Audio Switching Amplifier
AD1994
Rev. 0
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FEATURES
Integrated stereo modulator and power stage
<0.005% THD + N
105 dB dynamic range (A-weighted)
2 × 25 W output power (6 Ω, 10% THD + N)
1 × 50 W output power (3 Ω, 10% THD + N)
RDS-ON < 0.3 Ω (per transistor)
PSRR > 65 dB
On-off-mute pop noise suppression
EMI optimized modulator
Short-circuit protection
Overtemperature protection
Low cost DMOS process
APPLICATIONS
Advanced televisions
Compact multimedia systems
Minicomponents
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD1994 is a 2-channel, bridge tied load (BTL), switching
audio power amplifier with integrated Σ-Δ modulator. The
modulator accepts a single-ended, analog input signal and
converts it to a switching waveform to drive speakers directly.
One of the two modulators can control both output stages
providing twice the current and almost twice the efficiency for
single-channel applications. Both modulators can also control
external power devices for arbitrarily high output power. A
digital, microprocessor-compatible interface provides control of
reset, mute, and PGA gain, as well as feedback signals for thermal
and overcurrent error conditions. The output stage can operate
over a power supply voltages range of 8 V to 20 V. The analog
modulator and digital logic operate from a 5 V supply.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
B2
B1
A2
A1 OUTL+
LEVEL
SHIFTER
AND
DEAD TIME
CONTROL H-BRIDGE
PGND
OUTL
OUTR+
DCTRL2
DCTRL1
DCTRL0
OUTR
D2
D1
C2
C1
NFR+
NFR
NFL+
NFL–
MUTE
RESET
ERR2
ERR1
ERR0
Σ-Δ
MODULATOR
ORDER
REDUCER
Σ-Δ
MODULATOR
PGA
PGA
OSCILLATOR
VOLTAGE
REFERENCE
MODE CONTROL
LOGIC AND
POP/CLICK
SUPPRESSION
AGND
CLKI
CLKO
REF_FILT
AINR
MOD_FILT
AINL
PV
DD
AV
DD
DV
DD
PGA1 PGA0
FEEDBACK
NETWORK
FEEDBACK
NETWORK
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5775-001
Figure 1.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Applications....................................................................................... 1
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 5
ESD Caution.................................................................................. 5
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions............................. 6
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 8
Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 15
Overview...................................................................................... 15
Σ-Δ Modulator............................................................................ 15
MUTE and RESET ..................................................................... 15
Mono Mode................................................................................. 16
Modulator Mode ........................................................................ 16
Gain Structure............................................................................. 16
Power Stage ................................................................................. 17
Clocking....................................................................................... 18
Protection Circuits and Error Reporting ................................ 19
Application Circuits ....................................................................... 20
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 21
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 21
REVISION HISTORY
2/06—Revision 0: Initial Version
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SPECIFICATIONS
Test conditions, unless otherwise specified.
Table 1.
Parameter Ratings
SUPPLY VOLTAGES
AVDD 5 V
DVDD 5 V
PVDD 12 V
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 25°C
LOAD IMPEDANCE 6 Ω
CLOCK FREQUENCY 12.288 MHz
PGA GAIN 0 dB
MEASUREMENT BANDWIDTH 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Table 2.
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Test Conditions/Comments
RDS-ON
Per High-Side Transistor 260 355 T = 25°C
Per Low-Side Transistor 210 265 T = 25°C
MAXIMUM CURRENT THROUGH OUTx 5 A Peak
THERMAL WARNING ACTIVE 135 °C Die temperature
THERMAL SHUTDOWN ACTIVE 150 °C Die temperature
RESTORE TEMPERATURE AFTER THERMAL SHUTDOWN 120 °C Die temperature
Table 3. Performance Specifications
Parameter Typ Unit Test Conditions/Comments
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION AND NOISE (THD + N) 0.003 % PGA = 0 dB, PO = 1 W, 1 kHz
0.006 % PGA = 6 dB, PO = 1 W, 1 kHz
0.01 % PGA = 12 dB, PO = 1 W, 1 kHz
0.02 % PGA = 18 dB, PO = 1 W, 1 kHz
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO (SNR) 105 dB 1 kHz, A-weighted, 0 dB referred to 1% THD + N output
DYNAMIC RANGE (DNR) 105 dB 1 kHz, A-weighted, −60 dB referred to 1% THD + N output
CROSSTALK (LEFT-TO-RIGHT OR RIGHT-TO-LEFT) −100 dB PGA = 0 dB, PO = 5 W, 1 kHz
Table 4. DC Specifications
Parameter Typ Unit Test Conditions/Comments
INPUT IMPEDANCE 20 AINL, AINR input pins
OUTPUT DC OFFSET ±4 mV Independent of PGA setting
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Table 5. Power Supplies
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Test Conditions/Comments
ANALOG SUPPLY, AVDD 4.5 5.0 5.5 V
DIGITAL SUPPLY, DVDD 4.5 5.0 5.5 V
POWER TRANSISTOR SUPPLY, PVDD 6.5 8 to 20 22.5 V
RESET/POWER-DOWN CURRENT RESET held low
AVDD 0.6 1 μA 5 V
DV 7.5 11 μA 5 V
DD
PV 19 40 μA 12 V
DD
QUIESCENT CURRENT Inputs grounded, nonoverlap = minimum
AV 20 mA 5 V
DD
DV 5.5 mA 5 V
DD
PV 30 mA 12 V
DD
OPERATING CURRENT VIN = 1 V rms, RL = 6 Ω, PO = 1 W
AV 20 27 mA 5 V
DD
DV 5.5 7 mA 5 V
DD
PV 218 260 mA 12 V
DD
Table 6. Digital I/O
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Test Conditions/Comments
INPUT LOGIC HIGH 2.0 V
INPUT LOGIC LOW 0.8 V
OUTPUT LOGIC HIGH 2.4 V @ 4 mA
OUTPUT LOGIC LOW 0.4 V @ 4 mA
LEAKAGE CURRENT ON DIGITAL OUTPUTS 10 μA
Table 7. Digital Timing
Parameter Typ Unit Test Conditions/Comments
tMD 10 μs Delay after MUTE is asserted until output stops switching
tUD 34 μs Delay after MUTE is deasserted until output starts switching
MUTE
OUTx
t
UD
t
MD
05775-002
Figure 2. Mute and Unmute Delay Timing
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 8.
