19-3465; Rev 3; 8/08 KIT ATION EVALU E L B AVAILA 1V, Low-Power, DirectDrive, Stereo Headphone Amplifier with Shutdown Features The MAX9725A-MAX9725D fixed-gain, stereo headphone amplifiers are ideal for portable equipment where board space is at a premium. The MAX9725E offers the flexibility to adjust the gain with external input and feedback resistors. The MAX9725A-MAX9725E use a unique, patented DirectDrive(R) architecture to produce a groundreferenced output from a single supply, eliminating the need for large DC-blocking capacitors, saving cost, board space, and component height. Fixed gains of -2V/V (MAX9725A), -1.5V/V (MAX9725B), -1V/V (MAX9725C), and -4V/V (MAX9725D) further reduce external component count. The adjustable gain of the MAX9725E DirectDrive headphone amplifier allows for any gain down to -1V/V using external resistors. The MAX9725 delivers up to 20mW per channel into a 32 load and achieves 0.006% THD+N. An 80dB at 1kHz power-supply rejection ratio (PSRR) allows the MAX9725 to operate from noisy digital supplies without an additional linear regulator. The MAX9725 includes 8kV ESD protection on the headphone output. Comprehensive click-andpop circuitry suppresses audible clicks and pops at startup and shutdown. A low-power shutdown mode reduces supply current to 0.6A (typ). The MAX9725 operates from a single 0.9V to 1.8V supply, allowing the device to be powered directly from a single AA or AAA battery. The MAX9725 consumes only 2.1mA of supply current, provides short-circuit protection, and is specified over the extended -40C to +85C temperature range. The MAX9725 is available in a tiny (1.54mm x 2.02mm x 0.6mm) 12-bump chip-scale package (UCSPTM) and a 12-pin thin QFN package (4mm x 4mm x 0.8mm). o Low Quiescent Current: 2.1mA (MAX9725A-MAX9725D) 2.3mA (MAX9725E) o Single-Cell, 0.9V to 1.8V Single-Supply Operation o Fixed Gain Eliminates External Feedback Network MAX9725A: -2V/V MAX9725B: -1.5V/V MAX9725C: -1V/V MAX9725D: -4V/V o Adjustable Gain with External Input and Feedback Resistors MAX9725E: Minimum Stable Gain of -1V/V o Ground-Referenced Outputs Eliminate DC Bias o No Degradation of Low-Frequency Response Due to Output Capacitors o 20mW per Channel into 32 o Low 0.006% THD+N o High PSRR (80dB at 1kHz) o Integrated Click-and-Pop Suppression o Low-Power Shutdown Control o Short-Circuit Protection o 8kV ESD-Protected Amplifier Outputs o Available in Space-Saving Packages 12-Bump UCSP (1.54mm x 2.02mm x 0.6mm) 12-Pin Thin QFN (4mm x 4mm x 0.8mm) Block Diagrams MAX9725A-MAX9725D Applications MP3 Players Cellular Phones PDAs Smart Phones Portable Audio Equipment SINGLE 1.5V CELL AA OR AAA BATTERY C3 VDD DirectDrive OUTPUTS ELIMINATE DC-BLOCKING CAPACITORS. INL OUTL Ordering Information C1P PIN-PACKAGE TOP MARK GAIN (V/V) MAX9725AEBC+T 12 UCSP +ACK -2 MAX9725AETC+ 12 TQFN-EP* +AAEW -2 PART MAX9725BEBC+T 12 UCSP +ACL -1.5 Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet. Note: All devices are specified over the -40C to +85C operating temperature range. +Denotes a lead-free/RoHs-compliant package. T = Tape and reel. *EP = Exposed pad. UCSP is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. DirectDrive is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. INVERTING CHARGE PUMP C1N PVSS C2 VSS OUTR INR SGND PGND Block Diagrams continued at end of data sheet. Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet. ________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim's website at www.maxim-ic.com. 1 MAX9725 General Description MAX9725 1V, Low-Power, DirectDrive, Stereo Headphone Amplifier with Shutdown ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS SGND to PGND .....................................................-0.3V to +0.3V VDD to SGND or PGND ............................................-0.3V to +2V VSS to PVSS ...........................................................-0.3V to +0.3V C1P to PGND..............................................-0.3V to (VDD + 0.3V) C1N to PGND............................................(PVSS - 0.3V) to +0.3V VSS, PVSS to GND ....................................................+0.3V to -2V OUTR, OUTL, INR, INL to SGND (MAX9725A-MAX9725D)..............(VSS - 0.3V) to (VDD + 0.3V) OUTR, OUTL to SGND (MAX9725E) ..................................(VSS - 0.3V) to (VDD + 0.3V) INR, INL to SGND (MAX9725E)...................................-4V to +4V SHDN to SGND or PGND .........................................