VA2208
15W Filterless Stereo Class D Audio Amplifier
General Description
Features
The VA2208 is a cost-effective filter-less Class
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Operation Voltage from 8V to 26V
D stereo audio power amplifier that operates in wide
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Maximum 88% Efficiency with an 8Ω Speaker
range of various power supplies. VA2208 provide
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15W@8Ω Load with THD+N =10% at 16V
volume control with four selectable gain settings
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10W@8Ω Load with THD+N =10% at 13V
(20dB, 26dB, 32dB, 36dB). VA2208 can output 15W
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Four Selectable Gain Settings
per channel into 8Ω load with lower supply current
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Scalable Power Limit Function
and fewer external components for driving bridged-
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Speaker DC Detection and Protection
tied stereo speaker directly. With the function of
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Parallel BTL Speaker Driving Connection
power limit, the speakers could be operated safely
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Thermal Protection with Auto-Recovery
and the input signal would be also normalized.
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Speaker Protection Circuitry
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Short Circuit and Thermal Protection
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RoHS 2.0 compliant TSSOP-28 Green Pack-
VA2208 operates with high efficiency energy conversion up to 88% (8Ω Load) so that the external
age with Exposed Pad
heat sink can be eliminated while playing music.
VA2208 also integrates Anti-Pop, Output Short &
Over-Heat Protection Circuitry to ensure device reliability. This device also provides the DC detect and
protection scheme to prevent the damage of
Applications
speaker voice coils.
The VA2208 is available in small TSSOP-28 green
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LCD TV
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Multimedia Speakers
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Sound Bar
package with exposed pad.
Typical Application
VA2208 Rev A.01
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Functional Block Diagram
VA2208 Rev A.01
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Pin Assignments And Descriptions
Pin No.
Pin
I/O/P
1
SD_B
I
2
FAULT_B
O
3
LINP
I
Left channel positive audio signal input.
4
LINN
I
Left channel negative audio signal input.
5
GAIN0
I
Gain selection least significant bit.
6
GAIN1
I
Gain selection most significant bit.
7
AVDD
P
Analog Power Supply.
8
AGND
P
Analog Ground.
9
VREG
O
Regulated Voltage. Nominal voltage is 5.5V.
10
PLIMIT
I
11
RINN
I
Right channel negative audio signal input.
12
RINP
I
Right channel positive audio signal input.
13
NC
-
No internal connection.
14
PBTL
I
Parallel BTL mode switch.
15,16
PVDDR
P
Right channel power supply.
17
BSPR
I
Bootstrap I/O for right channel positive high-side switch.
18
ROUTP
O
Right channel positive output.
19
PVSSR
P
Right channel power ground.
20
ROUTN
O
Right channel negative output.
21
BSNR
I
Bootstrap I/O for right channel negative high-side switch.
22
BSNL
I
Bootstrap I/O for left channel negative high-side switch.
23
LOUTN
O
Left channel negative output.
24
PVSSL
P
Left channel power ground.
25
LOUTP
O
Left channel positive output.
26
BSPL
O
Bootstrap I/O for left channel positive high-side switch.
27,28
PVDDL
P
Left channel power supply.
VA2208 Rev A.01
Function Description
Shutdown control terminal. Low active. TTL Logic levels with compliance to AVDD.
Protection Flag Indicator (Open Drain). Connecting FAULT_B and SD_B
can be set to auto-recovery. Otherwise need to reset by cycling AVDD.
Power Limit Level Adjust. Connect a resistor divider from VREG to GND
to set power limit. Connect to VREG directly for no power limit.
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Absolutely Maximum Ratings
Over operating free-air temperature range, unless otherwise specified (* 1)
Symbol
Parameter
Limit
Unit
VDD(PVDDR, PVDDL, AVDD)
Supply voltage
-0.3 to 30
V
Input voltage
-0.3 to VDD+0.3
V
VI (PLIMIT)
Input voltage
-0.3 to VREG+0.3
V
VI (LINN, RINN, LINP, RINP)
Input voltage
-0.3 to 6.5
V
TA
Operating free-air temperature range
-40 ~ +85
o
C
TJ
Operating junction temperature range(* 2)
-40 to +150
o
C
TSTG
Storage temperature range
-65 to 150
o
C
R(LOAD)
Minimum load resistance
θJC
Thermal Resistance (Junction to Case)
8
o
C/W
θJA
Thermal Resistance (Junction to Air)
45
o
C/W
Electrostatic discharge
Human body model
±2
kV
Electrostatic discharge
Machine model
±200
V
VI (GAIN0, GAIN1, PBTL,
FALUT_B, SD_B)
8 (VDD>15V)
Ω
4 (VDD≤15V)
( *1): Stress beyond those listed at “absolute maximum rating” table may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress rating ONLY. For
functional operation are strongly recommend follow up “recommended operation conditions” table.
