Ordering number : EN4022D

Monolithic Linear IC

LA4525 For Radio Cassette Recorders

Dual AF Power Amplifier
Overview
The LA4525 requires only a small number of external components to drive either two 4Ω speakers or one 8Ω speaker. The
output power is typically 0.65W when driving two 4Ω speakers.

Features
• Two-channel (dual) or single-channel (BTL) operation
• Requires only a few external components
• 0.65W (typ) output power into two 4Ω speakers
• Wide power supply range : 3 to 15V
• 8-pin DIP (No heat sink needed)

Specifications
Absolute Maximum Ratings at Ta = 25°C
Parameter Symbol Conditions Ratings Unit
Maximum supply voltage VCC max Rg = 0 15 V
Allowable power dissipation Pd max Note 1.5 W
Operating temperature Topr −25 to +75 °C
Storage temperature Tstg −40 to +150 °C
3
Note : Mounted on a 50×50×1.6mm heat dissipating board

Recommended Operating Conditions at Ta = 25°C

Parameter Symbol Conditions Ratings Unit
Supply voltage VCC 6 V
Load resistance range RL 4 Ω

Supply voltage range VCC op Not in excess of package Pd 3 to 15 V

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Electrical Characteristics at VCC = 6V, Ta = 25°C, RL = 4Ω, f = 1kHz, Rg = 600Ω,
Dual operation unless otherwise noted
Parameter Symbol Condition min typ max Unit
Quiescent supply current ICCO Rg = 0Ω 10 15 30 mA
Output power PO1 THD = 10% 0.45 0.65 W
PO2 VCC = 9V, RL = 8Ω, THD = 10% 1.0 W
Voltage gain VG VO = 0dBm 38 40 42 dB
Total harmonic distortion THD PO = 0.1W 0.2 0.7 %
Output noise voltage VNO Rg = 0Ω, DIN AUDIO filter 100 400 µV
Supply voltage ripple rejection SVRR Rg = 0Ω, fR = 100Hz, VR = 0dBm 35 43 dB
Channel separation CH Sep VO = 0dBm, Rg = 0Ω 45 55 dB
Input resistance Ri 70 100 130 kΩ

Package Dimensions
unit : mm (typ)
3001D Pd max -- Ta
2.0

Allowable power dissipation, Pd max -- W

9.14
Mounted on Sanyo
8 5 1.6 recommended board
1.5

Independent IC
1.25
7.62
6.4

1.2

1 4 0.8
0.25

1.0 1.4
0.4
3.9MAX
(3.0)

0
3.2

-20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160

Ambient temperature, Ta -- °C JK780601
0.51MIN

(0.76) 2.54 0.5

SANYO : DIP8(300mil)

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Block Diagram

Dual Operation Example

Sample Printed Circuit Pattern

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Pin Description
Number Name Description
1 OUT1 Channel 1 output
2 VCC Supply voltage
3 OUT2 Channel 2 output
4 POWER GND Power amplifier ground
5 BTL IN Bridge test load input
6 IN2 Channel 2 input
7 IN1 Channel 1 input
8 PRE GND Preamplifier ground

External Components Comparison Pin Voltages

Existing Pin number Pin name Pin voltage

External components LA4525
Sanyo ICs 1 OUT1 2.8V
Output capacitors c c
2 VCC 6V
Input capacitors c c
3 OUT2 2.8V
Bootstrap capacitors c ×
4 POWER GND 0V
Feedback capacitors c ×
5 BTL IN 65mV
Filter capacitors c ×
6 IN2 1.4V
Oscillation damping mylars c ×
7 IN1 1.4V
Dual-mode operation total 11 4
8 PRE GND 0V

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THD -- f ICC,Pd -- PO
3 600 1.2
VCC = 6V
2
RL = 4Ω
Total harmonic distortion, THD -- %

500 Rg = 600Ω 1.0

f = 1kHz

Power dissipation, Pd -- W
Pd

Current drain, ICC -- mA

1.0
400 0.8
7
5
300 0.6
3

2 200 I CC 0.4
VCC = 6V
RL = 4Ω
0.1 PO = 0.1W 100 0.2

7
(VO = 0.632V)
Rg = 600Ω
5 0 0
3 5 7 100 2 3 5 7 1k 2 3 5 7 10k 2 3 0.01 2 3 5 7 0.1 2 3 5 7 1.0 2
Frequency, f -- Hz JK452508 Output power, PO -- W JK452509
ICC,Pd -- PO PO -- VCC
700 1.4 1.2
VCC = 9V THD = 10%
RL = 8Ω f = 1kHz
600 1.2
Rg = 600Ω 1.0 Rg = 600Ω
f = 1kHz
Power dissipation, Pd -- W
Current drain, ICC -- mA

Pd
Output power, PO -- W
500 1.0
0.8

4Ω
400 0.8

L=
0.6

8Ω
R
300 0.6

0.4
200 0.4
I CC
0.2
100 0.2

0 0 0
0.01 2 3 5 7 0.1 2 3 5 7 1.0 2 0 2 4 6 8 10
Output power, PO -- W JK452510 Supply voltage, VCC -- V JK452511
f Response CH Sep -- f
2 70
VCC = 6V
F
0µ

