EVALUATION KIT AVAILABLE
MAX9879
Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
General Description
Features
The MAX9879 combines a high-efficiency stereo Class D
audio power amplifier with a stereo capacitor-less
DirectDrive® headphone amplifier. Maxim’s filterless class
D amplifiers with active emissions limiting technology provide Class AB performance with Class D efficiency.
The Class D power amplifier delivers up to 715mW from
a 3.7V supply into an 8Ω load with 88% efficiency to
extend battery life. The filterless modulation scheme
combined with active emission limiting circuitry and
spread-spectrum modulation greatly reduces EMI while
eliminating the need for output filtering used in traditional Class D devices.
The headphone amplifier delivers up to 58mW from
a 3.7V supply into a 16Ω load. Maxim’s DirectDrive
architecture produces a ground-referenced output from
a single supply, eliminating the need for large DCblocking capacitors, saving cost, space and component height.
The device utilizes a user-defined input architecture,
three preamplifier gain settings, an input mixer, volume
control, comprehensive click-and-pop suppression, and
I2C control. A bypass mode feature disables the integrated Class D amplifier and utilizes an internal DPST switch
to allow an external amplifier to drive the speaker that is
connected at the outputs of the MAX9879.
The MAX9879 is available in a thermally efficient,
space-saving 30-bump UCSP™ package.
o Better than 9dB Margin Under EN 55022 Class B
Limits with No Filter Components
o Low RF Susceptibility Design Rejects TDMA
Noise from GSM Radios
o Input Mixer with User Defined Input Mode
o Stereo 715mW Speaker Output (RL = 8Ω,
VDD = 3.7V)
o Stereo 58mW Headphone Output (16Ω,
VDD = 3.7V)
o Low 0.04% THD+N at 1kHz (Class D Power
Amplifier)
o Low 0.018% THD+N at 1kHz (Headphone
Amplifier)
o 88% Efficiency (RL = 8Ω, POUT = 750mW)
o 1.6Ω Analog Switch for Speaker Amplifier Bypass
o High Speaker Amplifier PSRR (72dB at 217Hz)
o High Headphone Amplifier PSRR (84dB at 217Hz)
o I2C Control
o Hardware and Software Shutdown Mode
o Ultra-Low Click and Pop
o Robust Design with Current and Thermal
Protection
o Available in Space-Saving Package
5x6 UCSP (2.5mm x 3mm)
Applications
Cell Phones
Portable Multimedia Players
DirectDrive is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated
Products, Inc.
Ordering Information
PART
MAX9879ERV+
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
-40°C to +85°C
30 UCSP (5x6)
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
UCSP is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Pin Configuration
Simplified Block Diagram
SINGLE SUPPLY
2.7V TO 5.5V
VOLUME
CONTROL
PREAMPLIFIER
MIXER
I2C
INTERFACE
TOP VIEW
(BUMP SIDE DOWN)
1
2
3
4
5
6
C1P
OUTL-
PVDDL
OUTL+
PGNDR
OUTR-
C1N
RXIN-
PGNDL
RXIN+
PGNDR
PVDDR
VSS
GND
GND
GND
GND
OUTR+
HPL
BIAS
INB1
INA1
SCL
SDA
HPR
VDD
INB2
INA2
SHDN
VCCIO
A
B
VOLUME
CONTROL
C
D
BYPASS
MAX9879
E
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct
at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maximintegrated.com.
19-4436; Rev 1; 4/13
MAX9879
Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
VDD, PVDDL, PVDDR to GND ..................................-0.3V to +6V
VDD, PVDDL to PVDDR .........................................-0.3V to +0.3V
VDD to PVDDL .......................................................-0.3V to +0.3V
VCCIO to GND...........................................................-0.3V to +4V
PGNDL, PGNDR, to GND......................................-0.3V to +0.3V
PGNDL to PGNDR.................................................-0.3V to +0.3V
VSS to GND...............................................................-6V to +0.3V
C1N to GND ................................................(VSS - 0.3V) to +0.3V
C1P to GND ...........................................-0.3V to (PVDD_ + 0.3V)
HPL, HPR to VSS (Note 1).............................-0.3V to the lower of
(VDD - VSS + 0.3V) or +9V
HPL, HPR to VDD (Note 2) .........................+0.3V to the higher of
(VSS - PVDD_ - 0.3V) or -9V
INA1, INA2, INB1, INB2, BIAS..................................-0.3V to +4V
SDA, SCL, SHDN......................................................-0.3V to +4V
All Other Pins to GND ............................-0.3V to (PVDD_ + 0.3V)
Continuous Current In/Out of PVDD_, PGND_, OUT_ ....±800mA
Continuous Current In/Out of HPR and HPL .....................140mA
Continuous Current In/Out of RXIN+ and RXIN- ...............150mA
Continuous Input Current VSS ...........................................100mA
Continuous Input Current (All Other Pins) ........................±20mA
Duration of OUT_ Short Circuit
to PGND_ or PVDD_...............................................Continuous
Duration of Short Circuit
Between OUT_+ and OUT_- ..................................Continuous
Duration of HP_ Short Circuit to GND or PVDDL........Continuous
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
5x6 UCSP Multilayer Board
(derate 16.5mW/°C above +70°C) .............................1250mW
Junction Temperature ......................................................+150°C
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Note 1: HPR and HPL should be limited to no more than 9V above VSS, or above PVDD + 0.3V, whichever limits first.
Note 2: HPR and HPL should be limited to no more than 9V below PVDD, or below VSS - 0.3V, whichever limits first.
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VDD = VPVDDL = VPVDDR = 3.7V, VCCIO = 1.8V, VGND = VPGNDL = VPGNDR = 0. Single-ended inputs, preamp = 0, volume controls =
0dB, BYPASS = 0, SHDN = 1. Speaker loads connected between OUT_+ and OUT_-. Headphone loads connected from HPL or HPR to
GND. RSPK = ∞, RHP = ∞. C1 = C2 = CBIAS = 1µF. TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
(Notes 3, 4)
PARAMETER
Analog Supply Voltage Range
Digital Supply Voltage Range
Quiescent Current
Shutdown Current
SYMBOL
VDD,
PVDDR
PVDDL
VCCIO
IDD
ISHDN
Turn-On Time
tON
Input Resistance
RIN
CONDITIONS
Guaranteed by PSRR Test
TYP
MAX
UNITS
2.7
5.5
V
1.7
3.6
V
HP mode, RHP = ∞
5.6
Stereo SPK mode, RSPK = ∞
9.8
18
Mono SPK mode, RSPK = ∞
6.6
10
Stereo SPK + HP mode, RHP= RSPK = ∞
ISHDN = IDD + IPVDDR
+ IPVDDL + ICC;
TA = +25°C
9.0
13.2
24
Software shutdown
5
10
Hardware shutdown
0.1
1
Time from shutdown or power-on to full
operation
10
11
21
31
TA = +25°C, preamp = +20dB
3
5.5
8
Maximum Input Signal Swing
Speaker amplifier path
Preamp = 0dB
Preamp = +5.5dB
1.2
Preamp = +20dB
0.23
Preamp = 0dB
1.2
Preamp = +5.5dB
0.64
Preamp = +20dB
0.12
mA
µA
ms
TA = +25°C, preamp = 0dB or +5.5dB
Headphone amplifier
path
2
MIN
kΩ
2.3
VP-P
Maxim Integrated
MAX9879
Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VDD = VPVDDL = VPVDDR = 3.7V, VCCIO = 1.8V, VGND = VPGNDL = VPGNDR = 0. Single-ended inputs, preamp = 0, volume controls =
0dB, BYPASS = 0, SHDN = 1. Speaker loads connected between OUT_+ and OUT_-. Headphone loads connected from HPL or HPR to
GND. RSPK = ∞, RHP = ∞. C1 = C2 = CBIAS = 1µF. TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
(Notes 3, 4)
PARAMETER
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio
