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TPA0152 Audio Power Amplifier Evaluation Module User’s Guide August 1999 Mixed-Signal Products SLOU046...
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IMPORTANT NOTICE Texas Instruments and its subsidiaries (TI) reserve the right to make changes to their products or to discontinue any product or service without notice, and advise customers to obtain the latest version of relevant information to verify, before placing orders, that information being relied on is current and complete. All products are sold subject to the terms and conditions of sale supplied at the time of order acknowledgement, including those pertaining to warranty, patent infringement, and limitation of liability.
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SLOU011) provides detailed information on the evaluation platform and its use with TI audio evaluation modules. TPA0152 STEREO 2-W AUDIO POWER AMPLIFIER (literature number SLOS246) This is the data sheet for the TPA0152 audio amplifier integrated circuit. FCC Warning This equipment is intended for use in a laboratory test environment only.
Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the Texas Instruments (TI ) TPA0152 audio amplifier evaluation module (SLOP209). It includes a list of EVM features, a brief description of the module illustrated with a pictorial diagram, and a list of EVM specifications.
Feature Highlights 1.1 Feature Highlights The TI TPA0152 audio amplifier evaluation module and the TI plug-n-play audio amplifier evaluation platform include the following features: TPA0152 Stereo 2-W Audio Power Amplifier Evaluation Module Internal depop circuitry to minimize transients in outputs...
The TPA0152 stereo 2-W audio power amplifier evaluation module is a complete, 2-Watt per channel stereo audio power amplifier. It consists of the TI TPA0152 stereo 2-W audio power amplifier IC along with a small number of other parts mounted on a circuit board that measures approximately 2 ½...
Chapter 2 Quick Start The steps in this chapter can be followed to quickly prepare the TPA0152 audio amplifier EVM for use. Using the TPA0152 with the TI plug-n-play audio amplifier evaluation platform is a quick and easy way to connect power, signal and control inputs, and signal outputs to the EVM using standard connectors.
Precautions 2.1 Precautions Power Supply Input Polarity and Maximum Voltage Always ensure that the polarity and voltage of the external power connected to V power input connector J1, J2, and/or V power input connector J6 are correct. Overvoltage or reverse-polarity power applied to these terminals can open onboard soldered-in fuses and cause other damage to the platform, installed evaluation modules, and/or the power source.
1) Ensure that all external power sources are set to OFF and that the platform power switch S1 is set to OFF. 2) Install a TPA0152 module in platform socket U2, taking care to align the module pins correctly. 3) Use switch S2 to select or bypass the signal conditioning EVM (U1).
LOUT– L HP SLOP209 LOUT+ TPA0152 EVM Board Table 2–4. Typical TPA0152 EVM Jumper Settings TPA0152 Note: ON = Shunt installed, OFF = Open 11) To allow the module SE/BTL control input to switch the amplifier IC between single ended (SE) and bridge-tied load (BTL) output modes, set output mode jumper J1 to OFF .
Quick Start List for Stand-Alone 2.3 Quick Start List for Stand-Alone Follow these steps to use the TPA0152 EVM stand-alone or when connecting it into existing circuits or equipment. Connections to the TPA0152 module header pins can be made via individual sockets, wire-wrapping, or soldering to the pins, either on the top or the bottom of the module circuit board.
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Quick Start List for Stand-Alone Evaluation Module Preparations 6) To allow the module SE/BTL control input to switch the amplifier IC between single ended (SE) and bridge-tied load (BTL) output modes, set output mode jumper J1 to OFF . To keep the module amplifier IC in the single-ended output mode regardless of the control input state, set jumper J1 to ON .
Chapter 3 Details This chapter provides details on the TPA0152 IC, the evaluation module, and the steps in the Quick-Start List, additional application information, and a parts list for the TPA0152 evaluation module. Topic Page Precautions ..........
Precautions 3.1 Precautions Power Supply Input Polarity and Maximum Voltage Always ensure that the polarity and voltage of the external power connected to V power input connector J1, J2, and/or V power input connector J6 are correct. Overvoltage or reverse-polarity power applied to these terminals can open onboard soldered-in fuses and cause other damage to the platform, installed evaluation modules, and/or the power source.
3.2 The TPA0152 Audio Power Amplifier Evaluation Module The TPA0152 audio power amplifier evaluation module is powered by a TPA0152 stereo power amplifier capable of delivering greater than 2 W of continuous power per channel into 3-Ω loads. The amplifier IC can be operated in either the BTL or single-ended output mode.
