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MAX98396
20V Digital Input Class-DG Amplifier with I/V
Sense and Brownout Prevention
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX98396 is a high-efficiency, mono Class-DG
speaker amplifier with industry-leading quiescent power
featuring I/V sense, brownout-prevention engine (BPE),
and dynamic-headroom tracking (DHT). The IC enables
ultrasound applications by providing support for sample
● Wide Input Supply Range (3.0V to 20V)
● Class-DG Operation Enables Industry-Leading
Quiescent Power
• 12.7mW at V
= 12V , V
= 3.8V
PVDD
VBAT
• 18mW at V
= 19V, V
= 5.0V
VBAT
PVDD
rates up to 192kHz, a higher passband (for f > 50kHz),
s
● Ultra-Low Noise Floor
• 15.5μV Output Noise
and a bypass path for the ultrasound signals through the
amplifier so it is not attenuated by the audio processing.
Precision output current and voltage monitoring (I/V
sense) enables the host device to run speaker protection
algorithms. Spread-spectrum modulation (SSM) and edge
rate control minimize EMI and eliminate the need for the
output filtering found in traditional Class-D devices.
RMS
• 118dB Dynamic Range
● Low Distortion
• -82dB THD+N at 1W into 8Ω, f = 1kHz
• -76dB THD+N at 1W into 8Ω, f = 6kHz
● Output Power at 1% THD+N:
• 20W into 8Ω, V
• 19W into 4Ω, V
= 19V
= 14V
PVDD
PVDD
To achieve industry-leading quiescent power, the Class-
DG amplifier employs two supply rails VBAT (3V to 5.5V)
and PVDD (3V to 20V) to supply the speaker amplifier.
The Class-DG amplifier switches between the two supply
rails depending on the input signal level and/or the supply
headroom. The brownout-prevention engine in the device
allows it to reduce its contribution to the overall system
power consumption by either attenuating or limiting the
amplifier output when the device supply drops below a set
of programmable thresholds. Additionally, as the power
supply voltage varies due to sudden transients and declin-
ing battery life, DHT automatically optimizes the headroom
available to the Class-DG amplifier to maintain consistent
distortion and listening levels.
● 60W Peak Output Power into 4Ω, V
● Speaker Amplifier Efficiency:
= 19V
PVDD
• 87% at 1W into 8Ω, V
• 83% at 1W into 4Ω, V
• 83% at 1W into 8Ω, V
= 12V, V
= 12V, V
= 19V, V
= 3.8V
= 3.8V
= 5.0V
PVDD
PVDD
PVDD
VBAT
VBAT
VBAT
• 91% at 20W into 8Ω, V
= 19V, V
= 5.0V
PVDD
VBAT
● Class-D EMI Reduction Enables Filterless Operation
● Spread-Spectrum Modulation
● Switching-Edge Rate Control
● Integrated Speaker Current and Voltage Sense do not
Require External Components
● Flexible Brownout-Prevention Engine
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The device provides a PCM interface for audio data and
● I S/16-Channel TDM and I C Digital Interfaces
● Playback Support for 16-, 24-, and 32-Bit Data Words
● Playback and I/V Sense Support Sample Rates up to
192kHz
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a standard I C interface for control data communication.
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The PCM interface supports audio playback using I S,
left-justified, and TDM audio data formats. A unique clock-
ing structure eliminates the need for an external master
clock for PCM communication, which reduces pin count
and simplifies board layout. Enabling thermal foldback au-
tomatically reduces the output power when the tempera-
ture exceeds a user specified threshold. This allows for
uninterrupted music playback even at high ambient tem-
peratures. Traditional thermal protection is also available
in addition to robust overcurrent protection.
● Audio Processing Bypass Path
● Dynamic-Headroom Tracking Maintains a Consistent
Listening Experience
● Extensive Click-and-Pop Suppression
● 35-Bump, WLP (0.4mm Pitch)
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
The device is available in a 0.4mm pitch, 35-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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