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LM4902 Boomer™ Audio Power Amplifier Series 265mW at 3.3V Supply Audio Power
Amplifier with Shutdown Mode
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1FEATURES DESCRIPTION
The LM4902 is a bridged audio power amplifier
23• VSSOP and WSON Packaging capable of delivering 265mW of continuous average
• No Output Coupling Capacitors, Bootstrap power into an 8Ωload with 1% THD+N from a 3.3V
Capacitors, or Snubber Circuits are Necessary power supply.
• Thermal Shutdown Protection Circuitry Boomer™ audio power amplifiers were designed
• Unity-Gain Stable specifically to provide high quality output power from
a low supply voltage while requiring a minimal
• External Gain Configuration Capability amount of external components. Since the LM4902
• Latest Generation "Click and Pop" does not require output coupling capacitors, bootstrap
Suppression Circuitry capacitors or snubber networks, it is optimally suited
for low-power portable applications.
APPLICATIONS The LM4902 features an externally controlled, low
• Cellular Phones power consumption shutdown mode, and thermal
• PDA's shutdown protection.
• Any Portable Audio Application The closed loop response of the unity-gain stable
LM4902 can be configured by external gain-setting
KEY SPECIFICATIONS resistors.
• THD+N at 1kHz for 265mW Continuous
Average Output Power into 8Ω, VDD = 3.3V
1.0% (max)
• THD+N at 1kHz for 675mW Continuous
Average Output Power into 8Ω, VDD = 5V 1.0%
(max)
• Shutdown Current 0.1µA (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.
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Typical Application
Figure 1. Typical Audio Amplifier Application Circuit
Connection Diagrams
Figure 2. VSSOP - Top View Figure 3. WSON - Top View
See Package Number DGK See Package Number NGL
These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings(1)(2)
Supply Voltage 6.0V
Storage Temperature −65°C to +150°C
Input Voltage −0.3V to VDD + 0.3V
Power Dissipation(3) Internally limited
ESD Susceptibility(4) 2000V
ESD Susceptibility(5) 200V
Junction Temperature 150°C
Soldering Information Small Outline Package Vapor Phase (60 sec.) 215°C
Infrared (15 sec.) 220°C
Thermal Resistance θJC (VSSOP) 56°C/W
θJA (VSSOP) 190°C/W
θJA (WSON) 67°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 ensure specific performance limits. Electrical Characteristics state DC and AC electrical
specifications under particular test conditions which 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) If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the TI Sales Office/ Distributors for availability and specifications.
(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 the Absolute Maximum Ratings,
whichever is lower. For the LM4902, TJMAX = 150°C. The typical junction-to-ambient thermal resistance, when board mounted, is
190°C/W for package number DGK.
(4) Human body model, 100pF discharged through a 1.5kΩresistor.
(5) Machine Model, 220pF–240pF discharged through all pins.
Operating Ratings
Temperature Range TMIN ≤TA≤TMAX −40°C ≤TA≤+85°C
Supply Voltage 2.0V ≤VDD ≤5.5V
Electrical Characteristics(1)(2)
The following specifications apply for VDD = 5V, for all available packages, unless otherwise specified. Limits apply for TA=
25°C. LM4902 Units
Symbol Parameter Conditions (Limits)
Typical(3) Limit(4)(5)
IDD Quiescent Power Supply Current VIN = 0V, IO= 0A(6) 4 6.0 mA (max)
ISD Shutdown Current VPIN1 =GND 0.1 5 μA (max)
VOS Output Offset Voltage VIN = 0V 5 50 mV (max)
POOutput Power THD = 1% (max); f = 1kHz; RL= 8Ω; 675 300 mW (min)
PO= 400 mWrms; AVD = 2; RL= 8Ω;
THD+N Total Harmonic Distortion+Noise 0.4 %
20Hz ≤f≤20kHz, BW < 80kHz
(1) All voltages are measured with respect to the ground pin, unless otherwise specified.
(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 ensure specific performance limits. Electrical Characteristics state DC and AC electrical
specifications under particular test conditions which 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.
(3) Typicals are measured at 25°C and represent the parametric norm.
(4) Limits are specified to TI's AOQL (Average Outgoing Quality Level).
(5) Datasheet min/max specification limits are specified by design, test, or statistical analysis.