SYMBOL
CMRR
CONDITIONS
fIN = 1kHz (differential
input mode)
MIN
58
Preamp = 5.5dB
55
Preamp = 20dB
Input DC Voltage
Bias Voltage
TYP
Preamp = 0
IN__ inputs
MAX
UNITS
dB
43
1.22
1.3
1.38
V
1.13
1.2
1.272
V
TA = +25°C (volume at mute)
±0.5
±4
mV
TA = +25°C (volume at 0dB, ENA = 1 and
ENB = 0 or ENB = 1 and ENA = 0, ΔIN_ = 0)
±4.5
VBIAS
SPEAKER AMPLIFIER
Output Offset Voltage
Click-and-Pop Level
VOS
KCP
Peak voltage,
TA = +25°C
A-weighted, 32 samples
per second, volume at
mute (Note 5)
Into shutdown
-70
Out of shutdown
-70
dBV
PVDD_ = VDD
= 2.7V to 5.5V
Power-Supply Rejection Ratio
(Note 5)
Output Power
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
PSRR
POUT
THD+N
f = 1kHz,
100mVP-P ripple
68
f = 20kHz,
100mVP-P ripple
55
VDD = 3.7V
715
VDD = 3.3V
565
VDD = 3.0V
470
f = 1kHz, POUT = 350mW, TA = +25°C,
RSPK = 8Ω
0.04
THD+N ≤ 1%, RSPK =
8Ω
SNR
A-weighted ENA =
ENB = 1
Output Frequency
Maxim Integrated
76
72
A-weighted, ENA = 1
and ENB = 0 or ENB = 1
and ENA = 0
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
50
f = 217Hz,
100mVP-P ripple
TA = +25°C
mV
dB
ΔIN_ = 0
(single-ended)
92
ΔIN_ = 1
(differential)
94
ΔIN_ = 0
(single-ended)
88
ΔIN_ = 1
(differential)
92
mW
0.2
%
dB
700
±40
kHz
3
MAX9879
Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VDD = VPVDDL = VPVDDR = 3.7V, VCCIO = 1.8V, VGND = VPGNDL = VPGNDR = 0. Single-ended inputs, preamp = 0, volume controls =
0dB, BYPASS = 0, SHDN = 1. Speaker loads connected between OUT_+ and OUT_-. Headphone loads connected from HPL or HPR to
GND. RSPK = ∞, RHP = ∞. C1 = C2 = CBIAS = 1µF. TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
(Notes 3, 4)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
Current Limit
Efficiency
Speaker Gain
TYP
MAX
1.5
η
POUT = 600mW, f = 1kHz
A
88
AV
17.4
18
UNITS
%
18.4
dB
Output Noise
A-weighted, (ENA = 1 and ENB = 0
or ENA = 0 and ENB = 1), ΔIN_ = 0
63
µVRMS
Crosstalk
OUTL to OUTR, OUTR to OUTL,
f = 20Hz to 20kHz
75
dB
HEADPHONE AMPLIFIERS
Output Offset Voltage
Click-and-Pop Level
Power-Supply Rejection Ratio
(Note 5)
Output Power
Headphone Gain
VOS
KCP
PSRR
POUT
4
±0.22
TA = +25°C (Volume at 0dB, ENA = 1 and
ENB = 0 or ENA = 0 and ENB = 1, ΔIN_ = 0)
±1.5
Peak voltage, TA = 25°C
A-weighted, 32 samples
per second, volume at
mute (Note 5)
TA = +25°C
THD+N = 1%
Into shutdown
-75
Out of shutdown
-75
THD+N
±0.85
mV
mV
dBV
PVDD_ = VDD
= 2.7V to 5.5V
f = 217Hz,
VRIPPLE
= 100mVP-P
f = 1kHz,
VRIPPLE
= 100mVP-P
f = 20kHz,
VRIPPLE
= 100mVP-P
RHP = 16Ω
70
85
84
dB
80
62
58
RHP = 32Ω
AV
Channel-to-Channel Gain
Tracking
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
TA = +25°C (volume at mute)
mW
54
2.6
3
3.4
dB
TA = +25°C, HPL to HPR, volume at 0dB,
ENA=1 and ENB = 0 or ENA = 1 and ENB
= 0, ΔIN_ = 0
±0.3
±2.5
%
RHP = 32Ω
(POUT = 10mW, f = 1kHz)
0.018
RHP = 16Ω
(POUT = 10mW, f = 1kHz)
0.037
%
0.08
Maxim Integrated
MAX9879
Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VDD = VPVDDL = VPVDDR = 3.7V, VCCIO = 1.8V, VGND = VPGNDL = VPGNDR = 0. Single-ended inputs, preamp = 0, volume controls =
0dB, BYPASS = 0, SHDN = 1. Speaker loads connected between OUT_+ and OUT_-. Headphone loads connected from HPL or HPR to
GND. RSPK = ∞, RHP = ∞. C1 = C2 = CBIAS = 1µF. TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
(Notes 3, 4)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
ΔIN_ = 0
98
SNR
ENA = 1 and
ENB = 0 or
ENA = 1 and
ENB = 0
ΔIN_ = 1
98
ENA = 1 and
ENB = 1
ΔIN_ = 0
96
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Slew Rate
SR
Capacitive Drive
CL
Crosstalk
A-weighted,
RHP = 16Ω
MIN
ΔIN_ = 1
TYP
MAX
UNITS
dB
96
0.35
HPL to HPR, HPR to HPL, f = 20Hz to 20kHz
Charge-Pump Frequency
V/µs
100
pF
67
350
±20
dB
kHz
VOLUME CONTROL
Minimum Setting
_VOL = 1
Maximum Setting
_VOL = 31
Input Gain
Input A or B
Mute Attenuation
f = 1kHz, _VOL = 0
Zero-Crossing Detection Time
Out
ZCD = 1
-75
dB
0
dB
PGAIN_ = 00
0
PGAIN_ = 01
5.5
PGAIN_ = 10
20
Speaker
100
Headphone
110
dB
dB
60
ms
ANALOG SWITCH
On-Resistance
RON
IRXIN__ = 20mA,
RXIN_ = 0 and VDD,
BYPASS = 1
TA = +25°C
2.4
TA = TMIN to TMAX
0.3
0.25
%
0.3
BYPASS = 0, RXIN+ and RXIN- to GND =
50Ω, RSPK = 8Ω, f = 10kHz, referred to
speaker output signal
Off-Isolation
Ω
5.2
Series resistance is
VDIFRXIN = 2VP-P,
10Ω per switch
VCMRXIN = VDD/2,
f = 1kHz, BYPASS = 1 No series resistors
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
4
88
dB
DIGITAL INPUTS (SDA, SCL, SHDN)
Input Voltage High (SDA, SCL)
VIH
Input Voltage Low (SDA, SCL)
VIL
Input Hysteresis (SDA, SCL)
Maxim Integrated
VHYS
0.7 x
VCCIO
V
0.3 x
VCCIO
200
V
mV
5
MAX9879
Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VDD = VPVDDL = VPVDDR = 3.7V, VCCIO = 1.8V, VGND = VPGNDL = VPGNDR = 0. Single-ended inputs, preamp = 0, volume controls =
0dB, BYPASS = 0, SHDN = 1. Speaker loads connected between OUT_+ and OUT_-. Headphone loads connected from HPL or HPR to
GND. RSPK = ∞, RHP = ∞. C1 = C2 = CBIAS = 1µF. TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
(Notes 3, 4)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
Input Voltage High (SHDN)
VIH
Input Voltage Low (SHDN)
VIL
Input Hysteresis (SHDN)
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
0.4
V
1.4
V
VHYS
100
mV
CIN
10
pF
SDA, SCL, SHDN Input
Capacitance
Input Leakage Current
IIN
SDA, SCL, SHDN, TA = +25°C
±1.0
µA
Input Leakage Current
IIN
VCCIO = 0, TA = +25°C
±1.0
µA
0.4
V
DIGITAL OUTPUTS (SDA open drain)
Output Low-Voltage SDA
VOL
ISINK = 3mA
Output High-Voltage SDA
VOH
ISINK = 3mA
Output Fall Time SDA
tOF
VH(MIN) to VL(MAX) bus capacitance
= 10pF to 400pF, ISINK = 3mA
VCCIO 0.4
V
250
ns
1.7
3.6
V
fSCL
DC
400
kHz
2-WIRE INTERFACE TIMING
External Pullup Voltage Range
(SDA and SCL)
Serial-Clock Frequency
Bus Free Time Between STOP
and START Conditions
START Condition Hold
tBUF
1.3
µs
tHD:STA
0.6
µs
START Condition Setup Time
tSU:STA
0.6
µs
Clock Low Period
tLOW
1.3
µs
Clock High Period
tHIGH
0.6
µs
Data Setup Time
tSU:DAT
100
Data Hold Time
tHD:DAT
0
900
ns
20 +
0.1 x CB
300
ns
20 +
0.1 x CB
300
ns
VCCIO =1.8V (Note 6)
20 +
0.1 x CB
250
VCCIO = 3.6V (Note 6)
20 +
0.05 x CB
250
SCL/SDA Receiving Rise Time
tR
SCL/SDA Receiving Fall Time
tF
SDA Transmitting Fall Time
6
(Note 6)
tF
ns
ns
Maxim Integrated
MAX9879
Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VDD = VPVDDL = VPVDDR = 3.7V, VCCIO = 1.8V, VGND = VPGNDL = VPGNDR = 0. Single-ended inputs, preamp = 0dB, volume controls =
0dB, BYPASS = 0, SHDN = 1. Speaker loads connected between OUT_+ and OUT_-. Headphone loads connected from HPL or HPR to
GND. RSPK = ∞, RHP = ∞. C1 = C2 = CBIAS = 1µF. TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
(Notes 3, 4)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
Set-Up Time for STOP Condition
tSU:STO
0.6
Pulse Width of Spike Suppressed
tSP
0
Capacitive Load for Each Bus
Line
CB
TYP
MAX
UNITS
50
ns
400
pF
µs
Note 3: All devices are 100% production tested at TA = +25°C. All temperature limits are guaranteed by design.
Note 4: Class D amplifier testing performed with a resistive load in series with an inductor to simulate an actual speaker load. For
RSPKR = 8Ω, L = 68mH.
Note 5: Amplifier inputs are AC-coupled to GND.
