Dual 40W Audio Power Amplifier with Mute

LM4766 Overture Audio Power Amplifier Series

September 1998

LM4766 Overture
Audio Power Amplifier Series Dual 40W Audio Power
Amplifier with Mute
General Description Key Specifications
The LM4766 is a stereo audio amplifier capable of delivering j THD+N at 1 kHz at 2 x 30W continuous average
typically 40W per channel of continuous average output
power into an 8 load with less than 0.1% (THD + N). output power into 8: 0.1% (max)
The performance of the LM4766, utilizing its Self Peak In- j THD+N at 1 kHz at continuous average
stantaneous Temperature (Ke) (SPiKe) Protection Cir- output power of 2 x 30W into 8: 0.009% (typ)
cuitry, places it in a class above discrete and hybrid amplifi-
ers by providing an inherently, dynamically protected Safe Features
Operating Area (SOA). SPiKe Protection means that these
n SPiKe Protection
parts are safeguarded at the output against overvoltage, un-
dervoltage, overloads, including thermal runaway and in- n Minimal amount of external components necessary
stantaneous temperature peaks. n Quiet fade-in/out mute mode
Each amplifier within the LM4766 has an independent n Non-Isolated 15-lead TO-220 package
smooth transition fade-in/out mute that minimizes output
pops. The ICs extremely low noise floor at 2 V and its ex- Applications
tremely low THD + N value of 0.06% at the rated power n High-end stereo TVs
make the LM4766 optimum for high-end stereo TVs or mini- n Component stereo
component systems. n Compact stereo

Typical Application Connection Diagram

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FIGURE 1. Typical Audio Amplifier Application Circuit

Note: Numbers in parentheses represent pinout for amplifier B.
*Optional component dependent upon specific design requirements.

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 Absolute Maximum Ratings (Notes 4, 5) Junction Temperature (Note 8) 150C
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, Thermal Resistance
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/ Non-Isolated T-Package
Distributors for availability and specifications. JC 1C/W
Supply Voltage |VCC| + |VEE| Soldering Information
(No Input) 78V T Package 260C
Supply Voltage |VCC| + |VEE| Storage Temperature 40C to +150C
(with Input) 74V
Common Mode Input Voltage (VCC or VEE) and Operating Ratings (Notes 4, 5)
|VCC| + |VEE| 60V Temperature Range
Differential Input Voltage 60V TMIN TA TMAX 20C TA +85C
Output Current Internally Limited Supply Voltage |VCC| + |VEE| (Note 1) 20V to 60V
Power Dissipation (Note 6) 62.5W
ESD Susceptability (Note 7) 3000V

Electrical Characteristics (Notes 4, 5)

The following specifications apply for VCC = +30V, VEE = 30V, IMUTE = 0.5 mA with RL = 8 unless otherwise specified.
Limits apply for TA = 25C.
Symbol Parameter Conditions LM4766 Units
Typical Limit (Limits)
(Note 9) (Note 10)
|VCC| + Power Supply Voltage GND VEE 9V 18 20 V (min)
|VEE| (Note 11) 60 V (max)
PO Output Power THD + N = 0.1% (max),
(Note 3) (Continuous Average) f = 1 kHz, f = 20 kHz 40 30 W/ch (min)
THD + N Total Harmonic Distortion 30 W/ch, RL = 8, 20 Hz f 20 kHz 0.06 %
Plus Noise AV = 26 dB
Xtalk Channel Separation f = 1 kHz, VO = 10.9 Vrms 60 dB
SR Slew Rate VIN = 1.2 Vrms, trise = 2 ns 9 5 V/s (min)
(Note 3)
Itotal Total Quiescent Power Both Amplifiers VCM = 0V, 48 100 mA (max)
(Note 2) Supply Current VO = 0V, IO = 0 mA
VOS Input Offset Voltage VCM = 0V, IO = 0 mA 1 10 mV (max)
(Note 2)
IB Input Bias Current VCM = 0V, IO = 0 mA 0.2 1 A (max)
IOS Input Offset Current VCM = 0V, IO = 0 mA 0.01 0.2 A (max)
IO Output Current Limit |VCC| = |VEE| = 10V, tON = 10 ms, 4 3 Apk (min)
VO = 0V
VOD Output Dropout Voltage |VCCVO|, VCC = 20V, IO = +100 mA 1.5 4 V (max)
(Note 2) (Note 12) |VOVEE|, VEE = 20V, IO = 100 mA 2.5 4 V (max)
PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio VCC = 30V to 10V, VEE = 30V, 125 85 dB (min)
(Note 2) VCM = 0V, IO = 0 mA
VCC = 30V, VEE = 30V to 10V 110 85 dB (min)
VCM = 0V, IO = 0 mA
CMRR Common Mode Rejection Ratio VCC = 50V to 10V, VEE = 10V to 50V, 110 75 dB (min)
(Note 2) VCM = 20V to 20V, IO = 0 mA
AVOL Open Loop Voltage Gain RL = 2 k, VO = 40V 115 80 dB (min)
(Note 2)
GBWP Gain Bandwidth Product fO = 100 kHz, VIN = 50 mVrms 8 2 MHz (min)
eIN Input Noise IHF A Weighting Filter 2.0 8 V (max)
(Note 3) RIN = 600 (Input Referred)

