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Application Information
BRIDGE CONFIGURATION EXPLANATION
As shown in Figure 1, the ft690 has two internal
operational amplifiers. The first amplifier’s gain is
externally configurable, while the second amplifier is
internally fixed in a unity-gain, inverting configuration.
The closed-loop gain of the first amplifier is set by
selecting the ratio of Rfto Riwhile the second amplifier’s
gain is fixed by the two internal 20kΩresistors. Figure 1
shows that the output of amplifier one serves as the input
to amplifier two which results in both amplifiers
producing signals identical in magnitude, but out of
phase by 180°. Consequently, the differential gain for the
IC is
AVD= 2 *(Rf/Ri)
By driving the load differentially through outputs Vo1
and Vo2, an amplifier configuration commonly referred
to as “bridged mode” is established. Bridged mode
operation is different from the classical single-ended
amplifier configuration where one side of the load is
connected to ground.
A bridge amplifier design has a few distinct advantages
over the single-ended configuration, as it provides
differential drive to the load, thus doubling output swing
for a specified supply voltage. Four times the output
power is possible as compared to a single-ended
amplifier under the same conditions. This increase in
attainable output power assumes that the amplifier is not
current limited or clipped. In order to choose an
amplifier’s closed-loop gain without causing excessive
clipping, please refer to Audio Power Amplifier Design
section.
A bridge configuration, such as the one used in ft690,
also creates a second advantage over single-ended
amplifiers. Since the differential outputs, Vo1 and Vo2,
are biased at half-supply, no net DC voltage exists across
the load. This eliminates the need for an output coupling
capacitor which is required in a single supply,
single-ended amplifier configuration. Without an output
coupling capacitor, the half-supply bias across the load
would result in both increased internal IC power
dissipation and also possible loudspeaker damage.
POWER DISSIPATION
Power dissipation is a major concern when designing a
successful amplifier, whether the amplifier is bridged or
single-ended. A direct consequence of the increased
power delivered to the load by a bridge amplifier is an
increase in internal power dissipation. Since the ft690 has
two operational amplifiers in one package, the maximum
internal power dissipation is 4 times that of a
single-ended amplifier. The maximum power dissipation
for a given application can be derived from the power
dissipation graphs or from Equation 1.
PDMAX = 4*(VDD)2/(2π2RL) (1)
It is critical that the maximum junction temperature
TJMAX of 150°C is not exceeded. TJMAX can be
determined from the power derating curves by using
PDMAX and the PC board foil area. By adding copper foil,
the thermal resistance of the application can be reduced
from the free air value of θJA, resulting in higher PDMAX
values without thermal shutdown protection circuitry
being activated. Additional copper foil can be added to
any of the leads connected to the ft690. It is especially
effective when connected to VDD, GND, and the output
pins. Refer to the application information on the ft690
reference design board for an example of good heat
sinking. If TJMAX still exceeds 150°C, then additional
changes must be made. These changes can include
reduced supply voltage, higher load impedance, or
reduced ambient temperature. Internal power dissipation
is a function of output power.
POWER SUPPLY BYPASSING
As with any amplifier, proper supply bypassing is critical
for low noise performance and high power supply
rejection. The capacitor location on both the bypass and
power supply pins should be as close to the device as
possible. Typical applications employ a 5V regulator
with 10μF tantalum or electrolytic capacitor and a
ceramic bypass capacitor which aid in supply stability.
This does not eliminate the need for bypassing the supply
nodes of the ft690. The selection of a bypass capacitor,
especially CB, is dependent upon PSRR requirements,
click and pop performance, system cost, and size
constraints.
SHUTDOWN FUNCTION
In order to reduce power consumption while not in use,
the ft690 contains shutdown circuitry that is used to turn
off the amplifier’s bias circuitry. In addition, the ft690
contains a Shutdown Mode pin (DFN only), allowing the
designer to designate whether the part will be driven into
shutdown with a high level logic signal or a low level
logic signal. This allows the designer maximum
flexibility in device use, as the Shutdown Mode pin may
simply be tied permanently to either VDD or GND to set
the ft690 as either a "shutdown-high" device or a
"shutdown-low" device, respectively. The device may
then be placed into shutdown mode by toggling the
Shutdown pin to the same state as the Shutdown Mode
pin. For simplicity’s sake, this is called "shutdown same",
as the ft690 enters shutdown mode whenever the two
pins are in the same logic state. The MSOP package
lacks this Shutdown Mode feature, and is permanently
fixed as a ‘Shutdown-low’ device. It is best to switch
between ground and supply for maximum performance.
While the device may be disabled with shutdown
voltages in between ground and supply, the idle current