(6) The quiescent power supply current depends on the offset voltage when a practical load is connected to the amplifier.
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Electrical Characteristics(1)(2) (continued)
The following specifications apply for VDD = 5V, for all available packages, unless otherwise specified. Limits apply for TA=
25°C. LM4902 Units
Symbol Parameter Conditions (Limits)
Typical(3) Limit(4)(5)
VRIPPLE = 200mV sine p-p
f = 217Hz(7) 70
PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio f = 1KHz(7) 67 dB
f = 217Hz(8) 55
f = 1KHz(8) 55
(7) Unterminated input.
(8) 10Ωterminated input.
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Electrical Characteristics(1)(2)
The following specifications apply for VDD = 3.3V, for all available packages, unless otherwise specified. Limits apply for TA=
25°C. LM4902 Units
Symbol Parameter Conditions (Limits)
Typical(3) Limit(4)(5)
IDD Quiescent Power Supply Current VIN = 0V, IO= 0A(6) 3 5 mA (max)
ISD Shutdown Current VPIN1 = GND 0.1 3 μA (max)
VOS Output Offset Voltage VIN = 0V 5 50 mV (max)
POOutput Power THD = 1% (max); f = 1kHz; RL= 8Ω; 265 mW
PO= 250 mWrms; AVD = 2; RL= 8Ω;
THD+N Total Harmonic Distortion+Noise 0.4 %
20Hz ≤f≤20kHz, BW < 80kHz
VRIPPLE = 200mV sine p-p
f = 217Hz(7) 73
PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio f = 1KHz(7) 70 dB
f = 217Hz(8) 60
f = 1KHz(8) 68
(1) All voltages are measured with respect to the ground pin, unless otherwise specified.
(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 ensure specific performance limits. Electrical Characteristics state DC and AC electrical
specifications under particular test conditions which 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.
(3) Typicals are measured at 25°C and represent the parametric norm.
(4) Limits are specified to TI's AOQL (Average Outgoing Quality Level).
(5) Datasheet min/max specification limits are specified by design, test, or statistical analysis.
(6) The quiescent power supply current depends on the offset voltage when a practical load is connected to the amplifier.
(7) Unterminated input.
(8) 10Ωterminated input.
Electrical Characteristics(1)(2)
The following specifications apply for VDD = 2.6V, for all available packages, unless otherwise specified. Limits apply for TA=
25°C. LM4902 Units
Symbol Parameter Conditions (Limits)
Typical(3) Limit(4)(5)
IDD Quiescent Power Supply Current VIN = 0V, IO= 0A(6) 2.6 4 mA (max)
ISD Shutdown Current VPIN1 = VDD 0.1 2.0 μA (max)
VOS Output Offset Voltage VIN = 0V 5 mV
POOutput Power THD = 1% (max); f = 1kHz; RL= 8Ω130 mW
PO= 100 mWrms; AVD = 2; RL= 8Ω;
THD+N Total Harmonic Distortion+Noise 0.4 %
20Hz ≤f≤20kHz, BW < 80kHz
VRIPPLE = 200mV sine p-p
PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio f = 217Hz(7) 58 dB
f = 1KHz(7) 63
(1) All voltages are measured with respect to the ground pin, unless otherwise specified.
(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 ensure specific performance limits. Electrical Characteristics state DC and AC electrical
specifications under particular test conditions which 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.
(3) Typicals are measured at 25°C and represent the parametric norm.
(4) Limits are specified to TI's AOQL (Average Outgoing Quality Level).
(5) Datasheet min/max specification limits are specified by design, test, or statistical analysis.
(6) The quiescent power supply current depends on the offset voltage when a practical load is connected to the amplifier.
(7) 10Ωterminated input.
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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 Ciat fc= 1/(2πRiCI).
2. CiInput coupling capacitor which blocks the DC voltage at the amplifier's input terminals. Also creates a highpass filter with Ri
at 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. 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 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 THD+N vs Frequency
Figure 4. Figure 5.
THD+N vs Frequency THD+N vs Frequency
Figure 6. Figure 7.
THD+N vs Frequency THD+N vs Frequency
Figure 8. Figure 9.
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)
THD+N vs Frequency THD+N vs Frequency
Figure 10. Figure 11.
THD+N vs Frequency THD+N vs Frequency
Figure 12. Figure 13.
