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LM4878

LM4878 1 Watt Audio Power Amplifier in micro SMD package with Shutdown

Logic Low

Literature Number: SNAS056C

LM4878 OBSOLETE

September 22, 2011

1 Watt Audio Power Amplifier in micro SMD package with

Shutdown Logic Low

General Description

The LM4878 is a bridge-connected audio power amplifier ca-

pable of delivering 1 W of continuous average power to an

8Ω load with less than .2% (THD) from a 5V power supply.

Boomer audio power amplifiers were designed specifically to

provide high quality output power with a minimal amount of

external components. Since the LM4878 does not require

output coupling capacitors or bootstrap capacitors. It is opti-

mally suited for low-power portable applications.

The LM4878 features an externally controlled, low-power

consumption shutdown mode, as well as an internal thermal

shutdown protection mechanism.

The unity-gain stable LM4878 can be configured by external

gain-setting resistors.

Key Specifications

■ Power Output at 0.2% THD 1 W (typ)

■ Shutdown Current 0.01 µA (typ)

Features

■Internal pulldown resistor on shutdown.

■micro SMD package (see App. note AN-1112)

■5V - 2V operation

■No output coupling capacitors or bootstrap capacitors.

■Unity-gain stable

■External gain configuration capability

Applications

■Cellular Phones

■Portable Computers

■Low Voltage Audio Systems

Typical Application

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FIGURE 1. Typical Audio Amplifier Application Circuit

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Connection Diagrams

8 Bump micro SMD

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Top View

Order Number LM4878IBP, LM4878IBPX

See NS Package Number BPA08B6B

micro SMD Marking

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Top View

X - Date Code

T - Die Traceability

G - Boomer Family

D - LM4878IBP

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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 2)

If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,

please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/

Distributors for availability and specifications.

Supply Voltage 6.0V

Storage Temperature −65°C to +150°C

Input Voltage −0.3V to VDD +0.3V

Power Dissipation (Note 3) Internally Limited

ESD Susceptibility (Note 4) 2500V

ESD Susceptibility (Note 5) 250V

Junction Temperature 150°C

Soldering Information

See AN-1112 "Micro-SMD Wafers Level Chip Scale

Package".

Operating Ratings

Temperature Range

TMIN ≤ TA ≤ TMAX −40°C ≤ TA ≤ 85°C

Supply Voltage 2.0V ≤ VDD ≤ 5.5V

Electrical Characteristics VDD = 5V (Note 1, Note 2, Note 9)

The following specifications apply for VDD = 5V and 8Ω Load unless otherwise specified. Limits apply for TA = 25°C.

Symbol Parameter Conditions

LM4878 Units

(Limits)

Typical Limit

(Note 6) (Note 7)

VDD Supply Voltage 2.0 V (min)

5.5 V (max)

IDD Quiescent Power Supply Current VIN = 0V, Io = 0A 5.3 7 mA (max)

ISD Shutdown Current VPIN5 = 0V 0.01 2 µA (max)

VOS Output Offset Voltage VIN = 0V 5 50 mV (max)

PoOutput Power THD = 0.2% (max); f = 1 kHz 1 W

THD+N Total Harmonic Distortion+Noise Po = 0.25 Wrms; AVD = 2; 20 Hz ≤ f

≤ 20 kHz

0.1 %

PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio VDD = 4.9V to 5.1V 65 dB

Electrical Characteristics VDD = 3.3V (Note 1, Note 2, Note 9)

The following specifications apply for VDD = 3.3V and 8Ω Load unless otherwise specified. Limits apply for TA = 25°C.

Symbol Parameter Conditions

LM4878 Units

(Limits)

Typical Limit

(Note 6) (Note 7)

VDD Supply Voltage 2.0 V (min)

5.5 V (max)

IDD Quiescent Power Supply Current VIN = 0V, Io = 0A 4 mA (max)

ISD Shutdown Current VPIN5 = 0V 0.01 µA (max)

VOS Output Offset Voltage VIN = 0V 5 mV (max)

PoOutput Power THD = 1% (max); f = 1 kHz .5 .45 W

THD+N Total Harmonic Distortion+Noise Po = 0.25 Wrms; AVD = 2; 20 Hz ≤ f

≤ 20 kHz

0.15 %

PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio VDD = 3.2V to 3.4V 65 dB

Electrical Characteristics VDD = 2.6V (Note 1, Note 2, Note 8, Note 9)

The following specifications apply for VDD = 2.6V and 8Ω Load unless otherwise specified. Limits apply for TA = 25°C.