Recommended Operating Conditions
Over operating free-air temperature range, unless otherwise specified.
Symbol
Parameter
Test Condition
VDD
Supply voltage
VIH
VIL
VOL
TA
Min
Max
PVDDL, PVDDR, AVDD
8
26
VDD=24V
2
High level input voltage
(GAIN0, GAIN1, PBTL, SD_B)
Low level input voltage
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Unit
V
V
VDD=24V
0.8
V
VDD=24V, RPULL-HIGH=100kΩ
0.8
V
(GAIN0, GAIN1, PBTL, SD_B)
Low level output voltage
(FAULT_B)
Operating free-air temperature
Specification
-40
4
85
o
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Electrical Characteristics
TA = 25℃, VDD = 12V, RL=8Ω, GAIN=20dB, unless otherwise noted.
Symbol
|VOS|
Parameter
Specification
Test Condition
Output offset voltage (measured
differentially)
Min
Unit
Typ.
Max
VI=0V
1.5
15
mV
IQ
Quiescent current
SD_B=2V, No load, w/o L/C
25
40
mA
ISD
Shutdown current
SD_B=0.4V, No load
300
450
µA
tON
Shutdown turn-on time
SD_B=2V
20
ms
tOFF
Shutdown turn-off time
SD_B=0.8V
2
µs
fOSC
Internal oscillation frequency
260
kHz
A
Amplifier gain
RDS(ON)
Drain-Source ON resistance1
VREG
Regulator output
tDC-DET
DC detect time
GAIN1=0.8V, GAIN0=0.8V
20
GAIN1=0.8V, GAIN0=2V
26
GAIN1=2V, GAIN0=0.8V
32
GAIN1=2V, GAIN0=2V
36
VDD=12V,
High Side
240
IOUT=500mA
Low Side
240
IVREG = 100µA, VDD=8~25V
5.25
5.5
dB
mΩ
5.75
450
V
ms
(1) Design center value.
Electrical Characteristics
TA = 25℃, VDD = 24V, RL=8Ω, GAIN=20dB, unless otherwise noted.
Symbol
|VOS|
Parameter
Specification
Test Condition
Output offset voltage (measured
differentially)
Min
Unit
Typ.
Max
VI=0V
1.5
15
mV
IQ
Quiescent current
SD_B=2V, No load, w/o L/C
35
50
mA
ISD
Shutdown current
SD_B=0.4V, No load
350
500
µA
tON
Shutdown turn-on time
SD_B=2V
20
ms
tOFF
Shutdown turn-off time
SD_B=0.8V
2
µs
fOSC
Internal oscillation frequency
260
kHz
A
Amplifier gain
RDS(ON)
Drain-Source ON resistance1
VREG
Regulator output
tDC-DET
DC detect time
GAIN1=0.8V, GAIN0=0.8V
20
GAIN1=0.8V, GAIN0=2V
26
GAIN1=2V, GAIN0=0.8V
32
GAIN1=2V, GAIN0=2V
36
VDD=12V,
High Side
240
IOUT=500mA
Low Side
240
IVREG = 100µA, VDD=8~25V
5.25
5.5
450
dB
mΩ
5.75
V
ms
(1) Design center value.
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Operating Characteristics
VDD=12V, AV=20dB, TA = 25℃ unless otherwise noted.
Specification
Symbol
Parameter
Test Condition
PO
Output power
Total harmonic distortion plus noise
Supply ripple rejection ration
THD+N=10%, f=1kHz, RL=8Ω, VDD=13V
THD+N
|KSVR|
|SNR|
Vn
Signal-to-Noise ratio
Min
Typ.
