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LM4917 Boomer™ Audio Power Amplifier Series Ground-Referenced, 95mW Stereo
Headphone Amplifier
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1FEATURES DESCRIPTION
The LM4917 is a stereo, output capacitor-less
23• Ground Referenced Outputs headphone amplifier capable of delivering 95mW of
• High PSRR continuous average power into a 16Ωload with less
• Available in Space-Saving TSSOP Package than 1% THD+N from a single 3V power supply.
• Ultra Low Current Shutdown Mode The LM4917 provides high quality audio reproduction
• Improved Pop and Click Circuitry eliminates with minimal external components. A ground
referenced output eliminates the output coupling
Noises During Turn-On and Turn-Off capacitors typically required by single-ended loads,
Transitions reducing component count, cost and board space
• 1.4 – 3.6V Operation consumption. This makes the LM4917 ideal for
• No Output Coupling Capacitors, Snubber mobile phones and other portable equipment where
Networks, Bootstrap Capacitors board space is at a premium. Eliminating the output
coupling capacitors also improves low frequency
• Shutdown Either Channel Independently response.
APPLICATIONS The LM4917 operates from a single 1.4V to 3.6V
power supply, features low 0.02% THD+N and 70dB
• Notebook PCs PSRR. Independent right/left channel low-power
• Desktop PCs shutdown controls provide power saving flexibility for
• Mobile Phone mono/stereo applications. Superior click and pop
suppression eliminates audible transients during start
• PDAs up and shutdown. Short circuit and thermal overload
• Portable Electronic Devices protection protects the device during fault conditions.
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
• Improved PSRR at 1kHz: 70dB (Typ)
• Power Output at VDD = 3V, RL= 16Ω, THD ≦≦
1%: 95mW (Typ)
• Shutdown Current: 0.01µA (Typ)
1Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of
Texas Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.
2Boomer is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
3All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Products conform to specifications per the terms of the Texas
Instruments standard warranty. Production processing does not
necessarily include testing of all parameters.
20 k:
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VIN1
2.2 PF
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Jack
CPVDD
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VIN2
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0.39 PF
Click/Pop
Suppression
Charge
Pump
Shutdown
Control
Rf
Rf
Ri
Ci
Ci
C1
C2
C3
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4.7 PF0.1 PF
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Block Diagram
Figure 1. Circuit Block Diagram
Typical Application
Figure 2. Typical Audio Amplifier Application Circuit
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SD_LC
CPVDD
CCP+
PGND
CCP-
VCP_OUT
-AVDD
SD_RC
SGND
R_IN
L_IN
R_OUT
L_OUT
AVDD
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SD_RC
SGND
R_IN
L_IN
R_OUT
L_OUT
AVDD
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SD_LC
CPVDD
CCP+
PGND
CCP-
VCP_OUT
-AVDD
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TSSOP Package
Top View
See Package Number PW
WSON Package
Top View
See Package Number NHK0014A
PIN DESCRIPTIONS
Pin Name Function
1 SD_LC Active_Low Shutdown, Left Channel
2 CPVDD Charge Pump Power Supply
3 CCP+ Positive Terminal-Charge Pump Flying Capacitor
4 PGND Power Ground
5 CCP- Negative Terminal- Charge Pump Flying Capacitor
6 VCP_OUT Charge Pump Output
7 -AVDD Negative Power Supply-Amplifier
8 L_OUT Left Channel Output
9 AVDD Positive Power Supply-Amplifier
10 L_IN Left Channel Input
11 R_OUT Right Channel Output
12 SD_RC Active_Low Shutdown, Right Channel
13 R_IN Right Channel Input
14 SGND Signal Ground
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This integrated circuit can be damaged by ESD. Texas Instruments recommends that all integrated circuits be handled with
appropriate precautions. Failure to observe proper handling and installation procedures can cause damage.
