TDA8944J

2 x 7 W stereo Bridge Tied Load (BTL) audio amplifier

Rev. 02 14 February 2000

Product specification

1. General description
The TDA8944J is a dual-channel audio power amplifier with an output power of
2 7 W at an 8 load and a 12 V supply. The circuit contains two Bridge Tied Load
(BTL) amplifiers with an all-NPN output stage and standby/mute logic. The TDA8944J
comes in a 17-pin DIL-bent-SIL (DBS) power package. The TDA8944J is
printed-circuit board (PCB) compatible with all other types in the TDA894x family.
One PCB footprint accommodates both the mono and the stereo products.

2. Features

c
c

Few external components

Fixed gain
Standby and mute mode
No on/off switching plops
Low standby current
High supply voltage ripple rejection
Outputs short-circuit protected to ground, supply and across the load
Thermally protected
Printed-circuit board compatible.

3. Applications
Mains fed applications (e.g. TV sound)
PC audio
Portable audio.

4. Quick reference data

Table 1:

Quick reference data

Symbol Parameter
VCC

supply voltage

Iq

quiescent supply current

Istb

standby supply current

Conditions
VCC = 12 V; RL =

Min

Typ

Max

Unit

12

18

24

36

mA

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Table 1:

Quick reference datacontinued

Symbol Parameter

Conditions

Min

Typ

Max

Unit

Po

output power

THD = 10%; RL = 8 ;
VCC = 12 V

THD

total harmonic distortion

Po = 1 W

0.03

0.1

Gv

voltage gain

31

32

33

dB

SVRR

supply voltage ripple

rejection

50

65

dB

5. Ordering information
Table 2:

Ordering information

Type number

Package
Name

Description

Version

TDA8944J

DBS17P

plastic DIL-bent-SIL power package;

17 leads (lead length 12 mm)

SOT243-1

6. Block diagram
idth

VCC1

VCC2

16

1
IN1
IN1+

OUT1

8
6
4

OUT1+

TDA8944J
14
IN2
IN2+

OUT2

9
12
17

OUT2+

VCC
MODE
SVR

10

STANDBY/
MUTE LOGIC

20
k

SHORT CIRCUIT
AND
TEMPERATURE
PROTECTION

11
20
k
2

15
MBK933

GND1

GND2

Fig 1. Block diagram.

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7. Pinning information
7.1 Pinning
handbook, halfpage

OUT1 1
GND1 2
VCC1 3
OUT1+ 4
n.c. 5
IN1+ 6
n.c. 7
IN1 8
IN2 9

TDA8944J

MODE 10
SVR 11
IN2+ 12
n.c. 13
OUT2 14
GND2 15
VCC2 16
OUT2+ 17
MBK936

Fig 2. Pin configuration.

7.2 Pin description

Table 3:

Pin description

Symbol

Pin

Description

OUT1

negative loudspeaker terminal 1

GND1

ground channel 1

VCC1

supply voltage channel 1

OUT1+

positive loudspeaker terminal 1

n.c.

not connected

IN1+

positive input 1

n.c.

not connected

IN1

negative input 1

IN2

negative input 2

MODE

10

mode selection input (standby, mute, operating)

SVR

11

half supply voltage decoupling (ripple rejection)

IN2+

12

positive input 2
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Table 3:

Pin descriptioncontinued

Symbol

Pin

Description

n.c.

13

not connected

OUT2

14

negative loudspeaker terminal 2

GND2

15

ground channel 2

VCC2

16

supply voltage channel 2

OUT2+

17

positive loudspeaker terminal 2

8. Functional description
The TDA8944J is a stereo BTL audio power amplifier capable of delivering 2 7 W
output power to an 8 load at THD = 10%, using a 12 V power supply and an
external heatsink. The voltage gain is fixed at 32 dB.
With the three-level MODE input the device can be switched from standby to mute
and to operating mode.
The TDA8944J outputs are protected by an internal thermal shutdown protection
mechanism and a short-circuit protection.