-0.3V to +4V Output Short-Circuit Current ......................................Continuous Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70C) 12-Bump UCSP (derate 6.5mW/C above +70C)....518.8mW 12-Pin Thin QFN (derate 16.9mW/C above +70C) ..1349.1mW Junction Temperature ......................................................+150C Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40C to +85C Storage Temperature Range .............................-65C to +150C Bump Temperature (soldering) Reflow............................+230C Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300C 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 (MAX9725A-MAX9725D) (VDD = 1.5V, VPGND = VSGND = 0V, VSHDN = 1.5V, VSS = VPVSS, C1 = C2 = 1F, CIN = 1F, RL = , TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25C.) (See the Functional Diagrams.) (Note 1) PARAMETER Supply Voltage Range Quiescent Supply Current Shutdown Current Shutdown to Full Operation SHDN Thresholds SYMBOL VDD IDD ISHDN CONDITIONS Guaranteed by PSRR test Both channels active VDD = 0.9V to 1.8V VIL VDD = 0.9V to 1.8V SHDN Input Leakage Current ILEAK CHARGE PUMP Oscillator Frequency fOSC TYP MAX UNITS 2.1 1.8 3.3 V mA 0.6 10 0.9 TA = +25C VSHDN = 0V tON VIH MIN TA = -40C to +85C 30 180 A s 0.7 x VDD 0.3 x VDD VDD = 0.9V to 1.8V (Note 2) V 1 A 667 kHz 493 580 MAX9725A -2.04 -2.00 -1.96 MAX9725B MAX9725C -1.53 -1.02 -1.5 -1.00 -1.47 -0.98 MAX9725D -4.08 -4.00 -3.92 AMPLIFIERS Voltage Gain AV Gain Match AV Total Output Offset Voltage VOS Input Resistance Power-Supply Rejection Ratio 0.5 Input AC-coupled, RL = 32 to GND, TA = +25C PSRR Output Power (Note 3) 2 0.3 0.45 1.05 1.58 MAX9725C 0.6 2.1 15 25 35 60 80 70 VDD = 0.9V to 1.8V, TA = +25C fIN = 1kHz 100mVP-P ripple fIN = 20kHz VDD = 1.5V POUT % MAX9725A/MAX9725D MAX9725B RIN RL = 32 RL = 16 V/V mV k dB 62 10 20 VDD = 1.0V, RL = 32 25 7 VDD = 0.9V, RL = 32 6 _______________________________________________________________________________________ mW 1V, Low-Power, DirectDrive, Stereo Headphone Amplifier with Shutdown (VDD = 1.5V, VPGND = VSGND = 0V, VSHDN = 1.5V, VSS = VPVSS, C1 = C2 = 1F, CIN = 1F, RL = , TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25C.) (See the Functional Diagrams.) (Note 1) PARAMETER Total Harmonic Distortion Plus Noise Signal-to-Noise Ratio Slew Rate SYMBOL THD+N SNR CONDITIONS MIN TYP 0.006 RL = 16, POUT = 15mW, f = 1kHz BW = 22Hz to 22kHz RL = 32, POUT = 12mW A-weighted filter 0.015 89 92 SR Maximum Capacitive Load Crosstalk CL XTALK Click-and-Pop Level ESD Protection KCP VESD MAX RL = 32, POUT = 12mW, f = 1kHz UNITS % dB 0.2 V/s No sustained oscillations 150 pF fIN = 1.0kHz, RL = 32, POUT = 5mW 100 dB RL = 32, peak voltage, A-weighted, 32 samples per second (Note 4) Into shutdown 72.8 Out of shutdown 72.8 dBV Human Body Model (OUTR, OUTL) 8 kV ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (MAX9725E) (VDD = 1.5V, VPGND = VSGND = 0V, VSHDN = 1.5V, VSS = VPVSS, C1 = C2 = 1F, CIN = 1F, RL = 32, RF = 60k, RIN = 10k, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25C.) (See the Functional Diagrams.) (Note 1) PARAMETER Supply Voltage Range Quiescent Supply Current Shutdown Current SYMBOL VDD IDD ISHDN Shutdown to Full Operation SHDN Thresholds CONDITIONS Guaranteed by PSRR test Both channels active VDD = 0.9V to 1.8V VIL VDD = 0.9V to 1.8V SHDN Input Leakage Current ILEAK CHARGE PUMP Oscillator Frequency fOSC TYP MAX UNITS 2.3 1.8 3.7 V mA 0.9 TA = +25C VSHDN = 0V tON VIH MIN 0.6 1 TA = -40C to +85C 10 180 A s 0.7 x VDD 0.3 x VDD VDD = 0.9V to 1.8V (Note 2) V 1 A 483 592 687 kHz -6.11 -6.07 -6.00 V/V AMPLIFIERS Voltage Gain AV Minimum Stable Gain AV Total Output Offset Voltage VOS Input Resistance INR, INL Input Leakage Current Maximum Input Parasitic Capacitance RIN (Note 5) -1.0 Input AC-coupled, RL = 32 to GND, TA = +25C (Note 6) 6.3 2.1 mV 9.78 14 k 100 nA 5 VDD = 0.9V to 1.8V, TA = +25C Power-Supply Rejection Ratio 0.63 ILK CPAR PSRR 100mVP-P ripple (Note 5) 52.9 V/V pF 67.8 fIN = 1kHz 70 fIN = 20kHz 62 dB _______________________________________________________________________________________ 3 MAX9725 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (MAX9725A-MAX9725D) (continued) ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (MAX9725E) (continued) (VDD = 1.5V, VPGND = VSGND = 0V, VSHDN = 1.5V, VSS = VPVSS, C1 = C2 = 1F, CIN = 1F, RL = 32, RF = 60k, RIN = 10k, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25C.) (See the Functional Diagrams.) (Note 1) PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS RL = 32 VDD = 1.5V Output Power (Note 3) POUT MIN TYP 10 24 RL = 16 Total Harmonic Distortion Plus Noise (Note 5) Signal-to-Noise Ratio THD+N SNR