ESD damage can range from subtle performance degradation to complete device failure. Precision integrated circuits may be more
susceptible to damage because very small parametric changes could cause the device not to meet its published specifications.
Absolute Maximum Ratings(1)
Supply Voltage 4.0V
Storage Temperature −65°C to +150°C
Input Voltage -0.3V to VDD + 0.3V
Power Dissipation(2) Internally Limited
ESD Susceptibility(3) 2000V
ESD Susceptibility(4) 200V
Junction Temperature 150°C
θJC (TSSOP) 40°C/W
Thermal Resistance θJA (TSSOP) 109°C/W
(1) 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 specify performance limits. Electrical Characteristics state DC and AC electrical specifications
under particular test conditions that ensure specific performance limits. This assumes that the device is within the Operating Ratings.
Specifications are not ensured for parameters where no limit is given; however, the typical value is a good indication of device
performance.
(2) 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 LM4917, see power de-rating currents for more information.
(3) Human body model, 100pF discharged through a 1.5kΩresistor.
(4) Machine Model, 220pF-240pF discharged through all pins.
Operating Ratings TMIN ≤TA≤TMAX −40°C ≤TA≤85°C
Temperature Range Supply Voltage (VDD)(1) 1.4V ≤VCC ≤3.6V
(1) If the product is in shutdown mode and VDD exceeds 3.6V (to a max of 4V VDD) then most of the excess current will flow through the
ESD protection circuits. If the source impedance limits the current to a max of 10mA, then the part will be protected. If the part is
enabled when VDD is above 4V circuit performance will be curtailed or the part may be permanently damaged.
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Electrical Characteristics VDD = 3V(1)
The following specifications apply for VDD = 3V, AV= 1, and 16Ωload unless otherwise specified. Limits apply to TA= 25°C.
LM4917 Units
Symbol Parameter Conditions (Limits)
Typ(2) Limit(3)(4)
IDD Quiescent Power Supply Current VIN = 0V, IO= 0A, both channels enabled 11 20 mA (max)
VIN = 0V, IO= 0A, one channel enabled 9 mA
ISD Shutdown Current VSD_LC = VSD_RC = GND 0.01 1 µA (max)
VOS Output Offset Voltage RL= 32Ω1 10 mV (max)
POOutput Power THD+N = 1% (max); f = 1kHz, RL= 16Ω95 50 mW (min)
THD+N = 1% (max); f = 1kHz, RL= 32Ω82 mW
PO= 50mW, f = 1kHz, RL= 32Ω
THD+N Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise 0.02 %
(A-weighted) single channel
VRIPPLE = 200mV sine p-p,
PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio f = 1kHz 70 dB
f = 20kHz 55
SNR Signal-to-Noise Ratio RL= 32Ω, POUT = 20mW, f = 1kHz 100 dB
VIH =
VIH Shutdown Input Voltage High V (min)
0.7*CPVDD
VIL =
VIL Shutdown Input Voltage Low V (max)
0.3*CPVDD
TWU Wake Up Time From Shutdown 339 µs (max)
XTALK Crosstalk RL= 16Ω, PO= 1.6mW, f = 1kHz 70 dB
ILInput Leakage Current ±0.1 nA
(1) All voltages are measured with respect to the GND pin unless otherwise specified.
(2) Typicals are measured at 25°C and represent the parametric norm.
(3) Limits are specifed to Texas Instruments' AOQL (Average Outgoing Quality Level).
(4) Datasheet min/max specification limits are specified by design, test, or statistical analysis.
