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TPA3156D2
SLOS992 – DECEMBER 2017
TPA3156D2 2 x 70-W, Analog Input, Stereo, Class-D Audio Amplifier With Low Idle Power
Dissipation
1 Features
3 Description
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The TPA3156D2 has low idle power loss and helps to
extend the battery life of Bluetooth/Wireless speakers
and other battery-powered audio systems. The high
efficiency of the TPA3156D2 device allows it to do 2
× 70 W with external heat sink on a dual layer PCB.
This device integrates an efficiency boost mode,
which dynamically reduces the current ripple of the
external LC filter and the idle current .
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2 × 70 W Into a 4-Ω BTL Load at 24 V
Wide Voltage Range: 4.5 V to 26 V
Efficient Class-D Operation
– Very Low Idle Current: 150°C
Low
Output high impedance
Latched
Too High DC Offset
DC output voltage
Low
Output high impedance
Latched
Under Voltage on
PVCC
PVCC < 4.5V
–
Output high impedance
Self-clearing
Over Voltage on
PVCC
PVCC > 27V
–
Output high impedance
Self-clearing
7.3.9 DC Detect Protection
The TPA3156D2 has circuitry which will protect the speakers from DC current which might occur due to defective
capacitors on the input or shorts on the printed circuit board at the inputs. A DC detect fault will be reported on
the FAULT pin as a low state. The DC Detect fault will also cause the amplifier to shutdown by changing the
state of the outputs to Hi-Z.
If automatic recovery from the short circuit protection latch is desired, connect the FAULTZ pin directly to the
SDZ pin. Connecting the FAULTZ and SDZ pins allows the FAULTZ pin function to automatically drive the SDZ
pin low which clears the DC Detect protection latch.
A DC Detect Fault is issued when the output differential voltage of either channel exceeds DC protection
threshold level for more than 640 ms at the same polarity. Table 5 below shows some examples of the typical
DC Detect Protection threshold for several values of the supply voltage. The Detect Protection Threshold feature
protects the speaker from large DC currents or AC currents less than 2 Hz. To avoid nuisance faults due to the
DC detect circuit, hold the SD pin low at power-up until the signals at the inputs are stable. Also, take care to
match the impedance seen at the positive and negative inputs to avoid nuisance DC detect faults.
Table 5 lists the minimum output offset voltages required to trigger the DC detect. The outputs must remain at or
above the voltage listed in the table for more than 640 ms to trigger the DC detect.
Table 5. DC Detect Threshold
PVCC (V)
VOS - OUTPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE (V)
4.5
1.35
6
1.8
12
3.6
18
5.4
7.3.10 Short-Circuit Protection and Automatic Recovery Feature
The TPA3156D2 has protection from over current conditions caused by a short circuit on the output stage. The
short circuit protection fault is reported on the FAULTZ pin as a low state. The amplifier outputs are switched to a
high impedance state when the short circuit protection latch is engaged. The latch can be cleared by cycling the
SDZ pin through the low state.
If automatic recovery from the short circuit protection latch is desired, connect the FAULTZ pin directly to the
SDZ pin. Connecting the FAULTZ and SDZ pins allows the FAULTZ pin function to automatically drive the SDZ
pin low which clears the short-circuit protection latch.
7.3.11 Thermal Protection
Thermal protection on the TPA3156D2 prevents damage to the device when the internal die temperature
exceeds 150°C. This trip point has a ±15°C tolerance from device to device. Once the die temperature exceeds
the thermal trip point, the device enters into the shutdown state and the outputs are disabled. This is a latched
fault.
Thermal protection faults are reported on the FAULTZ terminal as a low state.
If automatic recovery from the thermal protection latch is desired, connect the FAULTZ pin directly to the SDZ
pin. This allows the FAULTZ pin function to automatically drive the SDZ pin low which clears the thermal
protection latch.
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7.3.12 Device Modulation Scheme
The TPA3156D2 and have the option of running in either BD modulation or low idle-loss mode.
7.3.12.1 BD-Modulation
This is a modulation scheme that allows operation without the classic LC reconstruction filter when the amp is
driving an inductive load with short speaker wires. Each output is switching from 0 volts to the supply voltage.
