LM4938
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SNAS245B –FEBRUARY 2005–REVISED MAY 2013
LM4938 Boomer™ Audio Power Amplifier Series Stereo 2W Audio Power Amplifiers
with DC Volume Control and Selectable Gain
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LM4938 is a monolithic integrated circuit that
provides DC volume control, and stereo bridged
audio power amplifiers capable of producing 2W into
4Ω with less than 1.0% THD or 2.2W into 3Ω with
less than 1.0% THD.
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Improved Click and Pop Circuitry Virtually
Eliminates Noise During Turn On/Off
Transitions
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DC Volume Control Interface
System Beep Detect
Boomer audio integrated circuits were designed
specifically to provide high quality audio while
requiring a minimum amount of external components.
The LM4938 incorporates a DC volume control,
Stereo Switchable Bridged/Single-Ended
Power Amplifiers
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Selectable Internal/External Gain and Bass
Boost
stereo bridged audio power amplifiers and
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selectable gain or bass boost, making it optimally
suited for multimedia monitors, portable radios,
desktop, and portable computer applications.
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Thermal Shutdown Protection Circuitry
Unity Gain Stable
The LM4938 features an externally controlled, low-
power consumption shutdown mode, and both a
power amplifier and headphone mute for maximum
system flexibility and performance.
APPLICATIONS
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Flat Panel Displays
Portable and Desktop Computers
Multimedia Monitors
Note 1: When properly mounted to the circuit board,
LM4938MH will deliver 2W into 4Ω. See Application
Information section HTSSOP PACKAGE PCB
Portable Radios, PDAs, and Portable TVs
MOUNTING
information.
CONSIDERATIONS
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KEY SPECIFICATIONS
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PO at 1% THD+N
Note 2: An LM4938MH that has been properly
mounted to the circuit board and forced-air cooled will
deliver 2.2W into 3Ω.
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into 3Ω: 2.2W (typ)
into 4Ω: 2.0W (typ)
into 8Ω: 1.3W (typ)
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Single-ended mode
THD+N at 92mW into 32Ω: 1.0% (typ)
Shutdown Current: 0.5µA (typ)
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PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of the Texas
Instruments standard warranty. Production processing does not
necessarily include testing of all parameters.
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