAIN Pin toAmplifier Gain
GND6 dB
No Connection (Floating)15.5 dB
VBAT20 dB
Improved Class-D Efficiency
The TPA2015D1 output stage uses a modulation technique that modulates the PWM output only on one side of
the differential output, leaving the other side held at ground. Although the differential output voltage is
undistorted, each output appears as a half-wave rectified signal.
This technique reduces output switching losses and improves overall amplifier efficiency. Figure 25 shows how
OUT+, OUT-, and the differential output voltages appear on an oscilloscope.
The TPA2015D1 consists of an adaptive boost converter and a Class-D amplifier. The boost converter takes the
supply voltage, VBAT, and increases it to a higher output voltage, PVOUT. PVOUT drives the supply voltage of
the Class-D amplifier, PVDD. This improves loudness over non-boosted solutions.
The boost converter is adaptive and activates automatically depending on the output audio signal amplitude.
When the peak output audio signal exceeds a preset voltage threshold, the boost converter is enabled, and the
voltage at PVOUT is 5.5 V. When the audio output voltage is lower than the threshold voltage, the boost
deactivates automatically. The boost activation threshold voltage is not user programmable. It is optimized to
prevent clipping while maximizing system efficiency.
The boost converter can be forcibly deactivated by setting the ENB pin to logic-low. When the boost is
deactivated, PVOUT is equal to the supply voltage (VBAT) minus the I x R drop across the inductor and boost
converter pass transistor.
A timer prevents the input signal from modulating the PVOUT voltage within the audio frequency range,
eliminating the potential for audible artifacts on the Class-D output.
Figure 26 shows how the adaptive boost modulates with a typical audio signal. By automatically deactivating the
boost converter and passing VBAT to PVOUT, the TPA2015D1 efficiency is improved at low output power.
The primary external components for the boost converter are the inductor and the boost capacitor. The inductor
stores current, and the boost capacitor stores charge. As the Class-D amplifier depletes the charge in the boost
capacitor, the boost inductor replenishes charge with its stored current. The cycle of charge and discharge
occurs frequently enough to keep PVOUT within its minimum and maximum voltage specification.
Figure 26. ADAPTIVE BOOST CONVERTER with TYPICAL MUSIC PLAYBACK
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The boost converter design is optimized for driving the integrated Class-D amplifier only. It lacks protection
circuitry recommended for driving loads other than the integrated Class-D amplifier.
Boost Converter Overvoltage Protection
The TPA2015D1 internal boost converter operates in a discontinuous mode to improve the efficiency at light
loads. The boost converter has overvoltage protection that disables the boost converter if the output voltage
exceeds 5.8 V. If current is forced into the PVOUT terminal, the voltage clamp will sink up to 10 mA. If more than
10 mA is forced into PVOUT, then the PVOUT voltage will increase. Refer to the SPEAKER LOAD LIMITATION
section for details.
Boost Converter Component Section
Boost Terms
The following is a list of terms and definitions used in the boost equations found later in this document.
CMinimum boost capacitance required for a given ripple voltage on PVOUT.
LBoost inductor.
f
BOOST
I
PVDD
I
L
Switching frequency of the boost converter.
Current pulled by the Class-D amplifier from the boost converter.
Average current through the boost inductor.
PVDDSupply voltage for the Class-D amplifier. (Voltage generated by the boost converter output.)
(PVOUT)
VBATSupply voltage to the IC.
ΔI
L
Ripple current through the inductor.
ΔVRipple voltage on PVOUT.
Boost Converter Inductor Selection
Working inductance decreases as inductor current and temperature increases. If the drop in working inductance
is severe enough, it may cause the boost converter to become unstable, or cause the TPA2015D1 to reach its
current limit at a lower output voltage than expected. Inductor vendors specify currents at which inductor values
decrease by a specific percentage. This can vary by 10% to 35%. Inductance is also affected by dc current and
temperature.
Inductor Equations
Inductor current rating is determined by the requirements of the load. The inductance is determined by two
factors: the minimum value required for stability and the maximum ripple current permitted in the application.
Use Equation 1 to determine the required current rating. Equation 1 shows the approximate relationship between
the average inductor current, IL, to the load current, load voltage, and input voltage (I
respectively). Insert I
, PVDD, and VBAT into Equation 1 and solve for IL. The inductor must maintain at least
PVDD
90% of its initial inductance value at this current.
WARNING
Use a minimum working inductance of 1.3 mH. Lower values may damage the
inductor.
