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Selection Guide
4Q 2006
Integrated Boomer
Amplifiers ................................. 8-9
Packaging ................................... 24
National’s Audio Portfolio
This selection guide’s new format will help you more easily find
the right products for your audio application. We have added
more detailed device descriptions to assist you in identifying the
differences between similar devices, and a section on the best
way to choose a power amplifier, including example curves.
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Contents
Boomer® Subsystems
Audio Subsystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Headphone Amplifiers
Headphone Boomers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Ground Reference Headphone Boomers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Performance Audio
Stereo High-Fidelity Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Audio Operational Amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Audio Products
High-Power Audio Amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Audio Synchronized LED Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Design Tools
Online Design Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
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Boomer® Subsystems
Audio Subsystems
Mono Stereo
Input Input
Product ID Description Channel Channel
1.2W stereo speaker 80 mW headphone Boomer with I2C volume and mode control, National 3D and selectable OCL HP
LM4844 1 1
output
1.15W mono speaker 75 mW headphone Boomer with I2C/SPI volume and mode control, programmable National 3D and
LM4845 1 1
selectable OCL HP output
1.15W mono speaker 75 mW headphone Boomer with I2C/SPI volume and mode control, programmable National 3D and
LM4846 1 1
selectable OCL HP output
LM4851 1.1W mono speaker 115 mW differential headphone Boomer with SPI control 1 1
LM4852 1.1W mono speaker 60 mW headphone Boomer with I2C control 1 1
LM4855 1.1W mono speaker 115 mW differential headphone Boomer with SPI control 2 1
LM4856 1.1W mono speaker 60 mW headphone Boomer with I2C control 2 1
1.2W stereo speaker, 75 mW headphone, 135 mW earpiece Boomer and line out with I2C mode and volume control and
LM4857 1 1
National 3D
LM4859 1.2W stereo speaker, 75 mW headphone, with I2C mode and volume control and National 3D 1 1
LM4888 1.3W stereo speaker, 90 mW headphone Boomer with National 3D — 1
LM4930 1W mono speaker 27 mW headphone Boomer with microphone pre-amp, headphone sense, PCM and I2S PCM I2S
1.1W mono speaker 26 mW headphone Boomer with microphone pre-amp, GPIO, headphone sense, I2C/SPI control, PCM
LM4931 PCM I2S
and I2S
LM4934 1.2W stereo speaker 80 mW OCL headphone 175 mW earpiece Boomer with line out, I2C/SPI control, I2S and National 3D 1 2, I2S
1.3W mono speaker 33 mW headphone 115 mW earpiece Boomer with I2S/PCM
and auxiliary inputs, control, mic pre- I2C
LM4935 1 2, I2S
amp, DC volume control and AGC
1.3W mono speaker, 85 mW headphone Boomer with I2C/SPI mode and volume control, National 3D and selectable OCL
LM4946 1 2
output