Symbol Parameter Conditions

LM4878 Units

(Limits)

Typical Limit

(Note 6) (Note 7)

VDD Supply Voltage 2.0 V (min)

5.5 V (max)

IDD Quiescent Power Supply Current VIN = 0V, Io = 0A 3.4 mA (max)

ISD Shutdown Current VPIN5 = 0V 0.01 µA (max)

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Symbol Parameter Conditions

LM4878 Units

(Limits)

Typical Limit

(Note 6) (Note 7)

VOS Output Offset Voltage VIN = 0V 5 mV (max)

P0Output Power ( 8Ω )

Output Power ( 4Ω )

THD = 0.3% (max); f = 1 kHz THD =

0.5% (max); f = 1 kHz

0.25

0.5

THD+N Total Harmonic Distortion+Noise Po = 0.25 Wrms; AVD = 2; 20 Hz ≤ f

≤ 20 kHz

0.25 %

PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio VDD = 2.5V to 2.7V 65 dB

Note 1: All voltages are measured with respect to the ground pin, unless otherwise specified.

Note 2: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for which the device is

functional, but do not guarantee specific performance limits. Electrical Characteristics state DC and AC electrical specifications under particular test conditions

which guarantee specific performance limits. This assumes that the device is within the Operating Ratings. Specifications are not guaranteed for parameters

where no limit is given, however, the typical value is a good indication of device performance.

Note 3: The maximum power dissipation must be derated at elevated temperatures and is dictated by TJMAX, θJA, and the ambient temperature TA. The maximum

allowable power dissipation is PDMAX = (TJMAX–TA)/θJA or the number given in Absolute Maximum Ratings, whichever is lower. For the LM4878, TJMAX = 150°C.

The typical junction-to-ambient thermal resistance is 150°C/W.

Note 4: Human body model, 100 pF discharged through a 1.5 kΩ resistor.

Note 5: Machine Model, 220 pF–240 pF discharged through all pins.

Note 6: Typicals are measured at 25°C and represent the parametric norm.

Note 7: Limits are guaranteed to National's AOQL (Average Outgoing Quality Level).

Note 8: Low Voltage Circuit - See Fig. 4

Note 9: Shutdown current is measured in a Normal Room Environment. Exposure to direct sunlight will increase ISD by a maximum of 2µA.

Electrical Characteristics VDD = 5/3.3/2.6V Shutdown Input

Symbol Parameter Conditions LM4878 Units

(Limits)

Typical Limit

VIH Shutdown Input Voltage High 1.2 V(min)

VIL Shutdown Input Voltage Low 0.4 V(max)

External Components Description

(Figure 1)

Components Functional Description

1. RiInverting input resistance which sets the closed-loop gain in conjunction with Rf. This resistor also forms a high

pass filter with Ci at fC= 1/(2π RiCi).

2. CiInput coupling capacitor which blocks the DC voltage at the amplifiers input terminals. Also creates a highpass filter

with Ri at fc = 1/(2π RiCi). Refer to the section, Proper Selection of External Components, for an explanation of

how to determine the value of Ci.

3. RfFeedback resistance which sets the closed-loop gain in conjunction with Ri.

4. CSSupply bypass capacitor which provides power supply filtering. Refer to the Power Supply Bypassing section for

information concerning proper placement and selection of the supply bypass capacitor.

5. CBBypass pin capacitor which provides half-supply filtering. Refer to the section, Proper Selection of External

Components, for information concerning proper placement and selection of CB.

