19-0854; Rev 0; 9/07
10W Mono Class D Speaker
Amplifier with Volume Control
MAX9768
General Description
The MAX9768 mono 10W Class D speaker amplifier
provides high-quality, efficient audio power with an inte-
grated volume control function.
Features
♦ 10W Output (8Ω, PV
= 14V, THD+N = 10%)
DD
♦ Patented Spread-Spectrum Modulation
♦ Meets EN55022B EMC with Ferrite Bead Filters
♦ Amplifier Operation from 4.5V to 14V Supply
The MAX9768 features a 64-step dual-mode (analog or
digitally programmable) volume control and mute func-
tion. The audio amplifier operates from a 4.5V to 14V
single supply and can deliver up to 10W into an 8Ω
speaker with a 14V supply.
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♦ 64-Step Integrated Volume Control (I C or Analog)
♦ Low 0.08% THD+N (R = 8Ω, P
= 6W)
OUT
L
♦ High 77dB PSRR
A selectable spread-spectrum mode reduces EMI-radiat-
ed emissions, allowing the device to pass EMC testing
with ferrite bead filters and cable lengths up to 1m. The
MAX9768 can be synchronized to an external clock,
allowing synchronization of multiple Class D amplifiers.
♦ Two t
Times Offered
ON
MAX9768—220ms
MAX9768B—15ms
♦ Low-Power Shutdown Mode (0.5µA)
The MAX9768 features high 77dB PSRR, low 0.08%
THD+N, and SNR up to 97dB. Robust short-circuit and
thermal-overload protection prevent device damage
during a fault condition. The MAX9768 is available in a
24-pin thin QFN-EP (4mm x 4mm x 0.8mm) package
and is specified over the extended -40°C to +85°C tem-
perature range.
♦ Short-Circuit and Thermal-Overload Protection
Ordering Information
PKG
CODE
PART
PIN-PACKAGE
t
(ms)
ON
MAX9768ETG+
MAX9768BETG+
24 TQFN-EP*
24 TQFN-EP*
220
15
T2444+4
T2444+4
Applications
Note: All devices are specified over the -40°C to +85°C oper-
ating temperature range.
+Denotes lead-free package.
Notebook Computers
Flat-Panel Displays
Multimedia Monitors
GPS Navigation
Systems
Security/Personal
Mobile Radio
*EP = Exposed pad.
Pin Configuration located at end of data sheet.
Simplified Block Diagram
3.3V
4.5V TO 14V
MAX9768 EMI WITH FERRITE BEAD FILTERS
(V = 12V, 1m CABLE, 8Ω LOAD)
DD
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
SPEAKER
AUDIO
INPUT
FILTERLESS
CLASS D
SPEAKER
OUTPUT
OVER 20dB MARGIN
TO EN55022B LIMIT
SHDN
MUTE
ANALOG OR
I C VOLUME
CONTROL
2
0
MAX9768
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100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
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