Note 6: CB is in pF.
Maxim Integrated
7
MAX9879
Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VDD = VPVDDL = VPVDDR = 3.7V, VCCIO = 1.8V, VGND = VPGNDL = VPGNDR = 0. Single-ended inputs, preamp = 0dB, volume controls = 0dB, BYPASS = 0, SHDN = 1. Speaker loads connected between OUT_+ and OUT_-. Headphone loads connected from HPL
or HPR to GND. RSPK = ∞, RHP = ∞. C1 = C2 = CBIAS = 1µF. TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
GENERAL
4
2
0
12
10
8
6
3.5
3.9
4.3
4.7
5.1
10
6
5.5
4
2.7
3.1
3.5
3.9
4.3
4.7
5.1
2.7
5.5
3.1
3.5
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
HARDWARE-SHUTDOWN MODE
10
8
6
4
4.7
5.1
100
30
20
fIN = 1kHz
90
80
ATTENUATION (dB)
40
SUPPLY CURRENT (nA)
12
4.3
5.5
VOLUME LEVEL vs. VOLUME STEP
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
50
MAX9879 toc04
SOFTWARE-SHUTDOWN MODE
14
3.9
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
16
MAX9879 toc03
12
2
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
14
8
MAX9879 toc05
3.1
16
4
0
2.7
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
2
10
0
0
0
2.7
3.1
3.5
3.9
4.3
4.7
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
8
HEADPHONE + STEREO-SPEAKER MODE
18
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
6
20
MAX9879 toc02
STEREO-SPEAKER MODE
14
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
8
MAX9879 toc01
HEADPHONE MODE
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
16
MAX9879 toc06
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
10
5.1
5.5
2.7
3.1
3.5
3.9
4.3
4.7
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
5.1
5.5
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
VOLUME STEP
Maxim Integrated
MAX9879
Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = VPVDDL = VPVDDR = 3.7V, VCCIO = 1.8V, VGND = VPGNDL = VPGNDR = 0. Single-ended inputs, preamp = 0dB, volume controls = 0dB, BYPASS = 0, SHDN = 1. Speaker loads connected between OUT_+ and OUT_-. Headphone loads connected from HPL
or HPR to GND. RSPK = ∞, RHP = ∞. C1 = C2 = CBIAS = 1µF. TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
SPEAKER AMPLIFIERS (Headphone Disabled)
PVDD_= 3.0V
RL = 8Ω
1
0.1
PVDD_ = 3.7V
RL = 8Ω
1
0.1
0.1
OUTPUT POWER = 600mW
fIN = 20Hz
OUTPUT POWER = 400mW
0.01
10
100
0.01
0.1
1
10
PVDD_ = 3.7V
RL = 8Ω
LEFT SPEAKER ONLY
1
800
1000
fIN = 6kHz
THD+N (%)
fIN = 6kHz
0.1
fIN = 20Hz
fIN = 1kHz
fIN = 1kHz
fIN = 20Hz
0.01
0.01
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
0
700
200
70
60
50
40
30
RL = 8Ω
fIN = 1kHz
1800
THD+N = 10%
1600
OUPUT POWER (mW)
80
800
2000
MAX9879 toc12
90
600
1000
OUTPUT POWER vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
EFFICIENCY vs. OUTPUT POWER
100
400
OUTPUT POWER (mW)
OUTPUT POWER (mW)
EFFICIENCY (%)
600
THD+N vs. OUTPUT POWER
0.1
1400
1200
1000
800
600
THD+N = 1%
400
20
10
fIN = 1kHz, RL = 8Ω
200
0
0
0
100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900
OUTPUT POWER (mW)
Maxim Integrated
400
10
MAX9879 toc10
PVDD_ = 3.0V
RL = 8Ω
THD+N (%)
200
OUTPUT POWER (mW)
THD+N vs. OUTPUT POWER
10
1
0
100
FREQUENCY (kHz)
MAX9879 toc11
1
FREQUENCY (kHz)
MAX9879 toc13
0.1
fIN = 1kHz
0.01
0.01
0.01
fIN = 6kHz
THD+N (%)
OUTPUT POWER = 100mW
THD+N (%)
THD+N (%)
OUTPUT POWER = 200mW
10
MAX9879 toc08
MAX9879 toc07
PVDD_= 3.7V
RL = 8Ω
1
THD+N vs. OUTPUT POWER
THD+N vs. FREQUENCY SPEAKER
10
MAX9879 toc09
THD+N vs. FREQUENCY SPEAKER
10
2.7
3.1
3.5
3.9
4.3
4.7
5.1
5.5
SUPPLY VOTAGE (V)
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Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = VPVDDL = VPVDDR = 3.7V, VCCIO = 1.8V, VGND = VPGNDL = VPGNDR = 0. Single-ended inputs, preamp = 0dB, volume controls = 0dB, BYPASS = 0, SHDN = 1. Speaker loads connected between OUT_+ and OUT_-. Headphone loads connected from HPL
or HPR to GND. RSPK = ∞, RHP = ∞. C1 = C2 = CBIAS = 1µF. TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
SPEAKER AMPLIFIERS (Headphone Disabled)
POWER-SUPPLY REJECTION RATIO
vs. FREQUENCY (SPEAKER MODE)
-20
-30
600
400
THD+N = 1%
RIGHT
-40
-50
-60
LEFT
-70
200
-20
CROSSTALK (dB)
THD+N = 10%
PSRR (dB)
OUPUT POWER (mW)
800
RL = 8Ω
VRIPPLE = 100mVP-P
INPUTS AC GROUNDED
-10
0
MAX9879 toc15
f = 1kHz
CROSSTALK vs. FREQUENCY
0
MAX9879 toc14
1000
-80
MAX9879 toc16
OUTPUT POWER vs. LOAD
RL = 8Ω
VIN = 1VP-P
-40
-60
RIGHT TO LEFT
-80
-100
-90
LEFT TO RIGHT
-120
-100
1
100
10
0.01
1
0.1
LOAD (Ω)
10
10
0
MAX9879 toc17
VOUT = -60dBV
f = 1kHz
RL = 8Ω
UNWEIGHTED
-60
-80
-100
-120
RBW = 1kHz
INPUT AC GROUNDED
-10
OUTPUT MAGNITUDE (dBV)
OUTPUT MAGNITUDE (dBV)
1
100
WIDEBAND FREQUENCY SPECTRUM
(SPEAKER MODE)
0
-40
0.1
FREQUENCY (kHz)
OUTPUT FREQUENCY SPECTRUM
SPEAKER MODE
-20
0.01
100
FREQUENCY (kHz)
MAX9879 toc18
0
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
-110
-140
-120
0
5
10
15
20
0
FREQUENCY (kHz)
1
10
100
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MAX9879 toc19
MAX9879 toc20
SDA
2V/div
SHDN
1V/div
SCL
2V/div
OUT+ - OUT1V/div
400μs/div
10
2ms/div
Maxim Integrated
MAX9879
Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = VPVDDL = VPVDDR = 3.7V, VCCIO = 1.8V, VGND = VPGNDL = VPGNDR = 0. Single-ended inputs, preamp = 0dB, volume controls = 0dB, BYPASS = 0, SHDN = 1. Speaker loads connected between OUT_+ and OUT_-. Headphone loads connected from HPL
or HPR to GND. RSPK = ∞, RHP = ∞. C1 = C2 = CBIAS = 1µF. TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
HEADPHONE AMPLIFIERS (Speaker Disabled)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION + NOISE
vs. FREQUENCY (HEADPHONE MODE)
VDD = 3.7V
RL = 32Ω
SDA
2V/div
10
MAX9879 toc22
10
VDD = 3.7V
RL = 16Ω
1
0.1
THD+N (%)
THD+N (%)
1
SCL
2V/div
MAX9879 toc23
MAX9879 toc21
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION + NOISE
vs. FREQUENCY (HEADPHONE NOISE)
OUTPUT POWER = 20mW
OUTPUT POWER = 10mW
0.1
OUT+ - OUT0.01
1V/div
0.01
OUTPUT POWER = 40mW
OUTPUT POWER = 45mW
0.001
10
100
0.01
10
VDD = 3.7V
RL = 32Ω
OUTPUT POWER = 7mW
0.1
fIN = 1kHz
0.1
0.01
OUTPUT POWER = 22mW
fIN = 100Hz
OUTPUT POWER = 10mW
fIN = 6kHz
0.001
1
10
100
0.01
0.1
1
10
0.01
100
0.1
1
10
100
FREQUENCY (kHz)
FREQUENCY (kHz)
FREQUENCY (kHz)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION + NOISE
vs. OUTPUT POWER (HEADPHONE MODE)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION + NOISE
vs. OUTPUT POWER (HEADPHONE MODE)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION + NOISE
vs. OUTPUT POWER (HEADPHONE MODE)
VDD = 3.0V
RL = 32Ω
VDD = 3.0V
RL = 16Ω
10
fIN = 100Hz