Parameter Rating
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any
other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
AVDD, DVDD to AGND, DGND −0.3 V to +6.5 V
PVDDx to PGNDx −0.3 V to +30.0 V
1
AGND to DGND to PGNDx −0.3 V to +0.3 V
AVDD, to DVDD −0.5 V to +0.5 V
Operating Temperature Range –40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range –65°C to +150°C
Maximum Junction Temperature 150°C
Thermal Resistance
θ19.2°C/W
JA
θJC (at the Exposed Pad Surface) 0.9°C/W
θ (on JEDEC Standard PCB) 9.7°C/W
JB
1 Including any induced voltage due to inductive load.
ESD CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily accumulate on
the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although this product features
proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy
electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended to avoid performance
degradation or loss of functionality.
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PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
PIN 1
INDICATOR
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
ERR2
ERR1
MODL/ERR0
MODR/DCTRL2
DCTRL1
DCTRL0
DGND
DVDD
DVDD
DGND
CLKI
CLKO
MUTE
RESET
PGA1
PGA0
64
63
62
61
60
59
58
57
56
55
54
53
52
51
50
49
MONO_EN
NFL+
NFL
NC
AINL
NC
MOD_FILT
AVDD
AGND
REF_FILT
NC
AINR
NC
NFR–
NFR+
MOD_EN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
PGND1
PGND1
PGND1
OUTL+
OUTL+
OUTL+
PVDD1
PVDD1
PVDD1
PVDD1
OUTL–
OUTL–
OUTL–
PGND1
PGND1
PGND1
NC = NO CONNECT
PGND2
PGND2
PGND2
OUTR+
OUTR+
OUTR+
PVDD2
PVDD2
PVDD2
PVDD2
OUTR–
OUTR–
OUTR–
PGND2
PGND2
PGND2
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
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(Not to Scale)
05775-003
Figure 3. Pin Configuration
Table 9. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No. Mnemonic In/Out Description
1, 2, 3 PGND1 Negative Power Supply. Used for the A2 and B2 high power transistors.
4, 5, 6 OUTL+ O Output of Transistor Pair A1 and A2.
7, 8, 9, 10 PVDD1 Positive Power Supply. Used for the A1 and B1 high power transistors.
11, 12, 13 OUTL− O Output of Transistor Pair B1 and B2.
14, 15, 16 PGND1 Negative Power Supply. Used for the A2 and B2 high power transistors.
17 ERR2 O Active Low Thermal Shutdown.
18 ERR1 O Active Low Thermal Warning Error Output.
19 MODL/ERR0 O Active Low Overcurrent Error Output/Modulator Output Left.
20 MODR/DCTRL2 I/O Nonoverlap Time Setting MSB/Modulator Output Right.
21 DCTRL1 I
Nonoverlap Time Setting.
22 DCTRL0 I Nonoverlap Time Setting LSB.
23, 26 DGND Negative Power Supply for Low Power Digital Circuitry.
24, 25 DVDD Positive Power Supply for Low Power Digital Circuitry.
27 CLKI I Clock Input for 256 × fS Audio Modulator Clock.
28 CLKO O Inverted Version of CLKI for Use with an External XTAL Oscillator.
29 MUTE I Active Low Mute Input.
30 RESET I Active Low Reset Input.
31 PGA1 I PGA Gain Control MSB.
32 PGA0 I PGA Gain Control LSB.
33, 34, 35 PGND2 Negative Power Supply for High Power Transistors C2 and D2.
36, 37, 38 OUTR− O Output of Transistor Pair D1 and D2.
39, 40, 41, 42 PVDD2 Positive Power Supply for High Power Transistors C1 and D1.
43, 44, 45 OUTR+ O Output of Transistor Pair C1 and C2.
46, 47, 48 PGND2 Negative Power Supply for High Power Transistors C2 and D2.