0.47 µF 3.2.1 TPA0152 Audio Amplifier IC The TPA0152 audio amplifier IC (Figure 3–4) is a CMOS device intended primarily for bridge-tied load (BTL) operation in battery-powered applications. It is supplied in a very small 24-pin TSSOP thermal surface-mount package and has been designed to operate from low supply voltages (between approximately 4.5 V and 5.5 V).
If using differential inputs, line and headphone inputs must be the same. A third input, PC BEEP, is common to both channels. The TPA0152 IC monitors this input when operating in both the active and shutdown modes and automatically switches to this input when a signal is sensed. In computer applications, for example, this allows the normal audio signal (music, sounds, etc.) to be interrupted when there is a need to output a computer beep.
The TPA0152 Audio Power Amplifier Evaluation Module Pushbuttons S2 (UP) and S3 (DOWN) adjust the amount gain in the initial stage of the amplifier, which could be considered the preamplifier stage. As a result, the total harmonic distortion (THD) changes very little over all volume levels.
The differential input stage of the amplifier cancels any noise that appears on both input lines of a channel. To use the TPA0152 EVM with a differential source, connect the positive lead of the audio source to the R LINE–...
Using The TPA0152 EVM With the Plug-N-Play Evaluation Platform 3.3 Using The TPA0152 EVM With the Plug-N-Play Evaluation Platform The TPA0152 audio amplifier evaluation module was designed to be used with the TI plug-n-play audio amplifier evaluation platform. It simply plugs into socket U2.
3.3.2 TPA0152 Module Jumper Settings and Switches The TPA0152 EVM is equipped with pushbutton SPST switches and jumpers that act as SPST switches to allow module operation to be modified to suit various requirements. In the following discussion, setting a jumper to ON means that a shunt is installed across the two pins of the jumper.
SE/BTL pin on the IC. 3.3.2.4 J2 – Microprocessor Mode Jumper The TPA0152 operates with an internal clock running at a speed of 100 Hz that is used by the digital volume control when the jumper J2 is set to ON. However,...
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Using The TPA0152 EVM With the Plug-N-Play Evaluation Platform 3.3.2.7 UP and DOWN Signal Input Pins Leave the UP and DOWN signal input pins floating for normal operation. If external control signals are to be used, set jumpers J3 and J4 to OFF and connect the control lines to the UP and DOWN signal input pins.
When S3 is set to the power amplifier position (U2 – U4), the headphone jack is connected to the TPA0152 power amplifier OUT+ output lines. When a plug is inserted into the jack, signals output through J10 are returned to platform ground, requiring single-ended power amplifier operation.
Mute (Shutdown)/Mode The TPA0152 EVM is equipped with a shutdown control input pin. When this input is pulled to ground, the TPA0152 amplifier IC on the module enters the shutdown mode and dissipates very little power. While in the shutdown mode, the PC BEEP input is still active.
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JP6. When JP6 is set to Mute, use the following JP8 settings for the TPA0152: To shut down the TPA0152 amplifier module when a plug is inserted into the headphone jack, jumper JP8 to Lo (this is the typical setting).
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J6 MUST NOT exceed the absolute maximum rating for the TPA0152 amplifier IC installed on the evaluation module (6 V) or damage to the IC may result. In no case should voltage of the incorrect polarity or in excess of 6.1 V be applied to...
J10 to the output lines of either the headphone amplifier socket or the power amplifier sockets (Figure 3 –6). When the TPA0152 output signal is routed to J10 by S3, signals output via J10 are returned to platform ground when a plug is inserted (Figure 3 –8), requiring single-ended operation...
Using The TPA0152 EVM Stand-Alone 3.4 Using The TPA0152 EVM Stand-Alone Using the TPA0152 audio power amplifier evaluation module stand-alone is much the same as using it with the platform. The same 4.5-V to 5.5-V power supply range and the isolated OUT+ and OUT– lines for BTL operation requirement exists.
33 µF – SHUTDOWN L IN+ 1000 µF DOWN L LINE– LOUT– Audio Input L HP SLOP209 LOUT+ (Left) Table 3–3. Typical TPA0152 EVM Jumper Settings for Single-Ended Stand-Alone TPA0152 Note: ON = Shunt installed, OFF = Open 3-18 Details...
TPA0152 Audio Power Amplifier Evaluation Module Parts List 3.5 TPA0152 Audio Power Amplifier Evaluation Module Parts List Table 3–4. TPA0152 EVM Parts List Manufacturer/ Ref. Description Size Digi-Key Number Qty. Part Number Capacitor, 0.1 µF, 10%, 0805 Murata nonpolarized GRM40-X7R104K25 Capacitor, 0.47 µF,...