July 10, 2008
LM48822
Ground-Referenced, Ultra High PSRR, Ultra Low Noise,
35mW/Channel Stereo Headphone Amplifier with Common
Mode Sense, and I2C Volume Control
General Description
Key Specifications
The LM48822 is a single supply, ground-referenced stereo
headphone amplifier designed for portable devices, such as
cell phones, where board space is at a premium. The
LM48822 features National’s ground-referenced architecture,
which eliminates the large DC blocking capacitor required by
traditional headphone amplifiers, saving board space and
minimizing system cost.
■ Output Power/channel at VDD = 3.6V
RL = 16Ω, THD+N ≤ 1%
35mW (typ)
40mW (typ)
■ Output Power/channel at VDD = 3.6V
RL = 32Ω, THD+N ≤ 1%
■ꢀQuiescent Power Supply Current
The LM48822 features common-mode sensing that corrects
for any differences between the amplifier ground and the po-
tential at the headphone return terminal, minimizing noise
created by any ground mismatches.
at 3.6V
3.5mA (typ)
110dB (typ)
■ꢀPSRR at 217Hz
■ꢀShutdown current
0.06μA (typ)
The LM48822 delivers 35mW/channel into a 16Ω load with
<1% THD+N with a 3.6V supply. High power supply rejection
ratio (PSRR), of 110dB at 217Hz, allows the device to operate
in noisy environments without additional power supply condi-
tioning. Flexible power supply requirements allow operation
from 2.4V to 5.5V. The LM48822 has a differential inputs for
improved noise rejection. High output impedance in Shut-
down mode, combined with a charge pump-only mode allows
the LM48822's outputs to be driven by an external source
without degrading the source signal. Additionally, the
LM48822 features a 64-step I2C volume control and mute
function. The low power Shutdown mode reduces supply cur-
rent consumption to 0.06µA.
Features
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Ground Referenced Outputs – Eliminates Output Coupling
Capacitors
Common-Mode Sense
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Ultra-High PSRR
I2C Volume and Mode Control
High Output Impedance in Shutdown
Differential Inputs
Advanced Click-and-Pop Suppression
Low Supply Current
Superior click and pop suppression eliminates audible tran-
sients on power-up/down and during shutdown. The
LM48822 is available in an ultra-small 16-bump micro SMD
package (2mmx2mm)
Minimum external components
Micro-power shutdown
Available in space-saving 16-bump µSMD package
Applications
Mobile Phones
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PDAs
Notebook PCs
Portable Electronic Devices
MP3 Players
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