19-3976; Rev 0; 1/06
1.8W, Filterless, Ultra-Low EMI,
Stereo Class D Audio Power Amplifier
General Description
Features
♦ Filterless Amplifier Passes FCC-Radiation
The MAX9773 3rd-generation, ultra-low EMI, stereo,
Class D audio power amplifier provides Class AB per-
formance with Class D efficiency. The MAX9773 deliv-
ers 1.8W per channel into a 4Ω load, and offers
efficiencies above 90%. Active emissions limiting (AEL)
circuitry greatly reduces EMI by actively controlling the
output FET gate transitions under all possible transient
conditions. AEL controls high-frequency emissions
resulting from conventional Class D free-wheeling
behavior in the presence of an inductive load. Zero-
dead-time (ZDT) technology maintains state-of-the-art
efficiency and THD+N performance by allowing the out-
put FETs to switch simultaneously without cross con-
duction. A spread-spectrum modulation scheme
eliminates the need for output filtering found in tradition-
al Class D devices. These design concepts reduce
component count and extend battery life.
Emissions Standards with 6in of Cable
♦ Unique Spread-Spectrum Mode and Active
Emissions Limiting Achieves Better than 15dB
Margin Under FCC Limit
♦ Zero Dead Time (ZDT) H-Bridge Maintains Good
THD+N Performance
♦ Single-Supply Operation (2.5V to 5.5V)
♦ Stereo Output (4Ω, V
= 5V, THD+N = 1%,
DD
P
OUT
= 1.8W)
♦ No LC Output Filter Required
♦ 85% Efficiency (R = 8Ω, P = 600mW)
L
♦ Less Than 0.1% THD+N
♦ High 80dB PSRR
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♦ Fully Differential Inputs
♦ Integrated Click-and-Pop Suppression
♦ Low-Power Shutdown Mode (0.1µA)
♦ Short-Circuit and Thermal-Overload Protection
♦ Pin-for-Pin Compatible with the MAX9701
The MAX9773 offers two modulation schemes: a fixed-
frequency (FFM) mode, and a spread-spectrum (SSM)
mode that reduces EMI-radiated emissions. The
MAX9773 oscillator can be synchronized to an external
clock through the SYNC input, allowing synchroniza-
tion of multiple Maxim Class D amplifiers. The sync
output (SYNC_OUT) can be used for a master-slave
application where more channels are required. The
MAX9773 features a fully differential architecture, a full
bridge-tied load (BTL) output, and comprehensive
click-and-pop suppression. The device features inter-
nally set gains of 12dB, 15.6dB, 20dB, and 26dB
selected through two gain-select inputs, further reduc-
ing external component count.
♦ Available in Thermally Efficient, Space-Saving
Packages
24-Pin TQFN-EP (4mm x 4mm x 0.8mm)
20-Bump UCSP (2mm x 2.5mm x 0.6mm)
Ordering Information
PIN-
PKG
PART
TEMP RANGE
PACKAGE
CODE
MAX9773EBP-T -40°C to +85°C 20 UCSP-20
MAX9773ETG+ -40°C to +85°C 24 TQFN-EP*
B20-1
T2444-4
The MAX9773 features high 80dB PSRR, less than
0.1% THD+N, and SNR in excess of 88dB. Short-circuit
and thermal-overload protection prevent the device
from being damaged during a fault condition. The
MAX9773 is available in 24-pin thin QFN-EP (4mm x
4mm x 0.8mm), and 20-bump UCSP™ (2mm x 2.5mm x
0.6mm) packages. The MAX9773 is specified over the
extended -40°C to +85°C temperature range.
+Denotes lead-free package.
*EP = Exposed paddle.
Block Diagram
V
DD
MAX9773
INR+
INR-
RIGHT
MODULATOR
AND H-BRIDGE
Applications
GAIN1
GAIN2
GAIN
Cellular/Multimedia Phones
Notebooks
INL+
LEFT
MODULATOR
AND H-BRIDGE
Handheld Gaming Consoles
MP3 Players
INL-
Pin Configurations and Gain Selection appear at end of
data sheet.
OSCILLATOR
SYNC
SYNC_OUT
UCSP is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
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