0.1
0.01
THD+N (%)
10
THD+N (%)
1
100
fIN = 100Hz
0.1
fIN = 1kHz
0.001
20
40
60
OUTPUT POWER (mW)
Maxim Integrated
80
100
fIN = 1kHz
fIN = 6kHz
fIN = 6kHz
0.001
0.001
0
fIN = 100Hz
0.1
0.01
0.01
fIN = 6kHz
fIN = 1kHz
MAX9879 toc29
VDD = 3.7V
RL = 16Ω
MAX9879 toc28
100
MAX9879 toc27
10
THD+N (%)
0.001
0.001
0.1
100
1
0.01
0.01
10
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION + NOISE
vs. FREQUENCY (HEADPHONE MODE)
THD+N (%)
THD+N (%)
OUTPUT POWER = 30mW
1
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION + NOISE
vs. FREQUENCY (HEADPHONE MODE)
1
0.1
0.1
FREQUENCY (kHz)
VDD = 3.0V
RL = 16Ω
1
0.01
FREQUENCY (kHz)
MAX9879 toc25
VDD = 3.0V
RL = 32Ω
1
10
MAX9879 toc24
10
0.1
MAX9879 toc26
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION + NOISE
vs. FREQUENCY (HEADPHONE MODE)
THD+N (%)
0.001
0.01
2ms/div
0
10
20
30
40
50
OUTPUT POWER (mW)
60
70
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
OUTPUT POWER (mW)
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Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = VPVDDL = VPVDDR = 3.7V, VCCIO = 1.8V, VGND = VPGNDL = VPGNDR = 0. Single-ended inputs, preamp = 0dB, volume controls = 0dB, BYPASS = 0, SHDN = 1. Speaker loads connected between OUT_+ and OUT_-. Headphone loads connected from HPL
or HPR to GND. RSPK = ∞, RHP = ∞. C1 = C2 = CBIAS = 1µF. TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
HEADPHONE AMPLIFIERS (Speaker Disabled)
0.1
RL = 16Ω
0.01
1
10
MAX9879 toc31
75
100
60
THD+N = 10%
50
40
30
20
RL = 32Ω
RL = 32Ω
fIN = 1kHz
10
0
0
1
10
100
2.7
3.1
3.5
3.9
4.3
4.7
5.1
5.5
TOTAL OUTPUT POWER (mW)
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT POWER vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
OUTPUT POWER vs. LOAD RESISTANCE
(HEADPHONE MODE)
OUTPUT POWER vs. LOAD RESISTANCE
(HEADPHONE MODE)
THD+N = 1%
60
40
THD+N = 10%
60
50
40
THD+N = 1%
30
3.5
3.9
4.3
4.7
C1 = C2 = 0.47μF
50
C1 = C2 = 1μF
30
C1 = C2 = 2.2μF
10
0
0
3.1
70
20
10
0
2.7
80
20
RL = 16Ω
fIN = 1kHz
20
70
f = 1kHz
THD+N = 1%
90
OUTPUT POWER (mW)
100
80
80
OUPUT POWER (mW)
120
VDD = 3.3V
f = 1kHz
90
100
MAX9879 toc34
MAX9879 toc33
THD+N = 10%
140
100
5.1
5.5
10
10
100
100
SUPPLY VOTAGE (V)
LOAD RESISTANCE (Ω)
LOAD RESISTANCE (Ω)
POWER SUPPLY REJECTION RATIO
vs. FREQUENCY (HEADPHONE MODE)
POWER-SUPPLY REJECTION RATIO
vs. FREQUENCY (HEADPHONE MODE)
CROSSTALK vs. FREQUENCY
(HEADPHONE MODE)
-30
-40
-50
-60
LEFT
-70
-80
-90
-20
0
RL = 16Ω
f = 1kHz
VIN = 1VP-P
-10
-20
-40
-60
-80
-100
MAX9879 toc38
VOUT = -60dB
f =1kHz
RL = 32Ω
CROSSTALK (dB)
-20
0
MAX9879 toc37
VRIPPLE = 100mVP-P
INPUTS AC GROUNDED
OUTPUT FREQUENCY SPECTRUM (dB)
MAX9879 toc36
0
MAX9879 toc35
OUTPUT POWER (mW)
160
OUPUT POWER (mW)
RL = 16Ω
100
0
0.1
PSRR (dB)
150
THD+N = 10%
75
25
0.001
-30
-40
RIGHT TO LEFT
-50
LEFT TO RIGHT
-60
-120
-70
RIGHT
-80
-140
-100
0.01
0.1
1
FREQUENCY (kHz)
12
175
50
RL = 32Ω
-10
200
125
OUTPUT POWER vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
80
OUTPUT POWER (mW)
10
VDD = 3.0V
225
POWER DISSIPATION (mW)
VDD = 3.7V
THD+N (%)
250
MAX9879 toc30
100
POWER DISSIPATION vs. OUTPUT POWER
(HEADPHONE MODE)
MAX9879 toc32
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION + NOISE
vs. OUTPUT POWER (HEADPHONE MODE)
10
100
0
5
10
FREQUENCY (kHz)
15
20
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Maxim Integrated
MAX9879
Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = VPVDDL = VPVDDR = 3.7V, VCCIO = 1.8V, VGND = VPGNDL = VPGNDR = 0. Single-ended inputs, preamp = 0dB, volume controls = 0dB, BYPASS = 0, SHDN = 1. Speaker loads connected between OUT_+ and OUT_-. Headphone loads connected from HPL
or HPR to GND. RSPK = ∞, RHP = ∞. C1 = C2 = CBIAS = 1µF. TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
HEADPHONE AMPLIFIERS (Speaker Disabled)
COMMON-MODE REJECTION RATIO
vs. FREQUENCY (HEADPHONE MODE)
MAX9879 toc40
MAX9879 toc39
0
-10
GAIN (dB)
-20
SHDN
1V/div
AV = +20dB
-30
-40
-50
-60
AV = 0dB
HP_
1V/div
AV = +5.5dB
-70
-80
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
20μs/div
FREQUENCY (kHz)
Maxim Integrated
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MAX9879
Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = VPVDDL = VPVDDR = 3.7V, VCCIO = 1.8V, VGND = VPGNDL = VPGNDR = 0. Single-ended inputs, preamp = 0dB, volume controls = 0dB, BYPASS = 0, SHDN = 1. Speaker loads connected between OUT_+ and OUT_-. Headphone loads connected from HPL
or HPR to GND. RSPK = ∞, RHP = ∞. C1 = C2 = CBIAS = 1µF. TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
ANALOG SWITCH
MAX9879 toc41
MAX9879 toc42
SDA
2V/div
SDA
2V/div
SCL
2V/div
SCL
2V/div
HP_
1V/div
HP_
1V/div
2ms/div
2ms/div
THD+N vs. OUTPUT POWER
BYPASS SWITCH
THD+N vs. OUTPUT POWER
BYPASS SWITCH
PVDD_ = 3.7V
RL = 8Ω
NO SERIES RESISTORS
fIN = 1kHz
fIN = 100Hz
1
fIN = 1kHz
THD+N (%)
THD+N (%)
fIN = 100Hz
MAX9879 toc44
PVDD_ = 3.7V
RL = 8Ω
NO SERIES RESISTORS
10
10
MAX9879 toc43
100
1
0.1
0.1
fIN = 6kHz
fIN = 6kHz
0.01
0.01
0
200
400
600
OUTPUT POWER (mW)
14
800
1000
0
30
60
90
120
150
OUTPUT POWER (mW)
Maxim Integrated
MAX9879
Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
Pin Description
BUMP
NAME
A1
C1P
FUNCTION
A2
OUTL-
Left-Speaker Negative Output
A3
PVDDL
Left-Channel Class D Power Supply. Bypass with a 1µF capacitor to PGNDL.
A4
OUTL+
Left-Speaker Positive Output
A5, B5
PGNDR
Right-Channel Class D Power Ground
A6
OUTR-
Right-Speaker Negative Output
B1
C1N
Charge-Pump Flying Capacitor Positive Terminal. Connect a 1µF capacitor between C1P and C1N.
Charge-Pump Flying Capacitor Negative Terminal. Connect a 1µF capacitor between C1P and C1N.
B2
RXIN-
B3
PGNDL
Receiver Bypass Negative Input
Left-Channel Class D Power Ground
B4
RXIN+
Receiver Bypass Positive Input
B6
PVDDR
C1
VSS
Headphone Amplifier Negative Power Supply. Bypass with a 1µF capacitor to PGND.
GND
Analog Ground
Right-Channel Class D Power Supply. Bypass with a 1µF capacitor to PGNDL.
C2, C3, C4,
C5
C6
OUTR+
D1
HPL
Headphone Amplifier Right Output
D2
BIAS
Common-Mode Bias. Bypass to GND with a 1µF capacitor.
D3
INB1
Input B1. Left input or negative input.
D4
INA1
Input A1. Left input or negative input.
D5
SCL
Serial-Clock Input. Connect a pullup resistor from SDA to VCCIO.
Right-Speaker Positive Output
D6
SDA
Serial-Data Input/Output. Connect a pullup resistor from SDA to VCCIO.
E1
HPR
Headphone Amplifier Left Output
E2
VDD
Analog Supply. Connect to PVDDL and PVDDR. Bypass with a 1µF capacitor to GND.