External Components Description
(See Figure 1)
Components Functional Description
Inverting input resistance which sets the closed-loop gain in conjunction with Rf. This resistor also forms a high-pass
1. Rifilter with Ciat fc= 1 / (2πRiCi).
Input coupling capacitor which blocks the DC voltage at the amplifier's input terminals. Also creates a high-pass filter
2. Ciwith Riat fc= 1 / (2πRiCi). 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. C1Flying capacitor. Low ESR ceramic capacitor (≤100mΩ)
5. C2Output capacitor. Low ESR ceramic capacitor (≤100mΩ)
Tantalum capacitor. Supply bypass capacitor which provides power supply filtering. Refer to the POWER SUPPLY
6. C3BYPASSING section for information concerning proper placement and selection of the supply bypass capacitor.
Ceramic capacitor. Supply bypass capacitor which provides power supply filtering. Refer to the POWER SUPPLY
7. C4BYPASSING section for information concerning proper placement and selection of the supply bypass capacitor.
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Typical Performance Characteristics
THD+N vs Frequency THD+N vs Frequency
VDD = 1.4V, RL= 32Ω, PO= 1mW VDD = 1.8V, RL= 16Ω, PO= 5mW
Figure 3. Figure 4.
THD+N vs Frequency THD+N vs Frequency
VDD = 1.8V, RL= 32Ω, PO= 5mW VDD = 1.8V, RL= 32Ω, PO= 10mW
Figure 5. Figure 6.
THD+N vs Frequency THD+N vs Frequency
VDD = 3.0V, RL= 16Ω, PO= 10mW VDD = 3.0V, RL= 16Ω, PO= 25mW
Figure 7. Figure 8.
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)
THD+N vs Frequency THD+N vs Frequency
VDD = 3.0V, RL= 16Ω, PO= 50mW VDD = 3.0V, RL= 32Ω, PO= 5mW
Figure 9. Figure 10.
THD+N vs Frequency THD+N vs Frequency
VDD = 3.0V, RL= 32Ω, PO= 10mW VDD = 3.0V, RL= 32Ω, PO= 25mW
Figure 11. Figure 12.
Gain Flatness vs Frequency Output Power vs Supply Voltage
RIN = 20kΩ, CIN = 0.39µF RL= 16Ω
Figure 13. Figure 14.
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SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT POWER (mW)
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)
Output Power vs Supply Voltage PSRR vs Frequency
RL= 32ΩVDD = 1.8V, RL= 16Ω
Figure 15. Figure 16.
PSRR vs Frequency PSRR vs Frequency
VDD = 1.8V, RL= 32ΩVDD = 3.0V, RL= 16Ω
Figure 17. Figure 18.
PSRR vs Frequency THD+N vs Output Power
VDD = 3.0V, RL= 32ΩVDD = 1.4V, RL= 32Ω, f = 1kHz
Figure 19. Figure 20.
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)
THD+N vs Output Power THD+N vs Output Power
VDD = 1.8V, RL= 16Ω, f = 1kHz VDD = 1.8V, RL= 32Ω, f = 1kHz
Figure 21. Figure 22.
THD+N vs Output Power THD+N vs Output Power
VDD = 3.0V, RL= 16Ω, f = 1kHz VDD = 3.0V, RL= 32Ω, f = 1kHz
Figure 23. Figure 24.
Power Dissipation vs Output Power Power Dissipation vs Output Power
VDD = 1.8V, RL= 16ΩVDD = 1.8V, RL= 32Ω
Figure 25. Figure 26.
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)
Power Dissipation vs Output Power Power Dissipation vs Output Power
VDD = 3V, RL= 16ΩVDD = 3V, RL= 32Ω
Figure 27. Figure 28.
Supply Current vs Supply Voltage
Figure 29.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
ELIMINATING THE OUTPUT COUPLING CAPACITOR
The LM4917 features a low noise inverting charge pump that generates an internal negative supply voltage. This
allows the outputs of the LM4917 to be biased about GND instead of a nominal DC voltage, like traditional
headphone amplifiers. Because there is no DC component, the large DC blocking capacitors (typically 220µF)
are not necessary. The coupling capacitors are replaced by two, small ceramic charge pump capacitors, saving
board space and cost.