The OUTPx and OUTNx are in phase with each other with no input so that there is little or no current in the
speaker. The duty cycle of OUTPx is greater than 50% and OUTNx is less than 50% for positive output voltages.
The duty cycle of OUTPx is less than 50% and OUTNx is greater than 50% for negative output voltages. The
voltage across the load sits at 0V throughout most of the switching period, reducing the switching current, which
reduces any I2R losses in the load.
OUTP
OUTN
No Output
OUTP- OUTN
0V
Speaker
Current
OUTP
OUTN
Positive Output
PVCC
OUTP-OUTN
0V
Speaker
Current
0A
OUTP
Negative Output
OUTN
OUTP - OUTN
0V
- PVCC
Speaker
Current
0A
Figure 28. BD Mode Modulation
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7.3.13 Efficiency: LC Filter Required with the Traditional Class-D Modulation Scheme
The main reason that the traditional class-D amplifier-based on AD modulation requires an output filter is that the
switching waveform results in maximum current flow. This causes more loss in the load, which causes lower
efficiency. The ripple current is large for the traditional modulation scheme, because the ripple current is
proportional to voltage multiplied by the time at that voltage. The differential voltage swing is 2 × VCC, and the
time at each voltage is half the period for the traditional modulation scheme. An ideal LC filter is required to store
the ripple current from each half cycle for the next half cycle, while any resistance causes power dissipation. The
speaker is both resistive and reactive, whereas an LC filter is almost purely reactive.
The TPA3156D2 and modulation schemes have little loss in the load without a filter because the pulses are short
and the change in voltage is VCC instead of 2 × VCC. As the output power increases, the pulses widen, making
the ripple current larger. Ripple current could be filtered with an LC filter for increased efficiency, but for most
applications the filter is not required.
An LC filter with a cutoff frequency less than the class-D switching frequency allows the switching current to flow
through the filter instead of the load. The filter has less resistance but higher impedance at the switching
frequency than the speaker, which results in less power dissipation, therefore increasing efficiency.
7.3.14 Ferrite Bead Filter Considerations
Using the Advanced Emissions Suppression Technology in the TPA3156D2 and amplifiers, a high efficiency
class-D audio amplifier can be designed while minimizing interference to surrounding circuits. Designing the
amplifier can also be accomplished with only a low-cost ferrite bead filter. In this case the user must carefully
select the ferrite bead used in the filter. One important aspect of the ferrite bead selection is the type of material
used in the ferrite bead. Not all ferrite material is alike, therefore the user must select a material that is effective
in the 10-MHz to 100-MHz range which is key to the operation of the class-D amplifier. Many of the specifications
regulating consumer electronics have emissions limits as low as 30 MHz. The ferrite bead filter should be used to
block radiation in the 30-MHz and above range from appearing on the speaker wires and the power supply lines
which are good antennas for these signals. The impedance of the ferrite bead can be used along with a small
capacitor with a value in the range of 1000 pF to reduce the frequency spectrum of the signal to an acceptable
level. For best performance, the resonant frequency of the ferrite bead/ capacitor filter should be less than 10
MHz.
Also, the ferrite bead must be large enough to maintain its impedance at the peak currents expected for the
amplifier. Some ferrite bead manufacturers specify the bead impedance at a variety of current levels. In this case
the user can make sure the ferrite bead maintains an adequate amount of impedance at the peak current the
amplifier will see. If these specifications are not available, the device can also estimate the bead current handling
capability by measuring the resonant frequency of the filter output at low power and at maximum power. A
change of resonant frequency of less than fifty percent under this condition is desirable. Examples of ferrite
beads which have been tested and work well with the TPA3136D2 can be seen in the TPA3136D2EVM user
guide SLOU444.
A high quality ceramic capacitor is also required for the ferrite bead filter. A low ESR capacitor with good
temperature and voltage characteristics will work best.
Additional EMC improvements may be obtained by adding snubber networks from each of the class-D outputs to
ground. Suggested values for a simple RC series snubber network would be 18 Ω in series with a 330 pF
capacitor although design of the snubber network is specific to every application and must be designed taking
into account the parasitic reactance of the printed circuit board as well as the audio amp. Take care to evaluate
the stress on the component in the snubber network especially if the amp is running at high PVCC. Also, make
sure the layout of the snubber network is tight and returns directly to the GND pins on the IC.
