Filterless, High Efficiency, Mono 3 W Class-D Audio Amplifier SSM2375 Data Sheet FEATURES Spread-spectrum pulse density modulation (PDM) is used to provide lower EMI-radiated emissions compared with other Class-D architectures. The inherent randomized nature of spread-spectrum PDM eliminates the clock intermodulation (beating effect) of several amplifiers in close proximity. Filterless Class-D amplifier with spread-spectrum - modulation 3 W into 3 load and 1.4 W into 8 load at 5.0 V supply with <1% total harmonic distortion (THD + N) 93% efficiency at 5.0 V, 1.4 W into 8 speaker >100 dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) High PSSR at 217 Hz: 80 dB Flexible gain adjustment pin: 0 dB to 12 dB in 3 dB steps Fixed input impedance: 80 k User-selectable ultralow EMI emissions mode Single-supply operation from 2.5 V to 5.5 V 20 nA shutdown current Short-circuit and thermal protection with autorecovery Available in 9-ball, 1.5 mm x 1.5 mm WLCSP Pop-and-click suppression The SSM2375 includes an optional modulation select pin (ultralow EMI emissions mode) that significantly reduces the radiated emissions at the Class-D outputs, particularly above 100 MHz. In ultralow EMI emissions mode, the SSM2375 can pass FCC Class B radiated emission testing with 50 cm, unshielded speaker cable without any external filtering. The device also includes a highly flexible gain select pin that allows the user to select a gain of 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, or 12 dB. The gain selection feature improves gain matching between multiple SSM2375 devices within a single application as compared to using external resistors to set the gain. APPLICATIONS The SSM2375 has a micropower shutdown mode with a typical shutdown current of 20 nA. Shutdown is enabled by applying a logic low to the SD pin. Mobile phones MP3 players Portable electronics The device also includes pop-and-click suppression circuitry. This suppression circuitry minimizes voltage glitches at the output during turn-on and turn-off, reducing audible noise on activation and deactivation. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The SSM2375 is a fully integrated, high efficiency, Class-D audio amplifier. It is designed to maximize performance for mobile phone applications. The application circuit requires a minimum of external components and operates from a single 2.5 V to 5.5 V supply. It is capable of delivering 3 W of continuous output power with <1% THD + N driving a 3 load from a 5.0 V supply. Other features that simplify system-level integration of the SSM2375 include input low-pass filtering to suppress out-of-band DAC noise interference to the PDM modulator and fixed-input impedance to simplify component selection across multiple platform production builds. The SSM2375 features a high efficiency, low noise modulation scheme that requires no external LC output filters. The modulation continues to provide high efficiency even at low output power. The SSM2375 operates with 93% efficiency at 1.4 W into 8 or with 85% efficiency at 3 W into 3 from a 5.0 V supply and has an SNR of >100 dB. The SSM2375 is specified over the industrial temperature range of -40C to +85C. It has built-in thermal shutdown and output short-circuit protection. It is available in a halide-free, 9-ball, 1.5 mm x 1.5 mm wafer level chip scale package (WLCSP). FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM POWER SUPPLY 2.5V TO 5.5V 10F 0.1F SSM2375 VDD 22nF OUT+ GAIN CONTROL IN+ IN- 22nF SHUTDOWN MODULATOR (-) IN- INTERNAL OSCILLATOR BIAS SD FET DRIVER EDGE CONTROL OUT- EDGE EMISSION CONTROL GND GAIN RGAIN GAIN SELECT GAIN = 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, OR 12dB 09011-001 IN+ Figure 1. Rev. A Document Feedback Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106, U.S.A. 