New LM4947 1.19W mono speaker, 87 mW headphone Boomer with I2C mode and volume control, National 3D and selectable OCL output 1 1 or 2
New LM4949 1.19W stereo speaker, 89 mW headphone Boomer with I2C mode and volume control and selectable OCL output 1 1 or 2
*8 mixer modes, 8 output control modes
Bias
-12 dB to HPL
-0 dB
• Mobile phones 12CVDD
CB
Click/Pop
Suppression
• PDAs 12CVDD
-12 dB to
-0 dB
HPR
• Laptops 12C
SDA
I2C
Interface
Bus SCL
VOC
HPVDD
ADR GND HPGND VDDHP
VIH CS
VIL
4
Class D Digital Volume Control
Speaker National Capless Typ Speaker Output/Ch Typ Headphone Output Control Bus Output
Driver 3D HP Min (dB) Max (dB) at 5V, 8Ω (W) at 5V, 32Ω (mW) Interface Modes Packaging
Bidirectional 32Ω
G7.11
ADC
Level Shifters
I2S/PCM AB
32Ω
• Space-saving micro SMDxt-42 packaging Compatibility
GPI01
∑∆
DAC
6~-40 dB
AB
L R VGND
Sidetone
GPI02
LM4935 Features SAR
ADC AB
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Mono Boomer® Audio Amplifiers
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Output Power at THD ≤ 10% CMRR PSRR Typical THD Ratings
(dB, at 217 Hz, 5V (dB, at 217 Hz, 5V (%, PO = W at VS =
VCC = 3.3V VCC = 5V
unless otherwise unless otherwise 5V, RL = 8 unless
4Ω (W) 8Ω (W) 4Ω (W) 8Ω (W) noted) noted) otherwise specified) Shutdown Packaging
— 0.55 1.6 1.1 50 85 0.1 (0.4) High/low 4 micro SMD-9
— 0.55 1.6 1.1 50 84 0.1 (0.4) High/low 4 LLP-10, micro SMD-9, MSOP-10
0.6 0.45 23 1.3 50 85 0.05 (0.4) High/low 4 LLP-10, micro SMD-9, MSOP-10
— 0.6 — 1.4 50 85 0.02 (0.04) Low LLP-8
0.8 0.59 2.5 1.6 60 90 0.03 (1) Low LLP-8
0.65 1.6 70 95 0.04 (0.7) Low micro SMD-9 (0.4 mm pitch)7
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Integrated Boomer® Amplifiers
Integrated Boomer Audio Amplifiers for Mono Speakers and Mono/Stereo Headphones
Output Power at THD ≤ 1%
Supply
VCC = 3.3V VCC = 5V
Product Voltage
ID Description Range (V) 4Ω (W) 8Ω (W) 32Ω (W) 4Ω (W) 8Ω (W) 32Ω (W)
LM4818 350 mW Mono headphone or speaker Boomer 2.0 to 5.5 — 0.061 0.0731 — 0.24 0.23
LM4819 350 mW Mono headphone or speaker Boomer 2.0 to 5.5 — 0.07 0.0871 — 0.25 0.24
75 mW Headphone and 1.75W speaker Boomer with DC volume control and
LM4834 4.5 to 5.5 — — — 1.75 1.1 0.095
microphone preamp
LM4850 1.5W mono speaker or 95 mW stereo headphone Boomer with HP sense 2.4 to 5.5 — 0.44 0.04 1.5 1.1 0.095
1.5W mono speaker or 95 mW stereo headphone Boomer with HP sense and
LM4853 2.4 to 5.5 0.6 0.44 0.04 1.5 1.1 0.095
improved shutdown current
1.7W mono speaker or 93 mW stereo headphone Boomer with SE stereo and
LM4854 2.4 to 5.5 11 0.38* 0.0321 1.7 1.1 0.093
mono inputs, input mux and OCL HP outputs
LM4858 1.5W mono speaker or 95 mW stereo headphone Boomer with HP mode detect 2.4 to 5.5 — 0.44 0.04 1.7 1.1 0.095
750 mW mono speaker or 80 mW mono headphone Boomer with DC volume
LM4865 2.7 to 5.5 — 0.27 0.04 — 0.75 0.08
control and HP sense
750 mW mono speaker or 80 mW mono headphone Boomer with precision DC
LM4875 2.7 to 5.5 — 0.27 0.04 — 0.75 0.08
volume control and HP sense
LM4892 1W Mono speaker or 90 mW stereo headphone Boomer with HP sense 2.2 to 5.5 — 0.4 0.035 — 0.9 0.09
2W mono speaker or 90 mW stereo headphone Boomer with SE stereo and
