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PAM8610
10W STEREO CLASS-D AUDIO POWER AMPLIFIER WITH DC VOLUME CONTROL
Description
Pin Assignments
The PAM8610 is a 10W (per channel) stereo Class-D audio amplifier
with DC Volume Control which offers low THD+N (0.1%), low EMI,
and good PSRR thus high-quality sound reproduction. The 32 steps
DC volume control has a +32dB to -75dB range.
The PAM8610 runs off of a 7V to 15V supply at much higher
efficiency than competitors’ ICs.
The PAM8610 only requires very few external components,
significantly saving cost and board space.
The PAM8610 is available in a 40pin QFN 6mm*6mm package.
Features
10W @ 10%THD/Channel Output into a 8Ω Load at 13V
Low Noise: -90dB
Over 90% Efficiency
32 Step DC Volume Control from -75dB to +32dB
With Shutdown/Mute/Fade Function
Applications
Over Current , Thermal and Short-Circuit Protection
Low THD+N
Flat Monitor /LCD TVS
Low Quiescent Current
Multi-Media Speaker System
Pop Noise Suppression
Small Package Outlines: Thin 40-pin QFN 6mm*6mm Package
Pb-Free Package (RoHS Complaint)
DVD Players, Game Machines
Boom Box
Music Instruments
Typical Applications Circuit
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Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
1
2
3
4
5
Pin Name
RINN
RINP
AVDD
VREF
VOLUME
6
REF GND
7
AGND1
8
FADE
9
10
11, 20
12, 19
13, 14
15
16
17, 18
21
LINP
LINN
PGNDL
PVCCL
LOUTN
BSLN
BSLP
LO UTP
VCLAMPL
22
CO SC
23
24, 28
25
26
RO SC
AGND
MUTE
AVCC
27
V2P5
29
SD
30
31, 40
32, 39
33, 34
35
36
37, 38
VCLAMPR
PGNDR
PVCCR
ROUTP
BSRP
BSRN
ROUTN
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Function
Negative differential audio input for right channel.
Positive differential audio input for right channel.
5V Analog VDD
Analog reference for gain control section.
DC voltage that sets the gain of the amplifier.
Ground for gain control circuitry. Connect to AGND. If using a DAC to control the
volume, connect the DAC ground to this terminal.
Analog GND
Input for controlling volume ramp rate when cycling SD or during power-up. A
logic low on this pin places the amplifier in fade mode. A logic high on this pin
allows a quick transition to the desired volume setting.
Positive differential audio input for left channel.
Negative differential audio input for left channel.
Power ground for left channel H-bridge.
Power supply for left channel H-bridge, not connected to PVCCR or AVCC.
Class-D 1/2-H-bridge negative output for left channel.
Bootstrap I/O for left channel, negative high-side FET.
Bootstrap I/O for left channel, positive high-side FET.
Class-D 1/2-H-bridge positive output for left channel.
Internally generated voltage supply for left channel bootstrap capacitors.
I/O for charge/discharging currents onto capacitor for ramp generator triangle
wave biased at V2P5.
Current setting resistor for ramp generator. Nominally equal to 1/8*VCC.
Analog GND
A logic high on this pin disables the outputs and a logic low enables the outputs.
High-voltage analog power supply (7V to 15V)
2.5V Reference for analog cells, as well as reference for unused audio input
when using single-ended inputs.
Shutdown signal for IC (low = shutdown, high = operational). TTL logic levels with
compliance to VCC.
Internally generated voltage supply for right channel bootstrap capacitors.
Power ground for right channel H-bridge.
Power supply for right channel H-bridge, not connected to PVCCL or AVCC.
Class-D 1/2-H-bridge positive output for right channel.
Bootstrap I/O for right channel, positive high-side FET.
Bootstrap I/O for right channel, negative high-side FET.
Class-D 1/2-H-bridge negative output for right channel.
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Functional Block Diagram
Absolute Maximum Ratings (@TA = +25°C, unless otherwise specified.)
These are stress ratings only and functional operation is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings for prolonged time periods may
affect device reliability. All voltages are with respect to ground.
Parameter
Supply Voltage VDD
Rating
Unit
-0.3 to +16.5
V
Input Voltage RangeVI:
MUTE, VREF, VOLUME, FADE
0 to +6.0
SD
RINN, RINP, LINN, LINP
-0.3 to VDD
-0.3 to +6.0
Junction Temperature Range, TJ
Storage Temperature
Lead Temperature 1, 6mm (1/16 inch)
-40 to +125
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-65 to +150
260, 5 sec
V
°C
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Recommended Operating Conditions (@TA = +25°C, unless otherwise specified.)
Parameter
Supply Voltage (VDD)
Maximum Volume Control Pins,
Input Pins Voltage
High Level Input Voltage:
SD
MUTE, FADE
Low Level Input Voltage:
SD
MUTE, FADE
Ambient Operating Temperature
Rating
Unit
7 to 15
V
0 to +5.0
2.0 to VDD
2.0 to 5.0
V
0 to +0.3
0 to +0.3
-20 to +85
V
°C
Thermal Information
Parameter
Package
Symbol
Max
Thermal Resistance (Junction to Ambient)
QFN6mm*6mm
θJA
18.1
Thermal Resistance (Junction to Case)
QFN6mm*6mm
θJC
7.6
Unit
°C/W
The Exposed PAD must be soldered to a thermal land on the PCB.
