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TC2001

STEREO CLASS-T™ AUDIO CONTROLLER USING DIGITAL

POWER PROCESSING (DPP™) TECHNOLOGY

Technical Information Revision 1.2 – August 2004

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The TC2001 is a two channel audio controller that uses Tripath’s proprietary Digital Power
Processing (DPPTM) technology. When combined with switching power output stages, the TC2001
allows the implementation of a complete Class-T audio amplifier. Class-T amplifiers offer both the
audio fidelity of Class-AB and the power efficiency of Class-D amplifiers.

APPLICATIONS FEATURES
5.1-Channel DVD Class-T Architecture
Mini/Micro Component Systems Audiophile Quality Sound
Home Theater 0.012% THD+N @ 60W 8Ω (with TP2150)
Stereo applications High Efficiency
93% @ 120W 8Ω (with TP2150)
BENEFITS Dynamic Range >104dB (with TP2150)
High fidelity, high efficiency Class-T
Analog inputs

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A B S O L U T E M A X I M U M R A T I N G S (Note 1,2)

SYMBOL PARAMETER Value UNITS

V5 5V Power Supply 6 V
Vlogic Input Logic Level -0.3 to V5 +0.3 V
TA Operating Free-air Temperature Range -40 to 85 °C
TSTORE Storage Temperature Range -55 to 150 °C
TJMAX Maximum Junction Temperature 150 °C

ESDHB ESD Susceptibility – Human Body Model (Note 2), all pins
2000 V

Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur.
See the table below for Operating Conditions.
Note 2: Human body model, 100pF discharged through a 1.5kΩ resistor.

O P E R A T I N G C O N D I T I O N S (Note 3)

SYMBOL PARAMETER MIN. TYP. MAX. UNITS

V5 Supply Voltage 4.5 5 5.5 V
TA Operating Temperature Range -40 25 85 °C

Note 3: Recommended Operating Conditions indicate conditions for which the device is functional.
See Electrical Characteristics for guaranteed specific performance limits.

O P E R A T I N G C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S ( Note 4 )

SYMBOL PARAMETER MIN. TYP. MAX. UNITS

IV5 Supply Current 45 mA
VOUTHI High Output Voltage V5-1 V
VOUTLO Low Output Voltage 0.5 V
Input DC Bias 2.5 V

Note 4: Recommended Operating Conditions indicate conditions for which the device is functional.
See Electrical Characteristics for guaranteed specific performance limits.

THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS

SYMBOL PARAMETER Value UNITS

θJA Junction-to-ambient Thermal Resistance (still air) 80 °C/W

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Note 5)

TA = 25 °C. See Application/Test Circuit.

SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN. TYP. MAX. UNITS

Iq Quiescent Current V5 = 5V 45 60 mA
(Mute = 0V)
IMUTE Mute Supply Current V5 = 5V 20 25 mA
(Mute = 5V)
VIH High-level input voltage (MUTE) 3.5 V
VIL Low-level input voltage (MUTE) 1.0 V
VOH High-level output voltage (HMUTE) IOH = 3mA 4.0 V
VOL Low-level output voltage (HMUTE) IOL = 3mA 0.5 V
VTOC Over Current Sense Voltage TBD 0.85 0.97 1.09 V
Threshold
IVPPSENSE VPPSENSE Threshold Currents Over-voltage turn on (muted) 162 178 µA
Over-voltage turn off (mute off) 138 154 µA
Under-voltage turn off (mute off) 79 87 µA
Under-voltage turn on (muted) 62 72 µA
VVPPSENSE Threshold Voltages with Over-voltage turn on (muted) 57.8 63.5 V
RVPP1 = RVPP2 = 357KΩ Over-voltage turn off (mute off) 49.3 55.0 V
(Note 6, Note 7) Under-voltage turn off (mute off) 28.2 31.1 V
Under-voltage turn on (muted) 22.1 25.7 V
IVNNSENSE VNNSENSE Threshold Currents Over-voltage turn on (muted) 174 191 µA
Over-voltage turn off (mute off) 152 169 µA
Under-voltage turn off (mute off) 86 95 µA
Under-voltage turn on (muted) 65 77 µA
VVNNSENSE Threshold Voltages with Over-voltage turn on (muted) -56.4 -61.9 V
RVNN1 = 324KΩ Over-voltage turn off (mute off) -49.2 -54.8 V
RVNN2 = 976KΩ Under-voltage turn off (mute off) -27.9 -30.8 V
(Note 6, Note 7) Under-voltage turn on (muted) -21.1 -24.9 V