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Technical Support www.analog.com SSM2375 Data Sheet TABLE OF CONTENTS Features .............................................................................................. 1 Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 13 Applications ....................................................................................... 1 Overview ..................................................................................... 13 General Description ......................................................................... 1 Gain Selection ............................................................................. 13 Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1 Pop-and-Click Suppression ...................................................... 13 Revision History ............................................................................... 2 EMI Noise.................................................................................... 13 Specifications..................................................................................... 3 Output Modulation Description .............................................. 13 Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................ 5 Layout .......................................................................................... 14 Thermal Resistance ...................................................................... 5 Input Capacitor Selection .......................................................... 14 ESD Caution .................................................................................. 5 Power Supply Decoupling ......................................................... 14 Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................. 6 Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 15 Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 7 Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 15 Typical Application Circuits.......................................................... 12 REVISION HISTORY 4/13--Rev. 0 to Rev. A Changes to Figure 33 and Figure 34............................................. 12 Changes to Gain Selection Section and Table 5 ......................... 13 Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 15 9/10--Revision 0: Initial Version Rev. A | Page 2 of 16 Data Sheet SSM2375 SPECIFICATIONS VDD = 5.0 V, TA = 25C, RL = 8 +33 H, EDGE = GND, unless otherwise noted. Table 1. Parameter DEVICE CHARACTERISTICS Output Power Efficiency Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise Input Common-Mode Voltage Range Common-Mode Rejection Ratio Average Switching Frequency Differential Output Offset Voltage POWER SUPPLY Supply Voltage Range Power Supply Rejection Ratio Symbol Test Conditions/Comments PO f = 1 kHz, 20 kHz BW RL = 8 , THD = 1%, VDD = 5.0 V RL = 8 , THD = 1%, VDD = 3.6 V RL = 8 , THD = 1%, VDD = 2.5 V RL = 8 , THD = 10%, VDD = 