49 MOD_EN I Modulator Mode Enable Pin when Pulled to Logic High.
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Pin No. Mnemonic In/Out Description
50 NFR+ I Right Channel Negative Feedback—Noninverting Input.
51 NFR− I Right Channel Negative Feedback—Inverting Input.
52 NC No Connection—Should Be Left Floating.
53 AINR I Analog Input for Right Channel.
54 NC No Connection—Should Be Left Floating.
55 REF_FILT O Filter Pin for Band Gap Reference—Should Be Bypassed to AGND.
56 AGND Negative Power Supply for Low Power Analog Circuitry.
57 AVDD Positive Power Supply for Low Power Analog Circuitry.
58 MOD_FILT O Modulator Filter Pin—Used to Set Time Constant of Modulator Order Reduction Circuit.
59 NC No Connection—Should Be Left Floating.
60 AINL O Analog Input for Left Channel.
61 NC No connection—Should Be Left Floating.
62 NFL− I Left Channel Negative Feedback—Inverting Input.
63 NFL+ I Left Channel Negative Feedback—Noninverting Input.
64 MONO_EN I Mono Mode Enable Pin—When Pulled Up to Logic High.
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FREQUENCY (kHz)
POWER (dBFS: 0dB = Power at which
THD = 1% (13.8W))
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
0
–160
02
0
–20
–40
–60
–80
–100
–120
–140
2 4 6 8 1012141618
0
5775-004
FREQUENCY (kHz)
POWER (dBFS: 0dB = Power at which
THD = 1% (10.1W))
Figure 4. 1 W Output Power into 4 Ω Load
0
–160
02
0
–20
–40
–60
–80
–100
–120
–140
2 4 6 8 1012141618
0
5775-005
FREQUENCY (kHz)
POWER (dBFS: 0dB = Power at which
THD = 1% (7.9W))
Figure 5. 1 W Output Power into 6 Ω Load
0
–160
02
0
5775-006
0
–160
020
FREQUENCY (kHz)
POWER (dBFS: 0dB = Power at which
THD = 1% (13.8W))
–20
–40
–60
–80
–100
–120
–140
2 4 6 8 1012141618
–20
–40
–60
–80
–100
–120
–140
24681012141618
0
Figure 6. 1 W Output Power into 8 Ω Load
0
5775-007
0
–160
020
FREQUENCY (kHz)
POWER (dBFS: 0dB = Power at which
THD = 1% (10.1W))
Figure 7. −60 dBFS Output Power into 4 Ω Load
–20
–40
–60
–80
–100
–120
–140
2 4 6 8 1012141618
0
5775-008
0
–160
020
FREQUENCY (kHz)
POWER (dBFS: 0dB = Power at which
THD = 1% (7.9W))
Figure 8. −60 dBFS Output Power into 6 Ω Load
–20
–40
–60
–80
–100
–120
–140
2 4 6 8 1012141618
5775-009
0
Figure 9. −60 dBFS Output Power into 8 Ω Load
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20
–140
10k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
POWER (dB, Relative to 500mW)
(Output Power in the 19k and 20k Tones)
0
–20
–40
–60
–80
–100
–120
100 1k
0
5775-010
0
0.0001
10k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
THD (%)
100 1k
40
–120
THD (dB, Relative to Fundamental)
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
0.1
0.01
0.001
0
5775-013
Figure 10. IMD for 19 kHz/20 kHz Twin-Tone Stimulus with
1 W Total Output Power
Figure 13. THD vs. Frequency, 1 W Output Power into 4 Ω Load, PVDD = 12 V
40
0
10k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
AMPLIFIER GAIN (dB)
100 1k
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
PGA GAIN = 18dB
PGA GAIN = 12dB
PGA GAIN = 6dB
PGA GAIN = 0dB
0
5775-011
0
0.0001
10k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
THD (%)
100 1k
40
–120
THD (dB, Relative to Fundamental)
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
0.1
0.01
0.001
0
5775-014
Figure 11. Amplifier Gain vs. Frequency, 6 Ω Load, PVDD = 12 V
Figure 14. THD vs. Frequency, 1 W Output Power into 6 Ω Load, PVDD = 12 V
0
–120
10k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
SIGNAL IN IDLE CHANNEL (dB, Relative to
Driven Channel Signal)
100 1k
–20
–40
–60
–80
–100
L CHANNEL DRIVEN,
R CHANNEL IDLE
L CHANNEL IDLE,
R CHANNEL DRIVEN
0
5775-012
0
0.0001
10k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
THD (%)
100 1k
40
–120
THD (dB, Relative to Fundamental)
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
0.1
0.01
0.001
0
5775-015
Figure 12. Channel Separation vs. Frequency, Driven Channel Has
1 W Output Power into 6 Ω Load
Figure 15. THD vs. Frequency, 1 W Output Power into 8 Ω Load, PVDD = 12 V
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100
10
0.001
10
OUTPUT POWER (W)
THD or THD + N (%)
0.1 1
0
–100
THD or THD + N (dB, Relative to Fundamental)
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
1
0.1
0.01
THD + N
THD
0
5775-016
100
10
0.001
10
OUTPUT POWER (W)
THD or THD + N (%)
0.1 1
0
–100
THD or THD + N (dB, Relative to Fundamental)
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
1
0.1
0.01
THD + N
THD
0
5775-019
Figure 19. THD and THD + N vs. Output Power, 1 kHz Sine, 4 Ω Load, PVDD = 15 V
Figure 16. THD and THD + N vs. Output Power, 1 kHz Sine, 4 Ω Load, PVDD = 12 V
100
10
0.001
10
OUTPUT POWER (W)
THD or THD + N (%)
0.1 1
0
–100
THD or THD + N (dB, Relative to Fundamental)
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
1
0.1
0.01
THD + N
THD
0
5775-020
100
10
0.001
10
OUTPUT POWER (W)
THD or THD + N (%)
0.1 1
0
–100
THD or THD + N (dB, Relative to Fundamental)