Eliminating the output coupling capacitors also improves low frequency response. The headphone impedance
and the output capacitor form a high pass filter that not only blocks the DC component of the output, but also
attenuates low frequencies, impacting the bass response. Because the LM4917 does not require the output
coupling capacitors, the low frequency response of the device is not degraded by external components.
In addition to eliminating the output coupling capacitors, the ground referenced output nearly doubles the
available dynamic range of the LM4917 when compared to a traditional headphone amplifier operating from the
same supply voltage.
OUTPUT TRANSIENT ('CLICK AND POPS') ELIMINATED
The LM4917 contains advanced circuitry that virtually eliminates output transients ('clicks and pops'). This
circuitry prevents all traces of transients when the supply voltage is first applied or when the part resumes
operation after coming out of shutdown mode.
To ensure optimal click and pop performance under low gain configurations (less than 0dB), it is critical to
minimize the RC combination of the feedback resistor RFand stray input capacitance at the amplifier inputs. A
more reliable way to lower gain or reduce power delivered to the load is to place a current limiting resistor in
series with the load as explained in the Minimizing Output Noise / Reducing Output Power section.
AMPLIFIER CONFIGURATION EXPLANATION
As shown in Figure 2, the LM4917 has two operational amplifiers internally. The two amplifiers have externally
configurable gain, and the closed loop gain is set by selecting the ratio of Rfto Ri. Consequently, the gain for
each channel of the IC is
AV= -(Rf/ Ri) (1)
Since this an output ground-referenced amplifier, by driving the headphone through ROUT (Pin 11) and LOUT (Pin
8), the LM4917 does not require output coupling capacitors. The typical single-ended amplifier configuration
where one side of the load is connected to ground requires large, expensive output capacitors.
POWER DISSIPATION
Power dissipation is a major concern when using any power amplifier and must be thoroughly understood to
ensure a successful design. Equation 2 states the maximum power dissipation point for a single-ended amplifier
operating at a given supply voltage and driving a specified output load.
PDMAX = (VDD)2/ (2π2RL) (2)
Since the LM4917 has two operational amplifiers in one package, the maximum internal power dissipation point
is twice that of the number which results from Equation 2. Even with the large internal power dissipation, the
LM4917 does not require heat sinking over a large range of ambient temperature. From Equation 2, assuming a
3V power supply and a 16Ωload, the maximum power dissipation point is 28mW per amplifier. Thus the
maximum package dissipation point is 56mW. The maximum power dissipation point obtained must not be
greater than the power dissipation that results from Equation 3:
PDMAX = (TJMAX - TA) / (θJA) (3)
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For package TSSOP, θJA = 109°C/W. TJMAX = 150°C for the LM4917. Depending on the ambient temperature,
TA, of the system surroundings, Equation 3 can be used to find the maximum internal power dissipation
supported by the IC packaging. If the result of Equation 2 is greater than that of Equation 3, then either the
supply voltage must be decreased, the load impedance increased or TAreduced. For the typical application of a
3V power supply, with a 16Ωload, the maximum ambient temperature possible without violating the maximum
junction temperature is approximately 119.9°C provided that device operation is around the maximum power
dissipation point. Power dissipation is a function of output power and thus, if typical operation is not around the
maximum power dissipation point, the ambient temperature may be increased accordingly. Refer to the Typical
Performance Characteristics curves for power dissipation information for lower output powers.
POWER SUPPLY BYPASSING
As with any power amplifier, proper supply bypassing is critical for low noise performance and high power supply
rejection. Applications that employ a 3V power supply typically use a 4.7µF in parallel with a 0.1µF ceramic filter
capacitors to stabilize the power supply's output, reduce noise on the supply line, and improve the supply's
transient response. However, their presence does not eliminate the need for a local 0.1µF supply bypass
capacitor, CS, connected between the LM4917's supply pins and ground. Keep the length of leads and traces
that connect capacitors between the LM4917's power supply pin and ground as short as possible.