E3
INB2
Input B2. Right input or positive input.
E4
INA2
Input A2. Right input or positive input.
E5
SHDN
Active-Low Shutdown Input Signal
E6
VCCIO
I2C Power Supply
Detailed Description
Signal Path
The MAX9879 signal path consists of flexible inputs,
signal mixing, volume control, and output amplifiers
(Figures 1a, 1b, 1c).
The inputs can be configured for single-ended or differential signals (Figure 2). The internal preamplifiers feature three programmable gain settings of 0dB, +5.5dB,
and +20dB. Following preamplification, the input signals are mixed, volume adjusted, and routed to the
headphone and speaker amplifiers based on the output mode configuration (see Table 6). The volume control stages provide up to 75dB attenuation. The
headphone amplifiers provide +3dB of gain while the
speaker amplifier provides +18dB of additional gain.
Maxim Integrated
When an input is configured as mono differential, it can
be routed to both speakers or to both headphones.
When an input is stereo, it is routed to either the stereo
headphones or the stereo speakers. Simultaneous operation is also possible. If the right speaker amplifier is disabled then the left and right audio signals are summed
into the left speaker amplifier and vice-versa.
When the application does not require the use of both
INA_ and INB_, the SNR of the MAX9879 is improved
by deselecting the unused input through the I2C output
mode register and AC-coupling the unused inputs to
ground with a 330pF capacitor. The 330pF capacitor
and the input resistance to the MAX9879 form a highpass filter preventing audible noise from coupling into
the outputs.
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MAX9879
Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
STEREO MODE
1μF
INA1
L
L
CLASS AB
HPL
INPUT A
1μF
INA2
R
R
L
CLASS AB
+
HPR
R
+
OUTL+
1μF
INB1
CLASS D
L
OUTL-
L
INPUT B
1μF
INB2
+
R
R
OUTR+
CLASS D
OUTRNOTE: STEREO SPEAKER OUTPUTS MAY
BE SUMMED FOR MONO OUTPUT.
Figure 1a. Stereo-Mode Signal Path
MONO MODE
1μF
INA1
+
CLASS AB
HPL
INPUT A
1μF
INA2
CLASS AB
HPR
+
OUTL+
1μF
INB1
CLASS D
OUTL-
+
INPUT B
1μF
INB2
-
OUTR+
CLASS D
OUTR-
Figure 1b. Mono-Mode Signal Path
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Maxim Integrated
MAX9879
Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
MONO IN, STEREO IN, OUTPUT IN STEREO MODE
1μF
INA1
L
L
CLASS AB
HPL
INPUT A
1μF
INA2
R
R
L
CLASS AB
+
HPR
R
+
OUTL+
1μF
INB1
CLASS D
OUTL-
+
INPUT B
1μF
INB2
+
-
OUTR+
CLASS D
OUTRNOTE: STEREO SPEAKER OUTPUTS MAY
BE SUMMED FOR MONO OUTPUT.
Figure 1c. Mono INB, Stereo INA, Output in Stereo-Mode Signal Path
Maxim Integrated
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MAX9879
Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
STEREO SINGLE-ENDED
IN_2 (R)
R
TO MIXER
IN_1 (L)
L
DIFFERENTIAL
IN_2 (+)
IN_1 (-)
TO MIXER
Figure 2. Differential and Stereo Single-Ended Input Configurations
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Maxim Integrated
MAX9879
Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
Volume Control and Mute
The MAX9879 features three Volume Control registers
(see Table 4), allowing independent volume control of
speaker and headphone amplifier outputs. There is one
Speaker Volume Control register that evenly controls both
speaker outputs. Two Headphone Volume Control registers provide independent control of each headphone output. Each volume control register provides 31 attenuation
steps providing 0dB to -75dB (typ) of total attenuation
and a mute function.
Class D Speaker Amplifier
The MAX9879 integrates a filterless Class D amplifier
that offers much higher efficiency than Class AB without the typical disadvantages.
The high efficiency of a Class D amplifier is due to the
switching operation of the output stage transistors. In a
Class D amplifier, the output transistors act as currentsteering switches and consume negligible additional
power. Any power loss associated with the Class D output stage is mostly due to the I2R loss of the MOSFET
on-resistance, and quiescent current overhead.
The theoretical best efficiency of a linear amplifier is
78%, however, that efficiency is only exhibited at peak
output power. Under normal operating levels (typical
music reproduction levels), efficiency falls below 30%,
whereas the MAX9879 still exhibits 88% efficiency
under the same conditions (Figure 3).
Ultra-Low EMI Filterless Output Stage
In traditional Class D amplifiers, the high dV/dt of the
rising and falling edge transitions results in increased
EMI emissions, which requires the use of external LC
filters or shielding to meet EN55022 electromagneticMAX9877 EFFICIENCY
vs. IDEAL CLASS EFFICIENCY
MAX9877 fig03
100
90
EFFICIENCY (%)
80
70
MAX9879
60
50
IDEAL CLASS AB
40
30
20
VDD = PVDD_ = 3.7V (MAX9879)
VSUPPLY = 3.7V (IDEAL CLASS AB)
10
0
0
0.25
0.50
0.75
1.00
OUTPUT POWER (W)
Figure 3. MAX9879 Efficiency vs. Class AB Efficiency
Maxim Integrated
interference (EMI) regulation standards. Limiting the
dV/dt normally results in decreased efficiency. Maxim’s
active emissions limiting circuitry actively limits the
dV/dt of the rising and falling edge transitions, providing reduced EMI emissions, while maintaining up to
88% efficiency.
In addition to active emission limiting, the MAX9879 features a spread-spectrum modulation mode that flattens
the wideband spectral components. Proprietary techniques ensure that the cycle-to-cycle variation of the
switching period does not degrade audio reproduction
or efficiency (see the Typical Operating Characteristics).
With spread-spectrum modulation, the switching frequency varies randomly by ±40kHz around the center
frequency (700kHz). The effect is to reduce the peak
energy at harmonics of the switching frequency. Above
10MHz, the wideband spectrum looks like white noise for
EMI purposes (see Figure 4).
Speaker Current Limit
Most applications do not enter current limit unless the
output is short circuited or connected incorrectly.
When the output current of the speaker amplifier
exceeds the current limit (1.5A, typ) the MAX9879 disables the outputs for approximately 250µs. At the end of
250µs, the outputs are re-enabled, and if the fault condition still exists, the MAX9879 continues to disable and reenable the outputs until the fault condition is removed.
Bypass Mode
The integrated DPST analog audio switch allows the
MAX9879’s Class D amplifier to be bypassed. In bypass
mode, the Class D amplifier is automatically disabled
allowing an external amplifier to drive the speaker connected between OUTL+ and OUTL- through RXIN+ and
RXIN- (see the Typical Application Circuit ).
The bypass switch is enabled at startup. The switch can
be opened or closed even when the MAX9879 is in software shutdown (see the I2C Register Description section).
Unlike discrete solutions, the switch design reduces
coupling of Class D switching noise to the RXIN_
inputs. This eliminates the need for a costly T-switch.
The bypass switch is typically used with two 10Ω resistors connected to each input. These resistors, in combination with the switch on-resistance and an 8Ω load,
approximate the 32Ω load expected by the external
amplifier. Although not required, using the resistors
optimizes THD+N.
Drive RXIN+ and RXIN- with a low-impedance source
to minimize noise on the pins. In applications that do
not require the bypass mode, leave RXIN+ and RXINunconnected.
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MAX9879
Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
40
TEST LIMIT
AMPLITUDE (dBμV/m)
35
30
25
20
MAX9879 OUTPUT
15
10
5
30
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
220
240
260
280
300
FREQUENCY (MHz)
TEST LIMIT
AMPLITUDE (dBμV/m)
40
35
25
MAX9879 OUTPUT
20
15
10
300
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
750
700
800
850
900
950
1000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 4. EMI with 152mm of Speaker Cable
DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
Traditional single-supply headphone amplifiers have
outputs biased at a nominal DC voltage (typically half
the supply). Large coupling capacitors are needed to
block this DC bias from the headphone. Without these
capacitors, a significant amount of DC current flows to
the headphone, resulting in unnecessary power dissipation and possible damage to both the headphone
and headphone amplifier.
Maxim’s DirectDrive® architecture uses a charge pump
to create an internal negative supply voltage. This
allows the headphone outputs of the MAX9879 to be
biased at GND while operating from a single supply
(Figure 5). Without a DC component, there is no need
for the large DC-blocking capacitors. Instead of two
large (220µF, typ) capacitors, the MAX9879 charge
pump requires two small ceramic capacitors, conserv-
ing board space, reducing cost, and improving the frequency response of the headphone amplifier. See the
Output Power vs. Load Resistance graph in the Typical
Operating Characteristics for details of the possible
capacitor sizes. There is a low DC voltage on the amplifier outputs due to amplifier offset. However, the offset of
the MAX9879 is typically ±1.5mV, which, when combined with a 32Ω load, results in less than 47µA of DC
current flow to the headphones.