5.0 V RL = 8 , THD = 10%, VDD = 3.6 V RL = 8 , THD = 10%, VDD = 2.5 V RL = 4 , THD = 1%, VDD = 5.0 V RL = 4 , THD = 1%, VDD = 3.6 V RL = 4 , THD = 1%, VDD = 2.5 V RL = 4 , THD = 10%, VDD = 5.0 V RL = 4 , THD = 10%, VDD = 3.6 V RL = 4 , THD = 10%, VDD = 2.5 V RL = 3 , THD = 1%, VDD = 5.0 V RL = 3 , THD = 1%, VDD = 3.6 V RL = 3 , THD = 1%, VDD = 2.5 V RL = 3 , THD = 10%, VDD = 5.0 V RL = 3 , THD = 10%, VDD = 3.6 V RL = 3 , THD = 10%, VDD = 2.5 V PO = 1.4 W into 8 , VDD = 5.0 V PO = 1 W into 8 , f = 1 kHz, VDD = 5.0 V PO = 0.5 W into 8 , f = 1 kHz, VDD = 3.6 V THD + N VCM VCM = 2.5 V 100 mV, f = 217 Hz, output referred VDD PSRR ISD GAIN CONTROL Closed-Loop Gain Input Impedance Gain ZIN SD = VDD, fixed input impedance (0 dB to 12 dB) SHUTDOWN CONTROL Input Voltage High Input Voltage Low Turn-On Time Turn-Off Time Output Impedance VIH VIL tWU tSD ZOUT Shutdown Current Max Unit VDD - 1 W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W % % % V 2.0 dB kHz mV 5.5 V 1.42 0.72 0.33 1.77 0.91 0.42 2.52 1.28 0.56 3.17 1 1.6 0.72 3.21 1.52 0.68 3.71 1.9 0.85 93 0.01 0.01 55 250 0.1 Gain = 6 dB Guaranteed from PSRR test Inputs are ac-grounded, CIN = 0.1 F VRIPPLE = 100 mV at 217 Hz VRIPPLE = 100 mV at 1 kHz VIN = 0 V, no load, VDD = 5.0 V VIN = 0 V, no load, VDD = 3.6 V VIN = 0 V, no load, VDD = 2.5 V VIN = 0 V, RL = 8 + 33 H, VDD = 5.0 V VIN = 0 V, RL = 8 + 33 H, VDD = 3.6 V VIN = 0 V, RL = 8 + 33 H, VDD = 2.5 V SD = GND ISY Typ 1.0 CMRRGSM fSW VOOS Supply Current Min 2.5 80 80 3.0 2.7 2.5 3.1 2.8 2.6 20 0 dB dB mA mA mA mA mA mA nA 12 80 1.35 0.35 SD rising edge from GND to VDD SD falling edge from VDD to GND SD = GND Rev. A | Page 3 of 16 12.5 5 >100 dB k V V ms s k SSM2375 Parameter NOISE PERFORMANCE Output Voltage Noise Signal-to-Noise Ratio 1 Data Sheet Symbol Test Conditions/Comments en VDD = 5.0 V, f = 20 Hz to 20 kHz, inputs are ac-grounded, gain = 6 dB, A-weighted PO = 1.4 W, RL = 8 SNR Min Typ Max Unit 30 V rms 100 dB Although the SSM2375 has good audio quality above 3 W, continuous output power beyond 3 W without a heat sink must be avoided due to device packaging limitations. Rev. A | Page 4 of 16 Data Sheet SSM2375 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS Absolute maximum ratings apply at 25C, unless otherwise noted. THERMAL RESISTANCE Table 2. JA is specified for the worst-case conditions, that is, a device soldered in a circuit board for surface-mount packages. Parameter Supply Voltage Input Voltage Common-Mode Input Voltage Storage Temperature Range Operating Temperature Range Junction Temperature Range Lead Temperature (Soldering, 60 sec) ESD Susceptibility Rating 6V VDD VDD -65C to +150C -40C to +85C -65C to +165C 300C 4 kV Table 3. Thermal Resistance Package Type 9-Ball, 1.5 mm x 1.5 mm WLCSP ESD CAUTION 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. Rev. A | Page 5 of 16 PCB 1S0P 2S0P JA 162 76 JB 39 21 Unit C/W C/W SSM2375 Data Sheet PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS BALL A1 CORNER 1 2 3 IN- SD GAIN A IN+ EDGE OUT- VDD OUT+ B GND 09011-002 C TOP VIEW (BALL SIDE DOWN) Not to Scale Figure 2. Pin Configuration Table 4. Pin Function Descriptions Pin No. 1A 1B 1C 2A 2B 2C 3A 3B 3C Mnemonic IN- IN+ GND SD EDGE VDD GAIN OUT- OUT+ Description Inverting Input. Noninverting Input. Ground. Shutdown Input. Active low digital input. Edge Rate Control. Active high. Power Supply. Gain Control