VG = 40dB/1kHz RL = 4Ω
0

0
10

VO = 0dBm
Channel separation, CH sep -- dB

fH 60
T=

=1 Rg = 0
Frequency response -- dB

40k ch2Jch1
OU

Hz
µF

2
C

-2 h
Jc
470

µF

ch1J
50 ch1 ch2
220

1
ch
J
-4
c h2
40
-6
Dual
VCC = 6V
RL = 4Ω 30
-8
VO = 0dBm
Rg = 600Ω
-10 20
2 3 5 7 100 2 3 5 7 1k 2 3 5 7 10k 2 3 5 7 100k 3 5 7 100 2 3 5 7 1k 2 3 5 7 10 k 2 3
Frequency, f -- Hz JK452512 Frequency, f -- Hz JK452513
VNO -- Rg SVRR -- fR
1.0 60
VCC = 6V VCC = 6V
RL = 4Ω RL = 4Ω
Output noise voltage, VNO -- mV

Rg = 0J0.1mV Rg = 0
0.8 50
Ripple rejection, SVRR -- dB

VCCR = 0dBm (775mV)

0.6 40

0.4 30

0.2 20

0 10
7 1k 2 3 5 7 10k 2 3 5 7 100k 2 3 5 7 100 2 3 5 7 1k 2 3
Signal source resistance, Rg -- Ω JK452514 Ripple frequency, fR -- Hz JK452515

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Rising and falling waveforms

BTL Operation Example

THD -- PO PO -- VCC
5 2.0
3
BTL BTL
VCC = 6V RL = 8Ω
Total harmonic distortion, THD -- %

2
RL = 8Ω 1.6 THD = 10%
10 Rg = 600Ω Rg = 600Ω
Output power, PO -- W

7 f = 1kHz f = 1kHz
5
1.2
3
2

1.0 0.8
7
5

3
0.4
2

0.1
7 0
2 3 5 7 0.1 2 3 5 7 1.0 2 3 0 2 4 6 8
Output power, PO -- W JK452517 Supply voltage, VCC -- V JK452518

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f Response ICC, Pd -- PO
2 600 1.2
BTL
00µ
F VG = 46dB/1kHz Pd = VCC×ICC−PO
0 = 10 500
VCC = 6V 1.0
O2

Power dissipation, Pd -- W
Rg = 600Ω
Frequency response -- dB

Current drain, ICC -- mA

C
O 1,

-2 400
f = 1kHz 0.8
C
µF

Pd
µF
470
220

-4 300 0.6

+ Co1
-6 200 0.4
BTL I CC
VCC = 6V 8Ω
-8 RL = 8Ω + 100 0.2
VO = 0dBm
Co2
Rg = 600Ω
-10 0 0
2 3 5 7 100 2 3 5 7 1k 2 3 5 7 10k 2 3 5 7100k 2 0.01 2 3 5 7 0.1 2 3 5 7 1.0 2 3
Frequency, f -- Hz JK452519 Output power, PO -- W JK452520

Handling Instructions and Precautions

Internal Circuits

Figure 1. Input pins (6 and 7) and BTL input pin (5) Figure 2. Output pins (1 and 3)

External Components
• The starting time, ts, can be varied by changing the value of the input capacitor. A value of 2.2µF is recommended. A
smaller value will result in a lower starting time, and a larger value, a higher starting time.

• The output capacitor should have a value of 470µF. A lower value will cause the low-frequency roll-off and low-power
characteristics to deteriorate.
• A value of 470µF is recommended for the power supply capacitor, although this can change according to the design
setup conditions.
• In dual mode, BTL IN (the channel 2 negative feedback connection) should be left floating.

BTL mode
• The output capacitors should have a value of 470µF. If these are omitted, a ‘‘popping’’ noise occurs. Also, any output
offset will cause a current to flow which could damage the load under quiescent DC conditions.

• The output capacitors can be replaced with a single 220µF bipolar capacitor. A larger value can cause switching noise
when power is applied to the device.

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• The voltage gain is fixed internally to 40dB in dual mode and 46dB in BTL mode. These values cannot be altered by
connecting external components.
• Phase correction capacitance (600pF/TOTAL) is incorporated in the internal stages. Oscillation damping components
(R and C) are also incorporated in the output pin circuits.
• Power consumption
Note that the 8-pin DIP does not have a heat dissipating surface and that the power dissipation ratings are critical. The
maximum power dissipation of the device is 1.25W, and 1.5W when the device is mounted on the recommended PCB.
The actual power dissipated depends on the supply voltage and the load conditions. Ensure that the device is kept within
its maximum rating. For AC supplies, transformer tappings may need to be adjusted to keep the device within
maximum ratings.
VCC2
Pd max = + ICCO × VCC
π RL
2

Note
For BTL mode operation, the value of RL used in the calculation should be 1/2 the actual value.

• If the speaker plug jacks short to ground when connected, a protection resistor should be inserted in the output line.
• If the device is operated at or near its rated values, these values can be exceeded by small changes in operating
conditions, leading to device breakdown. Accordingly, ensure that a safety margin is maintained so as not to exceed the
maximum ratings.
• Check the PCB surface after soldering to ensure that no pins have been accidentally shorted. Any short between pins
could cause poor operating characteristics or permanently damage the device when power is applied.
• If making the PCB, check the printed wiring to ensure that no feedback loops occur between input and output.

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