THD+N vs Frequency THD+N vs Output Power
Figure 14. Figure 15.
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)
THD+N vs Output Power THD+N vs Output Power
Figure 16. Figure 17.
THD+N vs Output Power THD+N vs Output Power
Figure 18. Figure 19.
THD+N vs Output Power THD+N vs Output Power
Figure 20. Figure 21.
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)
THD+N vs Output Power THD+N vs Output Power
Figure 22. Figure 23.
THD+N vs Output Power THD+N vs Output Power
Figure 24. Figure 25.
Output Power vs Supply Voltage Output Power vs Supply Voltage
Figure 26. Figure 27.
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)
Output Power vs Supply Voltage Output Power vs Supply Voltage
Figure 28. Figure 29.
Output Power vs Load Resistance Power Dissipation vs Output Power
Figure 30. Figure 31.
Power Dissipation vs Output Power Power Dissipation vs Output Power
Figure 32. Figure 33.
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)
Clipping Voltage vs Supply Voltage Noise Floor
Figure 34. Figure 35.
Noise Floor Frequency Response vs Input Capacitor Size
Figure 36. Figure 37.
Power Supply Rejection Ratio Power Supply Rejection Ratio
Figure 38. Figure 39.
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)
Power Supply Rejection Ratio Power Supply Rejection Ratio
Figure 40. Figure 41.
Power Supply Rejection Ratio vs Supply Voltage Power Supply Rejection Ratio vs Supply Voltage
Figure 42. Figure 43.
Power Derating Curve Supply Current vs Supply Voltage
Figure 44. Figure 45.
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)
Open Loop Frequency Response LM4902NGL Power Derating Curve
This curve shows the LM4902NGL's thermal dissipation ability at
different ambient temperatures given the exposed-DAP of the part is
soldered to a plane of 1oz. Cu with an area given in the label of each
curve.
Figure 46. Figure 47.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
EXPOSED-DAP PACKAGE PCB MOUNTING CONSIDERATION
The LM4902's exposed-DAP (die-attach paddle) package (NGL) provides a low thermal resistance between the
die and the PCB to which the part is mounted and soldered. This allows rapid heat from the die to the
surrounding PCB copper traces, ground plane, and surrounding air. This allows the LM4902NGL to operate at
higher output power levels in higher ambient temperatures than the DGK package. Failing to optimize thermal
design may compromise the high power performance and activate unwanted, though necessary, thermal
shutdown protection.
The NGL package must have its DAP soldered to a copper pad on the PCB. The DAP's PCB copper pad is
connected to a large plane of continuous unbroken copper. This plane forms a thermal mass, heat sink, and
radiation area. Place the heat sink area on either outside plane in the case of a two-sided PCB, or on an inner
layer of a board with more than two layers. Connect the DAP copper pad to the inner layer or backside copper
heat sink area with 2 vias. The via diameter should be 0.012in - 0.013in with a 1.27mm pitch. Ensure efficient
thermal conductivity by plating through the vias.
Best thermal performance is achieved with the largest practical heat sink area. The power derating curve in the
Typical Performance Characteristics shows the maximum power dissipation versus temperature for several
different areas of heat sink area. Placing the majority of the heat sink area on another plane is preferred as heat
is best dissipated through the bottom of the chip. For further detailed and specific information concerning PCB
layout, fabrication, and mounting an NGL (WSON) package, see the AN-1187 Application Report (Literature
Number SNOA401).
BRIDGE CONFIGURATION EXPLANATION
As shown in Figure 1, the LM4902 has two operational amplifiers internally, allowing for a few different amplifier
configurations. 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 amplifier is set by selecting the ratio of RFto
Riwhile the second amplifier's gain is fixed by the two internal 20kΩresistors. Figure 1 shows that the output of
amplifier one serves as the input to amplifier two which results in both amplifiers producing signals identical in
magnitude, but out of phase 180°. Consequently, the differential gain for the IC is
AVD = 2*(RF/Ri) (1)
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 amplifier is not current limited or clipped. In order to choose an amplifier's closed-
loop gain without causing excessive clipping, please refer to the AUDIO POWER AMPLIFIER DESIGN section.
A bridge configuration, such as the one used in LM4902, 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 eliminates the need for an output coupling capacitor which is required in a single supply, single-
ended amplifier configuration. If an output coupling capacitor is not used in a single-ended configuration, the half-
supply bias across the load would result in both increased internal lC power dissipation as well as permanent
loudspeaker damage.