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Typical Performance Characteristics

THD+N vs Frequency

at 5V and 8Ω

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THD+N vs Frequency

at 3.3V and 8Ω

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THD+N vs Frequency

at 2.6V and 8Ω

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THD+N vs Frequency

at 2.6V and 4Ω

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THD+N vs Output Power

@ VDD = 5V

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THD+N vs Output Power

@ VDD = 3.3V

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THD+N vs

Output Power

2.6V at 8Ω

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THD+N vs

Output Power

2.6V at 4Ω

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Output Power vs

Supply Voltage

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Output Power vs

Load Resistance

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Power Derating Curve

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Power Dissipation vs

Output Power

VDD = 5V

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Power Dissipation vs

Output Power

VDD = 3.3V

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Power Dissipation vs

Output Power

VDD = 2.6V

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Clipping Voltage vs

Supply Voltage

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Supply Current vs

Shutdown Voltage

LM4878 @ VDD = 5/3.3/2.6Vdc

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Frequency Response vs

Input Capacitor Size

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Power Supply

Rejection Ratio

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Open Loop

Frequency Response

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Noise Floor

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Application Information

BRIDGE CONFIGURATION EXPLANATION

As shown in Figure 1, the LM4878 has two operational am-

plifiers internally, allowing for a few different amplifier config-

urations. The first amplifier's gain is externally configurable,

while the second amplifier is internally fixed in a unity-gain,

inverting configuration. The closed-loop gain of the first am-

plifier is set by selecting the ratio of Rf to Ri while the second

amplifier's gain is fixed by the two internal 10 kΩ resistors.

Figure 1 shows that the output of amplifier one serves as the

input to amplifier two which results in both amplifiers produc-

ing signals identical in magnitude, but out of phase by 180°.

Consequently, the differential gain for the IC is

AVD= 2 *(Rf/Ri)

By driving the load differentially through outputs Vo1 and Vo2,

an amplifier configuration commonly referred to as “bridged

mode” is established. Bridged mode operation is different

from the classical single-ended amplifier configuration where

one side of its load is connected to ground.

A bridge amplifier design has a few distinct advantages over

the single-ended configuration, as it provides differential drive

to the load, thus doubling output swing for a specified supply

voltage. Four times the output power is possible as compared

to a single-ended amplifier under the same conditions. This

increase in attainable output power assumes that the ampli-

fier is not current limited or clipped. In order to choose an

amplifier's closed-loop gain without causing excessive clip-

ping, please refer to the Audio Power Amplifier Design

section.

A bridge configuration, such as the one used in LM4878, also

creates a second advantage over single-ended amplifiers.

Since the differential outputs, Vo1 and Vo2, are biased at half-

supply, no net DC voltage exists across the load. This elimi-

nates the need for an output coupling capacitor which is

required in a single supply, single-ended amplifier configura-

tion. Without an output coupling capacitor, the half-supply

bias across the load would result in both increased internal IC

power dissipation and also possible loudspeaker damage.

POWER DISSIPATION

Power dissipation is a major concern when designing a suc-

cessful amplifier, whether the amplifier is bridged or single-

ended. A direct consequence of the increased power

delivered to the load by a bridge amplifier is an increase in

internal power dissipation. Since the LM4878 has two opera-

tional amplifiers in one package, the maximum internal power

dissipation is 4 times that of a single-ended amplifier. The

maximum power dissipation for a given application can be

derived from the power dissipation graphs or from Equation

PDMAX = 4*(VDD)2/(2π2RL) (1)

It is critical that the maximum junction temperature TJMAX of

150°C is not exceeded. TJMAX can be determined from the

power derating curves by using PDMAX and the PC board foil

area. By adding additional copper foil, the thermal resistance

of the application can be reduced from a free air value of 150°

C/W, resulting in higher PDMAX. Additional copper foil can be

added to any of the leads connected to the LM4878. It is es-

pecially effective when connected to VDD, GND, and the output

pins. Refer to the application information on the LM4878 ref-

erence design board for an example of good heat sinking. If

TJMAX still exceeds 150°C, then additional changes must be

made. These changes can include reduced supply voltage,

higher load impedance, or reduced ambient temperature. The

National Reference Design board using a 5V supply and an

8 ohm load will run in a 110°C ambient environement without

exceeding TJMAX. Internal power dissipation is a function of

output power. Refer to the Typical Performance Character-

istics curves for power dissipation information for different

output powers and output loading.