Max
Unit
10
W
0.07
%
Input AC-Grounded, Ci=1µF, f=1kHz
70
dB
A-weighted, THD+N=1%, RL=8Ω
97
dB
VDD=12V, PO=5W, RL=8Ω, f=1kHz
VDD=12V, f=20Hz to
Output voltage noise 20kHz, Input ACGrounded, Ci=1µF
No Weight
100
µVRMS
A-Weighted
80
f=120Hz
66
dB
102
dB
|CMRR|
Common mode rejection ratio
VDD=12V, VIC=1VPP
Crosstalk
Channel separation
VO=1W, f=1kHz, Gain=20dB
Operating Characteristics
VDD=24V, AV=20dB, TA = 25℃ unless otherwise noted.
Specification
Symbol
Parameter
Test Condition
PO
Output power
Total harmonic distortion plus noise
Supply ripple rejection ration
THD+N=10%, f=1kHz, RL=8Ω, VDD=16V
THD+N
|KSVR|
|SNR|
Vn
Signal-to-Noise ratio
Typ.
Max
Unit
15
W
0.08
%
Input AC-Grounded, Ci=1µF, f=1kHz
68
dB
A-weighted, THD+N=1%, RL=8Ω
99
dB
VDD=24V, PO=10W, RL=8Ω, f=1kHz
VDD=12V, f=20Hz to
Output voltage noise 20kHz, Input ACGrounded, Ci=1µF
No Weight
µVRMS
80
f=120Hz
66
dB
101
dB
Common mode rejection ratio
VDD=12V, VIC=1VPP
Crosstalk
Channel separation
VO=1W, f=1kHz, Gain=20dB
6
100
A-Weighted
|CMRR|
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Functional Descriptions
Gain Settings
ter, the cut-off frequency fo may vary with the
change of gain setting. The -3dB point of the cutoff frequency can be calculated by the following
The gain of the VA2208 can be set by GAIN0 and
equation,
GAIN1 pins. The gain ratios listed in Table 1 are
implemented by changing the taps on the feedback
(Hz) Equation (2)
resistors in the preamplifier stage.
,where the RI values is given in Table 1.
The input resistance is depended on the gain setting. Since the gain setting is determined by the
Shutdown Operation
ratio of the internal feedback resistive network, the
variation of the gain is small. But the absolute value
of the input resistance may shift by ±20% at the
The VA2208 employs a state of shutdown mode to
same gain. In actual design cases, 80% of nominal
reduce supply current to the absolute minimum
value should be assumed as the input resistance of
level during periods of nonuse for power conser-
VA2208 in the input network of whole amplifier.
vation. This terminal should be held high during
normal operation when the amplifier is in normal
Gain
Gain
Gain
1
0
Ratio
1
1
1
operating. Pulling low causes the output drivers
Resistance
Range
shutdown and the amplifier to enter a low-current
36dB
9kΩ
7.2kΩ~10.8kΩ
state. Do not leave it unconnected, because there is
0
32dB
15kΩ
12kΩ~18kΩ
0
1
26dB
30kΩ
24kΩ~36kΩ
0
0
20dB
60kΩ
48kΩ~72kΩ
no weakly pulling resistor inside the amplifier.
Remember that to place the amplifier in the shutdown state prior to removing the power supply
voltage so that power-off pop noise can be elimi-
Table 1. Gain Setting
nated.
Amplifier Input Impedance
VREG Supply
The VREG Supply is used to bias the gates of the
output full-bridge upper half MOSFETs. It could be
used to supply the PLIMIT pin and related voltage
divider circuit. Add at least 1µF capacitor to ground
at this pin.
Speaker Protection
Figure 1. Cut-off Point of High-pass Filter
Due to the nature of Class D amplifiers, the
In most cases, no extra resistor needs to be added
speakers may have DC current if the audio inputs
on the input of VA2208. The actual input resistor
get DC voltage in any case. An output DC fault will
is already determined while selecting the gain. If a
make FAULT_B pin in low state and shuts down the
single capacitor is used in the input high-pass fil-
audio amplifier and change the state of output into
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Functional Descriptions (cont.)
high impedance.
ground.
To resolve the case of DC input, it is good to treat it
Short Circuit Protection
as very low frequency sine wave much lower than
audio band such as 2Hz. Based on this criteria, a DC
VA2208 has protection from over-current condi-
detect fault shall be issued when the output dif-
tions caused by a short circuit on the output stage.
ferential duty-cycle of either channel exceeds 14%
The short circuit protection fault is reported on the
for more than 500ms at the same polarity. This
FAULT_B pin as a low state. The amplifier outputs
feature protects the speakers away from large cur-
are switched to a high impedance state when the
rents.
short circuit protection latch is engaged. The latch
can be cleared by cycling the SD_B pin through the
The minimum differential input DC voltages re-
low state.
quired to trigger the DC detection fault are listed in
Table 2.