In addition to the cost and size disadvantages of the
DC-blocking capacitors required by conventional headphone amplifiers, these capacitors limit the amplifier’s
low-frequency response and can distort the audio signal. Previous attempts at eliminating the output-coupling capacitors involved biasing the headphone return
(sleeve) to the DC bias voltage of the headphone
amplifiers. This method raises some issues:
DirectDrive is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated
Products, Inc.
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MAX9879
Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
1) The sleeve is typically grounded to the chassis.
Using the midrail biasing approach, the sleeve
must be isolated from system ground, complicating
product design.
2) During an ESD strike, the amplifier’s ESD structures
are the only path to system ground. Thus, the
amplifier must be able to withstand the full energy
from an ESD strike.
3) When using the headphone jack as a line out to
other equipment, the bias voltage on the sleeve
may conflict with the ground potential from other
equipment, resulting in possible damage to the
amplifiers.
caused by the parasitic trace inductance is minimized.
Although not typically required, additional high-frequency noise attenuation can be achieved by increasing the
size of C2 (see the Typical Application Circuit ). The
charge pump is active only in headphone modes.
The MAX9879 features a low-noise charge pump. The
switching frequency of the charge pump is 1/2 of the
Class D switching frequency, regardless of the operating
mode. Since the Class D amplifiers are operated in
spread-spectrum mode, the charge pump also switches
with a spread-spectrum pattern. The nominal switching
frequency is well beyond the audio range, and thus does
not interfere with audio signals. The switch drivers feature a controlled switching speed that minimizes noise
generated by turn-on and turn-off transients. By limiting
the switching speed of the charge pump, the di/dt noise
• The device can be placed in shutdown mode by writing to the SHDN bit in the Output Control Register.
• The device can be placed in an ultra-low power shutdown mode by setting the SHDN pin to 0V. This completely disables the MAX9879 including the I 2 C
interface.
VDD
VDD/2
VOUT
GND
CONVENTIONAL DRIVER BIASING SCHEME
+VDD
VOUT
GND
-VDD
DirectDrive BIASING SCHEME
Headphone Current Limit
The headphone amplifier current is limited to 140mA (typ).
The current limit clamps the output current, which appears
as clipping when the maximum current is exceeded.
Shutdown Mode
The MAX9879 features two ways of entering low-power
shutdown:
Click-and-Pop Suppression
The MAX9879 features click-and-pop suppression that
eliminates audible transients from occurring at startup
and shutdown.
Use the following procedure to start up the MAX9879:
1) Configure the desired output mode and preamplifier gain.
2) Set the SHDN bit to 1 to start up the amplifier.
3) Wait 10ms for the startup time to pass.
4) Increase the output volume to the desired level.
To disable the device simply set SHDN to 0.
During the startup period, the MAX9879 precharges the
input capacitors to prevent clicks and pops. If the output
amplifiers have been programmed to be active they are
held in shutdown until the precharge period is complete.
When power is initially applied to the MAX9879, the
power-on-reset state of all three volume control registers
is mute. For most applications, the volume can be set to
the desired level once the device is active. If the clickand-pop is too high, step through intermediate volume
settings with zero-crossing detection disabled. Stepping
through higher volume settings has a greater impact on
click-and-pop than lower volume settings.
For the lowest possible click and pop, start up the device
at minimum volume and then step through each volume
setting until the desired setting is reached. Disable zerocrossing detection if no input signal is expected.
Figure 5. Traditional Amplifier Output vs. MAX9879 DirectDrive
Output
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Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
I2C Interface
I2C Address
The slave address of the MAX9879 is 1001101R/(W)
(write: 0x9A, read: 0x9B).
Table 1. Register Map
REGISTER
ADDRESS
POR STATE
B7
B6
B5
B4
Input Mode
Control
0x00
0x40
0
ZCD
ΔINA
ΔINB
Speaker
Volume
Control
0x01
0x00
0
0
0
SPKVOL
Left
Headphone
Volume
Control
0x02
0x00
0
0
0
HPLVOL
Right
Headphone
Volume
Control
0x03
0x00
0
0
0
HPRVOL
Output Mode
Control
0x04
0x49
SHDN
BYPASS
0
REGISTER
ENB
B3
B2
B1
PGAINA
PGAINB
LSPK
EN
ENA
B0
RSPK
EN
HPEN
Table 2. Input Mode Control Register
REGISTER
0x00
B7
B6
B5
B4
0
ZCD
ΔINA
ΔINB
I2C Register Description
Zero-Crossing Detection (ZCD)
Zero-crossing detection limits distortion in the output
signal during volume transitions by delaying the transition until the mixer output crosses the internal bias voltage. A timeout period (typically 60ms) forces the
volume transition if the mixer output signal does not
cross the bias voltage.
1 = Zero-crossing detection is enabled.
0 = Zero-crossing detection is disabled.
Differential Input Configuration (ΔIN_)
The inputs INA_ and INB_ can be configured for mono
differential or stereo single-ended operation.
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B3
B2
PGAINA
B1
B0
PGAINB
1 = IN_ is configured as a mono differential input with
IN_2 as the positive and IN_1 as the negative input.
0 = IN_ is configured as a stereo single-ended input
with IN_2 as the right and IN_1 as the left input.
Preamplifier Gain (PGAIN_)
The preamplifier gain of INA_ and INB_ can be programmed by writing to PGAIN_.
00 = 0dB
01 = +5.5dB
10 = +20dB
11 = Reserved
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MAX9879
Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
Table 3. Speaker/Left Headphone/Right Headphone Volume Control
REGISTER
B7
B6
B5
0x01
0
0
0
B4
B3
B2
B1
0x02
0
0
0
HPLVOL (Table 4)
0x03
0
0
0
HPRVOL (Table 4)
B0
SVOL (Table 4)
Volume Control
The device has a separate volume control for left headphone, right headphone, and speaker amplifiers. The
total system gain is a combination of the input gain, the
volume control, and the output amplifier gain. Table 4
shows the volume settings for each volume control.
Table 4. Volume Control Settings
CODE
_VOL
GAIN (dB)
CODE
_VOL
B4
B3
B2
B1
B0
GAIN (dB)
B4
B3
B2
B1
B0
0
0
0
0
0
0
MUTE
16
1
0
0
0
0
-23
1
0
0
0
0
1
-75
17
1
0
0
0
1
-21
1
0
0
1
0
-19
2
0
0
0
1
0
-71
18
3
0
0
0
1
1
-67
19
1
0
0
1
1
-17
4
0
0
1
0
0
-63
20
1
0
1
0
0
-15
1
0
1
0
1
-13
5
0
0
1
0
1
-59
21
6
0
0
1
1
0
-55
22
1
0
1
1
0
-11
7
0
0
1
1
1
-51
23
1
0
1
1
1
-9
8
0
1
0
0
0
-47
24
1
1
0
0
0
-7
9
0
1
0
0
1
-44
25
1
1
0
0
1
-6
10
0
1
0
1
0
-41
26
1
1
0
1
0
-5
11
0
1
0
1
1
-38
27
1
1
0
1
1
-4
12
0
1
1
0
0
-35
28
1
1
1
0
0
-3
1
1
1
0
1
-2
13
0
1
1
0
1
-32
29
14
0
1
1
1
0
-29
30
1
1
1
1
0
-1
15
0
1
1
1
1
-26
31
1
1
1
1
1
0
Table 5. Output Mode Control
REGISTER
B7
B6
B5
B4
B3
B2
B1
B0
0x04
SHDN
BYPASS
0
ENB
ENA
LSPK
EN
RSPK
EN
HPEN
SHDN)
Shutdown (S
1 = MAX9879 operational.
0 = MAX9879 in low-power shutdown mode.
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SHDN is an active-low shutdown bit that overrides all
settings and places the entire device in low-power shutdown mode. The I2C interface is fully active in this shutdown mode and bypass mode remains operational.
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Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
Bypass Mode (BYPASS)
1 = MAX9879 bypass switches are closed and the
Class D amplifier is disabled.
0 = Bypass mode disabled.
This mode does not control headphone operation.
Output Mode Control Register
Speaker/Headphone Output Mode
(_SPKEN/HPEN)
The MAX9879 features independent enables and input
selection for each speaker amplifier and the headphone
amplifier. See Table 6 for a detailed description of the
available modes. If the right speaker amplifier is disabled,
the stereo signals are automatically summed to mono for
the left output and vice-versa.