Pin. Inverting Output. Noninverting Output. Rev. A | Page 6 of 16 Data Sheet SSM2375 TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS 100 100 RL = 8 + 33H GAIN = 6dB RL = 8 + 33H GAIN = 12dB 10 10 VDD = 3.6V 1 THD + N (%) 0.1 1 0.1 VDD = 2.5V VDD = 2.5V 0.01 0.01 VDD = 5V 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 OUTPUT POWER (W) 0.001 0.0001 09011-003 0.001 0.0001 VDD = 5V 0.1 0.01 0.001 Figure 3. THD + N vs. Output Power into 8 , Gain = 6 dB 10 Figure 6. THD + N vs. Output Power into 8 , Gain = 12 dB 100 100 RL = 4 + 15H GAIN = 12dB RL = 4 + 15H GAIN = 6dB 10 10 VDD = 3.6V THD + N (%) VDD = 3.6V THD + N (%) 1 OUTPUT POWER (W) 09011-004 THD + N (%) VDD = 3.6V 1 0.1 1 VDD = 2.5V 0.1 VDD = 2.5V 0.01 0.01 VDD = 5V 0.1 0.01 1 10 OUTPUT POWER (W) 10 100 VDD = 5V GAIN = 6dB RL = 8 + 33H THD + N (%) 10 1 0.1 VDD = 5V GAIN = 12dB RL = 8 + 33H 1 0.1 1W 1W 0.25W 0.25W 0.01 0.01 100 1k 10k 100k FREQUENCY (Hz) Figure 5. THD + N vs. Frequency, VDD = 5 V, RL = 8 , Gain = 6 dB 0.001 10 100 1k 10k 100k FREQUENCY (Hz) Figure 8. THD + N vs. Frequency, VDD = 5 V, RL = 8 , Gain = 12 dB Rev. A | Page 7 of 16 09011-013 0.5W 0.5W 09011-012 0.001 10 1 0.1 Figure 7. THD + N vs. Output Power into 4 , Gain = 12 dB 100 THD + N (%) 0.01 OUTPUT POWER (W) Figure 4. THD + N vs. Output Power into 4 , Gain = 6 dB 10 0.001 09011-011 0.001 VDD = 5V 0.001 0.0001 09011-010 0.001 0.0001 SSM2375 Data Sheet 100 10 2W THD + N (%) 2W 1 0.1 1 0.1 0.5W 0.5W 0.01 0.01 1k 10k 100k FREQUENCY (Hz) 09011-014 100 0.001 10 Figure 12. THD + N vs. Frequency, VDD = 5 V, RL = 4 , Gain = 12 dB 100 10 THD + N (%) THD + N (%) 100 VDD = 3.6V GAIN = 6dB RL = 8 + 33H 1 0.5W 0.1 VDD = 3.6V GAIN = 12dB RL = 8 + 33H 1 0.5W 0.1 0.25W 0.25W 0.01 0.01 0.125W 100 1k 0.125W 10k 100k FREQUENCY (Hz) 0.001 10 09011-016 0.001 10 10 THD + N (%) 1W 0.1 1 100k VDD = 3.6V GAIN = 12dB RL = 4 + 15H 1W 0.1 0.25W 0.25W 0.01 0.01 0.5W 0.5W 0.001 10 10k 100 VDD = 3.6V GAIN = 6dB RL = 4 + 15H 100 1k 10k 100k FREQUENCY (Hz) 09011-018 THD + N (%) 1k Figure 13. THD + N vs. Frequency, VDD = 3.6 V, RL = 8 , Gain = 12 dB 100 1 100 FREQUENCY (Hz) Figure 10. THD + N vs. Frequency, VDD = 3.6 V, RL = 8 , Gain = 6 dB 10 100k FREQUENCY (Hz) Figure 9. THD + N vs. Frequency, VDD = 5 V, RL = 4 , Gain = 6 dB 10 10k 1k 100 09011-015 1W 1W 0.001 10 09011-017 THD + N (%) VDD = 5V GAIN = 12dB RL = 4 + 15H Figure 11. THD + N vs. Frequency, VDD = 3.6 V, RL = 4 , Gain = 6 dB 0.001 10 100 1k 10k 100k FREQUENCY (Hz) Figure 14. THD + N vs. Frequency, VDD = 3.6 V, RL = 4 , Gain = 12 dB Rev. A | Page 8 of 16 09011-019 10 100 VDD = 5V GAIN = 6dB RL = 4 + 15H Data Sheet SSM2375 100 10 THD + N (%) 1 0.1 0.25W VDD = 2.5V GAIN = 12dB RL = 8 + 33H 1 0.1 0.25W 0.0625W 0.0625W 0.01 0.01 0.125W 100k FREQUENCY (Hz) 100 VDD = 2.5V GAIN = 6dB RL = 4 + 15H 10 VDD = 2.5V GAIN = 12dB RL = 4 + 15H 0.25W 0.25W 1 THD + N (%) 0.1 1 0.1 0.0625W 0.0625W 0.01 0.01 0.125W 0.125W 1k 100 10k 100k FREQUENCY (Hz) 0.001 10 09011-022 0.001 10 10k 100k FREQUENCY (Hz) Figure 16. THD + N vs. Frequency, VDD = 2.5 V, RL = 4 , Gain = 6 dB Figure 19. THD + N vs. Frequency, VDD = 2.5 V, RL = 4 , Gain = 12 dB 3.8 3.8 GAIN = 12dB GAIN = 0dB 3.6 QUIESCENT CURRENT (mA) 3.6 3.4 3.2 4 + 15H 8 + 33H 3.0 2.8 NO LOAD 2.6 3.4 3.2 4 + 15H 3.0 8 + 33H 2.8 NO LOAD 2.6 2.4 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) 09011-024 2.4 2.2 2.5 1k 100 09011-023 THD + N (%) 100k