Electrical Characteristics (@TA = +25°C, VDD = 12V, RL = 8Ω, unless otherwise specified.)
Parameter
Supply Voltage
Continuous Output Power
Total Harmonic Distortion plus Noise
Symbol
Test Conditions
VDD
PO
THD+N
Min
Typ
Max
Units
7.0
12
15
V
THD+N = 0.1%, f = 1kHz, RL = 8Ω
5
THD+N = 1.0%, f = 1kHz, RL = 8Ω
8
THD+N = 10%, f = 1kHz, RL = 8Ω,
VDD = 13V
10
THD+N = 0.1%, f = 1kHz, RL = 4Ω (Note 3)
15
PO = 5W, f = 1kHz, RL = 8Ω
0.1
W
%
Quiescent Current
IDD
No Load
20
30
mA
Supply Quiescent Current in
Shutdown Mode
ISD
Shutdown = 0V
4
10
µA
Drain-Source On-State Resistance
RDS(ON)
VCC = 12V
IO = 1A
TJ = +25°C
High Side
Low Side
Total
200
200
400
mΩ
-60
dB
PSRR
1VPP Ripple, f = 1kHz,
Inputs AC-Coupled to Ground
fOSC
VN
ROSC = 120kΩ, COSC = 220pF
20Hz to 22kHz, A-Weighting
250
kHz
Output Integrated Noise Floor
-90
dB
Crosstalk
CS
PO = 3W, RL = 8Ω, f = 1kHz
Maximum output at THD+N < 0.5%,
f = 1kHz
-80
dB
80
dB
INN and INP connected together
30
mV
V2P5
No Load
2.5
AVDD
OTS
OTH
VDD = 7V to 15V
5.0
Power Supply Ripple Rejection
Oscillator Frequency
Signal to Noise Ratio
Output Offset Voltage
(measured differentially)
2.5V Bias Voltage
Internal Analog Supply Voltage
Over Temperature Shutdown
Thermal Hysteresis
Note:
SNR
|VOS|
150
40
V
5.5
V
°C
°C
3. Heat sink is required for high power output.
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Typical Performance Characteristics (@TA = +25°C, VDD = 12V, RL = 8Ω, GV = 24dB, unless otherwise specified.)
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Typical Performance Characteristics (cont.) (@TA = +25°C, VDD = 12V, RL = 4Ω, GV = 24dB, unless otherwise specified.)
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Typical Performance Characteristics (cont.) (@TA = +25°C, VDD = 12V, RL = 8Ω, GV = 24dB, unless otherwise specified.)
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Typical Performance Characteristics (cont.) (@TA = +25°C, VDD = 12V, RL = 8Ω, GV = 24dB, unless otherwise specified.)
Notes:
PCB information for power dissipation measurement.
1. The PCB size is 74mm 68mm with 1.2mm thickness, two layers and Fr4.
2. 16 vias at the thermal land on the PCB with 0.5mm diameter.
3. The size of exposed copper is 10mm*10mm with 3oz thickness.
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Application Information
Test Setup for Performance Testing
Notes:
4. The AP AUX-0025 low pass filter is necessary for class-D amplifier measurement with AP analyzer.
5. Two 22μH inductors are used in series with load resistor to emulate the small speaker for efficiency measurement.
Power and Heat Dissipation
Choose speakers that are able to stand large output power from the PAM8610. Otherwise, speaker may suffer damage.
Heat dissipation is very important when the device works in full power operation. Two factors affect the heat dissipation, the efficiency of the
device that determines the dissipation power, and the thermal resistance of the package that determines the heat dissipation capability.
In operation, some of power is dissipated to the resistors.
Power Dissipation: PLOSS = (PO*(1-η/η)*2
The PAM8610’s efficiency is 90% with 10W ouput and 8Ω load. The dissipation power is 2.22W.
Thermal resistance of junction to ambient of the QFN package is 18.1°C/W and the junction temperature TJ = PLOSS * θJA+TA, where TA is
ambient temperature. If the ambient temperature is +85°C, the QFN’s junction temperature
TJ = 2.22*18.1 + 85 = +125°C
which is lower than +150°C rated junction temperature.
If the rated workable junction temperature is 150°C, the relat ionship between ambient temperature and permitted PLOSS is shown in below
diagram.
From the diagram, it can be found that when the device works at 10W/8Ω load the dissipation power is 1.1W per channel, 2.2W total, the
permitted ambient temperature is over 100°C. This is proven by actual test. The PAM8610 can work in full output power under +85°C ambient
temperature.
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Application Information (cont.)
Heat Dissipation in PCB Design
Generally, class-D amplifiers are high efficiency and need no heat sink. For high power ones that has high dissipation power, the heat sink may
also not necessary if the PCB is carefully designed to achieve good heat by the PCB itself.
Dual-Side PCB
To achieve good heat, the PCB’s copper plate should be thicker than 0.035mm and both sides of the PCB should be utilized for heat sink.
The thermal pad on the bottom of the device should be soldered to the plate of the PCB, and via holes, usually 9 to 16, should be drilled in the
PCB area under the device and deposited copper on the vias should be thick enough so that the heat can be dissipated to the other side of the
plate. There should be no insulation mask on the other side of the copper plate. It is better to drill more vias around the device if possible.
4-Layer PCB
If it is 4-layer PCB, the two middle layers of grounding and power can be employed for heat dissipation, isolating them into serval islands to avoid
short between ground and power.
Consideration for EMI
Filters are not required if the traces from the amplifier to the speakers are short (