Ripple current, ΔIL, is peak-to-peak variation in inductor current. Smaller ripple current reduces core losses in the
inductor and reduces the potential for EMI. Use Equation 2 to determine the value of the inductor, L. Equation 2
shows the relationship between inductance L, VBAT, PVDD, the switching frequency, f
, and ΔIL. Insert the
BOOST
maximum acceptable ripple current into Equation 2 and solve for L.
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ΔILis inversely proportional to L. Minimize ΔILas much as is necessary for a specific application. Increase the
inductance to reduce the ripple current. Do not use greater than 4.7 mH, as this prevents the boost converter
from responding to fast output current changes properly. If using above 3.3 µH, then use at least 10 µF
capacitance on PVOUT to ensure boost converter stability.
The typical inductor value range for the TPA2015D1 is 2.2 mH to 3.3 µH. Select an inductor with less than 0.5 Ω
dc resistance, DCR. Higher DCR reduces total efficiency due to an increase in voltage drop across the inductor.
Table 3. Sample Inductors
LSUPPLIERCOMPONENT CODESIZEDCR TYPI
(mH)(L×W×H mm)(mΩ)(A)
2.2ChilisinCLCN252012T-2R2M-N2.5 x 2.0 x 1.21051.2
Electronics Corp.
The value of the boost capacitor is determined by the minimum value of working capacitance required for stability
and the maximum voltage ripple allowed on PVDD in the application. Working capacitance refers to the available
capacitance after derating the capacitor value for DC bias, temperature, and aging.
Do not use any component with a working capacitance less than 4.7 mF. This corresponds to a 4.7 µF / 16 V
capacitor, or a 6.8 µF / 10 V capacitor. Do not use above 22 µF capacitance as it will reduce the boost converter
response time to large output current transients.
Equation 3 shows the relationship between the boost capacitance, C, to load current, load voltage, ripple voltage,
input voltage, and switching frequency (I
Insert the maximum allowed ripple voltage into Equation 3 and solve for C. The 1.5 multiplier accounts for
capacitance loss due to applied dc voltage and temperature for X5R and X7R ceramic capacitors.
The TPA2015D1 is a high-performance Class-D audio amplifier that requires adequate power supply decoupling.
Adequate power supply decoupling to ensures that the efficiency is high and total harmonic distortion (THD) is
low.
Place a low equivalent-series-resistance (ESR) ceramic capacitor, typically 0.1 mF, within 2 mm of the VBAT ball.
This choice of capacitor and placement helps with higher frequency transients, spikes, or digital hash on the line.
Additionally, placing this decoupling capacitor close to the TPA2015D1 is important, as any parasitic resistance
or inductance between the device and the capacitor causes efficiency loss. In addition to the 0.1 µF ceramic
capacitor, place a 2.2 mF to 10 mF capacitor on the VBAT supply trace. This larger capacitor acts as a charge
reservoir, providing energy faster than the board supply, thus helping to prevent any droop in the supply voltage.
Input Capacitors
Input audio DC decoupling capacitors are recommended. The input audio DC decoupling capacitors prevents the
AGC from changing the gain due to audio DAC output offset. The input capacitors and TPA2015D1 input
impedance form a high-pass filter with the corner frequency, fC, determined in Equation 4.
Any mismatch in capacitance between the two inputs will cause a mismatch in the corner frequencies. Severe
mismatch may also cause turn-on pop noise. Choose capacitors with a tolerance of ±10% or better.
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EFFICIENCY AND THERMAL INFORMATION
It is important to operate the TPA2015D1 at temperatures lower than its maximum operating temperature. The
maximum ambient temperature depends on the heat-sinking ability of the PCB system. The derating factor for
the package is shown in the dissipation rating table. Converting this to qJAfor the WCSP package:
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Given qJAof 153°C/W, the maximum allowable junction temperature of 150°C, and the internal dissipation of
0.34 W for 1.7 W, 8 Ω load, 3.6 V supply, the maximum ambient temperature is calculated as:
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Equation 6 shows that the calculated maximum ambient temperature is 98°C at maximum power dissipation with
at 3.6 V supply and 8 Ω a load. The TPA2015D3 is designed with thermal protection that turns the device off
when the junction temperature surpasses 150°C to prevent damage to the IC.
Large ripple voltages can be present at the output of ΔΣ DACs and CODECs, just above the audio frequency
(e.g: 80 kHz with a 300 mVPP). This out-of-band noise is due to the noise shaping of the delta-sigma modulator in
the DAC.
Some Class-D amplifiers have higher output noise when used in combination with these DACs and CODECs.
This is because out-of-band noise from the CODEC/DAC mixes with the Class-D switching frequencies in the
audio amplifier input stage.