Note 5: Minimum and maximum limits are guaranteed but may not be 100% tested.

Note 6: These supply voltages are calculated using the IVPPSENSE and IVNNSENSE values shown in the Electrical
Characteristics table. The numbers shown are calculated using RVPP1 and RVNN1 resistors without any
tolerance variation. Please refer to the Application Information section for a more detailed description of how to
calculate the over and under voltage trip voltages for a given resistor value.

Note 7: The fact that the over-voltage turn on specifications exceed the absolute maximum of +/-60V for the TK2150
does not imply that the part will work at these elevated supply voltages. It also does not imply that the TK2150 is
tested or guaranteed at these supply voltages. The supply voltages are simply a calculation based on the
process spread of the IVPPSENSE and IVNNSENSE currents (see note 3). The supply voltage must be
maintained below the absolute maximum of +/-60V or permanent damage to the TK2150 may occur.

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TC2001 AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSOR PIN DESCRIPTIONS

Pin Function Description

Bandgap reference times two (typically 2.5VDC). Used to set the common mode voltage
1 BIASCAP
for the input op amps. This pin is not capable of driving external circuitry.
2, 6 FBKGND2, FBKGND1 Positive switching feedback (Channels 1 & 2).
Internal mode selection. This pin must be grounded for proper device
3 DCMP
operation.
4, 7 FBKOUT2, FBKOUT1 Negative switching feedback(Channels 1 & 2).
5 VPWR Test pin. Must be left floating.
Logic output. A logic high indicates both amplifiers are muted, due to the mute pin state, or
8 HMUTE
a “fault”.
9, 12 Y1, Y2 Non-inverted switching modulator outputs.
10, 11 Y1B, Y2B Inverted switching modulator outputs.
13 NC No connect
Over Current Detect input. If either pin exceeds VTOC, both amplifiers are muted. Ground if
14,16 OCD2, OCD1
not used.
15 REF Internal reference voltage; approximately 1.2 VDC.
17 VNNSENSE Negative power stage over/under supply voltage sense resistor tie point.
18 OVRLDB A logic low output indicates the input signal has overloaded the amplifier.
19 VPPSENSE Positive power stage over/under supply voltage sense resistor tie point.
20 AGND Ground
21 V5 5 Volt power supply input.
22, 27 OAOUT1, OAOUT2 Input stage output pins.
Single-ended inputs. Inputs are a “virtual” ground of an inverting opamp with
23, 28 INV1, INV2
approximately 2.5VDC bias.
When set to logic high, both amplifiers are muted and in idle mode. When low (grounded),
24 MUTE both amplifiers are fully operational. If left floating, the device stays in the mute mode.
Ground if not used.
25, 26 BBM1, BBM0 Break-before-make timing control to prevent shoot-through in the output MOSFETs.

