Datasheet

General Description
The MAX9791 combines a stereo 2W Class D power
amplifier, a stereo 180mW DirectDrive
®
headphone
amplifier, and a 120mA low-dropout (LDO) linear regu-
lator in a single device. The MAX9792 combines a
mono 3W Class D power amplifier, a stereo 180mW
DirectDrive headphone amplifier, and a 120mA LDO
linear regulator in a single device.
The MAX9791/MAX9792 feature Maxim’s DirectDrive
headphone amplifier architecture that produces a
ground-referenced output from a single supply, eliminat-
ing the need for large DC-blocking capacitors, saving
cost, board space, and component height. High 107dB
DC PSRR and low 0.006% THD+N ensure clean, low-
distortion amplification of the audio signal.
The ground sense feature senses and corrects for the
voltage difference between the output jack ground and
device signal ground. This feature minimizes head-
phone amplifier crosstalk by sensing the impedance in
the ground return trace and correcting for it at the out-
put jack. This feature also minimizes ground-loop noise
when the output socket is used as a line out connection
to other grounded equipment (for example, a PC con-
nected to a home hi-fi system).
The MAX9791/MAX9792 feature low RF susceptibility,
allowing the amplifiers to successfully operate in close
proximity to wireless applications. The MAX9791/
MAX9792 Class D amplifiers feature Maxim’s spread-
spectrum modulation and active emissions limiting cir-
cuitry. Industry-leading click-and-pop suppression
eliminates audible transients during power-up and shut-
down cycles.
The MAX9791/MAX9792 wake-on-beep feature wakes
up the speaker and headphone amplifiers when a qual-
ified beep signal is detected at the BEEP input.
For maximum flexibility, separate speaker and head-
phone amplifier control inputs provide independent
shutdown of the speaker and headphone amplifiers.
Additionally the LDO can be enabled independently of
the audio amplifiers.
The MAX9791/MAX9792 feature thermal-overload and
output short-circuit protection. The devices are avail-
able in 28-pin TQFN packages and are specified over
the -40°C to +85°C extended temperature range.
Applications
Notebook Computers
Tablet PCs
Portable Multimedia Players
Features
o Windows Vista® Premium Compliant
o Low EMI Filterless Class D Speaker Amplifiers
Pass EN55022B Emissions Limit with 30cm of
Speaker Cable
o 180mW DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier
o Excellent RF Immunity
o Integrated 120mA LDO
o Eliminates Headphone Ground Loop Noise
o Wake-on-Beep Function
o Click-and-Pop Suppression
o Short-Circuit and Thermal-Overload Protection
o Thermally Efficient, Space-Saving Package
28-Pin TQFN-EP (4mm x 4mm x 0.75mm)
MAX9791/MAX9792
Windows Vista-Compliant Class D Speaker
Amplifiers with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifiers
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For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
Ordering Information
PART
STEREO/
MONO
LDO
OUTPUT
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX9791AETI+ Stereo 4.75V 28 TQFN-EP*
MAX9791BETI+ Stereo 3.3V 28 TQFN-EP*
MAX9791CETI+ Stereo 1.8V 28 TQFN-EP*
MAX9792AETI+ Mono 4.75V 28 TQFN-EP*
MAX9792CETI+ Mono 1.8V 28 TQFN-EP*
Note: All devices are specified over the -40°C to +85°C
extended temperature range.
+
Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*
EP = Exposed pad.
DirectDrive is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated
Products, Inc.
Windows Vista is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.
MAX9791
SPKR_EN
HP_EN
LDO_EN
BEEP
SPEAKER AND LDO
SUPPLY
2.7V TO 5.5V
HEADPHONE SUPPLY
2.7V TO 5.5V
AVDD
LDO
1.8V, 3.3V, OR 4.75V
CLASS D
AMP
CLASS D
AMP
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