MICRO POWER SHUTDOWN
The voltage applied to the SD_LC (shutdown left channel) pin and the SD_RC (shutdown right channel) pin
controls the LM4917’s shutdown function. When active, the LM4917’s micropower shutdown feature turns off the
amplifiers’ bias circuitry, reducing the supply current. The trigger point is 0.3*CPVDD for a logic-low level, and 0.7
x CPVDD for logic-high level. The low 0.01µA(typ) shutdown current is achieved by appling a voltage that is as
near as ground a possible to the SD_LC/SD_RC pins. A voltage that is higher than ground may increase the
shutdown current.
There are a few ways to control the micro-power shutdown. These include using a single-pole, single-throw
switch, a microprocessor, or a microcontroller. When using a switch, connect an external 100kΩpull-up resistor
between the SD_LC/SD_RC pins and VDD. Connect the switch between the SD_LC/SD_RC pins and ground.
Select normal amplifier operation by opening the switch. Closing the switch connects the SD_LC/SD_RC pins to
ground, activating micro-power shutdown. The switch and resistor ensure that the SD_LC/SD_RC pins will not
float. This prevents unwanted state changes. In a system with a microprocessor or microcontroller, use a digital
output to apply the control voltage to the SD_LC/SD_RC pins. Driving the SD_LC/SD_RC pins with active
circuitry eliminates the pull-up resistor.
SELECTING PROPER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
Optimizing the LM4917's performance requires properly selecting external components. Though the LM4917
operates well when using external components with wide tolerances, best performance is achieved by optimizing
component values.
The LM4917 is unity-gain stable, giving a designer maximum design flexibility. The gain should be set to no more
than a given application requires. This allows the amplifier to achieve minimum THD+N and maximum signal-to-
noise ratio. These parameters are compromised as the closed-loop gain increases. However, low gain demands
input signals with greater voltage swings to achieve maximum output power. Fortunately, many signal sources
such as audio CODECs have outputs of 1VRMS (2.83VP-P). Please refer to the AUDIO POWER AMPLIFIER
DESIGN section for more information on selecting the proper gain.
Charge Pump Capacitor Selection
Choose low ESR (<100mΩ) ceramic capacitors for optimum performance. Low ESR capacitors keep the charge
pump output impedance to a minimum, extending the headroom on the negative supply. Choose capacitors with
an X7R dielectric for best performance over temperature.
Charge pump load regulation and output resistance is affected by the value of the flying capacitor (C1). A larger
valued C1 improves load regulation and minimizes charge pump output resistance. The switch on-resistance and
capacitor ESR dominates the output resistance for capacitor values above 2.2µF.
The output ripple is affected by the value and ESR of the output capacitor (C2). Larger valued capacitors reduce
output ripple on the negative power supply. Lower ESR capacitors minimizes the output ripple and reduces the
output resistance of the charge pump.
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Input Capacitor Value Selection
Amplifying the lowest audio frequencies requires high value input coupling capacitor (Ciin Figure 2). A high value
capacitor can be expensive and may compromise space efficiency in portable designs. In many cases, however,
the speakers used in portable systems, whether internal or external, have little ability to reproduce signals below
150Hz. Applications using speakers with this limited frequency response reap little improvement by using high
value input and output capacitors.
Besides affecting system cost and size, Cihas an effect on the LM4917's click and pop performance. The
magnitude of the pop is directly proportional to the input capacitor's size. Thus, pops can be minimized by
selecting an input capacitor value that is no higher than necessary to meet the desired −3dB frequency.
As shown in Figure 2, the input resistor, Riand the input capacitor, Ci, produce a -3dB high pass filter cutoff
frequency that is found using Equation (3).
fi-3dB = 1 / 2πRiCi(4)
Also, careful consideration must be taken in selecting a certain type of capacitor to be used in the system.
Different types of capacitors (tantalum, electrolytic, ceramic) have unique performance characteristics and may
affect overall system performance.
