August 2004
LM4950
7.5W Mono-BTL or 3.1W Stereo Audio Power Amplifier
General Description
Key Specifications
The LM4950 is a dual audio power amplifier primarily de-
signed for demanding applications in flat panel monitors and
TV’s. It is capable of delivering 3.1 watts per channel to a 4Ω
single-ended load with less than 1% THD+N or 7.5 watts
mono BTL to an 8Ω load, with less than 10% THD+N from a
12VDC power supply.
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Quiscent Power Supply Current
16mA (typ)
3.1W (typ)
j
POUT (SE)
VDD = 12V, RL = 4Ω, 1% THD+N
POUT (BTL)
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VDD = 12V, RL = 8Ω, 10% THD+N
Shutdown current
7.5W (typ)
40µA (typ)
Boomer audio power amplifiers were designed specifically to
provide high quality output power with a minimal amount of
external components. The LM4950 does not require boot-
strap capacitors or snubber circuits. Therefore, it is ideally
suited for display applications requiring high power and mini-
mal size.
Features
n Pop & click circuitry eliminates noise during turn-on and
turn-off transitions
The LM4950 features a low-power consumption active-low
shutdown mode. Additionally, the LM4950 features an inter-
nal thermal shutdown protection mechanism along with short
circuit protection.
n Low current, active-low shutdown mode
n Low quiescent current
n Stereo 3.1W output, RL = 4Ω
n Mono 7.5W BTL output, RL = 8Ω
n Short circuit protection
The LM4950 contains advanced pop & click circuitry that
eliminates noises which would otherwise occur during
turn-on and turn-off transitions.
n Unity-gain stable
n External gain configuration capability
The LM4950 is a unity-gain stable and can be configured by
external gain-setting resistors.
Applications
n Flat Panel Monitors
n Flat panel TV’s
n Computer Sound Cards
Typical Application
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FIGURE 1. Typical Bridge-Tied-Load (BTL) Audio Amplifier Application Circuit
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