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E V A L U A T I O N K I T A V A I L A B L E
MAX98307/MAX98308
3.3W Mono Class DG Multilevel Audio Amplifier
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX98307/MAX98308 fully differential mono Class
DG multilevel power amplifiers with integrated inverting
charge pumps offer highly efficient, high-power audio
solutions for portable applications.
S High Efficiency Combined with High Output Power
ꢀClass DG Multilevel Modulation Ensures
Maximum Efficiency Over Wide Output Power
Range
Class DG multilevel modulation extends the dynamic
range of the output signal by employing a charge-pump-
generated negative rail as needed to extend the supply
range. This scheme results in high efficiency over a wide
output power range.
S Improves Battery Life
ꢀLow 1.85mA Quiescent Current
S High Output Power at 1% THD+N
ꢀ1.54W at V
ꢀ2.85W at V
= 3.6V, 8I + 68µH Load
= 5V, 8I + 68µH Load
PVDD
PVDD
The ICs combine Maxim’s active emissions limiting edge
rate and overshoot control circuitry with multilevel out-
put modulation to greatly reduce EMI. These features
eliminate the need for output filtering as compared to
traditional Class D devices, reducing component count
and cost.
S High Output Power at 10% THD+N
ꢀ1.77W at V = 3.6V, 8I + 68µH Load
PVDD
ꢀ3.3W at V
= 5V, 8I + 68µH Load
PVDD
S 84% Efficiency (V
= 3.6V, at 500mW Output)
PVDD
S Active Emissions Limiting and Class DG Multilevel
Output Modulation Eliminates EMI Output Filtering
Requirement
The MAX98307’s 16-pin TQFN package features an
adjustable gain set by external resistors. The MAX98308’s
space-saving 12-bump WLP package features an inter-
nally fixed gain of 8.5dB, 11.5dB, 14.5dB, 17.5dB, and
20.5dB set by a single gain input. Both devices operate
over the extended -40NC to +85NC temperature range.
S Integrated Charge Pump and High Efficiency
Results in Small Solution Size
S Excellent RF Immunity
S Click-and-Pop Suppression
S Thermal and Overcurrent Protection
S Low-Current Shutdown Mode
Applications
Cellular Phones
Smartphones
VoIP Phones
Portable Audio
Tablet PCs
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
Notebook Computers
For related parts and recommended products to use with this part,
refer to www.maxim-ic.com/MAX98307.related.
Simplified Block Diagrams
V
CC
SHDN
PVDD PVSS SVSS
CHARGE PUMP
GAIN
SHDN
PVDD
PVSS
C1P
C1N
FB+
C1P
C1N
CHARGE PUMP
MAX98308
MAX98307
OUT+
OUT-
IN+
IN-
OUT+
OUT-
IN+
IN-
CLASS DG
AMPLIFIER
CLASS DG
AMPLIFIER
FB-
GND
PGND
GND
PGND
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