The TPA2015D1 has a built-in low-pass filter that reduces the out-of-band noise and RF noise, filtering
out-of-band frequencies that could degrade in-band noise performance. This built-in filter also prevents AGC
errors due to out-of-band noise. The TPA2015D1 AGC calculates gain based on input signal amplitude only.
If driving the TPA2015D1 input with 4th-order or higher ΔΣ DACs or CODECs, add an R-C low pass filter at each
of the audio inputs (IN+ and IN-) of the TPA2015D1 to ensure best performance. The recommended resistor
value is 100 Ω and the capacitor value of 47 nF.
FILTER FREE OPERATION AND FERRITE BEAD FILTERS
The TPA2015D1 is designed to minimize RF emissions. For more information about RF emissions and filtering
requirements, See SLOA145 for further information.
PACKAGE DIMENSIONS
The TPA2015D1 uses a 16-ball, 0.5 mm pitch WCSP package. The die length (D) and width (E) correspond to
the package mechanical drawing at the end of the datasheet.
Figure 27. Reducing Out-of-Band DAC Noise with External Input Filter
Table 4. Package Dimensions
DimensionDE
Max1984 µm1984 µm
Typ1954 µm1954 µm
Min1924 µm1924 µm
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BOARD LAYOUT
In making the pad size for the WCSP balls, it is recommended that the layout use nonsolder mask defined
(NSMD) land.
With this method, the solder mask opening is made larger than the desired land area, and the opening size is
defined by the copper pad width. Figure 28 and Table 5 show the appropriate diameters for a WCSP layout.
Figure 28. Land Pattern Dimensions
Table 5. Land Pattern Dimensions
SOLDER PADCOPPERSOLDER MASK
DEFINITIONSPADOPENINGTHICKNESSOPENINGTHICKNESS
Nonsolder mask275 mm275 mm x 275 mm Sq.
defined (NSMD)(+0.0, -25 mm)(rounded corners)
(1) Circuit traces from NSMD defined PWB lands should be 75 mm to 100 mm wide in the exposed area inside the solder mask opening.
Wider trace widths reduce device stand off and impact reliability.
(2) Best reliability results are achieved when the PWB laminate glass transition temperature is above the operating the range of the
intended application.
(3) Recommend solder paste is Type 3 or Type 4.
(4) For a PWB using a Ni/Au surface finish, the gold thickness should be less 0.5 mm to avoid a reduction in thermal fatigue performance.
(5) Solder mask thickness should be less than 20 mm on top of the copper circuit pattern
(6) Best solder stencil performance is achieved using laser cut stencils with electro polishing. Use of chemically etched stencils results in
inferior solder paste volume control.
(7) Trace routing away from WCSP device should be balanced in X and Y directions to avoid unintentional component movement due to
solder wetting forces.
375 mm (+0.0, -25 mm)1 oz max (32 mm)125 mm thick
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TRACE WIDTH
Recommended trace width at the solder balls is 75 mm to 100 mm to prevent solder wicking onto wider PCB
traces. For high current pins (SW, GND, OUT+, OUT–, PVOUT, and PVDD) of the TPA2015D1, use 100 mm
trace widths at the solder balls and at least 500 mm PCB traces to ensure proper performance and output power
for the device. For low current pins (IN–, IN+, END, ENB, GAIN, AGC, VBAT) of the TPA2015D1, use 75 mm to
100 mm trace widths at the solder balls. Run IN- and IN+ traces side-by-side (and if possible, same length) to
maximize common-mode noise cancellation.
The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.
Status
(1)
Package Type Package
Drawing
PinsPackage Qty
Eco Plan
& no Sb/Br)
& no Sb/Br)
(2)
Lead/
Ball Finish
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MSL Peak Temp
(3)
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(2)
Eco Plan - The planned eco-friendly classification: Pb-Free (RoHS), Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt), or Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br) - please check http://www.ti.com/productcontent for the latest availability
information and additional product content details.
TBD: The Pb-Free/Green conversion plan has not been defined.
Pb-Free (RoHS): TI's terms "Lead-Free" or "Pb-Free" mean semiconductor products that are compatible with the current RoHS requirements for all 6 substances, including the requirement that
lead not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, TI Pb-Free products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes.
Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt): This component has a RoHS exemption for either 1) lead-based flip-chip solder bumps used between the die and package, or 2) lead-based die adhesive used between
the die and leadframe. The component is otherwise considered Pb-Free (RoHS compatible) as defined above.
Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br): TI defines "Green" to mean Pb-Free (RoHS compatible), and free of Bromine (Br) and Antimony (Sb) based flame retardants (Br or Sb do not exceed 0.1% by weight
in homogeneous material)
(3)
MSL, Peak Temp. -- The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC industry standard classifications, and peak solder temperature.
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