8.1 Input configuration

The TDA8944J inputs can be driven symmetrical (floating) as well as asymmetrical.
In the asymmetrical mode one input pin is connected via a capacitor to the signal
ground which should be as close as possible to the SVR (electrolytic) capacitor
ground. Note that the DC level of the input pins is half of the supply voltage VCC, so
coupling capacitors for both pins are necessary.
The input cut-off frequency is:
1
f i ( cut off ) = ------------------------------2 ( Ri C i )

(1)

For Ri = 45 k and Ci = 220 nF:

1
f i ( cut off ) = ------------------------------------------------------------------ = 16 Hz
3
9
2 ( 45 10 220 10 )

(2)

As shown in Equation 1 and 2, large capacitor values for the inputs are not
necessary; so the switch-on delay during charging of the input capacitors, can be
minimized. This results in a good low frequency response and good switch-on
behaviour.
Remark: To prevent HF oscillations do not leave the inputs open, connect a capacitor
of at least 1.5 nF across the input pins close to the device.

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8.2 Power amplifier

The power amplifier is a Bridge Tied Load (BTL) amplifier with an all-NPN output
stage, capable of delivering a peak output current of 2 A.
The BTL principle offers the following advantages:

8.2.1

Lower peak value of the supply current

The ripple frequency on the supply voltage is twice the signal frequency
No expensive DC-blocking capacitor
Good low frequency performance.

Output power measurement

The output power as a function of the supply voltage is measured on the output pins
at THD = 10%; see Figure 8. The maximum output power is limited by the maximum
supply voltage of 12 V and the maximum available output current: 2 A repetitive peak
current.

8.2.2

Headroom
Typical CD music requires at least 12 dB (factor 15.85) dynamic headroom
compared to the average power output for transferring the loudest parts without
distortion. At VCC = 12 V, RL = 8 and Po = 4 W at THD = 0.1% (see Figure 6), the
Average Listening Level (ALL) music power without any distortion yields:
Po(ALL) = 4 W/15.85 = 252 mW.
The power dissipation can be derived from Figure 11 on page 10 for 0 dB
respectively 12 dB headroom.
Table 4:

Power rating as function of headroom

Headroom

Power output (THD = 0.1%)

Power dissipation (P)

0 dB

Po = 4 W

8W

12 dB

Po(ALL) = 252 mW

4W

For the average listening level a power dissipation of 4 W can be used for a heatsink
calculation.

8.3 Mode selection

The TDA8944J has three functional modes, which can be selected by applying the
proper DC voltage to pin MODE. See Figure 4 and 5 for the respective DC levels,
which depend on the supply voltage level. The MODE pin can be driven by a 3-state
logic output stage: e.g. a microcontroller with additional components for DC-level
shifting.
Standby In this mode the current consumption is very low and the outputs are
floating. The device is in standby mode when (VCC 0.5 V) < VMODE < VCC, or when
the MODE pin is left floating (high impedance). The power consumption of the
TDA8944J will be reduced to <0.18 mW.

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Mute In this mode the amplifier is DC-biased but not operational (no audio output);
the DC level of the input and output pins remain on half the supply voltage. This
allows the input coupling and Supply Voltage Ripple Rejection (SVRR) capacitors to
be charged to avoid pop-noise. The device is in mute mode when
3 V < VMODE < (VCC 1.5 V).
Operating In this mode the amplifier is operating normally. The operating mode is
activated at VMODE < 0.5 V.
8.3.1

Switch-on and switch-off

To avoid audible plops during supply voltage switch-on or switch-off, the device is set
to standby mode before the supply voltage is applied (switch-on) or removed
(switch-off).
The switch-on and switch-off time can be influenced by an RC-circuit on the MODE
pin. Rapid on/off switching of the device or the MODE pin may cause click- and
pop-noise. This can be prevented by proper timing of the RC-circuit on the MODE
pin.