TC2001 AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSOR PINOUT

BIASC AP 1 28 IN V2

F BKG N D 2 2 27 OAOU T2

D C MP 3 26 BBM0

F BKO U T2 4 25 BBM1

VPW R 5 24 MU TE

F BKG N D 1 6 23 IN V1

F BKO U T1 7 22 OAOU T1

H MU TE 8 21 V5

Y1 9 20 AGN D

Y 1B 10 19 VPPSEN SE

Y 2B 11 18 OVR LD B

Y2 12 17 VN N SEN SE

NC 13 16 OC D 1

OC D 2 14 15 R EF

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APPLICATION / TEST DIAGRAMS

TC2001 Single-Ended Output Application Circuit

RREF
8.25kΩ, 1% 15 14
REF OCD2 OCD2
13
V5 16 NC
COCR ROCR
OCD1 OCD1 12 220pF
Y2 Y2 30.1kΩ

COCR ROCR 11
Y2B Y2B
CS 220pF 30.1kΩ
0.1uF 10 V5
Y1B Y1B
9
Y1 Y1
RFBA
RVNN1 8
HMUTE HMUTE 1KΩ
324kΩ, 1% 17 RFBC
VNN VNNSENSE 10KΩ
7
FBKOUT1 OUT1A
V5
V5 RVNN2 976kΩ, 1% 18 RFBB CFB
OVRLDB 1.1KΩ 150pF
V5
RVPP1 357kΩ, 1% 19
ROFA ROFB VPP VPPSENSE RFBA
10kΩ 500kΩ 1KΩ
V5 TC2001
RFBC
RVPP2
10KΩ
357kΩ, 1% 20 6
COF V5 AGND FBKGND1 OUT1B
0.1uF RFBB
RCA ROFB 21 1.1KΩ
V5
500kΩ RF
20kΩ 22 V5
CI OAOUT1
2.2uF
23
INV1
+ RI
RFBA
5 1KΩ
V5 30.1kΩ VPWR RFBC
JP 10KΩ
IN1 1 2 4
24 FBKOUT2 OUT2A
MUTE
ROFB CFB
JUMPER RFBB
500kΩ 1.1KΩ 270pF
ROFA
10kΩ 25
BBM1
V5 V5
COF
RCA 0.1uF ROFB 26
500kΩ RF BBM0 RFBA
20kΩ DCMP 3 1KΩ
CI 27
OAOUT2 RFBC
2.2uF
28 10KΩ
INV2 FBKGND2 2
OUT2B
+ RI
1
30.1kΩ BIASCAP RFBB
IN2 1.1KΩ
CA
0.1uF

TC2001 Bridged Output Application Circuit

RREF
8.2K 15 14
REF OCD2
16 13
OCD1 NC
RVNNSENSE 17 12
V5 VNNSENSE Y2 Y2
10k 18 11
OVRLDB Y2B Y2B
1 RVPPSENSE 19
ROFA 10
VPPSENSE Y1B Y1B
500K 20k
ROFB 20 9
AGND Y1 Y1
5K
8
COF HMUTE HMUTE
V5 RFBC
.1u;50V
RCA 3 7
ROFA 21 V5 FDBKN1 OUT1A
J9 500K RF
CI 20K 22
OAOUT1 RFBB CFB
2.2u;10V
1 23
1 INV1
+ RI
V5 20K TC2001
2 JP RFBC
IN1 1 2 24 6
2 1 MUTE FDBKP1 OUT1B
ROFA JUMPER V5
2 500K
ROFB RFBB CFB
5K 25
BBM2
COF
RCA .1u;50V 26
3 BBM1
J10 ROFA RF
500K 20K 27 5
OAOUT2 VPWR RFBC
1 28 4
1 INV2 FDBKN2 OUT2A
+ RI
CI 20K
2 2.2u;10V RFBB CFB
IN2 V5 V5
2

+
CS CS
.1u;50V 100u;16V 3
DCMP
RFBC
2
FDBKP2 OUT2B
1
BIASCAP
RFBB CFB
C7
.1u;50V

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E X T E R N A L C O M P O N E N T S D E S C R I P T I O N (Refer to the Application/Test Circuit)