AUDIO POWER AMPLIFIER DESIGN
Design a Dual 90mW/16ΩAudio Amplifier
Given:
Power Output 90mW
Load Impedance 16Ω
Input Level 1Vrms (max)
Input Impedance 20kΩ
Bandwidth 100Hz–20kHz ± 0.50dB
The design begins by specifying the minimum supply voltage necessary to obtain the specified output power.
One way to find the minimum supply voltage is to use the Output Power vs Supply Voltage curve in the Typical
Performance Characteristics section. Another way, using Equation 5, is to calculate the peak output voltage
necessary to achieve the desired output power for a given load impedance. For a single-ended application, the
result is Equation 5.
(5)
VDD ≥[2VOPEAK + (VDOTOP + VDOBOT)] (6)
The Output Power vs Supply Voltage graph for a 16Ωload indicates a minimum supply voltage of 3.1V. This is
easily met by the commonly used 3.3V supply voltage. The additional voltage creates the benefit of headroom,
allowing the LM4917 to produce peak output power in excess of 90mW without clipping or other audible
distortion. The choice of supply voltage must also not create a situation that violates maximum power dissipation
as explained above in the POWER DISSIPATION section. Remember that the maximum power dissipation point
from Equation 2 must be multiplied by two since there are two independent amplifiers inside the package. Once
the power dissipation equations have been addressed, the required gain can be determined from Equation 7.
(7)
Thus, a minimum gain of 1.2 allows the LM4917 to reach full output swing and maintain low noise and THD+N
perfromance. For this example, let AV= 1.5.
The amplifiers overall gain is set using the input (Ri) and feedback (Rf) resistors. With the desired input
impedance set at 20kΩ, the feedback resistor is found using Equation (7).
AV= Rf/ Ri
where
• The value of Rfis 30kΩ(8)
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The last step in this design is setting the amplifier's −3db frequency bandwidth. To achieve the desired ±0.25dB
pass band magnitude variation limit, the low frequency response must extend to at lease one−fifth the lower
bandwidth limit and the high frequency response must extend to at least five times the upper bandwidth limit. The
gain variation for both response limits is 0.17dB, well within the ±0.25dB desired limit. The results are
fL= 100Hz / 5 = 20Hz (9)
and fH= 20kHz x 5 = 100kHz (10)
As stated in the External Components Description section, both Riin conjunction with Ci, and RL, create first
order highpass filters. Thus to obtain the desired low frequency response of 100Hz within ±0.5dB, both poles
must be taken into consideration. The combination of two single order filters at the same frequency forms a
second order response. This results in a signal which is down 0.34dB at five times away from the single order
filter −3dB point. Thus, a frequency of 20Hz is used in the following equations to ensure that the response is
better than 0.5dB down at 100Hz.
Ci≥1 / (2π*20kΩ*20Hz) = 0.397µF; use 0.39µF (11)
The high frequency pole is determined by the product of the desired high frequency pole, fH, and the closed-loop
gain, AV. With a closed-loop gain of 1.5 and fH= 100kHz, the resulting GBWP = 150kHz which is much smaller
than the LM4917's GBWP of 3MHz. This figure displays that if a designer has a need to design an amplifier with
a higher gain, the LM4917 can still be used without running into bandwidth limitations.
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LM4917 Reference Design Boards
Bill Of Materials
Part Description Qty Ref Designator
LM4917 Mono Reference Design Board 1
LM4917 Audio AMP 1 U1
Tantalum Cap 1µF 16V 10 1 Cs
Ceramic Cap 0.39µF 50V Z50 20 2 Ci
Resistor 20kΩ1/10W 5 4 Ri, Rf
Resistor 100kΩ1/10W 5 1 Rpu
Jumper Header Vertical Mount 2X1, 0.100 1 J1
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.
Avoiding Shorts on the Charge Pump Outputs
For the LM4917SD package, the exposed dap is connected to the substrate of the device. Because LM4917’s
charge pump is powered by both a negative and positive supply the exposed dap must be left floating. This will
avoid shorting the charge pump outputs.