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
1
0.1
0.01
THD + N
THD
0
5775-017
Figure 17. THD and THD + N vs. Output Power, 1 kHz Sine, 6 Ω Load, PVDD = 12 V
Figure 20. THD and THD + N vs. Output Power, 1 kHz Sine, 6 Ω Load, PVDD = 15 V
100
10
0.001
10
OUTPUT POWER (W)
THD or THD + N (%)
0.1 1
0
–100
THD or THD + N (dB, Relative to Fundamental)
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
1
0.1
0.01 THD + N
THD
0
5775-018
100
10
0.001
10
OUTPUT POWER (W)
THD or THD + N (%)
0.1 1
0
–100
THD or THD + N (dB, Relative to Fundamental)
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
1
0.1
0.01
THD + N
THD
0
5775-021
Figure 21. THD and THD + N vs. Output Power, 1 kHz Sine, 8 Ω Load, PVDD = 15 V
Figure 18. THD and THD + N vs. Output Power, 1 kHz Sine, 8 Ω Load, PVDD = 12 V
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100
10
0.001
10
OUTPUT POWER (W)
THD or THD + N (%)
0.1
0
–100
THD or THD + N (dB, Relative to Fundamental)
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
1
0.1
0.01
THD + N
THD
0
5775-022
100
10
0.001
10
OUTPUT POWER (W)
THD or THD + N (%)
0.1 1
0
–100
THD or THD + N (dB, Relative to Fundamental)
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
1
0.1
0.01
THD + N
THD
0
5775-025
Figure 22. THD and THD + N vs. Output Power, 1 kHz Sine, 4 Ω Load, PVDD = 18 V
Figure 25. THD and THD + N vs. Output Power, 1 kHz Sine, 4 Ω Load, PVDD = 20 V
100
10
0.001
10
OUTPUT POWER (W)
THD or THD + N (%)
0.1 1
0
–100
THD or THD + N (dB, Relative to Fundamental)
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
1
0.1
0.01 THD + N
THD
0
5775-023
100
10
0.001
10
OUTPUT POWER (W)
THD or THD + N (%)
0.1 1
0
–100
THD or THD + N (dB, Relative to Fundamental)
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
1
0.1
0.01
THD + N
THD
0
5775-026
Figure 23. THD and THD + N vs. Output Power, 1 kHz Sine, 6 Ω Load, PVDD = 18 V
Figure 26. THD and THD + N vs. Output Power, 1 kHz Sine, 6 Ω Load, PVDD = 20 V
100
10
0.001
10
OUTPUT POWER (W)
THD or THD + N (%)
0.1 1
0
–100
THD or THD + N (dB, Relative to Fundamental)
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
1
0.1
0.01 THD + N
THD
0
5775-024
100
10
0.001
10
OUTPUT POWER (W)
THD or THD + N (%)
0.1 1
0
–100
THD or THD + N (dB, Relative to Fundamental)
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
1
0.1
0.01
THD + N
THD
0
5775-027
Figure 27. THD and THD + N vs. Output Power, 1 kHz Sine, 8 Ω Load, PVDD = 20 V
Figure 24. THD and THD + N vs. Output Power, 1 kHz Sine, 8 Ω Load, PVDD = 18 V
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PVDD VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT POWER PER CHANNEL (W)
50
0
82
0
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
10 12 14 16 18
THD = 10%
THD = 1%
0
5775-028
PVDD VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT POWER PER CHANNEL (W)
Figure 28. Maximum Power vs. PVDD, Stereo Mode, 4 Ω Load
50
0
82
0
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
10 12 14 16 18
THD = 10%
THD = 1%
0
5775-029
PVDD VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT POWER PER CHANNEL (W)
Figure 29. Maximum Power vs. PVDD, Stereo Mode, 6 Ω Load
50
0
82
0
5775-030
100
0
820
PVDD VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT POWER (W)
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
THD = 10%
THD = 1%
10 12 14 16 18
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
10 12 14 16 18
THD = 10%
THD = 1%
0
Figure 30. Maximum Power vs. PVDD, Stereo Mode, 8 Ω Load
0
5775-031
100
0
820
PVDD VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT POWER (W)
Figure 31. Maximum Power vs. PVDD, Mono Mode, 2 Ω Load
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
THD = 10%
THD = 1%
10 12 14 16 18
0
5775-032
100
0
820
PVDD VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT POWER (W)
Figure 32. Maximum Power vs. PVDD, Mono Mode, 3 Ω Load
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
THD = 10%
THD = 1%
5775-033
10 12 14 16 18
0
Figure 33. Maximum Power vs. PVDD, Mono Mode, 4 Ω Load
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100
0
10
OUTPUT POWER PER CHANNEL (W)
POWER EFFICIENCY (%)
0.1 1
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
2 x8 LOAD
2 x6 LOAD
2 x4 LOAD
0
5775-034
100
0
10
OUTPUT POWER (W)
POWER EFFICIENCY (%)
0.1 1
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Figure 34. Power Efficiency vs. Output Power, Stereo Mode, PVDD = 12 V
Figure 37. Power Efficiency vs. Output Power, Mono Mode, PVDD = 12 V
4.0
0
20
OUTPUT POWER PER CHANNEL (W)
ON-CHIP POWER DISSIPATION
PER CHANNEL (W)
0
2 x8 LOAD
2 x6 LOAD
2 x4 LOAD
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3.0
2.5
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0
7
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1 x3 LOAD
1x2 LOAD
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Figure 35. On-Chip Power Dissipation vs.