Table 6. Speaker/Headphone Modes
BIT
DESCRIPTION
LSPKEN
Enable bit for left speaker
RSPKEN
Enable bit for right speaker
HPEN
Enable bit for headphone amplifier
ENA
Enable bit for input A
ENB
Enable bit for input B
I2C Interface Specification
The MAX9879 features an I2C/SMBus™-compatible,
2-wire serial interface consisting of a serial-data line
(SDA) and a serial-clock line (SCL). SDA and SCL facilitate communication between the MAX9879 and the
master at clock rates up to 400kHz. Figure 6 shows the
2-wire interface timing diagram. The master generates
SCL and initiates data transfer on the bus. The master
device writes data to the MAX9879 by transmitting the
proper slave address followed by the register address
and then the data word. Each transmit sequence is
framed by a START (S) or REPEATED START (Sr) condition and a STOP (P) condition. Each word transmitted
to the MAX9879 is 8 bits long and is followed by an
acknowledge clock pulse. A master reading data from
the MAX9879 transmits the proper slave address followed by a series of nine SCL pulses. The MAX9879
transmits data on SDA in sync with the master-generated SCL pulses. The master acknowledges receipt of
each byte of data. Each read sequence is framed by a
START (S) or REPEATED START (Sr) condition, a not
acknowledge, and a STOP (P) condition. SDA operates
as both an input and an open-drain output. A pullup
resistor, typically greater than 500Ω, is required on
SDA. SCL operates only as an input. A pullup resistor,
typically greater than 500Ω, is required on SCL if there
are multiple masters on the bus, or if the single master
has an open-drain SCL output. Series resistors in line
with SDA and SCL are optional. Series resistors protect
the digital inputs of the MAX9879 from high voltage
spikes on the bus lines, and minimize crosstalk and
undershoot of the bus signals.
Bit Transfer
One data bit is transferred during each SCL cycle. The
data on SDA must remain stable during the high period
of the SCL pulse. Changes in SDA while SCL is high
are control signals (see the START and STOP
Conditions section).
START and STOP Conditions
SDA and SCL idle high when the bus is not in use. A
master initiates communication by issuing a START condition. A START (S) condition is a high-to-low transition
on SDA with SCL high. A STOP (P) condition is a low-tohigh transition on SDA while SCL is high (Figure 7).
SDA
tSU:STA
tSU:DAT
tHD:DAT
tLOW
tBUF
tSU:STA
tSU:STO
SCL
tHIGH
tHD:STA
tR
tF
START
CONDITION
REPEATED
START CONDITION
STOP
CONDITION
START
CONDITION
Figure 6. 2-Wire Interface Timing Diagram
SMBus is a trademark of Intel Corp.
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MAX9879
Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
A START (S) condition from the master signals the
beginning of a transmission to the MAX9879. The master terminates transmission, and frees the bus, by issuing a STOP condition. The bus remains active if a
REPEATED START (Sr) condition is generated instead of
a STOP condition.
Early STOP Conditions
The MAX9879 recognizes a STOP (P) condition at any
point during data transmission except if the STOP (P)
condition occurs in the same high pulse as a START (S)
condition. For proper operation, do not send a STOP
(P) condition during the same SCL high pulse as the
START (S) condition.
Slave Address
The MAX9879 is preprogrammed with a slave address
of 1001101R/(W). The address is defined as the seven
most significant bits (MSBs) followed by the Read/Write
bit. Setting the Read/Write bit to 1 configures the
MAX9879 for read mode. Setting the Read/Write bit to 0
configures the MAX9879 for write mode. The address is
the first byte of information sent to the MAX9879 after
the START (S) condition.
S
Acknowledge
The acknowledge bit (ACK) is a clocked 9th bit that the
MAX9879 uses to handshake receipt each byte of data
when in write mode (see Figure 8). The MAX9879 pulls
down SDA during the entire master-generated 9th
clock pulse if the previous byte is successfully
received. Monitoring ACK allows for detection of unsuccessful data transfers. An unsuccessful data transfer
occurs if a receiving device is busy or if a system fault
has occurred. In the event of an unsuccessful data
transfer, the bus master may retry communication.
The master pulls down SDA during the ninth clock
cycle to acknowledge receipt of data when the
MAX9879 is in read mode. An acknowledge is sent by
the master after each read byte to allow data transfer to
continue. A not acknowledge is sent when the master
reads the final byte of data from the MAX9879, followed
by a STOP (P) condition.
Write Data Format
A write to the MAX9879 includes transmission of a
START (S) condition, the slave address with the R/W bit
set to 0, one byte of data to configure the internal register address pointer, one or more bytes of data, and a
STOP (P) condition. Figure 9 illustrates the proper
frame format for writing one byte of data to the
Sr
P
SCL
SDA
Figure 7. START (S), STOP (P), and REPEATED START (Sr) Conditions
CLOCK PULSE FOR
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
START
CONDITION
SCL
1
2
8
9
NOT ACKNOWLEDGE
SDA
ACKNOWLEDGE
Figure 8. Acknowledge
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MAX9879
Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
MAX9879. Figure 10 illustrates the frame format for writing n bytes of data to the MAX9879.
The third byte sent to the MAX9879 contains the data
that is written to the chosen register. An acknowledge
pulse from the MAX9879 signals receipt of the data
byte. The address pointer autoincrements to the next
register address after each received data byte. This
autoincrement feature allows a master to write to
sequential registers within one continuous frame. Figure
10 illustrates how to write to multiple registers with one
frame. The master signals the end of transmission by
issuing a STOP (P) condition.
Register addresses greater than 0x04 are reserved. Do
not write to these addresses.
The slave address with the R/W bit set to 0 indicates
that the master intends to write data to the MAX9879.
The MAX9879 acknowledges receipt of the address
byte during the master-generated 9th SCL pulse.
The second byte transmitted from the master configures the MAX9879’s internal register address pointer.
The pointer tells the MAX9879 where to write the next
byte of data. An acknowledge pulse is sent by the
MAX9879 upon receipt of the address pointer data.
ACKNOWLEDGE FROM MAX9879
B7
ACKNOWLEDGE FROM MAX9877
SLAVE ADDRESS
S
0
B6
B5
B4
B3
B2
B1
B0
ACKNOWLEDGE FROM MAX9877
REGISTER ADDRESS
A
A
DATA BYTE
A
R/W
P
1 BYTE
AUTOINCREMENT INTERNAL
REGISTER ADDRESS POINTER
Figure 9. Writing One Byte of Data to the MAX9879
ACKNOWLEDGE FROM MAX9879
ACKNOWLEDGE FROM MAX9879
S
SLAVE ADDRESS
B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0
ACKNOWLEDGE FROM MAX9879
0
A
REGISTER ADDRESS
ACKNOWLEDGE FROM MAX9879
A
A
DATA BYTE 1
R/W
B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0
DATA BYTE n
1 BYTE
A
P
1 BYTE
AUTOINCREMENT INTERNAL
REGISTER ADDRESS POINTER
Figure 10. Writing n Bytes of Data to the MAX9879
NOT ACKNOWLEDGE FROM MASTER
ACKNOWLEDGE FROM MAX9879
ACKNOWLEDGE FROM MAX9879
S
SLAVE ADDRESS
0
R/W
A
REGISTER ADDRESS
ACKNOWLEDGE FROM MAX9879
A
REPEATED START
Sr
SLAVE ADDRESS
1
R/W
A
DATA BYTE
A
P
1 BYTE
AUTOINCREMENT INTERNAL
REGISTER ADDRESS POINTER
Figure 11. Reading One Indexed Byte of Data from the MAX9879
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MAX9879
Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
S
SLAVE ADDRESS
0
R/W
ACKNOWLEDGE FROM MAX9879
ACKNOWLEDGE FROM MAX9879
ACKNOWLEDGE FROM MAX9879
A
REGISTER ADDRESS
A
Sr
REPEATED START
SLAVE ADDRESS
1
DATA BYTE
A
R/W
A
P
1 BYTE
AUTOINCREMENT INTERNAL
REGISTER ADDRESS POINTER
Figure 12. Reading n Bytes of Indexed Data from the MAX9879
Read Data Format
Send the slave address with the R/W bit set to 1 to initiate a read operation. The MAX9879 acknowledges
receipt of its slave address by pulling SDA low during
the 9th SCL clock pulse. A START (S) command followed by a read command resets the address pointer
to register 0x00. The first byte transmitted from the
MAX9879 is the contents of register 0x00. Transmitted
data is valid on the rising edge of SCL. The address
pointer autoincrements after each read data byte. This
autoincrement feature allows all registers to be read
sequentially within one continuous frame. A STOP (P)
condition can be issued after any number of read data
bytes. If a STOP (P) condition is issued followed by
another read operation, the first data byte to be read
will be from register 0x00.
The address pointer can be preset to a specific register
before a read command is issued. The master presets
the address pointer by first sending the MAX9879‘s
slave address with the R/W bit set to 0 followed by the
register address. A REPEATED START (Sr) condition is
then sent followed by the slave address with the R/W
bit set to 1. The MAX9879 then transmits the contents
of the specified register. The address pointer autoincrements after transmitting the first byte. The master
acknowledges receipt of each read byte during the
acknowledge clock pulse. The master must acknowledge all correctly received bytes except the last byte.
The final byte must be followed by a not acknowledge
from the master and then a STOP (P) condition. Figure
11 illustrates the frame format for reading one byte from
the MAX9879. Figure 12 illustrates the frame format for
reading multiple bytes from the MAX9879.
Applications Information
Filterless Class D Operation
Traditional Class D amplifiers require an output filter to
recover the audio signal from the amplifier’s output. The
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OUT+
MAX9879
OUT-
Figure 13. Optional Ferrite Bead Filter
filters add cost, increase the solution size of the amplifier,
and can decrease efficiency and THD+N performance.