LM4913 2.5 to 5.5 0.661 0.41 0.0371 2 1.1 0.09
mono inputs
LM4914 1W mono speaker or 85 mW stereo headphone Boomer with SE stereo inputs 2.5 to 5.5 — 0.51 0.0321 — 1 0.085
0.085 at 0.008 at
LM4916 1-cell mono speaker or stereo single ended HP Boomer 0.9 to 2.5 — — — —
1.5V 1.5V
0.09 at 0.008 at 0.17 at
LM4919 1-cell mono speaker or stereo single ended HP Boomer 0.9 to 2.5 — — —
1.5V 1.5V 2V
LM4925 2-cell mono speaker or stereo single ended HP Boomer 1.5 to 3.6 — 0.41 0.0261 — — —
1V 2R 3LLP 4Shutdown 5V 6V
S= 3V L= 16Ω package mode select S= 1.5V S= 3.3V
Product Beep
ID Description Detect
LM4832 95 mW headphone, 250 mW speaker Boomer with I2C tone and volume control, microphone pre-amp and National 3D —
LM4835 85 mW headphone and 2.2W (into 3Ω) speaker Boomer with DC volume control and selectable gain ✔
LM4836 85 mW headphone and 2.2W (into 3Ω) speaker Boomer with DC volume control, selectable gain, bass boost and input mux ✔
LM4838 85 mW headphone and 2.2W (into 3Ω) speaker Boomer with DC volume control, selectable gain and improved PSRR ✔
LM4839 85 mW headphone and 2.2W (into 3Ω) speaker Boomer with DC volume control, selectable gain, bass boost, input mux and improved PSRR ✔
LM4840 85 mW headphone and 2.2W (into 3Ω) speaker Boomer with Digital volume control, input mux and OCL headphones ✔
LM4841 85 mW headphone and 2.2W (into 3Ω) speaker Boomer with DC volume control, selectable gain, transient free output and OCL headphones ✔
85 mW headphone and 2.2W (into 3Ω) speaker Boomer with DC volume control, selectable gain, transient free output, OCL headphones and HP
LM4842
sense controllable bass boost and input mux ✔
LM4849 85 mW headphone and 2.2W (into 3Ω) speaker Boomer with DC volume control and input mux —
LM4863 85 mW headphone and 2.5W (into 3Ω) speaker Boomer —
LM4867 85 mW headphone and 2.2W (into 3Ω) speaker Boomer with no output transients and OCL headphones —
LM4868 85 mW headphone and 2.2W (into 3Ω) speaker Boomer with lowered input threshold, no output transients and OCL headphones —
LM4873 85 mW headphone and 2.2W (into 3Ω) speaker Boomer —
LM4883 90 mW headphone and 2.4W (into 3Ω) speaker Boomer with improved PSRR —
LM4936 90 mW headphone and 2.2W (into 3Ω) speaker Boomer with HP sense and selectable control interface (I2C/SPI) ✔
LM4938 95 mW headphone and 2.2W (into 3Ω) speaker Boomer with DC volume control and selectable gain ✔
*Selected packages
These devices contain stereo speaker amplifiers, unless otherwise indicated.
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Output Power at THD ≤ 10%
Typical THD Ratings
VCC = 3.3V VCC = 5V
(%, PO = W at VS = 5V, RL = 8W
4Ω (W) 8Ω (W) 32Ω (W) 4Ω (W) 8Ω (W) 32Ω (W) unless otherwise specified) Shutdown Packaging
— 0.91 0.11 — 0.3 0.3 0.15 (0.27)2 High SOIC-8
— 0.091 0.0931 — 0.3 0.3 0.15 (0.27)2 High SOIC-8, MSOP-8
— — — 2.1 1.5 0.095 0.3 (1) High TSSOP-28
— 0.6 0.05 1.8 1.5 0.11 0.1 (1) High LLP-14, MSOP-10, TSSOP-14
— 0.6 0.05 1.8 1.5 0.11 0.1 (1) High LLP-14, MSOP-10
1.11 0.531 0.061 2.1 1.3 0.105 0.18 (0.4) Low LLP-14, micro SMD-12, TSSOP-14
— 0.6 — 2.5 1.5 — 0.1 (1) High LLP-14, MSOP-10
