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MAX98395
Digital Input Class DG Amplifier with I/V Sense
and Ultra-Low Quiescent Power
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX98395 is a high-efficiency, mono Class-DG
speaker amplifier with industry leading quiescent power
featuring I/V sense and dynamic headroom tracking
(DHT). Precision output current and voltage monitoring (I/
V sense) enables speaker protection algorithms to be run
by a host device. Spread spectrum modulation (SSM) and
edge rate control minimize EMI and eliminate the need for
the output filtering found in traditional Class-D devices.
● Wide Input Supply Range (3.0V to 14V)
● Class-DG Operation Enables Industry Leading
Quiescent Power
• 16mW at V
• 15mW at V
= 3.8V
= 12V
PVDD
PVDD
● Ultra-Low Noise Floor
• 11μV Output Noise
RMS
• 116dB Dynamic Range
To achieve industry-leading quiescent power, the Class-
DG amplifier employs two supply rails, VBAT and PVDD,
to supply the speaker amplifier. Additionally, as the power-
supply voltage varies due to sudden transients and de-
clining battery life, DHT automatically optimizes the head-
room available to the Class-DG amplifier to maintain con-
sistent distortion and listening levels. The DHT block pro-
vides both a dynamic range compressor (DRC) and a lim-
iter that can operate as either a signal distortion limiter
(SDL) or standard signal level limiter (SLL).
● Low Distortion
• -83dB THD+N at 2W into 8Ω, f = 1kHz and 3kHz
• -77dB THD+N at 2W into 8Ω, f = 6kHz
● Output Power at 1% THD+N:
• 7.7W into 8Ω, V
• 11.7W into 4Ω, V
= 12V
PVDD
= 12V
PVDD
● Speaker Amplifier Efficiency:
• 88% at 5W into 8Ω, V
= 12V
PVDD
● Class-D EMI Reduction Enables Filterless Operation
• Spread-Spectrum Modulation
The device provides a PCM interface for audio data and
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a standard I C interface for control data communication.
• Switching Edge Rate Control
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The PCM interface supports audio playback using I S,
● Integrated Speaker Current and Voltage Sense
Requires no External Components
left-justified, and TDM audio data formats. In TDM mode,
the device can support up to 16 channels of audio data. A
unique clocking structure eliminates the need for an exter-
nal master clock for PCM communication, which reduces
pin count and simplifies board layout.
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● I S/16-Channel TDM and I C Digital Interfaces
● Playback and IV Paths Support Sample Rates up to
96kHz
● Dynamic Headroom Tracking (DHT) Maintains a
Consistent Listening Experience
● Extensive Click-and-Pop Suppression
● 28-Bump WLP (1.62mm x 2.88mm x 0.5mm, 0.4mm
Pitch)
Thermal-foldback protection ensures robust behavior
when the thermal limits of the device are reached. When
enabled, it automatically reduces the output power when
the temperature exceeds a user-specified threshold. This
allows for uninterrupted music playback even at high am-
bient temperatures. Traditional thermal protection is also
available in addition to robust overcurrent protection.
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
The device is available in a 0.4mm pitch, 28-bump wafer-
level package (WLP). The device operates over the ex-
tended -40°C to +85°C temperature range.
Applications
● Mobile Speakers
● Smart Speakers
● Smart IoT
● Tablets
● Notebook Computers
● Soundbars
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