Slew Rate SR Maximum Capacitive Load CL Crosstalk XTALK Click-and-Pop Level KCP ESD Protection VESD Attenuation in Shutdown ATT(SD) MAX 25 7 VDD = 1.0V, RL = 32 VDD = 0.9V, RL = 32 UNITS mW 6 RL = 32, POUT = 12mW, f = 1kHz 0.006 RL = 16, POUT = 15mW, f = 1kHz BW = 22Hz to 22kHz RL = 32, POUT = 12mW A-weighted filter 0.015 89 92 % dB 0.3 V/s No sustained oscillations 150 pF fIN = 1.0kHz, RL = 32, POUT = 5mW 100 dB RL = 32, peak voltage, A-weighted, 32 samples per second (Note 4) Into shutdown 72.8 Out of shutdown 72.8 dBV Human Body Model (OUTR, OUTL) VSHDN = 0V 8 kV RL = 32 -120 RL = 10k -75 dB All specifications are 100% tested at TA = +25C; temperature limits are guaranteed by design. Input leakage current measurements limited by automated test equipment. fIN = 1kHz, TA = +25C, THD+N < 1%, both channels driven in-phase. Testing performed with 32 resistive load connected to outputs. Mode transitions controlled by SHDN. KCP level calculated as 20 log [peak voltage under normal operation at rated power level / peak voltage during mode transition]. Inputs are ACgrounded. Note 5: Using existing resistors with 1% precision. Note 6: RIN = 10, RF =10k. Note 1: Note 2: Note 3: Note 4: Typical Operating Characteristics (VDD = 1.5V, VPGND = VSGND = 0V, VSHDN = 1.5V, VSS = VPVSS, C1 = C2 = 1F, CIN = 1F, THD+N measurement bandwidth = 22Hz to 22kHz, TA = +25C, unless otherwise noted.) (See the Functional Diagrams.) VDD = 1.5V RL = 16 AV = -2V/V 1 0.1 0.1 THD+N (%) POUT = 15mW 0.01 VDD = 1V RL = 16 AV = -2V/V POUT = 0.7mW THD+N (%) 0.1 VDD = 1.5V RL = 32 AV = -2V/V POUT = 2mW MAX9725 toc03 1 MAX9725 toc01 1 TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE vs. FREQUENCY TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE vs. FREQUENCY MAX9725 toc02 TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE vs. FREQUENCY THD+N (%) MAX9725 1V, Low-Power, DirectDrive, Stereo Headphone Amplifier with Shutdown 0.01 0.01 POUT = 2mW POUT = 4mW POUT = 12mW 0.001 100 1k FREQUENCY (Hz) 4 0.001 0.001 10 10k 100k 10 100 1k FREQUENCY (Hz) 10k 100k 10 100 1k FREQUENCY (Hz) _______________________________________________________________________________________ 10k 100k 1V, Low-Power, DirectDrive, Stereo Headphone Amplifier with Shutdown THD+N (%) THD+N (%) 100 fIN = 20Hz fIN = 1kHz 1 fIN = 10kHz 0.1 VDD = 1.5V RL = 32 AV = -2V/V 10 MAX9725 toc06 10 0.1 POUT = 0.7mW VDD = 1.5V RL = 16 AV = -2V/V THD+N (%) VDD = 1V RL = 32 AV = -2V/V MAX9725 toc05 100 MAX9725 toc04 1 TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE vs. OUTPUT POWER TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE vs. OUTPUT POWER TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE vs. FREQUENCY fIN = 20Hz fIN = 1kHz 1 fIN = 10kHz 0.1 0.01 0.01 0.01 POUT = 4mW 0.001 0.001 10 1k 0.001 0 100k 10 20 30 40 0 10 20 30 OUTPUT POWER (mW) OUTPUT POWER (mW) TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE vs. OUTPUT POWER TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION PLUS NOISE vs. OUTPUT POWER POWER-SUPPLY REJECTION RATIO vs. FREQUENCY VDD = 1V RL = 32 AV = -2V/V 10 -10 MAX9725 toc08 fIN = 20Hz fIN = 1kHz 100 fIN = 20Hz fIN = 1kHz 40 MAX9725 toc09 FREQUENCY (Hz) VDD = 1V RL = 16 AV = -2V/V 10 10k MAX9725 toc07 100 100 VDD = 1.5V RL = 32 -20 -30 THD+N (%) fIN = 10kHz 0.1 1 PSRR (dB) THD+N (%) -40 1 fIN = 10kHz 0.1 -50 -60 -70 -80 0.01 -90 0.01 -100 0.001 10 15 -110 0 5 OUTPUT POWER (mW) -20 VDD = 1.5V POUT = 5mW RL = 32 -20 -30 100 -40 -50 -60 10k 100k OUTPUT POWER vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE LEFT TO RIGHT -60 1k FREQUENCY (Hz) -40 PSRR (dB) PSRR (dB) 10 CROSSTALK vs. FREQUENCY 0 MAX9725 toc10 VDD = 1V RL = 32 -10 15 OUTPUT POWER (mW) POWER-SUPPLY REJECTION RATIO vs. FREQUENCY 0 10 80 70 OUTPUT POWER (mW) 5 MAX9725 toc11 0 -80 -70 60 MAX9725 toc12 0.001 fIN = 1kHz RL = 16 BOTH INPUTS DRIVEN IN-PHASE 50 THD+N = 10% 40 30 20 -80 -100 10 RIGHT TO LEFT -90 10 100 1k FREQUENCY (Hz) 10k 100k THD+N = 1% 0 -120 -100 10 100 1k FREQUENCY (Hz) 10k 100k 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) _______________________________________________________________________________________ 5 MAX9725 Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (VDD = 1.5V, VPGND = VSGND = 0V, VSHDN = 1.5V, VSS = VPVSS, C1 = C2 = 1F, CIN = 1F, THD+N measurement bandwidth = 22Hz to 22kHz, TA = +25C, unless otherwise noted.) (See the Functional Diagrams.) Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (VDD = 1.5V, VPGND = VSGND = 0V, VSHDN = 1.5V, VSS = VPVSS, C1 = C2 = 1F, CIN = 1F, THD+N measurement bandwidth = 22Hz to 22kHz, TA = +25C, unless otherwise noted.) (See the Functional Diagrams.) OUTPUT POWER vs. LOAD RESISTANCE 60 THD+N = 10% 30 25 20 15 10 THD+N = 1% 5 1.1 1.3 30 20 1.5 VDD = 1.5V fIN = 1kHz POUT = POUTL + POUTR OUTPUTS IN-PHASE RL = 32 10 MAX9725 toc17 AMPLITUDE (dB) 25 RL = 16 20 15 10 VDD = 1V fIN = 1kHz POUT = POUTL + POUTR OUTPUTS IN-PHASE RL = 32 5 0 0 0 10 20 30 40 10 50 0 5 10 15 MAX9725 toc15 100 1k GAIN FLATNESS vs. FREQUENCY 30 POWER DISSIPATION (mW) 30 THD+N = 1% 20 LOAD RESISTANCE () 35 MAX9725 toc16 40 THD+N = 10% 30 1k POWER DISSIPATION vs. OUTPUT POWER 50 20 100 POWER DISSIPATION vs. OUTPUT POWER 60 40 0 10 LOAD RESISTANCE () RL = 16 70 50 10 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) 80 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 -9 -10 20 10 100 1k 10k OUTPUT POWER (mW) OUTPUT POWER (mW) FREQUENCY (Hz) OUTPUT POWER vs. CHARGE-PUMP CAPACITANCE AND LOAD RESISTANCE OUTPUT SPECTRUM vs. FREQUENCY SUPPLY CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE AMPLITUDE (dB) -40 25 20 15 10 VDD = 1.5V fIN = 1kHz THD+N = 1% C1 = C2 = 0.47F -80 -100 -120 C1 = C2 = 0.68F 5 -60 0 20 30 40 LOAD RESISTANCE () 50 5.0 4.5 NO LOAD 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 -140 0.5 0 -160 10 100k MAX9725 toc21 -20 C1 = C2 = 1F 30 fIN = 1kHz RL = 32 VOUT = -60dBV VDD = 1.5V SUPPLY CURRENT (mA) C1 = C2 = 2.2F 35 0 MAX9725 toc19 40 MAX9725 toc20 POWER DISSIPATION (mW) THD+N = 1% 0 0.9 6 50 10 0 VDD = 1V fIN = 1kHz BOTH INPUTS DRIVEN IN-PHASE 70 60 THD+N = 10% 40 80 MAX9725 toc18 35 OUTPUT POWER (mW) OUTPUT POWER (mW) 40 VDD = 1.5V fIN = 1kHz BOTH INPUTS DRIVEN IN-PHASE 70 OUTPUT POWER (mW) fIN = 1kHz RL = 32 BOTH INPUTS DRIVEN IN-PHASE 45 80 MAX9725 toc13 50 OUTPUT POWER vs. LOAD RESISTANCE MAX9725 toc14 OUTPUT POWER vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE OUTPUT POWER (mW) MAX9725 1V, Low-Power, DirectDrive, Stereo Headphone Amplifier with Shutdown 0 5 10 FREQUENCY (kHz) 15 20 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) _______________________________________________________________________________________ 1.4 1.5 1V, Low-Power, DirectDrive, Stereo Headphone Amplifier with Shutdown SHUTDOWN CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE SHUTDOWN CURRENT (A) 0.6 POWER-UP/-DOWN WAVEFORM EXITING SHUTDOWN MAX9725toc24 MAX9725 toc23 MAX9725 toc22 0.7 VDD 1V/div OUT_ 1V/div 0.5 0.4 SHDN 500mV/div 0.3 0.2 OUT_ 10mV/div 0.1 0 1.1 0.9 1.3 1.5 200ms/div 200s/div SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) Pin Description PIN BUMP THIN QFN UCSP 1 A1 NAME FUNCTION C1N Flying Capacitor Negative Terminal. Connect a 1F capacitor from C1P to C1N. Inverting Charge-Pump Output. Bypass with 1F from PVSS to PGND. PVSS must be connected to VSS. 2 A2 PVSS 3 A3 INL Left-Amplifier Inverting Input. Connect input resistor RIN from input capacitor C1N to INL (MAX9725E only). 4 A4 INR Right-Amplifier Inverting Input. Connect input resistor RIN from input capacitor C1N to INR (MAX9725E only). 5 B4 VSS Amplifier Negative Power Supply. Must be connected to PVSS. 6 B3 SGND Signal Ground. SGND must be connected to PGND. SGND is the ground reference for the input and output signal. 7 C4 OUTR Right-Channel Output. Connect feedback resistor RFB between OUTR and INR (MAX9725E only). 8 C3 OUTL 9 C2 VDD Positive Power-Supply Input. Bypass with a 1F capacitor to PGND. 10 C1 C1P Flying Capacitor Positive Terminal. Connect a 1F capacitor from C1P to C1N. 11 B1 PGND Power Ground. Ground reference for the internal charge pump. PGND must be connected to SGND. 12 B2 SHDN Active-Low Shutdown. Connect to VDD for normal operation. Pull low to disable the amplifier and charge pump. EP -- EP Left-Channel Output. Connect feedback resistor RFB between OUTL and INL (MAX9725E only). Exposed Paddle. Internally connected to VSS. Leave paddle unconnected or solder to VSS. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 7 MAX9725 Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (VDD = 1.5V, VPGND = VSGND = 0V, VSHDN = 1.5V, VSS = VPVSS, C1 = C2 = 1F, CIN = 1F, THD+N measurement bandwidth = 22Hz to 22kHz, TA = +25C, unless otherwise noted.) (See the Functional Diagrams.) MAX9725 1V, Low-Power, DirectDrive, Stereo Headphone Amplifier with Shutdown Detailed Description The MAX9725 stereo headphone driver features Maxim's patented DirectDrive architecture, eliminating the large output-coupling capacitors required by conventional single-supply headphone drivers. The MAX9725 consists of two 20mW class AB headphone drivers, shutdown control, inverting charge pump, internal