LM4666 Datasheet, PDF (1/15 Pages) National Semiconductor (TI) – Filterless High Efficiency Stereo 1.2W Switching Audio Amplifier

May 2004
LM4666
Filterless High Efficiency Stereo 1.2W Switching Audio
Amplifier
General Description
The LM4666 is a fully integrated single-supply high efficiency
switching audio amplifier. It features an innovative modulator
that eliminates the LC output filter used with typical switching
amplifiers. Eliminating the output filter reduces parts count,
simplifies circuit design, and reduces board area. The
LM4666 processes analog inputs with a delta-sigma modu-
lation technique that lowers output noise and THD when
compared to conventional pulse width modulators.
The LM4666 is designed to meet the demands of mobile
phones and other portable communication devices. Operat-
ing on a single 3V supply, it is capable of driving 8Ω trans-
ducer loads at a continuous average output of 450mW with
less than 1%THD+N. Its flexible power supply requirements
allow operation from 2.8V to 5.5V.
The LM4666 has high efficiency with an 8Ω transducer load
compared to a typical Class AB amplifier. With a 3V supply,
the IC’s efficiency for a 100mW power level is 79%, reaching
84% at 450mW output power.
The LM4666 features a low-power consumption shutdown
mode. Shutdown may be enabled by driving the Shutdown
pin to a logic low (GND).
The LM4666 has fixed selectable gain of either 6dB or 12dB.
The LM4666 has short circuit protection against a short from
the outputs to V_DD or GND.
Key Specifications
j Efficiency at 3V, 100mW into 8Ω transducer 79% (typ)
j Efficiency at 3V, 450mW into 8Ω transducer 84% (typ)
j Efficiency at 5V, 1W into 8Ω transducer 85% (typ)
j Total quiescent power supply current
7.0mA (typ)
j Total shutdown power supply current 0.02µA (typ)
j Single supply range
2.8V to 5.5V
Features
n No output filter required for inductive transducers
n Selectable gain of 6dB or 12dB
n Very fast turn on time: 6ms (typ)
n Minimum external components
n "Click and pop" suppression circuitry
n Micro-power shutdown mode
n Short circuit protection
n Available in space-saving SDA package
Applications
n Mobile phones
n PDAs
n Portable electronic devices
Typical Application
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FIGURE 1. Typical Audio Amplifier Application Circuit
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