Figure 18. THD + N vs. Frequency, VDD = 2.5 V, RL = 8 , Gain = 12 dB 100 QUIESCENT CURRENT (mA) 10k FREQUENCY (Hz) Figure 15. THD + N vs. Frequency, VDD = 2.5 V, RL = 8 , Gain = 6 dB 10 1k 100 09011-021 10k 1k 100 0.125W 0.001 10 09011-020 0.001 10 Figure 17. Quiescent Current vs. Supply Voltage, Gain = 0 dB 2.2 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) Figure 20. Quiescent Current vs. Supply Voltage, Gain = 12 dB Rev. A | Page 9 of 16 09011-025 THD + N (%) 10 100 VDD = 2.5V GAIN = 6dB RL = 8 + 33H SSM2375 Data Sheet 2.0 f = 1kHz GAIN = 0dB RL = 8 + 33H 1.8 1.6 OUTPUT POWER (W) 1.4 1.2 1.0 THD + N = 10% 0.8 THD + N = 1% 0.6 1.2 1.0 THD + N = 10% 0.8 0.4 0.2 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) Figure 21. Maximum Output Power vs. Supply Voltage, RL = 8 , Gain = 0 dB THD + N = 1% 0.6 0.2 0 2.5 0 2.5 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 Figure 24. Maximum Output Power vs. Supply Voltage, RL = 8 , Gain = 12 dB 3.5 f = 1kHz GAIN = 0dB RL = 4 + 15H 3.0 f = 1kHz GAIN = 12dB RL = 4 + 15H 3.0 OUTPUT POWER (W) 2.5 2.0 THD + N = 10% 1.5 THD + N = 1% 1.0 2.5 2.0 THD + N = 10% 1.5 THD + N = 1% 1.0 0.5 3.0 3.5 4.5 4.0 5.0 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) 0 2.5 09011-028 0 2.5 Figure 22. Maximum Output Power vs. Supply Voltage, RL = 4 , Gain = 0 dB 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) 09011-029 0.5 Figure 25. Maximum Output Power vs. Supply Voltage, RL = 4 , Gain = 12 dB 100 100 VDD = 2.5V 90 VDD = 2.5V 90 80 80 VDD = 5V VDD = 3.6V VDD = 3.6V 70 EFFICIENCY (%) 70 60 50 40 30 VDD = 5V 60 50 40 30 20 20 10 0 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 RL = 4 + 15H GAIN = 6dB 10 1.8 OUTPUT POWER (W) Figure 23. Efficiency vs. Output Power into 8 , Gain = 6 dB 0 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.0 OUTPUT POWER (W) Figure 26. Efficiency vs. Output Power into 4 , Gain = 6 dB Rev. A | Page 10 of 16 09011-031 RL = 8 + 33H GAIN = 6dB 09011-030 EFFICIENCY (%) 3.0 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) 3.5 OUTPUT POWER (W) 1.4 0.4 09011-026 OUTPUT POWER (W) 1.6 f = 1kHz GAIN = 12dB RL = 8 + 33H 1.8 09011-027 2.0 Data Sheet SSM2375 400 800 RL = 8 + 33H GAIN = 6dB 300 VDD = 3.6V 250 VDD = 2.5V 200 150 100 600 VDD = 3.6V 500 400 VDD = 2.5V 300 200 100 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 OUTPUT POWER (W) 0 0 0 -10 -20 -20 -30 -30 -40 -40 PSRR (dB) 0 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 10 09011-036 -90 -100 10 100k 3.0 3.5 100 10k 1k 100k FREQUENCY (Hz) Figure 28. Common-Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) vs. Frequency Figure 31. Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR) vs. Frequency 7 7 SD INPUT 6 6 5 SD INPUT OUTPUT 5 VOLTAGE (V) 4 3 2 OUTPUT 4 3 2 1 1 -4 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 TIME (ms) 28 32 36 09011-038 0 -1 -8 2.5 -60 -80 10k 2.0 -50 -70 1k 1.5 Figure 30. Supply Current vs. Output Power into 4 , Gain = 6 dB -10 FREQUENCY (Hz) 1.0 OUTPUT POWER (W) Figure 27. Supply Current vs. Output Power into 8 , Gain = 6 dB 100 0.5 09011-037 0.2 Figure 29. Turn-On Response 0 -50 -30 -10 10 30 TIME (s) Figure 32. Turn-Off Response Rev. A | Page 11 of 16 50 70 09011-039 0 09011-032 0 CMRR (dB) VDD = 5V 09011-033 50 VOLTAGE (V) RL = 4 + 15H GAIN = 6dB 700 SUPPLY CURRENT (mA) SUPPLY CURRENT (mA) 350 VDD = 5V SSM2375 Data Sheet TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUITS POWER SUPPLY 2.5V TO 5.5V 10F 0.1F SSM2375 VDD 22nF IN+ IN+ IN- 22nF SHUTDOWN GAIN CONTROL IN- OUT+ MODULATOR (-) BIAS SD INTERNAL OSCILLATOR FET DRIVER EDGE CONTROL OUT- EDGE GND GAIN RGAIN (9dB/12dB ONLY) GAIN SELECT 09011-005 GAIN = 0dB (GND), 3dB (OPEN)*, 6dB (VDD), 9dB (GND), OR 12dB (VDD) *SEE THE GAIN SELECTION SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION ON AVOIDING EXCESSIVE INDUCED NOISE. Figure 33. Monaural Differential Input Configuration POWER SUPPLY 2.5V TO 5.5V 10F 0.1F SSM2375 VDD 22nF IN+ IN+ 22nF SHUTDOWN GAIN CONTROL IN- OUT+ MODULATOR (-) BIAS SD INTERNAL OSCILLATOR FET DRIVER EDGE CONTROL GAIN EDGE GND RGAIN (9dB/12dB ONLY) GAIN = 0dB (GND), 3dB (OPEN)*, 6dB (VDD), 9dB (GND), OR 12dB (VDD) *SEE THE GAIN SELECTION SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION ON AVOIDING EXCESSIVE INDUCED NOISE. Figure 34. Monaural Single-Ended Input Configuration Rev. A | Page 12 of 16 09011-006 GAIN SELECT OUT- Data Sheet SSM2375 THEORY OF OPERATION OVERVIEW POP-AND-CLICK SUPPRESSION The SSM2375 mono Class-D audio amplifier features a filterless modulation scheme that greatly reduces the external component count, conserving board space and, thus, reducing systems cost. The SSM2375 does not require an output filter but, instead, relies on the inherent inductance of the speaker coil and the natural filtering of the speaker and human ear to fully recover the audio component of the switching output. Voltage transients at the output of audio amplifiers can occur when shutdown is activated or deactivated. Voltage transients as low as 10 mV can be heard as an audio pop in a low sensitivity handset speaker. Clicks and pops can also be classified as undesirable audible transients generated by the amplifier system and, therefore, as not coming from the system input signal. Most Class-D amplifiers use some variation of pulse-width modulation (PWM), but the SSM2375 uses - modulation to determine the switching pattern of the output devices, resulting in a number of important benefits. * * - modulators do not produce a sharp peak with many harmonics in the AM frequency band, as pulse-width modulators often do. - modulation provides the benefits of reducing the amplitude of spectral components at high frequencies, that is, reducing EMI emissions that might otherwise be radiated by speakers and long cable traces. Due to the inherent spread-spectrum nature of - modulation, the need for oscillator synchronization is eliminated for designs that incorporate multiple SSM2375 amplifiers. The SSM2375 has a pop-and-click suppression architecture that reduces these output transients, resulting in noiseless activation and deactivation from the SD control pin while operating in a typical audio configuration. EMI NOISE The SSM2375 uses a proprietary modulation and spread-spectrum technology to minimize EMI emissions from the device. For applications that have difficulty passing FCC Class B emission tests, the SSM2375 includes a modulation select pin (ultralow EMI emissions mode) that significantly reduces the radiated emissions at the Class-D outputs, particularly above 100 MHz. The SSM2375 also integrates overcurrent and overtemperature protection. EMI emission tests on the SSM2375 were performed in a certified FCC Class B laboratory in low emissions mode (EDGE = VDD). With a pink noise source, an 