— 0.37 0.048 — 1 0.11 0.6 (0.3) High micro SMD-8, SOIC-8, MSOP-8
2.7 to 5.5 2.0* 1.1 0.085 2.25* 1.5 0.095 0.3 (1) High LLP-28, TSSOP-28
2.7 to 5.5 2.0* 1.1 0.085 2.5* 1.5 0.095 0.2 (1) High TSSOP-28
2.0 to 5.5 2.2 1.1 0.09 2.7 1.5 0.11 0.3 (1) High LLP-24, DIP-16, SOIC-16, TSSOP-20
2.0 to 5.5 1.9 1.1 0.088 2.6 1.5 0.114 0.3 (1) High LLP-24, TSSOP-20
2.0 to 5.5 1.9 1.1 0.088 2.6 1.5 0.114 0.3 (1) High LLP-24, TSSOP-20
2.0 to 5.5 2.1 1.1 0.09 2.6 1.5 0.11 0.3 (1) High LLP-24, micro SMD-20, TSSOP-20, TSSOP-28
2.4 to 5.5 2.1 1.3 0.095 2.5 1.7 0.11 0.1 (1) High LLP-24
2.7 to 5.5 2 1.25 0.09 2.5 1.6 0.11 0.06 (0.4) I2C TSSOP-28
2.7 to 5.5 2 1.3 0.092 2.4 1.5 0.11 0.05 (0.4) High TSSOP-28
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Stereo Boomer® Audio Amplifiers
Key Applications
Common RL
Mode 8Ω
V01-
• Mobile phones +R
Input
+IN
+
• PDAs GND
10
Class D Audio Amplifiers
*Chipset
Click/Pop
Key Applications Shutdown Shutdown Bias Suppression
• Mobile phones Control Circuit
GND PGND
• PDAs
• Portable electronic devices
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Headphone Amplifiers
Headphone Boomers
• MP3 players
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Output Power Output Power
THD ≤ 1%, VCC = 3V THD ≤ 10%, VCC = 3V
Typical THD
16Ω (mW) 32Ω (mW) 16Ω (mW) 32Ω (mW) Ratings (%) THD Measurement Conditions (mW) Shutdown Packaging
38 25 45 32 0.1 PO = 105 at VS = 5V, RL = 16Ω — LLP-8, SOIC-8, MSOP-8
38 25 45 32 0.1 PO = 105 at VS = 5V, RLL = 16Ω Low LLP-8, SOIC-8, MSOP-8
38 25 45 32 0.1 PO = 105 at VS = 5V, RL = 16Ω High LLP-8, MSOP-8
38 25 45 32 0.1 PO = 105 at VS = 5V, RL = 16Ω High LLP-10, MSOP-10
55 30 70 40 0.02 PO = 75 at VS = 5V, RL = 32Ω High DIP-8, SOIC-8
55 30 70 40 0.02 PO = 75 at VS = 5V, RL = 32Ω High DIP-8, SOIC-8, MSOP-8
35 25 50 33 0.1 PO = 120 at VS = 5V, RL = 16Ω — LLP-8, SOIC-8, MSOP-8
46 28 64 37 0.3 PO = 25 at VS = 3V, RL = 32Ω Low LLP-8, SOIC-8, MSOP-8
40 25 55 35 0.04 PO = 30 at VS = 3V, RL = 16Ω Low2 LLP-10, MSOP-10
40 25 55 35 0.3 PO = 30 at VS = 3V, RL = 32Ω Low2 MSOP-10
125 90 170 125 0.05 PO = 100 at VS = 3V, RL = 16Ω Low LLP-8
— 25 — 32 0.1 PO = 12 at VS = 5V, RL = 32Ω High micro SMD-20
40 24 55 34 0.1 PO = 10 at VS = 3V, RL = 16W Low2 LLP-10, MSOP-10
40 25 — — 0.05 PO = 20 at VS = 3V, RL = 16W Low MSOP-10
45 23 59 30 0.03 PO = 38 at VS = 3.6V, RL = 32W I2C micro SMD-12 (0.4 mm pitch)3
Typical THD
16Ω (mW) 32Ω (mW) Ratings (%) THD Measurement Conditions (mW) Shutdown Packaging
60 70 0.02 PO = 50 at VS = 3V, RL = 32 Ω Independent low LLP-14, TSSOP-14
55 70 0.03 PO = 50 at VS = 3V, RL = 32W, Single channel Independent low micro SMD-14
— — 0.03 PO = 50 at VS = 3V, RL = 32Ω, Single channel Independent low micro SMD-14
— — 0.025 PO = 50 at VS = 3V, RL = 32W, Single channel I2C micro SMD-16
Ri
-
30 kΩ
C2
• MP3 players C2
D4 D3 B4 A2
• PDAs 2.2 μF
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Boosted Boomer® Drivers
LM4804/05 — Boomer® Audio Amplifiers Provide High Power All Day, All Night
Features
• Single chip solution LM4804 Typical Application
• Short circuit protection (LM4804)
V1=VFB (1 + R1/R2)
• Constant 1W high-output power (LM4805) L1 D1
Cf1
4.7 μH