POWER DISSIPATION
Power dissipation is a major concern when designing a successful amplifier, whether the amplifier is bridged or
single-ended. Equation 2 states the maximum power dissipation point for a bridge amplifier operating at a given
supply voltage and driving a specified output load.
PDMAX = (VDD)2/(2π2RL) Single-Ended (2)
However, a direct consequence of the increased power delivered to the load by a bridge amplifier is an increase
in internal power dissipation point for a bridge amplifier operating at the same conditions.
PDMAX = 4(VDD)2/(2π2RL) Bridge Mode (3)
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Since the LM4902 has two operational amplifiers in one package, the maximum internal power dissipation is 4
times that of a single-ended amplifier. Even with this substantial increase in power dissipation, the LM4902 does
not require heatsinking. From Equation 2, assuming a 5V power supply and an 8Ωload, the maximum power
dissipation point is 625 mW. The maximum power dissipation point obtained from Equation 3 must not be greater
than the power dissipation that results from Equation 4:
PDMAX = (TJMAX −TA)/θJA (4)
For package DGK, θJA = 190°C/W. TJMAX = 150°C for the LM4902. Depending on the ambient temperature, TA,
of the system surroundings, Equation 4 can be used to find the maximum internal power dissipation supported by
the IC packaging. If the result of Equation 3 is greater than that of Equation 4, then either the supply voltage
must be decreased, the load impedance increased, the ambient temperature reduced, or the θJA reduced with
heatsinking. In many cases larger traces near the output, VDD, and Gnd pins can be used to lower the θJA. The
larger areas of copper provide a form of heatsinking allowing a higher power dissipation. For the typical
application of a 5V power supply, with an 8Ωload, the maximum ambient temperature possible without violating
the maximum junction temperature is approximately 30°C provided that device operation is around the maximum
power dissipation point. Internal power dissipation is a function of output power. If typical operation is not around
the maximum power dissipation point, the ambient temperature can be increased. Refer to the Typical
Performance Characteristics
POWER SUPPLY BYPASSING
As with any power 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. The effect of a larger half supply bypass capacitor is improved PSRR due to increased half-supply
stability. Typical applications employ a 5V regulator with 10μF and a 0.1μF bypass capacitors which aid in supply
stability, but do not eliminate the need for bypassing the supply nodes of the LM4902. The selection of bypass
capacitors, especially CB, is thus dependent upon desired PSRR requirements, 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 LM4902 contains a shutdown pin to externally turn off
the amplifier's bias circuitry. This shutdown feature turns the amplifier off when a logic low is placed on the
shutdown pin. The trigger point between a logic low and logic high level is typically half supply. It is best to switch
between ground and supply to provide maximum device performance. By switching the shutdown pin to GND,
the LM4902 supply current draw will be minimized in idle mode. While the device will be disabled with shutdown
pin voltages greater than GND, the idle current may be greater than the typical value of 0.1μA. In either case, the
shutdown pin should be tied to a definite voltage to avoid unwanted state changes.
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 in
conjunction with an external pull-up resistor. When the switch is closed, the shutdown pin is connected to ground
and disables the amplifier. If the switch is open, then the external pull-up resistor will enable the LM4902. This
scheme ensures that the shutdown pin will not float, thus preventing unwanted state changes.
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 LM4902 is tolerant to a variety of external component combinations,
consideration to component values must be used to maximize overall system quality.
The LM4902 is unity-gain stable, giving a designer maximum system flexibility. The LM4902 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
bandwidth 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 value should be chosen based on
needed frequency response for a few distinct reasons.
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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 attenuation. But in many cases the speakers
used in portable systems, whether internal or external, have little ability to reproduce signals below 150Hz. In this
case using a large input capacitor may not increase system performance.
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
½ 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 consideration 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
LM4902 turns on. The slower the LM4902's outputs ramp to their quiescent DC voltage (nominally ½ VDD), the
smaller the turn-on pop. Choosing CBequal to 1.0 μF along with a small value of Ci(in the range of 0.1μF to
0.39μF), should produce a clickless and popless shutdown function. While the device will function properly, (no
oscillations or motorboating), with CBequal to 0.1μF, the device will be much more susceptible to turn-on clicks
and pops. Thus, a value of CBequal to 1.0μF or larger is recommended in all but the most cost sensitive
designs.