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 Electrical Characteristics (Notes 4, 5) (Continued)

The following specifications apply for VCC = +30V, VEE = 30V, IMUTE = 0.5 mA with RL = 8 unless otherwise specified.
Limits apply for TA = 25C.
Symbol Parameter Conditions LM4766 Units
Typical Limit (Limits)
(Note 9) (Note 10)
SNR Signal-to-Noise Ratio PO = 1W, A Weighted, 98 dB
Measured at 1 kHz, RS = 25
PO = 25W, A Weighted 112 dB
Measured at 1 kHz, RS = 25
AM Mute Attenuation Pin 6,11 at 2.5V 115 80 dB (min)
Note 1: Operation is guaranteed up to 60V, however, distortion may be introduced from SPiKe Protection Circuitry if proper thermal considerations are not taken into
account. Refer to the Application Information section for a complete explanation.
Note 2: DC Electrical Test; Refer to Test Circuit #1.
Note 3: AC Electrical Test; Refer to Test Circuit #2.
Note 4: All voltages are measured with respect to the GND pins (5, 10), unless otherwise specified.
Note 5: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for which the device is func-
tional, but do not guarantee specific performance limits. Electrical Characteristics state DC and AC electrical specifications under particular test conditions which guar-
antee 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 6: For operating at case temperatures above 25C, the device must be derated based on a 150C maximum junction temperature and a thermal resistance of
JC = 1C/W (junction to case) for the T package. Refer to the section Determining the Correct Heat Sink in the Application Information section.
Note 7: Human body model, 100 pF discharged through a 1.5 k resistor.
Note 8: The operating junction temperature maximum is 150C, however, the instantaneous Safe Operating Area temperature is 250C.
Note 9: Typicals are measured at 25C and represent the parametric norm.
Note 10: Limits are guarantees that all parts are tested in production to meet the stated values.
Note 11: VEE must have at least 9V at its pin with reference to ground in order for the under-voltage protection circuitry to be disabled. In addition, the voltage dif-
ferential between VCC and VEE must be greater than 14V.
Note 12: The output dropout voltage, VOD, is the supply voltage minus the clipping voltage. Refer to the Clipping Voltage vs. Supply Voltage graph in the Typical Per-
formance Characteristics section.

Test Circuit #1 (Note 2) (DC Electrical Test Circuit)

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Bridged Amplifier Application Circuit

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FIGURE 2. Bridged Amplifier Application Circuit

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Single Supply Application Circuit

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FIGURE 3. Single Supply Amplifier Application Circuit

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Auxiliary Amplifier Application Circuit

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FIGURE 4. Special Audio Amplifier Application Circuit

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 Equivalent Schematic (excluding active protection circuitry)