8 speaker load, and a 5 V supply, the SSM2375 was able to pass FCC Class B limits with 50 cm, unshielded twisted pair speaker cable. Note that reducing the power supply voltage greatly reduces radiated emissions. GAIN SELECTION OUTPUT MODULATION DESCRIPTION The preset gain of the SSM2375 can be set from 0 dB to 12 dB in 3 dB steps with one external resistor (optional). The external resistor is used to select the 9 dB or 12 dB gain setting, as shown in Table 5. The SSM2375 uses three-level, - output modulation. Each output can swing from GND to VDD and vice versa. Ideally, when no input signal is present, the output differential voltage is 0 V because there is no need to generate a pulse. In a real-world situation, there are always noise sources present. * To avoid excessive induced noise at high output power, observe caution under the following conditions: GAIN pin is configured to the 3 dB gain setting (open) and using both low impedance (less than 3 + 10 H) loading and configured for low emissions mode (EDGE = VDD). To safeguard against the potential induced noise at high power levels in this configuration, connect a capacitor from GAIN to GND with a value ranging from 2.2 F to 4.7 F. Alternatively, apply a fixed voltage of VDD/2 to the GAIN pin to stabilize the gain setting operation under the low impedance/ high power condition stated above. Table 5. Gain Function Descriptions Gain Setting (dB) 12 9 6 31 0 1 GAIN Pin Configuration Tie to VDD through 47 k resistor Tie to GND through 47 k resistor Tie to VDD Open Tie to GND Due to this constant presence of noise, a differential pulse is generated, when required, in response to this stimulus. A small amount of current flows into the inductive load when the differential pulse is generated. Most of the time, however, the output differential voltage is 0 V, due to the Analog Devices, Inc., three-level, - output modulation. This feature ensures that the current flowing through the inductive load is small. When the user wants to send an input signal, an output pulse is generated to follow the input voltage. The differential pulse density is increased by raising the input signal level. Figure 35 depicts three-level, - output modulation with and without input stimulus. See the Gain Selection section for more information on avoiding excessive induced noise. Rev. A | Page 13 of 16 SSM2375 Data Sheet In addition, good PCB layout isolates critical analog paths from sources of high interference. High frequency circuits (analog and digital) should be separated from low frequency circuits. OUTPUT = 0V +5V OUT+ 0V +5V OUT- 0V +5V VOUT Properly designed multilayer PCBs can reduce EMI emissions and increase immunity to the RF field by a factor of 10 or more, compared with double-sided boards. A multilayer board allows a complete layer to be used for the ground plane, whereas the ground plane side of a double-sided board is often disrupted by signal crossover. 