Component Description
RI Inverting input resistance to provide AC gain in conjunction with RF. This input is
biased at the BIASCAP voltage (approximately 2.5VDC).
RF Feedback resistor to set AC gain in conjunction with RI. Please refer to the
Amplifier Gain paragraph, in the Application Information section.
CA BIASCAP decoupling capacitor. Should be located close to pin 1 and grounded at
pin 20.
CI AC input coupling capacitor, which, in conjunction with RI, forms a high pass filter
at fC = 1 (2πRICI ) .
RFBA Feedback resistor divider connected to 5V. This resistor is normally set to 1kΩ.
RFBB Feedback divider resistor connected to AGND. The value of this resistor depends
on the supply voltage setting and helps set gain in conjunction with RI, RF, RFBA
,RFBB, and RFBC.
RFBC Feedback resistor connected from either the OUT1A/OUT2A to
FBKOUT1/FBKOUT2 or OUT1B/OUT2B to FBKGND1/FBKGND2. The value of
this resistor depends on the supply voltage setting and helps set gain in
conjunction with RI, RF, RFBBA, RFBB, and RFBC. It should be noted that the resistor
from OUT1/OUT2 to FBKOUT1/FBKOUT2 must have a power rating of greater
than PDISS = VPP2 (2RFBC) .
CFB Feedback delay capacitor that both lowers the idle switching frequency and filters
very high frequency noise from the feedback signal, which improves amplifier
performance. The value of CFB should be offset between channel 1 and channel 2
so that the idle switching difference is greater than 40kHz.
ROFA Potentiometer used to manually trim the DC offset on the speaker output.
ROFB Resistor that limits the manual DC offset trim range and allows for more precise
adjustment.
COF Supply decoupling for the offset trim circuit.
RREF Bias resistor. Locate close to pin 15 and ground at pin 20.
CS Supply decoupling for the power supply pins. For optimum performance, these
components should be located close to the TC2001 and returned to their
respective ground as shown in the Application/Test Circuit.
RVNN1 Main overvoltage and undervoltage sense resistor for the negative supply (VNN).
RVNN2 Secondary overvoltage and undervoltage sense resistor for the negative supply
(VNN). This resistor accounts for the internal VNNSENSE bias of 1.25V. Nominal
resistor value should be three times that of RVNN1.
RVPP1 Main overvoltage and undervoltage sense resistor for the positive supply (VPP).
RVPP2 Secondary overvoltage and undervoltage sense resistor for the positive supply
(VNN). This resistor accounts for the internal VPPSENSE bias of 2.5V. Nominal
resistor value should be equal to that of RVPP1.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION
TC2001 Basic Amplifier Operation

The TC2001 is a 5V CMOS signal processor that amplifies the audio input signal and converts the
audio signal to a switching pattern. This switching pattern is spread spectrum with a typical idle
switching frequency of about 650kHz externally set by the CFB. The switching patterns for the two
channels are not synchronized and the idle switching frequencies should differ by at least 40kHz to
avoid increasing the audio band noise floor. The idle frequency difference can be accomplished by
offsetting the value of CFB for each channel.

Complementary copies of the switching pattern are output through the Y1 and Y1B pins and the Y2
and Y2B pins. These signals are used to drive the inputs of a MOSFET driver. In the generation of
the patterns for the MOSFET driver the TC2001 inserts a “break-before-make” dead time between the
turn-off of one transistor and the turn-on of the other in order to minimize shoot-through currents.

Input Stage Design

The TC2001 input stage is configured as an inverting amplifier, allowing the system designer flexibility
in setting the input stage gain and frequency response. Figure 1 shows a typical application where
the input stage is a constant gain inverting amplifier. The input stage gain should be set so that the
maximum input signal level will drive the input stage output to 4Vpp.

TC2001
OA OUT 1

V5
RF
CI
RI
INV 1 -
INP UT 1

B IA S CA P A GND

V5

+
INV 2
-

RF
CI
RI A GND
OA OUT 2
INP UT 2

Figure 1: Input Stage

The gain of the input stage, above the low frequency high pass filter point, is that of a simple inverting
amplifier: It should be noted that the input amplifiers are biased at approximately 2.5VDC. Thus, the
polarity of CI must be followed as shown in Figure 1 for a standard ground referenced input signal

RF
AV INPUT STAGE =−
RI

Input Capacitor Selection

CI can be calculated once a value for RI has been determined. CI and RI determine the input low
frequency pole. Typically this pole is set below 10Hz. CI is calculated according to:

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1
CI =
2π f P R I
where:
RI = Input resistor value in ohms.
fP = Input low frequency pole (typically 10Hz or below)

Modulator Feedback Design

The modulator converts the signal from the input stage to the high-voltage output signal. The
optimum gain of the modulator is determined from the maximum allowable feedback level for the
modulator and maximum supply voltage for the power stage. Depending on the maximum supply
voltage, the feedback ratio will need to be adjusted to maximize performance. The values of RFBB
and RFBC (see explanation below) define the gain of the modulator. Once these values are chosen,
based on the maximum supply voltage, the gain of the modulator will be fixed even as the supply
voltage fluctuates due to current draw.

For the best signal-to-noise ratio and lowest distortion, the maximum differential modulator feedback
voltage should be approximately 4Vpp. This will keep the gain of the modulator as low as possible
and still allow headroom so that the feedback signal does not clip the modulator feedback stage.

The modulator feedback resistors for single-ended output applications are:

R FBA = User specified, typically 1K Ω

R FBA * VPP
R FBB =
(VPP - 4)
R FBA * VPP
R FBC =
4
R FBC * (R FBA + R FBB )
A V - MODULATOR ≈ +1
R FBA * R FBB

The above equations assume that VPP=|VNN|.

For example, in a system with VPPMAX=40V and VNNMAX=-40V,

RFBA = 1kΩ, 1%
RFBB = 1.097kΩ, use 1.1kΩ, 1%
RFBC = 10.0kΩ, use 10.0kΩ, 1%

The resultant modulator gain is:

10.0k Ω * (1.0k Ω + 1.1k Ω )

AV - MODULATOR ≈ + 1 = 20.09V/V
1.0k Ω * 1.1k Ω

For the best signal-to-noise ratio and lowest distortion, the maximum differential modulator feedback
voltage should be approximately 4Vpp. This will keep the gain of the modulator as low as possible
and still allow headroom so that the feedback signal does not clip the modulator feedback stage.

The modulator feedback resistors for bridged output applications are:

RFBB = User specified, typically1kΩ

 V CC ∗ R FBB 
R FBC =   − R FBB
 2V 

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Mute Control

When a logic high signal is supplied to MUTE, both amplifier channels are muted (both high- and low-
side transistors are turned off). When a logic level low is supplied to MUTE, both amplifiers are fully
operational.

Output Voltage Offset

The TC2001 does not have internal compensation for DC offset. If offset is a consideration for the
intended application, trimming of the input offset voltage will be required. Tripath has had success
with both active and passive circuits for this purpose; please consult with the Tripath Applications
team for further information.

HMUTE

The HMUTE pin is a 5V logic output that indicates various fault conditions within the device.

OVRLDB

The OVRLDB pin is a 5V logic output that is asserted just at the onset of clipping. When low, it
indicates that the level of the input signal has overloaded the amplifier resulting in increased distortion
at the output. The OVRLDB signal can be used to control a distortion indicator light or LED through a
simple buffer circuit, as the OVRLDB cannot drive an LED directly. There is a 20K resistor on chip in
series with the OVRLDB output.

Over-current Protection

The TC2001 has two over-current protection inputs to protect itself and the output transistors from
short-circuit conditions. For applications using the TP2150B power driver, the TP2150 uses the
voltage across a resistor RS (measured via OCS1HP, OCS1HN, OCS1LP and OCS1LN of the
TP2150B) that is in series with each output MOSFET to detect an over-current condition. RS and ROCR
are used to set the over-current threshold. The OCS pins must be Kelvin connected for proper
operation. See “Circuit Board Layout” in the TK2150’s Application Information section for details.

When the voltage across ROCR becomes greater than VTOC (approximately 0.97V) the TC2001 will
shut off the output stages of its amplifiers. The occurrence of an over-current condition is latched in
the TK2150 and can be cleared by toggling the MUTE input or cycling power.

Please refer to the TK2150 datasheet for information on setting the over-current threshold.

If this feature is not needed, for example in cases where the power stage has built in over-current
protection, simply connect OCD0 and OCD1 to AGND. This will disable the over-current detection
comparators in the TC2001.