gain-setting resistors, and comprehensive click-and-pop suppression circuitry (see the Functional Diagram). A negative power supply (PVSS) is created by inverting the positive supply (VDD). Powering the drivers from VDD and PVSS increases the dynamic range of the drivers to almost twice that of other 1V single-supply drivers. This increase in dynamic range allows for higher output power. The outputs of the MAX9725 are biased about GND (Figure 1). The benefit of this GND bias is that the driver outputs do not have a DC component, thus large DCblocking capacitors are unnecessary. Eliminating the DC-blocking capacitors on the output saves board space, system cost, and improves frequency response. Previous attempts to eliminate the output-coupling capacitors involved biasing the headphone return (sleeve) to the DC-bias voltage of the headphone amplifiers. This method raises some issues: * The sleeve is typically grounded to the chassis. Using this biasing approach, the sleeve must be isolated from system ground, complicating product design. * During an ESD strike, the driver's ESD structures are the only path to system ground. The driver must be able to withstand the full ESD strike. * 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 drivers. VDD DirectDrive Conventional single-supply headphone drivers have their outputs biased about a nominal DC voltage (typically half the supply) for maximum dynamic range. Large coupling capacitors are needed to block the DC bias from the headphones. Without these capacitors, a significant amount of DC current flows to the headphone, resulting in unnecessary power dissipation and possible damage to both headphone and headphone driver. Maxim's DirectDrive architecture uses a charge pump to create an internal negative supply voltage. This allows the MAX9725 outputs to be biased about GND, increasing the dynamic range while operating from a single supply. A conventional amplifier powered from 1.5V ideally provides 18mW to a 16 load. The MAX9725 provides 25mW to a 16 load. The DirectDrive architecture eliminates the need for two large (220F, typ) DC-blocking capacitors on the output. The MAX9725 charge pump requires two small ceramic capacitors, conserving board space, reducing cost, and improving the frequency response of the headphone driver. See the Output Power vs. ChargePump Capacitance and Load Resistance graph in the Typical Operating Characteristics for details of the possible capacitor sizes. 8 VOUT VDD / 2 GND CONVENTIONAL DRIVER-BIASING SCHEME VDD VOUT GND -VDD DirectDrive BIASING SCHEME Figure 1. Traditional Driver Output Waveform vs. MAX9725 Output Waveform (Ideal Case) _______________________________________________________________________________________ 1V, Low-Power, DirectDrive, Stereo Headphone Amplifier with Shutdown 10 -3 -5 330F 220F 1 -10 100F -15 -3dB CORNER FOR 100F IS 100Hz THD+N (%) ATTENUATION (dB) MAX9725 ADDITIONAL THD+N DUE TO DC-BLOCKING CAPACITORS LF ROLLOFF (16 LOAD) 0 33F -20 0.1 TANTALUM 0.01 -25 0.001 -30 ALUM/ELEC -35 10 100 FREQUENCY (Hz) 1k Figure 2. Low-Frequency Attenuation for Common DC-Blocking Capacitor Values Low-Frequency Response Large DC-blocking capacitors limit the amplifier's lowfrequency response and can distort the audio signal: 1) The impedance of the headphone load and the DCblocking capacitor forms a highpass filter with the -3dB point set by: f-3dB = 1 2RLCOUT where RL is the impedance of the headphone and COUT is the value of the DC-blocking capacitor. The highpass filter is required by conventional singleended, single power-supply headphone drivers to block the midrail DC-bias component of the audio signal from the headphones. The drawback to the filter is that it can attenuate low-frequency signals. Larger values of COUT reduce this effect but result in physically larger, more expensive capacitors. Figure 2 shows the relationship between the size of COUT and the resulting low-frequency attenuation. Note that the -3dB point for a 16 headphone with a 100F blocking capacitor is 100Hz, well within the normal audio band, resulting in low-frequency attenuation of the reproduced signal. 