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2.4W, Single-Supply, Class G Power Amplifier
MAX9730
General Description
Features
The MAX9730 features a mono Class G power amplifier
with an integrated inverting charge-pump power supply.
The charge pump can supply up to 500mA of peak out-
put current over a 2.7VDC to 5.5VDC supply voltage
range, guaranteeing up to 2.4W output power into an
8Ω load. The 2.4W output power allows for transient
audio content to remain unclipped as the battery rail col-
lapses over time.
o 2.7V to 5.5V Operation
o Integrated Charge-Pump Power Supply
o 63% Efficiency (V = 5V, P = 1W)
CC
OUT
o 2.4W Output Power into 8Ω at V
o Clickless/Popless Operation
= 5V
CC
o Small Thermally Efficient Packages
2mm x 2.5mm 20-Bump WLP
4mm x 4mm 28-Pin TQFN
The MAX9730 maximizes battery life by offering high-
performance efficiency. Maxim’s proprietary output
stage provides efficiency levels greater than Class AB
devices without the EMI penalties commonly associat-
ed with Class D amplifiers. High efficiency allows the
MAX9730 to be packaged in a WLP package without
derating the output power handling capability.
Ordering Information
The device utilizes fully differential inputs and outputs,
comprehensive click-and-pop suppression, shutdown
control, and soft-start circuitry. The MAX9730 is fully
specified over the -40°C to +85°C extended tempera-
ture range and is available in ultra-small, lead-free,
20-bump WLP (2mm x 2.5mm) and 28-pin TQFN (4mm
x 4mm) packages.
PART
PIN-PACKAGE
20 WLP
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
MAX9730EWP+TG45
MAX9730ETI+
28 TQFN-EP*
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
T = Tape and reel.
G45 indicates protective die coating.
*EP = Exposed pad.
Applications
MP3 Players
Cell Phones
Personal Media Players
Handheld Gaming
Consoles
Smartphones
Notebook Computers
Typical Application Circuit/Functional Diagram and Pin
Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
Simplified Block Diagram
2.7V TO 5.5V
V
CC
CPV
DD
FB+
MAX9730
R
FB+
C
C
IN
R
IN+
IN+
IN-
OUT+
OUT-
CLASS G
OUTPUT
STAGE
+
-
R
IN-
IN
R
FB-
CHARGE
PUMP
FB-
GND
CPGND
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