Over- and Under-Voltage Protection

The TC2001 senses the power rails through external resistor networks connected to VNNSENSE and
VPPSENSE. The over- and under-voltage limits are determined by the values of the resistors in the
networks (see APPLICATION / TEST DIAGRAM). If the supply voltage falls outside the upper and
lower limits determined by the resistor networks, the TC2001 shuts off the output stages of the
amplifiers. The removal of the over-voltage, or under-voltage condition, returns the amplifier to
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normal operation. Please note that trip points specified in the Electrical Characteristics table are at
25°C and may change over temperature.

For applications where the TC2001 is mated with a power stage that has built-in over and
undervoltage protection, this protection feature can be disabled by connecting a 20kohm resistor from
VPPSENSE (pin 19) to V5, and a 10k resistor from VNNSENSE (pin 17) to AGND. Please note that
the MUTE pin must be held high until all power supplies are stable to eliminate any possible power
supply sequencing problems.

The TC2001 has built-in over and under voltage protection for both the VPP and VNN supply rails.
The nominal operating voltage will typically be chosen as the supply “center point.” This allows the
supply voltage to fluctuate, both above and below, the nominal supply voltage.

VPPSENSE (pin 19) performs the over and undervoltage sensing for the positive supply, VPP.
VNNSENSE (pin 17) performs the same function for the negative rail, VNN. When the current
through RVPPSENSE (or RVNNSENSE) goes below or above the values shown in the ELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICS section (caused by changing the power supply voltage), the amplifier will be
muted. VPPSENSE is internally biased at 2.5V and VNNSENSE is biased at 1.25V.

Once the supply comes back into the supply voltage operating range (as defined by the supply sense
resistors), the amplifier will automatically be unmuted and will begin to amplify. There is a hysteresis
range on both the VPPSENSE and VNNSENSE pins. If the amplifier is powered up in the hysteresis
band the amplifier will be muted. Thus, the usable supply range is the difference between the over-
voltage turn-off and under-voltage turn-off for both the VPP and VNN supplies. It should be noted that
there is a timer of approximately 200mS with respect to the over and under voltage sensing circuit.
Thus, the supply voltage must be outside of the user defined supply range for greater than 200mS for
the amplifer to be muted.

Figure 2 shows the proper connection for the Over / Under voltage sense circuit for both the
VPPSENSE and VNNSENSE pins.
V5 V NN
TC2001
R V NN2 R V NN1

17 V NNSENSE

V5 V PP

RV P P 2 RVPP1

19 V PPSENSE

Figure 2: Over / Under voltage sense circuit

The equation for calculating RVPP1 is as follows:

VPP
R VPP1 =
I VPPSENSE

Set R VPP2 = R VPP1 .

The equation for calculating RVNNSENSE is as follows:

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VNN
R VNN1 =
I VNNSENSE

Set R VNN2 = 3 × R VNN1 .

IVPPSENSE or IVNNSENSE can be any of the currents shown in the Electrical Characteristics table
for VPPSENSE and VNNSENSE, respectively.

The two resistors, RVPP2 and RVNN2 compensate for the internal bias points. Thus, RVPP1 and RVNN1
can be used for the direct calculation of the actual VPP and VNN trip voltages without considering the
effect of RVPP2 and RVNN2.

Using the resistor values from above, the actual minimum over voltage turn off points will be:

VPP MIN_OV_TUR N_OFF = R VPP1 × I VPPSENSE (MIN_OV_TU RN_OFF)

VNN MIN_OV_TUR N_OFF = − (R VNN1 × I VNNSENSE (MIN_OV_TU RN_OFF) )

The other three trip points can be calculated using the same formula but inserting the appropriate
IVPPSENSE (or IVNNSENSE) current value. As stated earlier, the usable supply range is the difference
between the minimum overvoltage turn off and maximum under voltage turn-off for both the VPP and
VNN supplies.