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External Components Description
Components Functional Description
1 RB Prevents currents from entering the amplifiers non-inverting input which may be passed through to the
load upon power down of the system due to the low input impedance of the circuitry when the
undervoltage circuitry is off. This phenomenon occurs when the supply voltages are below 1.5V.
2 Ri Inverting input resistance to provide AC gain in conjunction with Rf.
3 Rf Feedback resistance to provide AC gain in conjunction with Ri.
4 Ci Feedback capacitor which ensures unity gain at DC. Also creates a highpass filter with Ri at fC =
(Note 13) 1/(2RiCi).
5 CS Provides power supply filtering and bypassing. Refer to the Supply Bypassing application section for
proper placement and selection of bypass capacitors.
6 RV Acts as a volume control by setting the input voltage level.
(Note 13)
7 RIN Sets the amplifiers input terminals DC bias point when CIN is present in the circuit. Also works with CIN to
(Note 13) create a highpass filter at fC = 1/(2RINCIN). Refer to Figure 4.
8 CIN Input capacitor which blocks the input signals DC offsets from being passed onto the amplifiers inputs.
(Note 13)
9 RSN Works with CSN to stabilize the output stage by creating a pole that reduces high frequency instabilities.
(Note 13)
10 CSN Works with RSN to stabilize the output stage by creating a pole that reduces high frequency instabilities.
(Note 13) The pole is set at fC = 1/(2RSNCSN). Refer to Figure 4.
11 L (Note 13) Provides high impedance at high frequencies so that R may decouple a highly capacitive load and reduce
the Q of the series resonant circuit. Also provides a low impedance at low frequencies to short out R and
12 R (Note 13)
pass audio signals to the load. Refer to Figure 4.
13 RA Provides DC voltage biasing for the transistor Q1 in single supply operation.
14 CA Provides bias filtering for single supply operation.
15 RINP Limits the voltage difference between the amplifiers inputs for single supply operation. Refer to the Clicks
(Note 13) and Pops application section for a more detailed explanation of the function of RINP.
16 RBI Provides input bias current for single supply operation. Refer to the Clicks and Pops application section
for a more detailed explanation of the function of RBI.
17 RE Establishes a fixed DC current for the transistor Q1 in single supply operation. This resistor stabilizes the
half-supply point along with CA.
18 RM Mute resistance set up to allow 0.5 mA to be drawn from pin 6 or 11 to turn the muting function off.
RM is calculated using: RM (|VEE| 2.6V)/l where l 0.5 mA. Refer to the Mute Attenuation vs Mute
Current curves in the Typical Performance Characteristics section.
19 CM Mute capacitance set up to create a large time constant for turn-on and turn-off muting.
20 S1 Mute switch that mutes the music going into the amplifier when opened.
Note 13: Optional components dependent upon specific design requirements.

Typical Performance Characteristics

THD + N vs Frequency THD + N vs Frequency THD + N vs Output Power

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THD + N vs Output Power THD + N vs Distribution THD + N vs Distribution

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Channel Separation vs Clipping Voltage vs Output Power vs

Frequency Supply Voltage Load Resustance

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Output Power vs Power Dissipation vs Power Dissipation vs

Supply Voltage Output Power Output Power

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Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued)

Max Heatsink Thermal Resistance (C/W)

at the Specified Ambient Temperature (C)

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Note: The maximum heatsink thermal resistance values, SA, in the table above were calculated using a CS = 0.2C/W due to
thermal compound.

Safe Area SPiKe Protection Pulse Power Limit

Response

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 Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued)

Power Supply Common-Mode Open Loop

Rejection Ratio Rejection Ratio Frequency Response

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Supply Current vs Input Bias Current vs Mute Attenuation vs

Case Temperature Case Temperature Mute Current (per Amplifier)

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Mute Attenuation vs
Mute Current (per Amplifier)