8.4 Supply Voltage Ripple Rejection (SVRR)

The SVRR is measured with an electrolytic capacitor of 10 F on pin SVR at a
bandwidth of 10 Hz to 80 kHz. Figure 13 on page 11 illustrates the SVRR as function
of the frequency. A larger capacitor value on the SVR pin improves the ripple rejection
behaviour at the lower frequencies.

8.5 Built-in protection circuits

The TDA8944J contains two types of protection circuits, i.e. short-circuit and thermal
shutdown.
8.5.1

Short-circuit protection
Short-circuit to ground or supply line This is detected by a so-called missing
current detection circuit which measures the current in the positive supply line and
the current in the ground line. A difference between both currents larger than 0.4 A,
switches the power stage to standby mode (high impedance).
Short-circuit across the load This is detected by an absolute-current
measurement. An absolute-current larger than 2 A, switches the power stage to
standby mode (high impedance).

8.5.2

Thermal shutdown protection

The junction temperature is measured by a temperature sensor; at a junction
temperature of approximately 150 C this detection circuit switches the power stage
to standby mode (high impedance).

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9. Limiting values
Table 5: Limiting values
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134).
Symbol

Parameter

Conditions

Min

Max

Unit

VCC

supply voltage

no signal

0.3

+25

operating

0.3

+18

VI

input voltage

0.3

VCC + 0.3

IORM

repetitive peak output current

Tstg

storage temperature

55

+150

Tamb

operating ambient temperature

40

+85

Ptot

total power dissipation

18

VCC(sc)

supply voltage to guarantee short-circuit

protection

15

non-operating

10. Thermal characteristics

Table 6:

Thermal characteristics

Symbol

Parameter

Conditions

Value

Unit

Rth(j-a)

thermal resistance from junction to ambient

in free air

40

K/W

Rth(j-mb)

thermal resistance from junction to mounting base both channels driven

6.9

K/W

11. Static characteristics

Table 7: Static characteristics
VCC = 12 V; Tamb = 25 C; RL = 8 ; VMODE = 0 V; Vi = 0 V; measured in test circuit Figure 14; unless otherwise specified.
Symbol

Parameter

Conditions

VCC

supply voltage

operating

Iq

quiescent supply current

RL =

Istb

standby supply current

VMODE = VCC

VO

DC output voltage

VOUT

[3]

VMODE

IMODE
[1]
[2]
[3]

[2]

differential output voltage offset

mode selection input voltage

mode selection input current

[1]

operating mode

Min

Typ

Max

Unit

12

18

24

36

mA

10

200

mV

0.5

mute mode

VCC 1.5

standby mode

VCC 0.5

VCC

0 < VMODE < VCC

20

With a load connected at the outputs the quiescent current will increase, the maximum of this increase being equal to the differential
output voltage offset (VOUT) divided by the load resistance (RL).
The DC output voltage with respect to ground is approximately 0.5VCC.
VOUT = VOUT+ VOUT

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MGL954

50

Iq
(mA)

(mA)

40

40

30

30

20

20

10

10

0
0

MGL955

50
Iq

handbook, halfpage

handbook, halfpage

VCC = 12 V

12

0
0

20
16
VCC (V)

Fig 3. Quiescent current as function of supply

voltage.

12

20
16
VMODE (V)

Fig 4. Quiescent current as function of mode voltage.