Figure 29 and Figure 30 are TPA3156D2 EN55022 Radiated Emissions results uses TPA3156D2EVM with 8-Ω
speakers.
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Figure 29. TPA3156D2 Radiated Emissions-Horizontal
(PVCC=19V, PO=1W)
Figure 30. TPA3156D2 Radiated Emissions-Vertical
(PVCC=19V, PO=1W)
7.3.15 When to Use an Output Filter for EMI Suppression
A complete LC reconstruction filter should be added in some circuit instances. These circumstances might occur
if there are nearby circuits which are sensitive to noise. In these cases a classic second order Butterworth filter
similar to those shown in the figures below can be used.
Some systems have little power supply decoupling from the AC line but are also subject to line conducted
interference (LCI) regulations. These include systems powered by "wall warts" and "power bricks." In these
cases, LC reconstruction filters can be the lowest cost means to pass LCI tests. Common mode chokes using
low frequency ferrite material can also be effective at preventing line conducted interference.
10 µH
OUTP
L1
C2
0.68 µF
4W-8W
10 µH
OUTN
L2
C3
0.68 µF
Ferrite
Chip Bead
OUTP
1 nF
4W-8W
Ferrite
Chip Bead
OUTN
1 nF
Figure 31. Output Filters
7.3.16 AM Avoidance EMI Reduction
Table 6. AM Frequencies
US
EUROPEAN
AM FREQUENCY (kHz)
AM FREQUENCY (kHz)
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz)
AM2
AM1
AM0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
522-540
540-917
540-914
500
917-1125
914-1122
600 (or 400)
1125-1375
1122-1373
500
1375-1547
20
1373-1548
600 (or 400)
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Table 6. AM Frequencies (continued)
US
EUROPEAN
AM FREQUENCY (kHz)
AM FREQUENCY (kHz)
1547-1700
1548-1701
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz)
AM2
AM1
AM0
0
1
0
0
0
1
600 (or 500)
7.4 Device Functional Modes
7.4.1 PBTL Mode
The TPA3156D2 can be connected in PBTL mode enabling up to 100W output power. This is done by:
• Connect INPL and INNL directly to Ground (without capacitors) this sets the device in Mono mode during
power up.
• Connect OUTPR and OUTNR together for the positive speaker terminal and OUTNL and OUTPL together for
the negative pin.
• Analog input signal is applied to INPR and INNR.
PVCC
TPA3156D2
TPA3126D2
TPA3128D2
TPA3129D2
RINP
Audio
RIGHT
Source
And Control
RINN
Power Supply
4.5V t 26V
OUTPR
OUTNR
LINP
PBTL
DETECT
LINN
LC
Filter
OUTPL
OUTNL
Figure 32. PBTL Mode
7.4.2 Mono Mode (Single Channel Mode)
The TPA3156D2 and can be connected in MONO mode to cut the idle power-loss nearly by half. This is done by:
• Connect INPR and INNR directly to Ground (without capacitors) this sets the device in Mono mode during
power up.
• Connect OUTPL and OUTNL to speaker just like normal BTL mode.
• Analog input signal is applied to INPL and INNL.
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Device Functional Modes (continued)
RINP
RIGHT
RINN
MONO
DETECT
TPA3156D2
TPA3126D2
TPA3128D2
TPA3129D2
Power Supply
4.5V t 26V
OUTPR
OUTNR
LINP
Audio
Source
And Control
LEFT
LINN
OUTPL
OUTNL
LC
Filter
Figure 33. MONO Mode
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8 Applications and Implementation
NOTE
Information in the following applications sections is not part of the TI component
specification, and TI does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. TI’s customers are
responsible for determining suitability of components for their purposes. Customers should
validate and test their design implementation to confirm system functionality.
8.1 Application Information
This section describes a 2.1 Master and Slave application. The Master is configured as stereo outputs and the
Slave is configured as mono PBTL output.
8.2 Typical Application
A 2.1 solution, U1 TPA3156D2 in Master mode 400 kHz, BTL, gain if 26 dB, power limit not implemented. U2 in
Slave, PBTL mode gain of 26 dB. Inputs are connected for differential inputs.
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