TFA9888
9.7 V stereo boosted audio system with adaptive sound
maximizer and speaker protection
Rev. 1 — 29 February 2016
Product short data sheet
1. General description
The TFA9888 is a high-efficiency stereo class-D audio amplifier featuring an adaptive
sound maximizer and speaker protection (implemented via a speaker-boost and
protection algorithm). It can deliver 4.8 W peak output power per channel into an 8
speaker at a supply voltage of 3.6 V. The internal adaptive DC-to-DC converter raises the
supply voltage to 9.7 V, providing ample headroom for major improvements in sound
quality.
A safe working environment is provided for the speaker under all operating conditions.
The TFA9888 maximizes acoustic output while ensuring diaphragm displacement and
voice coil temperature do not exceed their rated limits. This function is based on a
speaker box model that operates in all loudspeaker environments (e.g. free air, closed box
or vented box). Furthermore, advanced signal processing ensures that the quality of the
audio signal is never degraded by unwanted clipping or distortion in the amplifier or
speaker. The speaker-boost and protection algorithm uses feedback to calculate both the
temperature and the excursion, allowing the TFA9888 to adapt to changes in the acoustic
environment.
The device allows a single speaker to support both the handset call and handsfree call
use-cases. This feature reduces the number of amplifiers needed in an application without
the need for additional external components.
Smart Receiver stereo playback is supported with a handsfree speaker and an earpiece
speaker (32 ) connected to the two channels of the TFA9888. The speaker-boost and
protection algorithm allows the TFA9888 to deliver about 1.2 W at the earpiece speaker,
making it possible to generate a loud stereo impression using normal mobile phone
acoustics.
The TFA9888 is available in a 99-bump WLCSP (Wafer Level Chip-Size Package) with a
400 m pitch.
2. Features and benefits
Sophisticated speaker-boost and protection algorithm that maximizes speaker
performance while protecting the speaker:
Fully embedded software, no additional license fee or porting required
Total integrated solution that includes Digital Signal Processor (DSP), stereo
amplifiers, DC-to-DC converter sensing and more
Adaptive excursion control - guarantees that the speaker membrane excursion never
exceeds its rated limit