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Application Information
MUTE MODE formance Characteristics section for values of attenuation
The muting function of the LM4766 allows the user to mute per current out of pins 6 or 11. The resistance RM is calcu-
the music going into the amplifier by drawing more than lated by the following equation:
0.5 mA out of each mute pin on the device. This is accom- RM (|VEE| 2.6V)/Ipin6
plished as shown in the Typical Application Circuit where the where Ipin6 = Ipin11 0.5 mA.
resistor RM is chosen with reference to your negative supply
Both pins 6 and 11 can be tied together so that only one re-
voltage and is used in conjunction with a switch. The switch
sistor and capacitor are required for the mute function. The
when opened cuts off the current flow from pin 6 or 11 to
mute resistance must be chosen such that greater than 1 mA
VEE, thus placing the LM4766 into mute mode. Refer to the
is pulled through the resistor RM so that each amplifier is fully
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Application Information (Continued) Thus by knowing the total supply voltage and rated output
load, the maximum power dissipation point can be calcu-
pulled out of mute mode. Taking into account supply line fluc- lated. The package dissipation is twice the number which re-
tuations, it is a good idea to pull out 1 mA per mute pin or sults from Equation (1) since there are two amplifiers in each
2 mA total if both pins are tied together. LM4766. Refer to the graphs of Power Dissipation versus
Output Power in the Typical Performance Characteristics
UNDER-VOLTAGE PROTECTION section which show the actual full range of power dissipation
Upon system power-up, the under-voltage protection cir- not just the maximum theoretical point that results from
cuitry allows the power supplies and their corresponding ca- Equation (1).
pacitors to come up close to their full values before turning
on the LM4766 such that no DC output spikes occur. Upon DETERMINING THE CORRECT HEAT SINK
turn-off, the output of the LM4766 is brought to ground be- The choice of a heat sink for a high-power audio amplifier is
fore the power supplies such that no transients occur at made entirely to keep the die temperature at a level such
power-down. that the thermal protection circuitry does not operate under
normal circumstances.
OVER-VOLTAGE PROTECTION The thermal resistance from the die (junction) to the outside
The LM4766 contains over-voltage protection circuitry that air (ambient) is a combination of three thermal resistances,
limits the output current to approximately 4.0 Apk while also JC, CS, and SA. In addition, the thermal resistance, JC
providing voltage clamping, though not through internal (junction to case), of the LM4766T is 1C/W. Using Thermal-
clamping diodes. The clamping effect is quite the same, loy Thermacote thermal compound, the thermal resistance,
however, the output transistors are designed to work alter- CS (case to sink), is about 0.2C/W. Since convection heat
nately by sinking large current spikes. flow (power dissipation) is analogous to current flow, thermal
resistance is analogous to electrical resistance, and tem-
SPiKe PROTECTION perature drops are analogous to voltage drops, the power
The LM4766 is protected from instantaneous peak- dissipation out of the LM4766 is equal to the following:
temperature stressing of the power transistor array. The Safe PDMAX = (TJMAXTAMB)/JA (2)
Operating graph in the Typical Performance Characteris- where TJMAX = 150C, TAMB is the system ambient tempera-
tics section shows the area of device operation where ture and JA = JC + CS + SA.
SPiKe Protection Circuitry is not enabled. The waveform to
the right of the SOA graph exemplifies how the dynamic pro-
tection will cause waveform distortion when enabled. Please
refer to AN-898 for more detailed information.