12. Dynamic characteristics

Table 8: Dynamic characteristics
VCC = 12 V; Tamb = 25 C; RL = 8 ; f = 1 kHz; VMODE = 0 V; measured in test circuit Figure 14; audio pass band
22 Hz to 22 kHz; unless otherwise specified.
Symbol

Parameter

Conditions

Min

Typ

Max

Unit

Po

output power

THD = 10%

THD = 0.5%

Po = 1 W

0.03

0.1

THD

total harmonic distortion

Gv

voltage gain

31

32

33

dB

Zi(dif)

differential input impedance

70

90

110

Vn(o)

noise output voltage

[1]

90

120

supply voltage ripple rejection

fripple = 1 kHz

[2]

50

65

dB

fripple = 100 Hz
to 20 kHz

[2]

60

dB

[3]

50

50

75

dB

SVRR

Vo(mute)

output voltage

mute mode

cs

channel separation

Rs = 0

[1]
[2]
[3]

The noise output voltage is measured at the output in a frequency range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz (unweighted), with a source impedance
Rs = 0 at the input.
Supply voltage ripple rejection is measured at the output, with a source impedance Rs = 0 at the input. The ripple voltage is a sine
wave with a frequency fripple and an amplitude of 707 mV (RMS), which is applied to the positive supply rail.
Output voltage in mute mode is measured with an input voltage of 1 V (RMS) in a bandwidth of 20 kHz, so including noise.

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MGL957

10

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Vo
(V)

101

102

103

104
VCC = 12 V
105

12

16

20

VMODE (V)

Fig 5. Output voltage as function of mode voltage.

MGL952

102
handbook, halfpage

MGL953

10

handbook, halfpage

THD
(%)

THD
(%)

10
VCC = 12 V

1
Po = 0.1 W

1
1W
101

101

102
102

101

10

Po (W)

102

102
10

102

103

104

f (Hz)

105

No bandpass filter applied.

Fig 6. Total harmonic distortion as function of output

power.

Fig 7. Total harmonic distortion as function of

frequency.

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MGL959

20

handbook, halfpage

MGL960

20

handbook, halfpage

Po
(W)
16

Ptot
(W)
16

12

12

RL = 8

RL = 8

8
16

16

0
0

12

16
20
VCC (V)

12

16
20
VCC (V)

THD = 10%.

Fig 8. Output power as function of supply voltage.

MGL962

100

Fig 9. Total power dissipation as function of supply

voltage.
MGL961

10

handbook, halfpage

handbook, halfpage

(%)

(W)
8

80

RL = 8

RL = 16
6

60
8
40

20

0
0

10

0
0

16

10
Po (W)

Po (W)

VCC = 12 V.

Fig 10. Efficiency as function of output power.

Fig 11. Power dissipation as function of output power.

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MGL958

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cs
(dB)

20

40

60

80

100
10

102

103

104

f (Hz)

105

No bandpass filter applied.

Fig 12. Channel separation as function of frequency.

MGL956

handbook, full pagewidth

SVRR
(dB)
20

40
B

CH2

60

CH1
A

80
10

102

103

104

f (Hz)

105

VCC = 12 V; Rs = 0 ; Vripple = 707 mV (peak-to-peak); no bandpass filter applied.

Curves A: inputs short-circuited
Curves B: inputs short-circuited and connected to ground (asymmetrical application)

Fig 13. Supply voltage ripple rejection as function of frequency.

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13. Internal circuitry

Table 9:

Internal circuitry

Pin

Symbol

6 and 8

IN1+ and IN1

12 and 9

IN2+ and IN2

Equivalent circuit
VCC

VCC

1.5 k

1.5 k

45 k

45 k

VCC

8, 9

6, 12

1/2 VCC

1:1

1 and 4

OUT1 and OUT1+

14 and 17

OUT2 and OUT2+

1:1

(SVR)