POWER SUPPLY BYPASSING

As with any amplifier, proper supply bypassing is critical for

low noise performance and high power supply rejection. The

capacitor location on both the bypass and power supply pins

should be as close to the device as possible. Typical appli-

cations employ a 5V regulator with 10 µF Tantalum or elec-

trolytic capacitor and a 0.1 µF bypass capacitor which aid in

supply stability. This does not eliminate the need for bypass-

ing the supply nodes of the LM4878. The selection of a bypass

capacitor, especially CB, is dependent upon PSRR require-

ments, click and pop performance as explained in the section

Proper Selection of External Components, system cost,

and size constraints.

SHUTDOWN FUNCTION

In order to reduce power consumption while not in use, the

LM4878 contains a shutdown pin to externally turn off the

amplifier's bias circuitry. This shutdown feature turns the am-

plifier off when a logic low is placed on the shutdown pin. The

shutdown pin on the LM4878 has an internal 54K resistor

connected to ground that enables the shutdown feature even

if the shutdown pin is not connected to ground. By switching

the shutdown pin to ground, the LM4878 supply current draw

will be minimized in idle mode. While the device will be dis-

abled with shutdown pin voltages less than 0.4VDC, the idle

current may be greater than the typical value of 0.01 µA.

In many applications, a microcontroller or microprocessor

output is used to control the shutdown circuitry which provides

a quick, smooth transition into shutdown. Another solution is

to use a single-pole, single-throw switch to VDD. When the

switch is closed, the shutdown pin is connected to VDD which

enables the amplifier. This scheme guarantees that the shut-

down pin will not float thus preventing unwanted state

changes. J1 operates the shutdown function as shown in the

Applications Circuit Figure 4. J1 must be installed to operate

the part. A switch may be installed in place of J1 for easier

evaluation of the shutdown function.

PROPER SELECTION OF EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

Proper selection of external components in applications using

integrated power amplifiers is critical to optimize device and

system performance. While the LM4878 is tolerant of external

component combinations, consideration to component values

must be used to maximize overall system quality.

The LM4878 is unity-gain stable which gives a designer max-

imum system flexibility. The LM4878 should be used in low

gain configurations to minimize THD+N values, and maximize

the signal to noise ratio. Low gain configurations require large

input signals to obtain a given output power. Input signals

equal to or greater than 1 Vrms are available from sources

such as audio codecs. Please refer to the section, Audio

Power Amplifier Design, for a more complete explanation of

proper gain selection.

Besides gain, one of the major considerations is the closed-

loop bandwidth of the amplifier. To a large extent, the band-

width is dictated by the choice of external components shown

in Figure 1. The input coupling capacitor, Ci, forms a first order

high pass filter which limits low frequency response. This val-

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ue should be chosen based on needed frequency response

for a few distinct reasons.

Selection Of Input Capacitor Size

Large input capacitors are both expensive and space hungry

for portable designs. Clearly, a certain sized capacitor is

needed to couple in low frequencies without severe attenua-

tion. But in many cases the speakers used in portable sys-

tems, whether internal or external, have little ability to

reproduce signals below 100 Hz to 150 Hz. Thus, using a

large input capacitor may not increase actual system perfor-

mance.

In addition to system cost and size, click and pop performance

is effected by the size of the input coupling capacitor, Ci. A

larger input coupling capacitor requires more charge to reach

its quiescent DC voltage (nominally 1/2 VDD). This charge

comes from the output via the feedback and is apt to create

pops upon device enable. Thus, by minimizing the capacitor

size based on necessary low frequency response, turn-on

pops can be minimized.

Besides minimizing the input capacitor size, careful consid-

eration should be paid to the bypass capacitor value. Bypass

capacitor, CB, is the most critical component to minimize turn-

on pops since it determines how fast the LM4878 turns on.

The slower the LM4878's outputs ramp to their quiescent DC

voltage (nominally 1/2 VDD), the smaller the turn-on pop.