THERMAL PROTECTION
The LM4766 has a sophisticated thermal protection scheme
to prevent long-term thermal stress of the device. When the
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temperature on the die reaches 165C, the LM4766 shuts
down. It starts operating again when the die temperature Once the maximum package power dissipation has been
drops to about 155C, but if the temperature again begins to calculated using Equation (1), the maximum thermal resis-
rise, shutdown will occur again at 165C. Therefore, the de- tance, SA, (heat sink to ambient) in C/W for a heat sink can
vice is allowed to heat up to a relatively high temperature if be calculated. This calculation is made using Equation (3)
the fault condition is temporary, but a sustained fault will which is derived by solving for SA in Equation (2).
cause the device to cycle in a Schmitt Trigger fashion be-
tween the thermal shutdown temperature limits of 165C and SA = [(TJMAXTAMB)PDMAX(JC +CS)]/PDMAX (3)
155C. This greatly reduces the stress imposed on the IC by Again it must be noted that the value of SA is dependent
thermal cycling, which in turn improves its reliability under upon the system designers amplifier requirements. If the
sustained fault conditions. ambient temperature that the audio amplifier is to be working
Since the die temperature is directly dependent upon the under is higher than 25C, then the thermal resistance for the
heat sink used, the heat sink should be chosen such that heat sink, given all other things are equal, will need to be
thermal shutdown will not be reached during normal opera- smaller.
tion. Using the best heat sink possible within the cost and
SUPPLY BYPASSING
space constraints of the system will improve the long-term
reliability of any power semiconductor device, as discussed The LM4766 has excellent power supply rejection and does
in the Determining the Correct Heat Sink Section. not require a regulated supply. However, to improve system
performance as well as eliminate possible oscillations, the
DETERMlNlNG MAXIMUM POWER DISSIPATION LM4766 should have its supply leads bypassed with
Power dissipation within the integrated circuit package is a low-inductance capacitors having short leads that are lo-
very important parameter requiring a thorough understand- cated close to the package terminals. Inadequate power
ing if optimum power output is to be obtained. An incorrect supply bypassing will manifest itself by a low frequency oscil-
maximum power dissipation calculation may result in inad- lation known as motorboating or by high frequency insta-
equate heat sinking causing thermal shutdown and thus lim- bilities. These instabilities can be eliminated through multiple
iting the output power. bypassing utilizing a large tantalum or electrolytic capacitor
(10 F or larger) which is used to absorb low frequency
Equation (1) exemplifies the theoretical maximum power dis- variations and a small ceramic capacitor (0.1 F) to prevent
sipation point of each amplifier where VCC is the total supply any high frequency feedback through the power supply lines.
voltage.
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 Application Information (Continued) single-supply application, the half-supply needs to charge up
just like the supply rail, VCC. This makes the task of attaining
If adequate bypassing is not provided, the current in the sup- a clickless and popless turn-on more challenging. Any un-
ply leads which is a rectified component of the load current even charging of the amplifier inputs will result in output
may be fed back into internal circuitry. This signal causes clicks and pops due to the differential input topology of the
distortion at high frequencies requiring that the supplies be LM4766.
bypassed at the package terminals with an electrolytic ca- To achieve a transient free power-up and power-down, the
pacitor of 470 F or more. voltage seen at the input terminals should be ideally the
same. Such a signal will be common-mode in nature, and
BRIDGED AMPLIFIER APPLICATION will be rejected by the LM4766. In Figure 3, the resistor RINP
The LM4766 has two operational amplifiers internally, allow- serves to keep the inputs at the same potential by limiting the
ing for a few different amplifier configurations. One of these voltage difference possible between the two nodes. This
configurations is referred to as bridged mode and involves should significantly reduce any type of turn-on pop, due to an
driving the load differentially through the LM4766s outputs. uneven charging of the amplifier inputs. This charging is
This configuration is shown in Figure 2. Bridged mode op- based on a specific application loading and thus, the system
eration is different from the classical single-ended amplifier designer may need to adjust these values for optimal perfor-
configuration where one side of its load is connected to mance.
ground. As shown in Figure 3, the resistors labeled RBI help bias up
A bridge amplifier design has a distinct advantage over the the LM4766 off the half-supply node at the emitter of the
single-ended configuration, as it provides differential drive to 2N3904. But due to the input and output coupling capacitors
the load, thus doubling output swing for a specified supply in the circuit, along with the negative feedback, there are two
voltage. Consequently, theoretically four times the output different values of RBI, namely 10 k and 200 k. These re-
power is possible as compared to a single-ended amplifier sistors bring up the inputs at the same rate resulting in a pop-