• Constant 1.8W mono BTL output, RL = 8Ω, Bat
Cs1
4.7 μF 5 7
470 pF
R1
Co
100 μF
VDD = 3V (LM4804) VDD
R3
150k
C3 301k
4.7 pF 3 VDD SW 28
• Low, 11 mA quiescent current ,RL = 8Ω, GND1 FB
25
VDD = 4.2V (typ) (LM4804) GND2 R2
78.7k
26
• Low, 14 mA (typ) quiescent current (LM4805) S/D S/D1
6
• Pop and click circuitry eliminates noise during 27
FREQ
BOOT
10 μH
turn-on and turn-off transitions
0.1 μF
• Low, 2 μA (max) shutdown current LM4804
12
18
V1
• Unity-gain stable 19
S/D2
22 Cs2
Bypass GND3 4.7 μF
• External gain configuration capability Cb
1.0 μF 9 14
+IN
Key Applications VO2
8
• Cell phones Audio In
20k 8
-IN VO1
11
0.1 μF Ri
• Smart phones Ci
Rf
• Personal media devices 200k
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Output Power at THD ≤ 10%
Typical THD Ratings
VCC = 3.3V VCC = 5V
(%, PO = W at VS = 5V, RL = 8W unless
4Ω (W) 8Ω (W) 4Ω (W) 8Ω (W) otherwise specified) Shutdown Packaging
— 2.1 — 2.2 at 4.2V 0.15 (1.5W)1 Low LLP-28
— 1.65 — 1.65 at 4.2V 0.25 (0.5W)1 Low LLP-28
R5
Soft-Start
• Over-current protection Css
10 nF
4.9k
LM4962
• Over-voltage protection SW-Leak
OC/OV Detect
• External gain configuration capability RS
100m
Vamp
• Including band switch function C S2
4.7 μF
Shutdown 2
SD Boost
SD Amp GND To LM4951
• Softstart function Bypass
for stereo solution
Cb1 Ro1
• Available in space-saving micro SMD-20 packaging 1.0 μF
Vo1
4.7
Rchg1 Ceramic
1k Speaker
Cchg Ro2 2.0 μF
4.7
Key Applications
CinA Vo2
0.1 μF
VIN Load
RinA
• Smart phones 20k
BW1 BW2
• Mobile phones and multimedia terminals
• PDAs, internet appliances, and portable gaming Rf1
200k
Rf2
20k
• Portable DVD
• Digital still cameras/camcorders Cf1
82 pF
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Boomer® and Overture® Audio Power Amplifiers
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Output Power at THD ≤ 10%
VCC = 12V VCC = 16V
Typical THD THD Measurement Conditions
4Ω (W) 8Ω (W) 4Ω (W) 8Ω (W) Ratings (%) (W at VS = 12V) Shutdown Packaging
4.2 2.5 7.9 4.4 0.15 PO = 1, RL = 4Ω Low TO263-9
3.8 7.5 5.5 12 0.05 PO = 2.5, RL = 4Ω Low TO220-9, TO263-9
3.8 — — — 0.08 PO = 2, RL = 4Ω Low TO263-9
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Amplifiers for Microphones
1 x 1 x 0.5 mm
1 x 1 x 0.4 mm Thin
1 x 1 x 0.3 mm Ultra thin
Extremely thin
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Performance Audio
Performance Audio
Supply Typical THD THD Measurement Supply Voltage Mute/
Product ID Description Voltage (V) Ratings (%) Conditions PSRR (dB) Range (V) Shutdown Packaging
LM4702 Stereo high-fidelity audio power ±75 0.005 AV = 30 dB, VOUT = 14 110 ±20 to ±75 Mute TO220-15
amplifier driver VRMS at 1 kHz
*Learn more about Overture and SPiKe® protection at audio.national.com. Application Notes: AN-1192 and AN-898
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Choosing an Audio Power Amp
Selecting an appropriate audio power IC for a particular Equation 5 should be substituted into Equation 6,
application is dependent upon the desired output resulting in Equation 7.
power, its corresponding THD specification, a specified (7) Porms = Vpk2/2RL
load impedance, and available voltage supply rails.