Output Power, Stereo Mode, PVDD = 12 V
Figure 38. On-Chip Power Dissipation vs.
Output Power, Mono Mode, PVDD = 12 V
250
0
100
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MOSFET ON-RESISTANCE (m)
COUNT
200
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50
120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 340 360 380 400
P-TYPE 25°C
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N-TYPE 130°C
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FREQUENCY (Hz)
PSRR (dB)
0
10
10050 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k
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Figure 36. Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR) vs. Frequency
Figure 39. Histogram Showing Manufacturing Variation of
R of the Output MOSFETS at 25°C and 130°C
DS-ON
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POWER EFFICIENCY (%)
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Figure 40. Power Efficiency vs. Output Power, Stereo Mode, PVDD = 18 V
Figure 42. On-Chip Power Dissipation vs.
Output Power, Mono Mode, PVDD = 18 V
10
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ON-CHIP POWER DISSIPATION
PER CHANNEL (W)
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Figure 41. On-Chip Power Dissipation vs.
Output Power, Stereo Mode, PVDD = 18 V
Figure 43. Power Efficiency vs. Output Power, Mono Mode, PVDD = 18 V
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THEORY OF OPERATION
OVERVIEW
The AD1994 is a 2-channel, high performance, switching, audio
power amplifier. Each of the two Σ-Δ modulators converts a
single-ended analog input into a 2-level pulse stream that
controls the differential, full H-bridge, power output stage. The
combination of an Σ-Δ modulator and a switching power stage
provides an inherently linear and efficient means of amplifying
the entire range of audio frequencies. The AD1994 also offers
warning and protection circuits for overcurrent and over-
temperature conditions, as well as silent turn-on and turn-off
transitions.
Σ-Δ MODULATOR
The AD1994 is a switching type, also known as a Class-D, audio
power amplifier. This class of amplifiers maximizes efficiency
by only using its power output devices in full-on or full-off
states. While most Class-D amplifiers use some variation of
pulse-width modulation (PWM), the AD1994 uses Σ-Δ
modulation to determine the switching pattern of the output
devices. This provides a number of important benefits. Σ-Δ
modulators do not produce a sharp peak with many harmonics
in the AM frequency band as pulse-width modulators (PWM)
often do. In addition, the 1-bit quantizer produces excellent
linearity across the full amplitude range.
Σ-Δ modulators require feedback to generate an error signal
with respect to the input. The feedback voltages for the AD1994
modulators come from the outputs of the power devices and
before the passive low-pass filters (see Figure 45). This compensates
for nonlinear behavior in the power stage, such as nonoverlap
time, mismatched rise and fall times, and propagation delays. It
also reduces sensitivity to both dc and transient changes of the
power supply voltage.
Σ-Δ modulators operate in discrete time. As with all time-
quantized systems, the Nyquist frequency is equal to half of
the sampling frequency and input signals above that point
aliases back into the base band. The AD1994 sampling frequency
(master clock) is equal to half the frequency of the input clock,
approximately 6 MHz, so images only alias for input frequencies
above approximately 3 MHz. This is far enough above the audio
band that bandwidth and aliasing are not a problem in real
applications.
The AD1994 implements a seventh-order, Σ-Δ modulator with
a 1-bit quantizer. Traditionally, higher-order designs such as
this are not suitable for driving a Class-D amplifier because of
stability problems at higher modulation factors. The modulator
design of the AD1994 is unusual in that it is stable to 90%
modulation. To allow the amplifier to drive even further, the
AD1994 dynamically reverts from seventh order to second
order above a fixed modulation threshold. The second-order
modulator is unconditionally stable, including during
prolonged voltage clipping conditions, enabling stable operation
at full modulation. The dynamic-order reduction circuit uses
the high-order modulator, except during the crests of the highest
waveform peaks. During these peaks, the quantization noise
increases, but the SNR is still quite high. These modulator order
transitions are fast and smooth enough to avoid audible artifacts.
The modulator has a noise shaping effect, and SNR is increased
in the audio band by shifting the quantization noise upward in
frequency. For a nominal input clock frequency of 12.288 MHz,
the noise floor rises sharply above 20 kHz. The actual clock
frequency used in an application circuit can deviate from this
rate by as much as ±10%, and the corner frequency of the noise
scales proportionately. The frequency at which the quantization
noise dominates the output determines the amplifier’s practical
bandwidth.
The expected transition rate at the output of a typical seventh-
order, Σ-Δ modulator would be high enough to negate much of
the efficiency benefit of a switching amplifier. However, the
AD1994 incorporates a proprietary, dynamic, switching rate,
reduction scheme that lowers that average switching frequency
by approximately a factor of four. This results in slightly
increased output energy between 450 kHz and 500 kHz and
efficiency on par with other Class-D amplifiers. This low-Q
spectral boost is an artifact of the noise shaping and is in no
way related to the carrier frequency visible in the spectrum of
PWM Class-D amplifiers.
MUTE AND RESET
When power is applied and the RESET pin remains asserted,
the AD1994 is in its lowest power consumption mode. The
analog modulator is not running, and the power stage is tri-
stated. On deasserting the RESET pin, the modulator begins a
start-up sequence that includes initialization of the modulator,
the protection circuits, and other functions.