2) The voltage coefficient of the DC-blocking capacitor contributes distortion to the reproduced audio signal as the capacitance value varies when the function of the voltage across the capacitor changes. At low frequencies, the reactance of the capacitor dominates at frequencies below the -3dB point and the 0.0001 10 100 1k 10k 100k FREQUENCY (Hz) Figure 3. Distortion Contributed By DC-Blocking Capacitors voltage coefficient appears as frequency-dependent distortion. Figure 3 shows the THD+N introduced by two different capacitor dielectric types. Note that below 100Hz, THD+N increases rapidly. The combination of low-frequency attenuation and frequency-dependent distortion compromises audio reproduction in portable audio equipment that emphasizes low-frequency effects such as multimedia laptops, as well as MP3, CD, and DVD players. These low-frequency, capacitor-related deficiencies are eliminated by using DirectDrive technology. Charge Pump The MAX9725 features a low-noise charge pump. The 580kHz switching frequency is well beyond the audio range, and does not interfere with the audio signals. The switch drivers feature a controlled switching speed that minimizes noise generated by turn-on and turn-off transients. The di/dt noise caused by the parasitic bond wire and trace inductance is minimized by limiting the turn-on/off speed of the charge pump. Additional highfrequency noise attenuation can be achieved by increasing the size of C2 (see the Functional Diagram). Extra noise attenuation is not typically required. Shutdown The MAX9725's low-power shutdown mode reduces supply current to 0.6A. Driving SHDN low disables the amplifiers and charge pump. The driver's output impedance is typically 50k (MAX9725A), 37.5k (MAX9725B), 25k (MAX9725C), 100k (MAX9725D), or RF (MAX9725E) when in shutdown mode. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 9 MAX9725 1V, Low-Power, DirectDrive, Stereo Headphone Amplifier with Shutdown OUTPUT POWER vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE WITH INPUTS IN- AND OUT-OF-PHASE 50 45 OUTPUT POWER (mW) 40 INPUTS 180 OUT-OF-PHASE 30 25 20 PDISSPKG(MAX) = 15 10 TJ(MAX) - TA JA INPUTS IN-PHASE 5 0 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) Figure 4. Output Power vs. Supply Voltage with Inputs In-/Outof-Phase Click-and-Pop Suppression In conventional single-supply audio drivers, the outputcoupling capacitor is a major contributor of audible clicks and pops. Upon startup, the driver charges the coupling capacitor to its bias voltage, typically half the supply. Likewise, on shutdown, the capacitor is discharged to GND. This results in a DC shift across the capacitor that appears as an audible transient at the speaker. The MAX9725's DirectDrive technology eliminates the need for output-coupling capacitors. The MAX9725 also features extensive click-and-pop suppression that eliminates any audible transient sources internal to the device. The Power-Up/-Down Waveform in the Typical Operating Characteristics shows minimal DC shift and no spurious transients at the output upon startup or shutdown. In most applications, the output of the preamplifier driving the MAX9725 has a DC bias of typically half the supply. At startup, the input-coupling capacitor is charged to the preamplifier's DC bias voltage through the internal input resistor (25k for MAX9725AMAX9725D, minimum 10k for MAX9725E) causing an audible click and pop. Delaying the rise of SHDN 4 or 5 time constants, based on RIN x CIN, relative to the startup of the preamplifier eliminates any click and pop caused by the input filter (see the Functional Diagram). 10 Power Dissipation Linear power amplifiers can dissipate a significant amount of power under normal operating conditions. The maximum power dissipation for each package is given in the Absolute Maximum Ratings section under Continuous Power Dissipation or can be calculated by the following equation: fIN = 1kHz RL = 16 THD+N = 1% 35 Applications Information where TJ(MAX) is +150C, TA is the ambient temperature, and JA is the reciprocal of the derating factor in C/W as specified in the Absolute Maximum Ratings section. For example, JA for the thin QFN package is +59.3C/W. The MAX9725 has two power dissipation sources, the charge pump and the two amplifiers. If the power dissipation exceeds the rated package dissipation, reduce VDD, increase load impedance, decrease the ambient temperature, or add heatsinking to the device. Large output, supply, and ground traces decrease JA, allowing more heat to be transferred from the package to surrounding air. Output Power The MAX9725's output power increases when the left and right audio signals differ in magnitude and/or phase. Figure 4 shows the two extreme cases for inand out-of-phase input signals. The output power of a typical stereo application lies between the two extremes shown in Figure 4. The MAX9725 is specified to output 20mW per channel when both inputs are in-phase. Powering Other Circuits from the Negative Supply The MAX9725 