MGL946

100
1, 4, 14, 17
40
1/2 VCC
MGL947

10

MODE
VCC
VCC

1 k

10 k
VCC

1 k

10 k

10
MUTE
HIGH

OFF
HIGH

MGL949

11

SVR
VCC
Standby

20 k
11
20 k

MGL948

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14. Application information

+VCC
100 nF
3
Rs

220 nF

Symmetrical
input

Ci

16

IN1 8

Ri
45 k
1.5
nF

1/2 VCC

220 nF

Ri
45 k

220 nF

Rs

1000 F

1 OUT1

RL
8

1/2 VCC
+

4 OUT1+

IN1+
Asymmetrical
Ci
input

TDA8944J
IN2 9

220 nF

Ri
45 k

signal
GND

1.5
nF

1/2 VCC

VCC

12

Ri
45 k

signal
GND

C2
MODE

C1

C2

Standby
Mute
On

0
0
1

0
1
0

17 OUT2+

VCC
STANDBY/
MUTE LOGIC
20 k

MICROCONTROLLER

RL
8

1/2 VCC

IN2+

C1

R
MODE 10

14 OUT2

SHORT CIRCUIT
AND
TEMPERATURE
PROTECTION

1/2 VCC

SVR 11
10
F

20 k
2

15
GND

full pagewidth

MGL950

Fig 14. Application diagram.

14.1 Printed-circuit board (PCB)

14.1.1

Layout and grounding

For a high system performance level certain grounding techniques are essential.
The input reference grounds have to be tied with their respective source grounds and
must have separate tracks from the power ground tracks; this will prevent the large
(output) signal currents from interfering with the small AC input signals.
The small-signal ground tracks should be physically located as far as possible from
the power ground tracks. Supply and output tracks should be as wide as possible for
delivering maximum output power.

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54 mm

idth

56 mm

OUT2
ON
MUTE
OUT2+ +

10 F
17
220 nF

IN2
IN2+

1.5 nF

220 nF

IN1
IN1+

VCC

1
OUT1
100 nF

1000 F

GND

OUT1+

MGL951

Fig 15. Printed-circuit board layout (single-sided); components view.

14.1.2

Power supply decoupling

Proper supply bypassing is critical for low-noise performance and high supply voltage
ripple rejection. The respective capacitor locations should be as close as possible to
the device and grounded to the power ground. Proper power supply decoupling also
prevents oscillations.
For suppressing higher frequency transients (spikes) on the supply line a capacitor
with low ESR typical 100 nF has to be placed as close as possible to the device.
For suppressing lower frequency noise and ripple signals, a large electrolytic
capacitor e.g. 1000 F or greater must be placed close to the device.
The bypass capacitor on the SVR pin reduces the noise and ripple on the midrail
voltage. For good THD and noise performance a low ESR capacitor is recommended.
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14.2 Thermal behaviour and heatsink calculation

The measured maximum thermal resistance of the IC package, Rth(j-mb) is 6.9 K/W.
A calculation for the heatsink can be made, with the following parameters:
Tamb(max) = 50 C
VCC = 12 V and RL = 8
Tj(max) = 150 C.
Rth(tot) is the total thermal resistance between the junction and the ambient
including the heatsink. In the heatsink calculations the value of Rth(mb-h) is ignored.
At VCC = 12 V and RL = 8 the measured worstcase sine-wave dissipation is 8 W;
see Figure 11. For Tj(max) = 150 C the temperature raise - caused by the power
dissipation - is: 150 50 = 100 C.
P Rth(tot) = 100 C
Rth(tot) = 100/8 = 12.5 K/W
Rth(h-a) = Rth(tot) Rth(j-mb) = 12.5 6.9 = 5.6 K/W.
The calculation above is for an application at worstcase (stereo) sine-wave output
signals. In practice music signals will be applied, which decreases the maximum
power dissipation to approximately half of the sine-wave power dissipation (see
Section 8.2.2). This allows for the use of a smaller heatsink:
P Rth(tot) = 100 C
Rth(tot) = 100/4 = 25 K/W
Rth(h-a) = Rth(tot) Rth(j-mb) = 25 6.9 = 18.1 K/W.
To increase the lifetime of the IC, Tj(max) should be reduced to 125 C. This requires a
heatsink of approximately 12 K/W for music signals.

15. Test information

15.1 Quality information
The General Quality Specification for Integrated Circuits, SNW-FQ-611D is
applicable.

15.2 Test conditions

Tamb = 25 C; VCC = 12 V; f = 1 kHz; RL = 8 ; audio pass band 22 Hz to 22 kHz;
unless otherwise specified.
Remark: In the graphs as function of frequency no bandpass filter was applied; see
Figure 7, 12 and 13.