Once the start-up sequence is complete, the amplifier is in a
state in which the modulator is running, but the output stage is
not driven. When MUTE is deasserted, the output is started
using a soft-start sequence that avoids any audible pop or click
noise in the output signal.
The output power transistors do not switch while MUTE
remains asserted. Unlike the analog mute circuits found on
some amplifiers that can be limited in their attenuation by the
control logic or crosstalk, the mute attenuation on the AD1994
is greater than its dynamic range. The noise floor of the output
signal also drops while in MUTE because the output transistors
are not switching.
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Power-Up Sequencing When the load impedance is substantially less than 4 Ω, the
system would be current limited if configured for normal stereo
operation, and the amplifier would enter the overcurrent error
state when a nominal input signal is applied. Under these
conditions, the amount of real power delivered to the load
increases in mono mode. The minimum recommended
impedance in mono mode is 2 Ω (as compared to 4 Ω for stereo
operation), so the effective power delivered to a single channel
can be as much as twice the maximum achievable in stereo mode.
Careful power-up is necessary when using the AD1994 to
ensure correct operation and to avoid possible latch-up issues.
The AD1994 should be powered up with RESET MUTE
and
held low until all the power supplies have stabilized. Once the
supplies have stabilized, bring the AD1994 out of RESET by
bringing RESET high.
MUTE
Begin the soft unmute sequence by bringing high at
least 1 sec after the RESET rising edge. The amplifier produces
audio using a shorter start-up sequence (as shown in For reactive loads, the impedance can only be below the
recommended threshold over a small portion of the amplifier’s
bandwidth. In these cases, the amplifier can enter overcurrent
shutdown in response to even small input signals in those
frequency bands. When designing a system, use the minimum
load impedance over the entire range of amplified frequencies
when calculating current output rather than the average or
nominal load impedance ratings often cited by loudspeaker
driver manufacturers.
Table 7),
but the amplifier can produce an audible pop or click noise as
the output starts switching. This is because the ac coupling
capacitors at the analog input have a long time constant. If
MUTE is deasserted substantially less than 1 sec after deasserting
RESET, then these capacitors may not have charged to a steady
state. They need ample time to settle at a bias voltage of VREF,
the reference voltage for the single-ended inputs, or the
amplifier starts with a slight dc offset. MODULATOR MODE
MONO MODE The AD1994 is capable of operating as a modulator for controlling
external power devices. When MOD_EN (Pin 49) is logic level
high at the rising edge of
The power supply voltage and the limited current that the
output transistors can source combine to dictate that maximum
total output power of the AD1994. For higher impedance loads,
the system is voltage limited, and for lower impedance loads,
the system is current limited. In normal stereo operation, each
output is driven by four MOSFET devices arranged in a full
H-bridge configuration, also known as bridge-tied load (BTL).
This provides the maximum differential output voltage swing,
equal to twice the voltage of the power supply. However,
operating in mono mode doubles the maximum achievable
output current.
RESET, both the left and right internal
power stages are disabled. The error output flags (
When MONO_EN (Pin 64) is logic level high at the rising edge
of RESET, the right channel modulator is disabled, and the left
channel modulator is used to drive both the left and right
output stages in parallel. When using mono mode, connect
OUTL+ directly to OUTR+, connect OUTL− directly to
OUTR−, and use the combined differential pair to a drive a
single load. Connect the feedback pair to the positive and
negative feedback input of the left modulator. The right
channel feedback pins are unused in mono mode. The RDS-ON
of the power FETs drops to half of its value in stereo operation
because the devices are in parallel, and the AD1994 delivers its
full current capability to a single channel.
Note that the practical effect of mono mode depends greatly on
the load impedance. If the load is 4 Ω or greater, the efficiency
of the amplifier increases due to the reduced effective resistance
of power FETs, and the amplifier dissipates less heat. However,
the amount of real power delivered to the load does not increase
because the system is voltage limited (that is, the output
waveform voltage clips before current limiting occurs).
ERR2 ERR1
, ,
and ERR0) and the nonoverlap delay inputs (DCNTL2, DCNTL1,
and DCNTL0) no longer have meaning because they apply only
to the internal power stages. The logic level outputs from the
two modulators appear on Pin 19 (MODL) and Pin 20 (MODR).
GAIN STRUCTURE
Analog Input Levels
The AD1994 has single-ended inputs for the left and right
channels. The analog input section uses an internal amplifier to
bias the input signal to the reference level, VREF, which is nominally
equal to AV /2. A dc-blocking capacitor, as shown in Figure 44
DD ,
prevents this bias voltage from affecting the signal source. In
combination with the nominal 20 kΩ input impedance, the value
of this capacitor should be large enough to produce a flat
frequency response at the lowest input frequency of interest.
Note that the amplifier is capable of dc-coupled operation if the
circuit includes some means to account for this bias voltage.
AINL/
AINR
0
V+
0
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Figure 44. AC-Coupled Input Signal
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Setting the Modulator Gain Programmable Gain Amplifier (PGA)
The Σ-Δ modulator itself requires a fixed gain for a given value
of PV
The AD1994 modulator uses a combination of the input signal
and feedback from the power output stage to calculate its two-
state output pattern. The feedback input nodes are part of the
internal analog circuit that operates from the AV
DD to maintain optimal stability. This gain can be appropriate,
but many applications require more gain to account for low
source signal levels. The AD1994 includes a programmable gain
amplifier (PGA) to boost the overall amplifier gain. PGA1 (Pin
31) and PGA0 (Pin 32) select one of four PGA gain values, as
shown in
DD (nominal
5 V) power supply. Because the voltage measured at the power
outputs is nominally between 0 V and PVDD, and thus beyond
the 0 V to AV Table 11.