Choosing CB equal to 1.0 µF along with a small value of Ci (in

the range of 0.1 µF to 0.39 µF), should produce a virtually

clickless and popless shutdown function. While the device will

function properly, (no oscillations or motorboating), with CB

equal to 0.1 µF, the device will be much more susceptible to

turn-on clicks and pops. Thus, a value of CB equal to 1.0 µF

is recommended in all but the most cost sensitive designs.

LOW VOLTAGE APPLICATIONS ( BELOW 3.0 VDD )

The LM4878 will function at voltages below 3 volts but this

mode of operation requires the addition of a 1kΩ resistor from

each of the differential output pins ( pins 8 and 4 ) directly to

ground. The addition of the pair of 1kΩ resistors ( R4 & R5 )

assures stable operation below 3 Volt Vdd operation. The ad-

dition of the two resistors will however increase the idle cur-

rent by as much as 5mA. This is because at 0v input both of

the outputs of the LM4878's 2 internal opamps go to 1/2

VDD ( 2.5 volts for a 5v power supply ), causing current to flow

through the 1K resistors from output to ground. See fig 4.

Jumper options have been included on the reference design,

Fig. 4, to accommodate the low voltage application. J2 & J3

connect R4 and R5 to the outputs.

AUDIO POWER AMPLIFIER DESIGN

A 1W/8Ω Audio Amplifier

Given:

Power Output 1 Wrms

Load Impedance 8Ω

Input Level 1 Vrms

Input Impedance 20 kΩ

Bandwidth 100 Hz–20 kHz ± 0.25 dB

A designer must first determine the minimum supply rail to

obtain the specified output power. By extrapolating from the

Output Power vs Supply Voltage graphs in the Typical Per-

formance Characteristics section, the supply rail can be

easily found. A second way to determine the minimum supply

rail is to calculate the required Vopeak using Equation 2 and

add the output voltage. Using this method, the minimum sup-

ply voltage would be (Vopeak + (VODTOP + VODBOT)), where

VODBOT and VODTOP are extrapolated from the Dropout Voltage

vs Supply Voltage curve in the Typical Performance Char-

acteristics section.

(2)

Using the Output Power vs Supply Voltage graph for an 8Ω

load, the minimum supply rail is 4.6V. But since 5V is a stan-

dard voltage in most applications, it is chosen for the supply

rail. Extra supply voltage creates headroom that allows the

LM4878 to reproduce peaks in excess of 1W without produc-

ing audible distortion. At this time, the designer must make

sure that the power supply choice along with the output

impedance does not violate the conditions explained in the

Power Dissipation section.

Once the power dissipation equations have been addressed,

the required differential gain can be determined from Equa-

tion 3.

(3)

Rf/Ri = AVD/2

From Equation 3, the minimum AVD is 2.83; use AVD = 3.

Since the desired input impedance was 20 kΩ, and with a

AVD impedance of 2, a ratio of 1.5:1 of Rf to Ri results in an

allocation of Ri = 20 kΩ and Rf = 30 kΩ. The final design step

is to address the bandwidth requirements which must be stat-

ed as a pair of −3 dB frequency points. Five times away from

a −3 dB point is 0.17 dB down from passband response which

is better than the required ±0.25 dB specified.

fL = 100 Hz/5 = 20 Hz

fH = 20 kHz * 5 = 100 kHz

As stated in the External Components section, Ri in con-

junction with Ci create a highpass filter.

Ci ≥ 1/(2π*20 kΩ*20 Hz) = 0.397 µF; use 0.39 µF

The high frequency pole is determined by the product of the

desired frequency pole, fH, and the differential gain, AVD. With

a AVD = 3 and fH = 100 kHz, the resulting GBWP = 150 kHz

which is much smaller than the LM4878 GBWP of 4 MHz.

This figure displays that if a designer has a need to design an

amplifier with a higher differential gain, the LM4878 can still

be used without running into bandwidth limitations.

