
General Description
The MAX98380 is a small, mono Class- audio amplifier
featuring an integrated capacitive boost converter. The
device implements a tripler charge pump-based boost
converter that efficiently delivers up to 4.85W at 1%
TH +N into an 8Ω load. The capacitive boost replaces
the large and expensive inductor required for an inductive
boost with smaller, lower-profile capacitors that reduce the
total PCB solution.
Additionally, as the power-supply voltage varies due to de-
clining battery life, an on-chip limiter ( HT) automatically
optimizes the headroom available to the Class- amplifier
to maintain consistent distortion and listening levels.
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.
The device provides a PCM interface for audio data and
a standard I2C interface for control data communication.
The PCM interface supports audio playback using I2S,
left-justified, and T M audio data formats. A unique clock-
ing structure eliminates the need for an external master
clock for PCM communication. This reduces EMI and pos-
sible board coupling issues in addition to reducing the size
and pin count.
Active emissions-limiting and edge-rate limiting circuitry
greatly reduce EMI. A filterless spread-spectrum modula-
tion scheme eliminates the need for output filtering found
in traditional Class- devices and reduces the component
count of the solution.
The IC is available in a 0.35mm pitch 24-bump wafer-level
package (WLP). It is specified over the extended, -40°C to
+85°C temperature range.
Applications
● Smartphones
● Smart Speakers
● IoT evices
● Tablets
Benefits and Features
● Integrated Capacitive Boost Converter—No Bulky
Inductors
● 3.6W Output Power into 6Ω at VBAT = 3.7V
● 10mW Total Quiescent Power
● 3ms Turn-On Time
● 80% Efficiency (1.0W into RL = 8Ω, VBAT = 3.7V)
● 19.8μVRMS Speaker Mode Output Noise
● 16.5μVRMS Receiver Mode Output Noise
● Low 0.005% TH +N at 1kHz
● No MCLK Required
● Sample Rates of 8kHz to 192kHz
● Supports Left, Right, or (Left/2 + Right/2) Output in I2S
and Left-Justified Modes
● Sophisticated Edge Rate Control Enables Filterless
Class- Outputs
● Low RF Susceptibility Rejects T MA Noise from GSM
Radios
● Class- Switching Frequency Trimmed to 10% for
Better EMI Planning
● Extensive Click-and-Pop Reduction Circuitry
● ynamic Headroom Tracking ( HT)
● Robust Short-Circuit and Thermal Protection
● Available in Space-Saving Package: 1.468mm x
2.138mm, 24-Bump WLP (0.35mm Pitch)
SMBus is a trademark of Intel Corp.
Click here to ask an associate for production status of specific part numbers.
MAX98380 Small, Boosted, Digital Input Class-D Amplifier
EVALUATION KIT AVAILABLE
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet. 19-101484; Rev 0; 5/22
© 2022 Analog evices, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
One Analog Way, Wilmington, MA 01887 U.S.A. | Tel: 781.329.4700 | © 2022 Analog evices, Inc. All rights reserved.
Downloaded from Arrow.com.