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16. Package outline

DBS17P: plastic DIL-bent-SIL power package; 17 leads (lead length 12 mm)

SOT243-1

non-concave
Dh

Eh

view B: mounting base side

A2

B
j

E
A

L3

Q
c

v M

17
e1

bp

e2

w M

10 mm

scale
DIMENSIONS (mm are the original dimensions)
UNIT

A2

bp

D (1)

Dh

E (1)

mm

17.0
15.5

4.6
4.4

0.75
0.60

0.48
0.38

24.0
23.6

20.0
19.6

10

12.2
11.8

2.54

e1

e2

1.27 5.08

Eh

L3

Z (1)

3.4
3.1

12.4
11.0

2.4
1.6

4.3

2.1
1.8

0.8

0.4

0.03

2.00
1.45

Note
1. Plastic or metal protrusions of 0.25 mm maximum per side are not included.
OUTLINE
VERSION

REFERENCES
IEC

JEDEC

EIAJ

EUROPEAN
PROJECTION

ISSUE DATE
97-12-16
99-12-17

SOT243-1

Fig 16. DBS17P package outline.

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17. Soldering
17.1 Introduction to soldering through-hole mount packages
This text gives a brief insight to wave, dip and manual soldering. A more in-depth
account of soldering ICs can be found in our Data Handbook IC26; Integrated Circuit
Packages (document order number 9398 652 90011).
Wave soldering is the preferred method for mounting of through-hole mount IC
packages on a printed-circuit board.

17.2 Soldering by dipping or by solder wave

The maximum permissible temperature of the solder is 260 C; solder at this
temperature must not be in contact with the joints for more than 5 seconds. The total
contact time of successive solder waves must not exceed 5 seconds.
The device may be mounted up to the seating plane, but the temperature of the
plastic body must not exceed the specified maximum storage temperature (Tstg(max)).
If the printed-circuit board has been pre-heated, forced cooling may be necessary
immediately after soldering to keep the temperature within the permissible limit.

17.3 Manual soldering

Apply the soldering iron (24 V or less) to the lead(s) of the package, either below the
seating plane or not more than 2 mm above it. If the temperature of the soldering iron
bit is less than 300 C it may remain in contact for up to 10 seconds. If the bit
temperature is between 300 and 400 C, contact may be up to 5 seconds.

17.4 Package related soldering information

Table 10: Suitability of through-hole mount IC packages for dipping and wave soldering
methods
Package

Soldering method

DBS, DIP, HDIP, SDIP, SIL

[1]

Dipping

Wave

suitable

suitable [1]

For SDIP packages, the longitudinal axis must be parallel to the transport direction of the
printed-circuit board.

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18. Revision history

Table 11: Revision history
Rev Date
CPCN
Description
02

000214 -

Product specification; second version; supersedes initial version TDA8944J-01 of

14 April 1999 (9397 750 04881). Modifications:

Table 1 on page 1: SVRR; Typ value 65 dB added

Figure 1 on page 2: Block diagram; pin numbers changed OUT2 14 and OUT2+ 17
Figure 2 on page 3: Pin configuration; pin numbers changed OUT2 14 and OUT2+ 17
Section 8 Functional description:
Section 8.1 Input configuration on page 4 added.
Section 8.2 Power amplifier on page 5: ........, capable of delivering a peak output
current of 1.5 A changed to 2 A.
Section 8.2.1 Output power measurement on page 5 added
Section 8.2.2 Headroom on page 5 added

Section 8.3 Mode selection:

Standby mode: VMODE > (VCC 0.5 V) changed to (VCC 0.5 V) < VMODE < VCC; The
power consumption of the TDA8944J will be reduced to <0.18 mW added.
Mute mode: the DC level of the input and output pins remain on half the supply
voltage added;
2.5 V < VMODE < (VCC 1.5 V) changed to 3 V < VMODE < (VCC 1.5 V)
Section 8.3.1 Switch-on and switch-off on page 6