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FIGURE 2. Higher Gain Audio Amplifier

The LM4878 is unity-gain stable and requires no external

components besides gain-setting resistors, an input coupling

capacitor, and proper supply bypassing in the typical appli-

cation. However, if a closed-loop differential gain of greater

than 10 is required, a feedback capacitor may be needed as

shown in Figure 2 to bandwidth limit the amplifier. This feed-

back capacitor creates a low pass filter that eliminates possi-

ble high frequency oscillations. Care should be taken when

calculating the -3dB frequency. An incorrect combination of

R3 and C4 can cause a frequency roll off below 20kHz. A typ-

ical combination of feedback resistor and capacitor that will

not produce audio band high frequency rolloff is R3 = 20kΩ

and C4 = 25pf. These components result in a -3dB point of

approximately 320 kHz. It is not recommended that the feed-

back resistor and capacitor be used to implement a band

limiting filter below 100kHZ.

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FIGURE 3. Differential Amplifier Configuration for LM4878

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Silk Screen

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Top Layer

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Bottom Layer

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Inner Layer VDD

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FIGURE 4. Reference Design Board and PCB Layout Guidelines

Mono LM4878 Reference Design Board - Assembly Part Number: 980011207-100 Revision: A Bill of Material

Item Part Number Part Description Qty Ref Designator

1 551011208-001 LM4878 Mono Reference Design

Board PCB etch 001

10 482911183-001 LM4878 Audio AMP micro SMD 8

Bumps

1 U1

20 151911207-001 Cer Cap 0.1uF 50V +80/-20%

1206

1 C1

21 151911207-002 Cer Cap 0.39uF 50V Z5U 20%

1210

1 C2

25 152911207-001 Tant Cap 1uF 16V 10% Size=A

3216

1 C3

30 472911207-001 Res 20K Ohm 1/10W 5% 0805 3 R2, R3

31 472911207-002 Res 1K Ohm 1/10W 5% 0805 2 R4, R5,

35 210007039-002 Jumper Header Vertical Mount

2X1 0.100

3 J1, J2, J3

36 210007582-001 Jumper Shunt 2 position 0.100 3

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PCB Layout Guidelines

This section provides practical guidelines for mixed signal

PCB layout that involves various digital/analog power and

ground traces. Designers should note that these are only

"rule-of-thumb" recommendations and the actual results will

depend heavily on the final layout.

General Mixed Signal Layout Recommendation

Power and Ground Circuits

For 2 layer mixed signal design, it is important to isolate the

digital power and ground trace paths from the analog power

and ground trace paths. Star trace routing techniques (bring-

ing individual traces back to a central point rather than daisy

chaining traces together in a serial manner) can have a major

impact on low level signal performance. Star trace routing

refers to using individual traces to feed power and ground to

each circuit or even device. This technique will take require a

greater amount of design time but will not increase the final

price of the board. The only extra parts required will be some

jumpers.

Single-Point Power / Ground Connections

The analog power traces should be connected to the digital

traces through a single point (link). A "Pi-filter" can be helpful

in minimizing High Frequency noise coupling between the

analog and digital sections. It is further recommended to put

digital and analog power traces over the corresponding digital

and analog ground traces to minimize noise coupling.

Placement of Digital and Analog Components

All digital components and high-speed digital signals traces

should be located as far away as possible from the analog

components and the analog circuit traces.

Avoiding Typical Design / Layout Problems

Avoid ground loops or running digital and analog traces par-

allel to each other (side-by-side) on the same PCB layer.

When traces must cross over each other do it at 90 degrees.

Running digital and analog traces at 90 degrees to each other

from the top to the bottom side as much as possible will min-

imize capacitive noise coupling and cross talk.

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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted

Note: Unless otherwise specified.

1. Epoxy coating.

2. 63Sn/37Pb eutectic bump.

3. Recommend non-solder mask defined landing pad.

4. Pin 1 is established by lower left corner with respect to text orientation pins are numbered counterclockwise.

5. Reference JEDEC registration MO-211, variation BC.

8-Bump micro SMD

Order Number LM4878IBP, LM4878IBPX

NS Package Number BPA08B6B

X1 = 1.31±0.03 X2 = 1.97±0.03 X3 = 0.850±0.10

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