Connect FAULT_B to SD_B pin, the over current
protection will be auto recovery.
AV (dB)
VIN (mV, Differential)
36
17
32
28
26
56
20
112
Thermal Protection
Thermal protection on the VA2208 prevents damage to the device when the internal die temperature
exceeds 160°C. There is a ±20°C tolerance on this
trip point from device to device. Once the die
Table 2. DC detect fault threshold
temperature exceeds the thermal set point, the
To resume the normal operation, it is necessary to
device enters into the shutdown state and the
power off the amplifier and then power on, cycling
outputs are disabled. This is not a latched fault.
SD_B can not resume normal operation.
The thermal fault is cleared once the temperature
of the die is reduced by 50°C. VA2208 will be back
Parallel BTL Mode for Mono Operation
to normal operation at this point with no external
system interaction.
VA2208 offers the feature of Stereo operation with
two outputs of each channel connected directly. If
Thermal protection fault will not be reported on the
the PBTL pin (pin 14) is tied high, the positive and
FAULT_B terminal.
negative outputs of each channel (left and right)
are synchronized and in phase. To operate in this
Power Limit Operation
mono mode, apply the input signal to the RIGHT
input and place the speaker between the LEFT and
The voltage at PLIMIT terminal (pin 10) can be used
RIGHT outputs. Connect the positive and negative
to limit the power to levels below that which is
output together for best efficiency. Parallel BTL
possible based on the supply rail. Add a resistor
mode can increase more output power compare
divider from VREG to ground to set the voltage at
to the stereo mode single channel’s output power.
the PLIMIT terminal. An external reference may also
For normal BTL operation, connect the PBTL pin to
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Functional Descriptions (cont.)
1F capacitor from this pin to ground.
The PLIMIT circuit sets a limit on the output peak-to
-peak voltage. The limiting is done by limiting the
duty cycle to fixed maximum value. This limit can
be thought of as a “virtual” voltage rail which is
lower than the supply connected to power rail. This
“virtual” rail is about 5.2 times the voltage at the
PLIMIT pin. This output voltage can be used to calculate the maximum output power for a given
Figure 2. PLIMIT Pin Voltage Divider
maximum input voltage and speaker impedance.
Use the simple voltage divider to determine the
voltage on PLIMIT pin from VREG pin by the following equation:
where RS is the total series resistance including
(ON)
RDS
and any resistance in the output filter. RL is the
In order to maintain the regulation of VREG pin
load resistance. VP is the peak amplifier of the out-
well please apply higher resistor value such as
put possible within the supply rail.
10kΩ on low side resistor but should not exceed
50kΩ.
Po@THD+N (W)
VDD(V)
RL(Ω)
PLIMIT(V)
12
8
0.93
12
8
1.107
1.923
1.452
12
8
1.33
2.955
2.118
10%
1%
1.328
1.005
12
8
1.434
3.527
2.536
24 (Heat Sink)
8
1.612
3.746
2.994
24 (Heat Sink)
8
1.899
5.267
3.999
24 (Heat Sink)
8
2.238
7.069
5.677
24 (Heat Sink)
8
2.683
10.77
8.299
12
4
0.89
1.972
1.518
12
4
1.117
3.123
2.406
12
4
1.285
4.144
3.175
12
4
1.408
5.007
3.839
Table 3. PLIMIT value vs. Output Power
Due to the VREG driving ability limitation, it is not
recommended to use this pin to drive other circuits except PLIMIT resistor network. The recommended resistor network is shown on Figure 2.
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Application Information
Output Filter
Design the VA2208 without the filter if the traces
from amplifier to speaker are short (< 10cm), where
the speaker is in the same enclosure as the amplifier is a typical application for class D without a
filter. Many applications require a ferrite bead filter
at least. The ferrite filter reduces EMI above 30MHz.
Figure 5. Typical Ferrite Chip Bead Output Filter,
When selecting a ferrite bead, choose one with high
Speaker Impedance=8Ω
impedance at high frequencies, but low impedance
at low frequencies, be aware of its maximum cur-
Inductors used in LC filters must be selected care-
rent limitation.
fully. A significant change in inductance at the peak
output current of the VA2208 will cause increased
Use an LC output filter if there are low frequency
distortion. The change of inductance at currents up
(