internally generates a negative supply voltage (PVSS) to provide the ground-referenced output signal. Other devices can be powered from PVSS provided the current drawn from the charge pump does not exceed 1mA. Headphone driver output power and THD+N will be adversely affected if more than 1mA is drawn from PVSS. Using PVSS as an LCD bias is a typical application for the negative supply. PVSS is unregulated and proportional to VDD. Connect a 1F capacitor from C1P to C1N for best charge-pump operation. ______________________________________________________________________________________ 1V, Low-Power, DirectDrive, Stereo Headphone Amplifier with Shutdown Input Filtering The AC-coupling capacitor (CIN) and an internal gainsetting resistor form a highpass filter that removes any DC bias from an input signal (see the Functional Diagram ). C IN allows the MAX9725A-MAX9725D to bias the signal to an optimum DC level. The -3dB point of the highpass filter, assuming zero source impedance, is given by: f-3dB = 1 2 x RIN x CIN Choose CIN so f-3dB is well below the lowest frequency of interest. RIN for the MAX9725A-MAX9725D is 25k and a minimum of 10k for the MAX9725E. Setting f-3dB too high affects the amplifier's low-frequency response. Use capacitors with low-voltage coefficient dielectrics. Film or C0G dielectric capacitors are good choices for AC-coupling capacitors. Capacitors with high-voltage coefficients, such as ceramics, can result in increased distortion at low frequencies. Charge-Pump Capacitor Selection Use capacitors with less than 100m of ESR. Low-ESR ceramic capacitors minimize the output impedance of the charge pump. Capacitors with an X7R dielectric provide the best performance over the extended temperature range. Table 1 lists suggested capacitor manufacturers. Flying Capacitor (C1) The value of C1 affects the charge pump's load regulation and output impedance. Choosing C1 too small degrades the MAX9725's ability to provide sufficient current drive and leads to a loss of output voltage. Increasing the value of C1 improves load regulation and reduces the charge-pump output impedance. See the Output Power vs. Charge-Pump Capacitance and Load Resistance graph in the Typical Operating Characteristics. Hold Capacitor (C2) The hold capacitor's value and ESR directly affect the ripple at PVSS. Increasing the value of C2 reduces ripple. Choosing a capacitor with lower ESR reduces ripple and output impedance. Lower capacitance values can be used in systems with low maximum output power levels. See the Output Power vs. Charge-Pump Capacitance and Load Resistance graph in the Typical Operating Characteristics. Power-Supply Bypass Capacitor (C3) The power-supply bypass capacitor (C3) lowers the output impedance of the power supply and reduces the impact of the MAX9725's charge-pump switching transients. Bypass VDD to PGND with the same value as C1. Place C3 as close to VDD as possible. Layout and Grounding Proper layout and grounding are essential for optimum performance. Connect PGND and SGND together at a single point on the PC board. Connect PVSS to SVSS and bypass with C2 to PGND. Bypass VDD to PGND with C3. Place capacitors C2 and C3 as close to the MAX9725 as possible. Route PGND, and all traces that carry switching transients, away from SGND and the audio signal path. The MAX9725 does not require additional heatsinking. The thin QFN package features an exposed paddle that improves thermal efficiency of the package. Ensure the exposed paddle is electrically isolated from GND and VDD. Connect the exposed paddle to VSS if necessary. UCSP Applications Information For the latest application details on UCSP construction, dimensions, tape carrier information, printed circuit board techniques, bump-pad layout , and recommended reflow temperature profile, as well as the latest information on reliability testing results, go to Maxim's website at www.maxim-ic.com/ucsp for the Application Note: UCSP--A Wafer-Level Chip-Scale Package. Table 1. Suggested Capacitor Manufacturers PHONE FAX Murata SUPPLIER 770-436-1300 -- www.murata.com WEBSITE Taiyo Yuden 800-348-2496 847-925-0899 www.t-yuden.com TDK 847-803-6100 847-390-4405 www.component.tdk.com ______________________________________________________________________________________ 11 MAX9725 Component Selection 1V, Low-Power, DirectDrive, Stereo Headphone Amplifier with Shutdown MAX9725 System Diagrams 0.9V TO 1.8V 1F SHDN 1F MP3 DECODER VDD INR STEREO DAC INL 1F C1P MAX9725A- MAX9725D 1F OUTR C1N VSS OUTL PVSS 1F SGND PGND RF MAX9725E 1F VDD 1F SHDN RIN INL