AUDIO POWER AMPLIFIER DESIGN
Design a 300 mW/8ΩAudio Amplifier
Given:
Power Output 300mWrms
Load Impedance 8Ω
Input Level 1Vrms
Input Impedance 20kΩ
Bandwidth 100Hz–20 kHz ± 0.25dB
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 Performance 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 5 and add the dropout voltage. Using this method, the minimum supply voltage would be (Vopeak
+ (2*VOD)), where VOD is extrapolated from the Dropout Voltage vs Supply Voltage curve in the Typical
Performance Characteristics section.
(5)
Using the Output Power vs Supply Voltage graph for an 8Ωload, the minimum supply rail is 3.5V. But since 5V is
a standard supply voltage in most applications, it is chosen for the supply rail. Extra supply voltage creates
headroom that allows the LM4902 to reproduce peaks in excess of 700 mW without producing 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 Equation 6.
(6)
RF/Ri= AVD/2 (7)
From Equation 6, the minimum AVD is 1.55; use AVD = 2.
Since the desired input impedance was 20 kΩ, and with a AVD of 2, a ratio of 1:1 of RFto Riresults in an
allocation of Ri= RF= 20 kΩ. The final design step is to address the bandwidth requirements which must be
stated as a pair of −3 dB frequency points. Five times away from a pole gives 0.17 dB down from passband
response which is better than the required ±0.25 dB specified.
fL= 100Hz/5 = 20Hz (8)
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fH= 20kHz × 5 = 100kHz (9)
As stated in the External Components Description section, Riin conjunction with Cicreate a highpass filter.
(10)
Ci≥1/(2π*20 kΩ*20 Hz) = 0.397μF; use 0.39μF (11)
The high frequency pole is determined by the product of the desired high frequency pole, fH, and the differential
gain, AVD. With a AVD = 2 and fH= 100kHz, the resulting GBWP = 100kHz which is much smaller than the
LM4902 GBWP of 25MHz. This figure displays that if a designer has a need to design an amplifier with a higher
differential gain, the LM4902 can still be used without running into bandwidth problems.
DIFFERENTIAL AMPLIFIER CONFIGURATION FOR LM4902
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device Status
(1)
Package Type Package
Drawing Pins Package
Qty Eco Plan
(2)
Lead/Ball Finish MSL Peak Temp
(3)
Op Temp (°C) Top-Side Markings
(4)
Samples
LM4902MM/NOPB ACTIVE VSSOP DGK 8 1000 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-1-260C-UNLIM -40 to 85 GC3
(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) Eco Plan - The planned eco-friendly classification: Pb-Free (RoHS), Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt), or Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br) - please check http://www.ti.com/productcontent for the latest availability
information and additional product content details.
TBD: The Pb-Free/Green conversion plan has not been defined.
Pb-Free (RoHS): TI's terms "Lead-Free" or "Pb-Free" mean semiconductor products that are compatible with the current RoHS requirements for all 6 substances, including the requirement that
lead not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, TI Pb-Free products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes.
Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt): This component has a RoHS exemption for either 1) lead-based flip-chip solder bumps used between the die and package, or 2) lead-based die adhesive used between
the die and leadframe. The component is otherwise considered Pb-Free (RoHS compatible) as defined above.
Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br): TI defines "Green" to mean Pb-Free (RoHS compatible), and free of Bromine (Br) and Antimony (Sb) based flame retardants (Br or Sb do not exceed 0.1% by weight
in homogeneous material)
(3) MSL, Peak Temp. -- The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC industry standard classifications, and peak solder temperature.
(4) Multiple Top-Side Markings will be inside parentheses. Only one Top-Side 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 Top-Side Marking for that device.
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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
LM4902MM/NOPB VSSOP DGK 8 1000 178.0 12.4 5.3 3.4 1.4 8.0 12.0 Q1
PACKAGE MATERIALS INFORMATION
www.ti.com 8-May-2013
Pack Materials-Page 1
*All dimensions are nominal
Device Package Type Package Drawing Pins SPQ Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm)
LM4902MM/NOPB VSSOP DGK 8 1000 210.0 185.0 35.0
PACKAGE MATERIALS INFORMATION
www.ti.com 8-May-2013
Pack Materials-Page 2
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