Figure 30. Bottom View of LM4917SD Package
Minimization of THD
PCB trace impedance on the power, ground, and all output traces should be minimized to achieve optimal THD
performance. Therefore, use PCB traces that are as wide as possible for these connections. As the gain of the
amplifier is increased, the trace impedance will have an ever increasing adverse affect on THD performance. At
unity-gain (0dB) the parasitic trace impedance effect on THD performance is reduced but still a negative factor in
the THD performance of the LM4917 in a given application.
General Mixed Signal Layout Recommendation
Power and Ground Circuits
For two 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 (bringing individual traces back to a central
point rather than daisy chaining traces together in a serial manner) can greatly enhance 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 require a greater amount of design time, but will not increase the final price of the
board. The only extra parts required may be some jumpers.
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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. Further, place
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 signal traces should be located as far away as possible from analog
components and circuit traces.
Avoiding Typical Design / Layout Problems
Avoid ground loops or running digital and analog traces parallel 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 minimize capacitive noise
coupling and cross talk.
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device Status
(1)
Package Type Package
Drawing Pins Package
Qty Eco Plan
(2)
Lead finish/
Ball material
(6)
MSL Peak Temp
(3)
Op Temp (°C) Device Marking
(4/5)
Samples
LM4917MT/NOPB ACTIVE TSSOP PW 14 94 RoHS & Green SN Level-1-260C-UNLIM -40 to 85 L4917
MT
LM4917MTX/NOPB ACTIVE TSSOP PW 14 2500 RoHS & Green SN Level-1-260C-UNLIM -40 to 85 L4917
MT
LM4917SD/NOPB ACTIVE WSON NHK 14 1000 RoHS & Green SN Level-1-260C-UNLIM -40 to 85 L4917
(1) The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.
(2) RoHS: TI defines "RoHS" to mean semiconductor products that are compliant with the current EU RoHS requirements for all 10 RoHS substances, including the requirement that RoHS substance
do not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, "RoHS" products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes. TI may
reference these types of products as "Pb-Free".
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Green: TI defines "Green" to mean the content of Chlorine (Cl) and Bromine (Br) based flame retardants meet JS709B low halogen requirements of <=1000ppm threshold. Antimony trioxide based
flame retardants must also meet the <=1000ppm threshold requirement.
(3) MSL, Peak Temp. - The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC industry standard classifications, and peak solder temperature.
(4) There may be additional marking, which relates to the logo, the lot trace code information, or the environmental category on the device.
(5) Multiple Device Markings will be inside parentheses. Only one Device Marking contained in parentheses and separated by a "~" will appear on a device. If a line is indented then it is a continuation
of the previous line and the two combined represent the entire Device Marking for that device.
(6) Lead finish/Ball material - Orderable Devices may have multiple material finish options. Finish options are separated by a vertical ruled line. Lead finish/Ball material values may wrap to two
lines if the finish value exceeds the maximum column width.
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TAPE AND REEL INFORMATION
*All dimensions are nominal
Device Package
Type Package
Drawing Pins SPQ Reel
Diameter
(mm)
Reel
Width
W1 (mm)
A0
(mm) B0
(mm) K0
(mm) P1
(mm) W
(mm) Pin1
Quadrant
LM4917MTX/NOPB TSSOP PW 14 2500 330.0 12.4 6.95 5.6 1.6 8.0 12.0 Q1
LM4917SD/NOPB WSON NHK 14 1000 178.0 12.4 3.3 4.3 1.0 8.0 12.0 Q1
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*All dimensions are nominal
Device Package Type Package Drawing Pins SPQ Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm)
LM4917MTX/NOPB TSSOP PW 14 2500 367.0 367.0 35.0
LM4917SD/NOPB WSON NHK 14 1000 210.0 185.0 35.0
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