under the same conditions. This increase in attainable output less turn-on. Adjusting these resistors values slightly may re-
power assumes that the amplifier is not current limited or duce pops resulting from power supplies that ramp
clipped. extremely quick or exhibit overshoot during system turn-on.
A direct consequence of the increased power delivered to
the load by a bridge amplifier is an increase in internal power AUDIO POWER AMPLlFIER DESIGN
dissipation. For each operational amplifier in a bridge con- Design a 30W/8 Audio Amplifier
figuration, the internal power dissipation will increase by a
factor of two over the single ended dissipation. Thus, for an Given:
audio power amplifier such as the LM4766, which has two Power Output 30 Wrms
operational amplifiers in one package, the package dissipa- Load Impedance 8
tion will increase by a factor of four. To calculate the
Input Level 1 Vrms(max)
LM4766s maximum power dissipation point for a bridged
load, multiply Equation (1) by a factor of four. Input Impedance 47 k
This value of PDMAX can be used to calculate the correct size Bandwidth 20 Hz20 kHz
heat sink for a bridged amplifier application. Since the inter- 0.25 dB
nal dissipation for a given power supply and load is in- A designer must first determine the power supply require-
creased by using bridged-mode, the heatsinks SA will have ments in terms of both voltage and current needed to obtain
to decrease accordingly as shown by Equation (3). Refer to the specified output power. VOPEAK can be determined from
the section, Determining the Correct Heat Sink, for a more Equation (4) and IOPEAK from Equation (5).
detailed discussion of proper heat sinking for a given appli-
cation.
(4)
SINGLE-SUPPLY AMPLIFIER APPLICATION
The typical application of the LM4766 is a split supply ampli- (5)
fier. But as shown in Figure 3, the LM4766 can also be used To determine the maximum supply voltage the following con-
in a single power supply configuration. This involves using ditions must be considered. Add the dropout voltage to the
some external components to create a half-supply bias peak output swing VOPEAK, to get the supply rail at a current
which is used as the reference for the inputs and outputs. of IOPEAK. The regulation of the supply determines the un-
Thus, the signal will swing around half-supply much like it loaded voltage which is usually about 15% higher. The sup-
swings around ground in a split-supply application. Along ply voltage will also rise 10% during high line conditions.
with proper circuit biasing, a few other considerations must Therefore the maximum supply voltage is obtained from the
be accounted for to take advantage of all of the LM4766 following equation.
functions, like the mute function. Max supplies (VOPEAK + VOD) (1 + regulation) (1.1)
For 30W of output power into an 8 load, the required
CLICKS AND POPS
VOPEAK is 21.91V. A minimum supply rail of 25.4V results
In the typical application of the LM4766 as a split-supply au- from adding VOPEAK and VOD. With regulation, the maximum
dio power amplifier, the IC exhibits excellent click and pop supplies are 32V and the required IOPEAK is 2.74A from
performance when utilizing the mute and standby modes. In Equation (5). It should be noted that for a dual 30W amplifier
addition, the device employs Under-Voltage Protection, into an 8 load the IOPEAK drawn from the supplies is twice
which eliminates unwanted power-up and power-down tran- 2.74 Apk or 5.48 Apk. At this point it is a good idea to check
sients. The basis for these functions are a stable and con- the Power Output vs Supply Voltage to ensure that the re-
stant half-supply potential. In a split-supply application, quired output power is obtainable from the device while
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Application Information (Continued) dress the bandwidth requirements which must be stated as a
pair of 3 dB frequency points. Five times away from a 3 dB
verify that with the required power supply voltage and load point is 0.17 dB down from passband response which is bet-
impedance, that the required heatsink value SA is feasible ter than the required 0.25 dB specified. This fact results in
given system cost and size constraints. Once the heatsink a low and high frequency pole of 4 Hz and 100 kHz respec-
issues have been addressed, the required gain can be deter- tively. As stated in the External Components section, Ri in
mined from Equation (6). conjunction with Ci create a high-pass filter.
Ci 1/(2 * 1 k * 4 Hz) = 39.8 F; use 39 F.
(6) The high frequency pole is determined by the product of the
desired high frequency pole, fH, and the gain, AV. With a
From Equation (6), the minimum AV is: AV 15.5.
AV = 21 and fH = 100 kHz, the resulting GBWP is 2.1 MHz,
By selecting a gain of 21, and with a feedback resistor, Rf = which is less than the guaranteed minimum GBWP of the
20 k, the value of Ri follows from Equation (7). LM4766 of 8 MHz. This will ensure that the high frequency
Ri = Rf (AV 1) (7) response of the amplifier will be no worse than 0.17 dB down
Thus with Ri = 1 k a non-inverting gain of 21 will result. at 20 kHz which is well within the bandwidth requirements of
Since the desired input impedance was 47 k, a value of the design.
47 k was selected for RIN. The final design step is to ad-

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LM4766 Overture Audio Power Amplifier Series
Dual 40W Audio Power Amplifier with Mute
Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted

Non-Isolated TO-220 15-Lead Package

Order Number LM4766T
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