Section 8.4 Supply Voltage Ripple Rejection (SVRR) on page 6 added

Section 8.5 Built-in protection circuits on page 6 added
Table 5 on page 7:
Ptot value added 18 V
VCC(sc) value added 15 V

Table 6 on page 7:
Rth(j-a) value added 40 K/W
Rth(j-c) value 10 changed to 6.9 K/W; condition in free air changed to both channels
driven

Table 7 on page 7: VMODE - mute mode - value Min 2.5 changed to 3 V

Table 8 on page 8:
SVRR; Typ values 65 and 60 dB added
cs; Typ value 75 dB added

01

990414 -

Figure 3 to 13: figures added

Section 13 Internal circuitry on page 12: added
Figure 14: figure adjusted
Section 14.1 Printed-circuit board (PCB) on page 13: added
Figure 15: figure added
Section 14.2 Thermal behaviour and heatsink calculation on page 15: added
Section 15.2 Test conditions on page 15: added

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19. Data sheet status

Datasheet status

Product status

Definition [1]

Objective specification

Development

This data sheet contains the design target or goal specifications for product development. Specification may
change in any manner without notice.

Preliminary specification

Qualification

This data sheet contains preliminary data, and supplementary data will be published at a later date. Philips
Semiconductors reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice in order to improve design and
supply the best possible product.

Product specification

Production

This data sheet contains final specifications. Philips Semiconductors reserves the right to make changes at any
time without notice in order to improve design and supply the best possible product.

[1]

Please consult the most recently issued data sheet before initiating or completing a design.

20. Definitions

21. Disclaimers

Short-form specification The data in a short-form specification is

extracted from a full data sheet with the same type number and title. For
detailed information see the relevant data sheet or data handbook.

Life support These products are not designed for use in life support
appliances, devices, or systems where malfunction of these products can
reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. Philips Semiconductors
customers using or selling these products for use in such applications do so
at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Philips Semiconductors for any
damages resulting from such application.

Limiting values definition Limiting values given are in accordance with

the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134). Stress above one or
more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the device.
These are stress ratings only and operation of the device at these or at any
other conditions above those given in the Characteristics sections of the
specification is not implied. Exposure to limiting values for extended periods
may affect device reliability.
Application information Applications that are described herein for any
of these products are for illustrative purposes only. Philips Semiconductors
make no representation or warranty that such applications will be suitable for
the specified use without further testing or modification.

Right to make changes Philips Semiconductors reserves the right to

make changes, without notice, in the products, including circuits, standard
cells, and/or software, described or contained herein in order to improve
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Contents
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7.1
7.2
8
8.1
8.2
8.2.1
8.2.2
8.3
8.3.1
8.4
8.5
8.5.1
8.5.2
9
10
11
12
13
14
14.1
14.1.1
14.1.2
14.2
15
15.1
15.2
16
17
17.1
17.2
17.3
17.4
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19
20
21

General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Quick reference data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Ordering information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Pinning information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Pinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Pin description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Functional description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Input configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Power amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Output power measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Headroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Mode selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Switch-on and switch-off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Supply Voltage Ripple Rejection (SVRR) . . . . . 6
Built-in protection circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Short-circuit protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Thermal shutdown protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Limiting values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Thermal characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Static characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Dynamic characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Internal circuitry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Application information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Printed-circuit board (PCB). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Layout and grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power supply decoupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Thermal behaviour and heatsink calculation . 15
Test information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Quality information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Test conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Package outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Soldering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Introduction to soldering through-hole mount
packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Soldering by dipping or by solder wave . . . . . 17
Manual soldering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Package related soldering information . . . . . . 17
Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Data sheet status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Disclaimers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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