0V -5V OUTPUT > 0V +5V OUT+ 0V +5V OUT- 0V +5V INPUT CAPACITOR SELECTION VOUT 0V OUTPUT < 0V +5V OUT+ 0V +5V OUT- VOUT -5V 09011-009 0V 0V Figure 35. Three-Level, - Output Modulation With and Without Input Stimulus LAYOUT As output power increases, care must be taken to lay out PCB traces and wires properly among the amplifier, load, and power supply. A good practice is to use short, wide PCB tracks to decrease voltage drops and minimize inductance. The PCB layout engineer must avoid ground loops where possible to minimize common-mode current associated with separate paths to ground. Ensure that track widths are at least 200 mil for every inch of track length for lowest DCR, and use 1 oz or 2 oz copper PCB traces to further reduce IR drops and inductance. A poor layout increases voltage drops, consequently affecting efficiency. Use large traces for the power supply inputs and amplifier outputs to minimize losses due to parasitic trace resistance. Proper grounding guidelines help to improve audio performance, minimize crosstalk between channels, and prevent switching noise from coupling into the audio signal. To maintain high output swing and high peak output power, the PCB traces that connect the output pins to the load, as well as the PCB traces to the supply pins, should be as wide as possible to maintain the minimum trace resistances. It is also recommended that a large ground plane be used for minimum impedances. The SSM2375 does not require input coupling capacitors if the input signal is biased from 1.0 V to VDD - 1.0 V. Input capacitors are required if the input signal is not biased within this recommended input dc common-mode voltage range, if high-pass filtering is needed, or if a single-ended source is used. If highpass filtering is needed at the input, the input capacitor and the input resistor of the SSM2375 form a high-pass filter whose corner frequency is determined by the following equation: fC = 1/(2 x RIN x CIN) The input capacitor can significantly affect the performance of the circuit. Not using input capacitors degrades both the output offset of the amplifier and the dc PSRR performance. POWER SUPPLY DECOUPLING To ensure high efficiency, low total harmonic distortion (THD), and high PSRR, proper power supply decoupling is necessary. Noise transients on the power supply lines are short-duration voltage spikes. These spikes can contain frequency components that extend into the hundreds of megahertz. The power supply input must be decoupled with a good quality, low ESL, low ESR capacitor, with a minimum value of 4.7 F. This capacitor bypasses low frequency noises to the ground plane. For high frequency transient noises, use a 0.1 F capacitor as close as possible to the VDD pin of the device. Placing the decoupling capacitors as close as possible to the SSM2375 helps to maintain efficient performance. Rev. A | Page 14 of 16 Data Sheet SSM2375 OUTLINE DIMENSIONS 1.490 1.460 SQ 1.430 3 2 1 A BALL A1 IDENTIFIER 1.00 REF B C 0.50 BSC TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW (BALL SIDE UP) (BALL SIDE DOWN) 0.385 0.360 0.335 COPLANARITY 0.05 END VIEW SEATING PLANE 0.350 0.320 0.290 0.270 0.240 0.210 09-04-2012-C 0.655 0.600 0.545 Figure 36. 9-Ball Wafer Level Chip Scale Package [WLCSP] (CB-9-2) Dimensions shown in millimeters ORDERING GUIDE Model 1 SSM2375CBZ-REEL SSM2375CBZ-REEL7 EVAL-SSM2375Z 1 2 Temperature Range -40C to +85C -40C to +85C Package Description 9-Ball Wafer Level Chip Scale Package [WLCSP] 9-Ball Wafer Level Chip Scale Package [WLCSP] Evaluation Board Z = RoHS Compliant Part. This package option is halide free. Rev. A | Page 15 of 16 Package Option 2 CB-9-2 CB-9-2 SSM2375 Data Sheet NOTES (c)2010-2013 Analog Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. D09011-0-4/13(A) Rev. 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