VPP RANGE = VPP MIN_OV_TUR N_OFF - VPP MAX_UV_TUR N_OFF

VNN RANGE = VNN MIN_OV_TUR N_OFF - VNN MAX_UV_TUR N_OFF

For example, a system designer is designing a TK2150 amplifier and would like to use an
unregulated power supply. The designer has decided upon a nominal supply voltage of +/45V and
needs to calculate what supply region above and below +/-45V the amplifier will be able to operate
within (see figure 3). By referring to the ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS table and knowing the
power supply conditions the designer can easily determine the amplifier supply range.
+/- 45V

Figure 3: Nominal supply voltage

The designer has determined that a maximum supply voltage of +/-49V will be sufficient to account
for high line conditions and supply voltage ripple. Based on this information the designer can
calculate RVPP1 and RVNN1 resistor values for Minimum Over-voltage turn off (see figure 4). This
sets the supply voltage where the amplifier can come out of a mute condition. Also, this will be the
maximum supply voltage for the initial power up condition (assuming MUTE is not forced low during
power up). Referring to the ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS table the designer uses the minimum
current for Over-voltage turn off of 138uA for RVPP and 152uA for RVNN1 to make the following
calculations:

VPP 49 V
RVPP1 = = = 355 . 1k Ω (standard resistor value being 357kΩ, 1%)
IVPPSENSE 138 uA

VNN 49 V
RVNN1 = = = 322 . 4 k Ω (standard resistor value being 324kΩ, 1%)
IVNNSENSE 152 uA

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+/- 4 9 .2 V

+/- 4 5 V

Figure 4: Nominal supply voltage and Over-voltage turn off

Once the supply voltage for Over-Voltage turn off is known the designer can determine the supply
voltage for Under-voltage turn off (see figure 5). This information, along with the Over-voltage turn off
voltage, gives the designer the minimum supply voltage range for his amplifier. Using the RVPP1 and
RVNN1 resistor values and referring to the maximum current for Under-voltage turn off in the
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS table the designer can make the following calculations:

VPP Under - voltage turn off = IVPPSENSE ∗ RVPP 1 = 87 uA ∗ 357 k Ω = 31 . 1V

VNN Under - voltage turn off = IVNNSENSE ∗ RVNN 1 = 95 uA ∗ 324 k Ω = 30 . 8 V

+/- 4 9 .2 V

+/- 4 5 V

+/- 3 1 .1 V

Figure 5: Nominal supply voltage, Over-voltage turn off and Under-voltage turn off

Once the supply voltages for Over-Voltage turn off and Under-voltage turn off are determined the
minimum supply voltage range for his amplifier is known. Now that the designer knows the minimum
supply voltages where the amplifier comes out of mute the designer can determine the maximum
supply voltages where the amplifier will go into mute (see figure 6). This information will determine
the hysterisis band for Over-voltage and Under-voltage.

Referring to the ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS table the designer uses the maximum current for
Over-Voltage turn on to make the following calculations:

VPP Over - voltage turn on = IVPPSENSE ∗ RVPP 1 = 178 uA ∗ 357 k Ω = 63 . 5 V

VNN Over - voltage turn on = IVNNSENSE ∗ RVNN 1 = 191uA ∗ 324 k Ω = 61 . 9 V

Referring to the ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS table the designer uses the minimum current for
Under-Voltage turn on to make the following calculations:

VPP Under - voltage turn on = IVPPSENSE ∗ RVPP 1 = 62 uA ∗ 357 k Ω = 22 . 1V

VNN Under - voltage turn on = IVNNSENSE ∗ RVNN 1 = 65 uA ∗ 324 k Ω = 21 . 1V

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+/- 6 1 .9 V

+/- 4 9 .2 V

+/- 4 5 V

+/- 3 1 .1 V

+/- 2 2 .1 V

Figure 6: Nominal supply voltage, Over/Under-voltage turn off and Over/Under-voltage turn on

Please note that these calculations are shown without the effects of tolerance. If 5% or 10% resistors
are used, the usable supply range will shrink, assuming worst case matching.

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