The traditional PWM scheme uses large differential output swings (2 x VDD(P-P)) and causes large ripple currents. Any parasitic resistance in the filter components
results in a loss of power, lowering the efficiency.
The MAX9879 does not require an output filter. The
device relies on the inherent inductance of the speaker
coil and the natural filtering of both the speaker and the
human ear to recover the audio component of the
square-wave output. Eliminating the output filter results
in a smaller, less costly, more efficient solution.
Because the frequency of the MAX9879 output is well
beyond the bandwidth of most speakers, voice coil
movement due to the square-wave frequency is very
small. Although this movement is small, a speaker not
designed to handle the additional power can be damaged. For optimum results, use a speaker with a series
inductance > 10µH. Typical 8Ω speakers exhibit series
inductances in the 20µH to 100µH range.
Component Selection
Optional Ferrite Bead Filter
In applications where speaker leads exceed 20mm,
additional EMI suppression can be achieved by using a
filter constructed from a ferrite bead and a capacitor to
ground. A ferrite bead with low DC resistance, highfrequency (> 1.176MHz) impedance of 100Ω to 600Ω,
and rated for at least 1A should be used. The capacitor
value varies based on the ferrite bead chosen and the
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Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
actual speaker lead length. Select a capacitor less than
1nF based on EMI performance.
f−3dB =
2πRINCIN
-10
-30
EFFICIENCY (dBμ)
1
MAX9877 fig14
RF SUSCEPTIBILITY
Input Capacitor
An input capacitor, CIN, in conjunction with the input
impedance of the MAX9879 forms a highpass filter that
removes the DC bias from an incoming signal. The ACcoupling capacitor allows the amplifier to automatically
bias the signal to an optimum DC level. Assuming zero
source impedance, the -3dB point of the highpass filter
is given by:
-50
THRESHOLD OF HEARING
-70
MAX9879
-90
-110
-130
NOISE FLOOR
Choose CIN so that f-3dB is well below the lowest frequency of interest. Use capacitors whose dielectrics
have low-voltage coefficients, such as tantalum or aluminum electrolytic. Capacitors with high-voltage coefficients, such as ceramics, may result in increased
distortion at low frequencies.
Figure 14. MAX9879 Susceptibility to a GSM Cell Phone Radio
BIAS Capacitor
BIAS is the output of the internally generated DC bias voltage. The BIAS bypass capacitor, CBIAS, reduces power
supply and other noise sources at the common-mode
bias node. Bypass BIAS with a 1µF capacitor to GND.
PVDD Bulk Capacitor (C3)
In addition to the recommended PVDD bypass capacitance, bulk capacitance equal to C3 should be used.
Place the bulk capacitor as close as possible to the device.
Charge-Pump Capacitor Selection
Use capacitors with an ESR less than 100mΩ for optimum
performance. Low-ESR ceramic capacitors minimize the
output resistance of the charge pump. Most surfacemount ceramic capacitors satisfy the ESR requirement.
For best performance over the extended temperature
range, select capacitors with an X7R dielectric.
Flying Capacitor (C1)
The value of the flying capacitor (C1) affects the output
resistance of the charge pump. A C1 value that is too
small degrades the device’s ability to provide sufficient
current drive, which leads to a loss of output voltage.
Increasing the value of C1 reduces the charge-pump output resistance to an extent. Above 1µF, the on-resistance
of the switches and the ESR of C1 and C2 dominate.
Output Holding Capacitor (C2)
The output capacitor value and ESR directly affect the
ripple at VSS. Increasing the value of C2 reduces output
ripple. Likewise, decreasing the ESR of C2 reduces both
ripple and output resistance. Lower capacitance values
can be used in systems with low maximum output power
levels. See the Output Power vs. Load Resistance graph
in the Typical Operating Characteristics.
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-150
10
100
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Supply Bypassing,
Layout, and Grounding
Proper layout and grounding are essential for optimum
performance. Use wide traces for the power-supply
inputs and amplifier outputs to minimize losses due to
parasitic trace resistance. Wide traces also aid in moving heat away from the package. Proper grounding
improves audio performance, minimizes crosstalk
between channels, and prevents any switching noise
from coupling into the audio signal. Connect PGND and
GND together at a single point on the PCB. Route all
traces that carry switching transients away from GND
and the traces/components in the audio signal path.
Connect the PVDD_ pins to a 2.7V to 5.5V source.
Bypass PVDD_ to PGND pin with a 1µF ceramic capacitor. Additional bulk capacitance should be used to prevent power supply pumping. Bypass PVDD_ to the
PGND pin with a 1µF ceramic capacitor. Additional
bulk capacitance should be used to prevent powersupply pumping. Place the bypass capacitors as close
as possible to the MAX9879.
Connect VDD to PVDD_. Bypass VDD to GND with a
1µF capacitor. Place the bypass capacitors as close as
possible to the MAX9879.
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MAX9879
Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
RF Susceptibility
GSM radios transmit using time-division multiple access
(TDMA) with 217Hz intervals. The result is an RF signal
with strong amplitude modulation at 217Hz that is easily
demodulated by audio amplifiers. Figure 14 shows the
susceptibility of the MAX9879 to a transmitting GSM
radio placed in close proximity. Although there is measurable noise at 217Hz and its harmonics, the noise is
well below the threshold of hearing using typical headphones.
In RF applications, improvements to both layout and
component selection decreases the MAX9879’s susceptibility to RF noise and prevent RF signals from
being demodulated into audible noise. Trace lengths
should be kept below 1/4 the wavelength of the RF frequency of interest. Minimizing the trace lengths prevents them from functioning as antennas and coupling
RF signals into the MAX9879. The wavelength λ in
meters is given by:
λ = c/f
where c = 3 x 108 m/s, and f = the RF frequency of
interest.
Route audio signals on middle layers of the PCB to
allow ground planes above and below shield them from
RF interference. Ideally the top and bottom layers of the
PCB should primarily be ground planes to create effective shielding.
Additional RF immunity can also be obtained from relying on the self-resonant frequency of capacitors as it
exhibits the frequency response similar to a notch filter.
Depending on the manufacturer, 10pF to 20pF capacitors typically exhibit self resonance at RF frequencies.
These capacitors, when placed at the input pins, can
effectively shunt the RF noise at the inputs of the
MAX9879. For these capacitors to be effective, they
must have a low-impedance, low-inductance path to
the ground plane. Do not use microvias to connect to
the ground plane as these vias do not conduct well at
RF frequencies.
Maxim Integrated
45±5μm
250μm
Figure 15. PCB Footprint Recommendation Diagram
UCSP Applications Information
For the latest application details on UCSP construction,
dimensions, tape carrier information, PCB techniques,
bump-pad layout, and recommended reflow temperature profile, as well as the latest information on reliability
testing results, refer to the Application Note 1891:
Understanding the Basics of the Wafer-Level ChipScale Package (WL-CSP) on Maxim’s website at
www.maxim-ic.com/ucsp. See Figure 15 for the recommended PCB footprint for the MAX9879.
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Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
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Typical Application Circuit
2.7V TO 5.5V
1.7V TO 3.6V
C2
1μF
VSS
C1
C3
1μF
1μF
0.1μF
VCCIO
VDD
E6
PVDDL
E2
A3
C1N B1
C1
1μF
PVDDR
B6
MAX9879
CHARGE
PUMP
C1P A1
1μF
-75dB TO 0dB
+3dB
1μF
1μF
HPR
+3dB
D1
HPL
INA1 D4
-75dB TO 0dB
INB2 E3
INPUT B
0dB/+5.5dB/+20dB
CONNECT TO VCCIO FOR 1μF
NORMAL OPERATION
E1
INA2 E4
INPUT A
0dB/+5.5dB/+20dB
INB1 D3
CLASS D
MODULATOR
+12dB
C6 OUTR+
CLASS D
MODULATOR
+12dB
A4 OUTL+
A6 OUTR-
-75dB TO 0dB
SHDN
BIAS
1μF
C3
1μF
SDA
SCL
+6dB
E5
D2
D6
A2 OUTL-
-75dB TO 0dB
I2C
CONTROL
D5
BYPASS
10Ω RXIN+ B4
BASEBAND
RECEIVER
AMPLIFIER
10Ω RXIN- B2
C2, C3, C4, C5
A5, B5
B3
GND
PGNDR
PGNDL
Chip Information
PROCESS: BiCMOS
30
Maxim Integrated
MAX9879
Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
Package Information
For the latest package outline information and land patterns (footprints), go to www.maximintegrated.com/packages. Note that a “+”, “#”, or
“-” in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing pertains to the
package regardless of RoHS status.
PACKAGE CODE
OUTLINE NO.
LAND
PATTERN NO.
30 NCSP
R302A3+1
21-0058
—
UCSP.EPS
PACKAGE TYPE
Maxim Integrated
31
MAX9879
Stereo Class D Audio Subsystem
with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
Revision History
REVISION
NUMBER
REVISION
DATE
DESCRIPTION
0
2/09
Initial release
1
4/13
Updated maximum input signal swing and Typical Application Circuit
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CHANGED
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max limits) shown in the Electrical Characteristics table are guaranteed. Other parametric values quoted in this data sheet are provided for guidance.
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