19-3691; Rev 0; 5/05
3.2W, High-Efficiency, Low-EMI, Filterless,
Class D Audio Amplifier
General Description
Features
The MAX9759 mono class D, audio power amplifier
provides class AB amplifier audio performance with the
benefits of class D efficiency, eliminating the need for a
heatsink and extending battery life. The MAX9759 deliv-
ers up to 3.2W of continuous power into a 4 load while
offering greater than 90% efficiency. Maxim’s next-gen-
eration, low-EMI modulation scheme allows the amplifi-
er to operate without an external LC filter while still
meeting FCC EMI-radiated emission levels.
♦ 3.2W into 4 Load (THD+N = 10%)
♦ Filterless Amplifier Passes FCC Radiated
Emissions Standards with 7.6cm of Cable
♦ 92% Efficiency
♦ High PSRR (81dB at 1kHz)
♦ Low 0.02% THD+N
♦ External Clock Synchronization for Multiple,
The MAX9759 offers two modulation schemes: a fixed-
frequency modulation (FFM) mode and a spread-spec-
trum modulation (SSM) mode. The SSM mode flattens
the wideband spectral components, reducing EMI-radi-
ated emissions due to the modulation frequency.
Furthermore, the MAX9759 oscillator can be synchro-
nized to an external clock through the SYNC input,
allowing the switching frequency to range from
1000kHz to 1600kHz. The SYNC input and SYNC_OUT
output of the MAX9759 allow multiple Maxim class D
amplifiers to be cascaded and frequency locked, mini-
mizing interference due to clock intermodulation. The
MAX9759 utilizes fully differential input amplifiers, a full-
bridged output, comprehensive click-and-pop suppres-
sion, and features four selectable gain settings (6dB,
12dB, 18dB, 24dB).
Cascaded Maxim Class D Amplifiers
♦ 3.0V to 5.5V Single-Supply Operation
♦ Pin-Selectable Gain (6dB, 12dB, 18dB, 24dB)
♦ Integrated Click-and-Pop Suppression
♦ Low Quiescent Current (8.4mA)
♦ Low-Power Shutdown Mode (10µA)
♦ Mute Function
♦ Short-Circuit and Thermal-Overload Protection
♦ Available in Thermally Efficient Packages
16-Pin TQFN (4mm x 4mm x 0.8mm)
16-Pin TSSOP
The MAX9759 features high 81dB PSRR, low 0.02%
THD+N, and SNR in excess of 90dB. Short-circuit and
thermal-overload protection prevents damage to the
device during a fault condition. The MAX9759 operates
from a single 5V supply, consumes 8.4mA of supply
current, and is available in a 16-pin thin QFN package
(4mm x 4mm x 0.8mm) and a 16-pin TSSOP package.
The MAX9759 is fully specified over the extended -40°C
to +85°C temperature range.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40 C to +85 C
-40 C to +85 C
PIN-PACKAGE
16 TQFN-EP*
16 TSSOP
MAX9759ETE+
MAX9759EUE+
+Denotes lead-free package.
*EP = Exposed paddle.
Simplified Block Diagram
Applications
V
DD
Cell Phones/PDAs
Notebook PCs
DIFFERENTIAL
AUDIO INPUT
MODULATOR
AND H-BRIDGE
MONO SPEAKER
OUTPUT
Portable DVD Players
Flat-Panel PC Monitors
LCD TVs
SYNC
INPUT
OSCILLATOR
LCD Projectors
G1
G2
GAIN
CONTROL
SYNC
OUTPUT
SHDN
CONTROL
SHDN
MAX9759
MUTE
CONTROL
MUTE
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
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