OUTL PVSS C1N 1F 1F RIN DIN CHARGE PUMP 1F VSS INR OUTR SGND PGND RF 12 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 1V, Low-Power, DirectDrive, Stereo Headphone Amplifier with Shutdown 0.9V TO 1.8V LEFTCHANNEL AUDIO IN CIN 0.47F C3 1F 9 (C2) 12 (B2) 3 (A3) VDD SHDN INL RF* VDD RIN 25k 8 OUTL (C3) VSS CHARGE PUMP C1 1F HEADPHONE JACK SGND UVLO/ SHUTDOWN CONTROL 10 (C1) C1P CLICK-AND-POP SUPPRESSION 1 (A1) C1N VDD SGND OUTR MAX9725A- MAX9725D RIN 25k 7 (C4) VSS RF* PVSS VSS PGND SGND 2 (A2) C2 1F 5 (B4) 11 (B1) 6 (B3) *MAX9725A = 50k. MAX9725B = 37.5k. MAX9725C = 25k. MAX9725D = 100k. ( ) DENOTE BUMPS FOR UCSP. INR 4 (A4) CIN 0.47F LEFTCHANNEL AUDIO IN ______________________________________________________________________________________ 13 MAX9725 Functional Diagrams 1V, Low-Power, DirectDrive, Stereo Headphone Amplifier with Shutdown MAX9725 Functional Diagrams (continued) LEFT-CHANNEL AUDIO IN 0.9V TO 1.8V CIN 1F RIN C3 1F 9 (C2) 12 (B2) 3 (A3) VDD SHDN INL RF VDD 8 OUTL (C3) VSS CHARGE PUMP C1 1F HEADPHONE JACK SGND UVLO/ SHUTDOWN CONTROL 10 (C1) C1P CLICK-AND-POP SUPPRESSION 1 (A1) C1N VSS SGND OUTR MAX9725E 7 (C4) VDD RF PVSS VSS PGND SGND 2 (A2) C2 1F 5 (B4) 11 (B1) 6 (B3) INR 4 (A4) RIN ( ) DENOTE BUMPS FOR UCSP. 14 RIGHTCHANNEL AUDIO IN CIN 1F ______________________________________________________________________________________ 1V, Low-Power, DirectDrive, Stereo Headphone Amplifier with Shutdown 3 4 TOP VIEW OUTR 2 OUTL 1 VDD MAX9725 TOP VIEW (BUMP-SIDE DOWN) 9 8 7 A C1N PVSS INL INR PGND SHDN SGND VSS C1P 10 B PGND 11 C C1P VDD OUTL MAX9725 6 SGND 5 VSS 4 INR OUTR SHDN 12 *EP + 2 3 INL C1N 1 PVSS UCSP THIN QFN *EP = EXPOSED PAD. Block Diagrams (continued) Ordering Information (continued) PART C3 VDD RFB INVERTING CHARGE PUMP C1N 12 TQFN-EP* +AAEX -1.5 MAX9725CEBC+T 12 UCSP +ACM -1 MAX9725CETC+ 12 TQFN-EP* +AAEY -1 DirectDrive OUTPUTS ELIMINATE DC-BLOCKING CAPACITORS. MAX9725DEBC+T 12 UCSP +ACN -4 MAX9725DETC+ 12 TQFN-EP* +AAEZ -4 MAX9725EEBC+T 12 UCSP +AEF ADJ MAX9725EETC+** 12 TQFN-EP* +AAGH ADJ PVSS C2 VSS GAIN (V/V) MAX9725BETC+ OUTL C1P TOP MARK SINGLE 1.5V CELL AA OR AAA BATTERY MAX9725E INL PIN-PACKAGE Note: All devices are specified over the -40C to +85C operating temperature range. +Denotes a lead-free package. T = Tape and reel. *EP = Exposed pad. **Future product--contact factory for availability. OUTR INR Chip Information RFB SGND PGND TRANSISTOR COUNT: 2559 PROCESS: BiCMOS ______________________________________________________________________________________ 15 MAX9725 Pin Configurations Package Information For the latest package outline information and land patterns, go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages. 12L, UCSP 4x3.EPS MAX9725 1V, Low-Power, DirectDrive, Stereo Headphone Amplifier with Shutdown PACKAGE OUTLINE, 4x3 UCSP 21-0104 16 ______________________________________________________________________________________ F 1 1 1V, Low-Power, DirectDrive, Stereo Headphone Amplifier with Shutdown 24L QFN THIN.EPS ______________________________________________________________________________________ 17 MAX9725 Package Information (continued) For the latest package outline information and land patterns, go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages. MAX9725 1V, Low-Power, DirectDrive, Stereo Headphone Amplifier with Shutdown Package Information (continued) For the latest package outline information and land patterns, go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages. PACKAGE TYPE PACKAGE CODE DOCUMENT NO. 12 UCSP B12-1 21-0104 12 TQFN-EP T1244-4 21-0139 18 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 1V, Low-Power, DirectDrive, Stereo Headphone Amplifier with Shutdown PAGES CHANGED REVISION NUMBER REVISION DATE 0 11/04 Initial release 1 5/05 Removed future product asterisks for UCSP package, added EC table note 1-3, 13, 14 2 11/07 Added MAX9725E packages, MAX9725E EC table, block diagram, functional diagram, and system diagram. Updated package outlines. 1-3, 6, 8-19 3 8/08 Corrected error in Functional Diagram DESCRIPTION -- 14 Maxim cannot assume responsibility for use of any circuitry other than circuitry entirely embodied in a Maxim product. No circuit patent licenses are implied. Maxim reserves the right to change the circuitry and specifications without notice at any time. Maxim Integrated Products, 120 San Gabriel Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 408-737-7600 ____________________ 19 (c) 2008 Maxim Integrated Products is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. MAX9725 Revision History