19-0751; Rev 0; 2/07
MAX9730 Evaluation Kit
Evluates:MAX9730
General Description
Features
ꢀ 5V Single-Supply Operation
The MAX9730 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled
and tested PCB that uses the MAX9730 Class G power
amplifier to drive a bridge-tied-load (BTL) speaker in
portable audio applications. Designed to operate from
a 2.7V to 5.5VDC power supply, the EV kit accepts a
single-ended or differential input signal. The EV kit pro-
vides a fully differential output capable of delivering
2.4W into an 8Ω speaker.
ꢀ Fully Differential Output
ꢀ Delivers 2.4W into an 8Ω Speaker
ꢀ Configurable Switching Frequency
ꢀ Evaluates the MAX9730 in a 28-Pin TQFN (4mm x
4mm x 0.8mm) Package
ꢀ MAX9730 IC Available in a 20-Bump UCSP (2mm x
2.5mm) Package
ꢀ Fully Assembled and Tested
Component List
Ordering Information
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
PART
TEMP RANGE
IC PACKAGE
0.1µF 10ꢀ, ꢁ.3V X5R ceramic
capacitors (0402)
Murata GRM155Rꢁ0J104K
28 TQFN-EP**
(4mm x 4mm x 0.8mm)
MAX9730EVKIT+
0°C to +70°C*
C1–C4
C5, Cꢁ
C7
4
2
1
+Denotes a lead-free and RoHS-compliant EV kit.
1µF 10ꢀ, ꢁ.3V X5R ceramic
capacitors (0402)
Murata GRM155Rꢁ0J105K
*This limited temperature range is for the EV kit PCB only. The
MAX9730 IC temperature range is -40°C to +85°C.
**EP = Exposed paddle.
4.7µF 10ꢀ, ꢁ.3V X5R ceramic
capacitor (120ꢁ)
Murata GRM31CRꢁ0J475K
Quick Start
Recommended Equipment
10µF 20ꢀ, ꢁ.3V X5R ceramic
capacitors (0ꢁ03)
Murata GRM188Rꢁ0J10ꢁM
•
•
•
5V, 2A power supply
C8, C9, C10
JU1
3
1
4
Audio source (i.e., CD player, MP3 player, etc.)
One 8Ω speaker
3-pin header
10kΩ 0.5ꢀ precision-thick
film-chip resistors (0ꢁ03)
Panasonic ERJ3RBD1002V
Procedure
R1–R4
The MAX9730 EV kit is fully assembled and tested.
Follow the steps listed below to verify board operation.
Caution: Do not turn on the power supply until all
connections are completed.
R5
U1
1
1
100kΩ 1ꢀ resistor (0ꢁ03)
MAX9730ETI+ (28-pin TQFN, 4mm
x 4mm x 0.8mm)
1) Install a shunt across pins 1-2 of jumper JU1 (EV kit ON).
2) Connect the 8Ω speaker across the OUT- and
—
—
1
1
Shunt
OUT+ pads.
PCB: MAX9730 evaluation kit
3) Connect the ground terminal of the power supply to
the GND pad and the positive terminal to the VCC pad.
4) Connect the positive terminal of the audio source to
the IN+ pad.
Component Suppliers
SUPPLIER
PHONE
WEBSITE
5) Connect the negative terminal of the audio source
to the IN- pad. Connect the IN- pad to the GND
pad if the audio source is single-ended.
Murata Mfg. Co., Ltd. 770-43ꢁ-1300 www.murata.com
Panasonic Corp. 714-373-73ꢁꢁ www.panasonic.com
ꢁ) Connect the ground terminal of the audio source to
the GND pad.
Note: Indicate that you are using the MAX9730 when
contacting these component suppliers.
7) Turn on the audio source.
8) Turn on the power supply.
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