LM4892MBD National Semiconductor, LM4892MBD Datasheet - Page 10

• Manufacturer Part Number: LM4892MBD
• Description: BOARD EVALUATION LM4892M
• Manufacturer: National Semiconductor
• Series: Boomer®r

Specifications of LM4892MBD

• Amplifier Type: Class AB
• Output Type: 1-Channel (Mono) with Mono Headphones
• Max Output Power X Channels @ Load: 1W x 1 @ 8 Ohm; 90mW x 1 @ 32 Ohm
• Voltage - Supply: 2.2 V ~ 5.5 V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ 85°C
• Board Type: Fully Populated
• Utilized Ic / Part: LM4892
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant

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Typical Performance Characteristics
Application Information
BRIDGE CONFIGURATION EXPLANATION
As shown in Figure 1, the LM4892 has two operational
amplifiers internally, allowing for a few different amplifier
configurations. The first amplifier’s gain is externally config-
urable, 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 R
the second amplifier’s gain is fixed by the two internal 20kΩ
resistors. 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 by 180˚. Consequently, the differential gain for the
IC is
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 configura-
tion where one side of the 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 con-
ditions. 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 ex-
cessive clipping, please refer to the Audio Power Amplifier
Design section.
A bridge configuration, such as the one used in LM4892,
also creates a second advantage over single-ended amplifi-
ers. 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 configura-
tion. Without an output coupling capacitor, the half-supply
bias across the load would result in both increased internal
IC power dissipation and also possible loudspeaker damage.
Output Power vs Supply Voltage
A
VD
R
= 2 *(R
L
= 32Ω
f
/R
i
)
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to R
i
while
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POWER DISSIPATION
Power dissipation is a major concern when designing a
successful amplifier, whether the amplifier is bridged or
single-ended. A direct consequence of the increased power
delivered to the load by a bridge amplifier is an increase in
internal power dissipation. Since the LM4892 has two opera-
tional amplifiers in one package, the maximum internal
power dissipation is 4 times that of a single-ended amplifier.
The maximum power dissipation for a given application can
be derived from the power dissipation graphs or from Equa-
tion 1.
It is critical that the maximum junction temperature T
150˚C is not exceeded. T
power derating curves by using P
area. By adding additional copper foil, the thermal resistance
of the application can be reduced from a free air value of
150˚C/W, resulting in higher P
can be added to any of the leads connected to the LM4892.
It is especially effective when connected to V
the output pins. Refer to the application information on the
LM4892 reference design board for an example of good heat
sinking. If T
changes must be made. These changes can include re-
duced supply voltage, higher load impedance, or reduced
ambient temperature. Internal power dissipation is a function
of output power. Refer to the Typical Performance Charac-
teristics curves for power dissipation information for differ-
ent output powers and output loading.
POWER SUPPLY BYPASSING
As with any 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. Typical appli-
cations employ a 5V regulator with 10µF tantalum or elec-
trolytic capacitor and a ceramic bypass capacitor which aid
in supply stability. This does not eliminate the need for
bypassing the supply nodes of the LM4892. The selection of
a bypass capacitor, especially C
Output Power vs Supply Voltage
Headphone Output, R
P
JMAX
DMAX
still exceeds 150˚C, then additional
= 4*(V
JMAX
DD
)
2
/(2π
can be determined from the
DMAX
B
DMAX
, is dependent upon PSRR
2
R
L
. Additional copper foil
L
= 32Ω
)
and the PC board foil
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DD
, GND, and
JMAX
of