DD range, a voltage divider is required to scale the
feedback to an appropriate level.
Table 11. PGA Gain Settings
Resistor voltage dividers should sense the voltage on each side
of the differential output and provide these feedback signals to
the modulator, as shown in
PGA1 PGA0 PGA Gain (dB)
0 0 0
Figure 45.
EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
R1 R3
CC
LLR
L
D2 D4
D1 D3
OUTx+ OUTx–
R2 R4
PV
DD
PV
DD
NFx+ NFx–
PGND PGND
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Figure 45. H-Bridge Configuration
The resistor values should satisfy the following equation to
maintain modulator stability.
635.34
43
2
21 DD
PV
R
RR
R
RR
Gain =
+
=
+
=
Selecting a gain that meets this criterion ensures that the
modulator remains in a stable operating condition.
The ratio of the resistances sets the gain rather than the absolute
values. However, the dividers provide a path from the high
voltage supply to ground; therefore, the values should be large
enough to produce negligible loss due to quiescent current.
The chip contains a calibration circuit to minimize voltage
offsets at the speaker, which helps to minimize clicks and pops
when muting or unmuting. Optimal performance is achieved
for the offset calibration circuit when the feedback divider resistors
sum to 6 kΩ, that is, (R1 + R2) = 6 kΩ, and (R3 + R4) = 6 kΩ.
Table 10. Recommended Feedback Resistor Values
PVDD (V) R1 (kΩ) R2 (kΩ) Gain
12 4.2 1.8 3.3 (+10.4 dB)
15 4.55 1.45 4.1 (+12.3 dB)
18 4.8 1.2 5.0 (+14.0 dB)
20 4.91 1.09 5.5 (+14.8 dB)
0 1 6
1 0 12
1 1 18
The AD1994 incorporates a single-ended-to-differential
converter for each channel in the analog front-end section.
The PGA is also part of this analog front-end, and it affects the
analog input signal before it enters the Σ-Δ modulator. The
PGA1 and PGA0 pins are continuously monitored and allow
the gain to be changed at any time.
POWER STAGE
The H-Bridge
The output stage of the AD1994 includes four integrated
MOSFET devices arranged in a full H-bridge, as shown in
Figure 45. The P-Type, high-side transistor of one leg and the
N-Type, low-side transistor of the opposite leg switch on and off
as a pair producing a total voltage swing across the load of
−PVDD to +PVDD. The drive is floating and differential, and it is
important that neither output terminal be shorted to ground.
The power supply for the output stage of the AD1994, PVDD,
should be in the 8 V to 20 V range and should be capable of
supplying enough current to drive the load. Connect the power
supply across the PVDD and PGND pins. The feedback pins,
NFR+, NFR−, NFL+, and NFL−, supply negative feedback to
the modulator as described in the Setting the Modulator Gain
section.
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Output Transistor Nonoverlap Time Σ-Δ ModulatorAs mentioned in the section, the modulator has
a noise-shaping effect such that SNR is increased within the
audio band by shifting modulator quantization noise upward in
frequency. For external clock frequency of 12.288 MHz, the
modulator’s noise-shaping works in a manner that results in a
flat noise floor at the amplifier output for frequencies 20 kHz
and below. Above 20 kHz, the amplifier noise rises due to the
spectral shaping of the modulator quantization noise. At very
high frequencies, the noise floor levels off and decreases due to
poles in the modulator noise-transfer function and in the
external LC filter.
The AD1994 allows the user to select from one of eight different
nonoverlap times, as shown in Figure 46. Nonoverlap time
prevents or minimizes the period during which both the high-
side and low-side devices are on simultaneously due to propagation
delays and nonzero rise and fall times. If both the upper and
lower portions of a half-bridge conduct simultaneously, there is a
path directly from the power supply to ground and an induced
current flow known as shoot-through. However, introducing
this delay increases distortion by pushing the switching pattern
further from an ideal two-state waveform. Selecting the
nonoverlap delay requires a compromise between distortion
and efficiency. The logic levels on the three delay control pins,
DCTRL2, DCTRL1, and DCTRL0, set the nonoverlap time
according to
The clock frequency does not have to be exactly equal to
12.288 kHz and can vary by up to ±10%. For other rates, the
noise corner scales linearly with frequency. When the modulator
runs at a rate lower than nominal, the average power stage
switching frequency decreases, the efficiency increases slightly,
and the noise floor begins to rise at a slightly lower frequency.
Likewise, a faster clock gives slightly increased bandwidth and
slightly lower efficiency.
Table 12. The state of DCTRL[2:0] is read on the
rising edge of RESET and should not be changed while RESET
is logic high.
Table 12. Nonoverlap Time Settings
DCTRL2 DCTRL1 DCTRL0 Nonoverlap Time (ns)1
Using a Crystal Oscillator
0 0 0 62
The AD1994 can use a crystal connected to the CLKI and
CLKO pins as a master clock source, as shown in
0 0 1 49
Figure 47. The
CLKI and CLKO pins connect to an internal inverter to create a
full resonator. The typical values shown work in many applications,
but the crystal manufacturer should provide the exact type and
value of the capacitors and the resistor.
