Medium Power
Class B Amplifier
LC550 DATA SHEET
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
• 23 dB class A preamp & 40 dB class B output stage
• 1.0 V DC to 1.7 V DC operating range
The LC550 is a low voltage linear monolithic integrated
circuit amplifier. It is comprised of two separate amplifiers
on a single chip. The first is a 23 dB Class A preamp
followed by a 40 dB Class B output stage.
• 2.2 kΩ on chip microphone decoupling resistor
• 350 µA typical quiescent current
Both stages incorporate negative feedback to control
gain, minimize distortion and stabilize operation at very
low quiescent currents.
• 400 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response
The preamp and output stage have their inputs and outputs
separately pinned out. This is an advantage as it allows
access to both stages, providing the designer with flexibility
and a full range volume control.
STANDARD PACKAGING
• 10 pin MICROpac
• 10 pin MINIpac
• 10 pin SLT
The combination of low quiescent current and a medium
power push-pull output makes the LC550 suitable for
medium power BTE hearing aids and for high power ITE
aids where efficiency and battery life are a premium
consideration.
®
• 10 pin PLID
• Chip (57 x 47 mils)
Au Bump
V
V
B
MIC
6
9
2.2k
5
OUT B2
8
40 dB
23 dB
IN A
1
OUT B1
7
10
GND
2
3
4
OUT A IN B DEC B1
DEC B2
All resistors in ohms, all capacitors in µF unless otherwise stated.
U.S. Patent No. 4,085,382, patented in other countries.
BLOCK DIAGRAM
Revision Date: December 1994
Document No. 500 - 37 - 8
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