Equation 6 or 7 are the most general equations
With the varying output power specifications stated
stating the output power of a power IC based on a
by IC manufacturers, and the variables mentioned
sinewave output into pure resistance. All of the above
above, choosing the correct IC is sometimes difficult.
equations would change if the signal form changed
The following paragraphs are intended to simplify the
or the load included some form of reactance. It
decision making process by explaining the general issues
should also be noted that if the peak output voltage
with specifying output power with respect to THD and
were used directly into Equation 2, then a peak
some of the other variables mentioned above.
output power rating would result. This nonstandard
Power may be represented in many forms, but for technique misleads customers into thinking that a
general purposes, power is based on the current through part is capable of much more than what is really true.
a resistance multiplied by the voltage drop across that
System design engineers therefore may have a difficult
resistance, as shown in Equation 1.
time distinguishing between the different power
(1) P = VI ratings stated by semiconductor manufacturers.
Two other equivalent forms of the same equation based Every output power rating of an audio IC has a
on either the voltage or current are shown in Equations corresponding Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
2 and 3, respectively. specification that states the quality of music
(2) P = V2/R reproduction by the device. The more linear an
amplifier is, the lower the THD rating will be,
(3) P = I2R
therefore providing clearer music amplification.
The output power of an audio IC can be represented
In some instances, IC manufacturers state output
by any of the preceding equations, and depending upon
power levels with THD values equal to 10%; a
the measurement device, the output voltage or current
condition well into clipping. When observed on an
can be represented as peak or root-mean-square (rms)
oscilloscope, a sinewave appears to have its peaks cut
amplitude. It is an industry standard to evaluate linear
off. This condition of clipping can occur from two
systems with a sinewave whose rms voltage can be
factors; the maximum output voltage swing is reached
obtained through Equation 4.
or the maximum output current drive capability is
(4) Vrms = √[(1/T)∫v(t)dt] from t=0 —> t=T reached. Both of these limiting factors can control
Deriving the above equation for one period of a the maximum output power capability, as indicated
sinewave [v(t) = Vpksin(wt)] results in Equation 5. through Equations 1-3.
(5) Vrms = Vpk/√2 As shown in Figures 1-3, the amount of clipping
The industry standard continuos average output is increases the number and level of harmonics
found by using the output rms voltage, as shown in produced by the amplifier as its output limitations
Equation 6. are reached and exceeded. Although output power
is increased as the amplifier is driven farther into
(6) Porms = V2rms/RL
clipping, the quality of sound is adversely affected by
If the same output power is to be obtained using the the increasingly distorted waveform.
peak output voltage as seen on an oscilloscope, then
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The output power obtained from one IC with a In summary, it should be remembered when selecting
10% THD specification will not be competitive an audio IC that any power rating has a corresponding
with another amplifier whose power is the same, but THD specification which is based on a given voltage
whose THD is lower. For a given supply voltage load, supply and load. Most consumer applications require
two audio amplifiers can only be compared on equal clean crisp music as opposed to the harsh sound of
footings if their THD specifications are equivalent. clipping, so beware of those 10% distortion ratings and
The amplifier whose power is the same, but has a make sure that your comparisons are apples to apples.
lower THD, will generally be more expensive. This is In support of the above information, this audio
partly because the output stage needs to be larger to selection guide is set up to allow easy selection of parts
support more current drive capability. This makes the based on supply voltage range, load impedance, and
device more expensive to produce and thus translates most importantly, power with respect to THD level.
into a higher end cost for the customer.
+20
0
Output Voltage (Vrms)
-20
-40
-60
-80
-100 Amplifier Output
-120 80W, 0.00056%
-140
-160
0 2k 4k 6k 8k 10k 12k 14k 16k 18k 20k
Frequency (Hz)
-20
-40 Amplifier Output
-60 106W, 1.0%
-80
-100
-120
-140
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LM1972 2-Channel digitally controlled audio attenuator 2 4.5 to 12 120 0.00 110 Serial DIP-20, SOIC-20
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