0 1 0 37
0 1 1 24
1 0 0 15
1 0 1 13.5
1 1 0 12
1 1 1 9
CLKI
CLKO
22pF 22pF
X
T
A
L47
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Values are typical and are not production tested.
1
HIGH-SIDE
GATE DRIVE
LOW-SIDE
GATE DRIVE
t
NOL
t
NOL
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Figure 47. Crystal Connection
Using an External Clock Source
Figure 46. Half-Bridge Nonoverlap Delay Timing
If a clock signal of the appropriate frequency already exists in
the application circuit, connect it directly to CLKI and leave
CLKO floating. The logic levels of the square wave should be
compatible with those defined in
The shortest setting (DCTRL[2:0] = 111) or the second shortest
setting (DCTRL[2:0] = 111) is recommended for most applications.
These two settings allow a small trade-off between efficiency
and distortion. Longer nonoverlap times generally increase
distortion while providing little or no decrease in shoot-
through current.
Specifications section.
Large amounts of jitter on the clock input degrade performance.
Whenever possible, avoid passing the clock signal though
programmable logic and other circuits with unknown or variable
propagation delay. In general, clock signals suitable for audio ADCs
or DACs are also appropriate for use with the AD1994.
CLOCKING
The AD1994 Σ-Δ modulator requires an external clock source
with a nominal frequency of 12.288 MHz. This clock can come
from a crystal or from an existing clock signal in the application
circuit. The discrete time portions of the modulator run internally
at 6.144 MHz, corresponding to 128 × f
, where f
S S = 48 kHz.
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Clocking Multiple Amplifiers in Parallel
If there are multiple AD199x family amplifiers connected to the
same PVDD supply, use the same clock source (or synchronous
derivatives) for each amplifier as previously described. Avoid
clocking amplifiers from similar but asynchronous clocks if
they use the same power supply because this can result in beat
frequencies.
PROTECTION CIRCUITS AND ERROR REPORTING
Thermal Protection
The AD1994 features thermal protection. When the die
temperature exceeds approximately 135°C, the thermal warning
error output (ERR1) is asserted. If the die temperature exceeds
approximately 150°C, the thermal shutdown error output
(ERR2) is asserted. If this occurs, the part shuts down to
prevent damage to the part. When the die temperature drops
below approximately 120°C, the part returns to normal
operation automatically and negates both error outputs.
Overcurrent Protection
The AD1994 features over current or short-circuit protection. If
the current through any power transistors exceeds approximately
4 A, the part enters a mute state and the overcurrent error
output (ERR0) is asserted. This is a latched error and does not
clear automatically. Restore normal operation and clear the
error condition by either asserting and then negating RESET or
by asserting and then negating MUTE.
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APPLICATION CIRCUITS
OUTR+
NFR+
OUTR
NFR–
0.1µF0.1µF
0.1µF
1000µF
PV
DD
L
C
R1
R2
OUTL+
NFL+
L
R1
R2
OUTL–
NFL
C
PV
DD
PV
DD
L
C
R1
R2
L
R1
R2
C
PV
DD
PV
DD
ERR0
OVERCURRENT
ERR1
THERMAL WARNING
ERR2
THERMAL SHUTDOWN
AINL
AINL
MOD_FILT
6.8µF 10k
REF_FILT
4.7µF
47µF
47µF
10µF
10µF
0.1µF
RESET
MUTE
DCTRL0
DCTRL1
DCTRL2
CLKI
CLKO
PGA1
PGA0
0.1µF
1000µF
PV
DD
AV
DD
DV
DD
AD1994
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
R1 = 4.2k
R2 = 1.8k
L = 18µH
C = 1µF
LOAD = 6
DIGITAL
INPUTS
AVDD
DVDD
PVDD1
PVDD2
AGND
DGND
PGND1
PGND2
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Figure 48. Typical Stereo Circuit
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OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
0.25 MIN
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-220-VMMD-4
PIN 1
INDICATOR
TOP
VIEW
8.75
BSC SQ
9.00
BSC SQ
1
64
16
17
49
48
32
33
0.45
0.40
0.35
0.50 BSC 0.20 REF
12° MAX 0.80 MAX
0.65 TYP
1.00
0.85
0.80
7.50
REF
0.05 MAX
0.02 NOM
0.60 MAX
0.60 MAX
EXPOSED PAD
(BOTTOM VIEW)
0.30
0.25
0.18
SEATING
PLANE
PIN 1
INDICATOR
7.25
7.10 SQ
6.95
122105-0
Figure 49. 64-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_VQ]
9 mm × 9 mm Body, Very Thin Quad
(CP-64-3)
Dimension shown in millimeters
ORDERING GUIDE
Model Temperature Range Package Description Package Option
AD1994ACPZ −40°C to +85°C 64-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package (LFCSP_VQ) CP-64-3
1
AD1994ACPZRL −40°C to +85°C 64-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package (LFCSP_VQ), 13” Tape and Reel CP-64-3
1
AD1994ACPZRL7 −40°C to +85°C 64-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package (LFCSP_VQ), 7” Tape and Reel CP-64-3
1
EVAL-AD1994EB Evaluation Board
1 Z = Pb-free part.
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NOTES
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NOTES
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NOTES
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