Datasheet

LM4950
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SNAS174E JULY 2003REVISED MAY 2013
LM4950 Boomer Audio Power Amplifier Series 7.5W Mono-BTL or 3.1W Stereo Audio
Power Amplifier
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LM4950 is a dual audio power amplifier primarily
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Pop & Click Circuitry Eliminates Noise During
designed for demanding applications in flat panel
Turn-On and Turn-Off Transitions
monitors and TV's. It is capable of delivering 3.1
Low Current, Active-Low Shutdown Mode
watts per channel to a 4 single-ended load with less
Low Quiescent Current
than 1% THD+N or 7.5 watts mono BTL to an 8
load, with less than 10% THD+N from a 12V
DC
power
Stereo 3.1W Output, R
L
= 4
supply.
Mono 7.5W BTL Output, R
L
= 8
Boomer audio power amplifiers were designed
Short Circuit Protection
specifically to provide high quality output power with a
Unity-Gain Stable
minimal amount of external components. The
External Gain Configuration Capability
LM4950 does not require bootstrap capacitors or
snubber circuits. Therefore, it is ideally suited for
display applications requiring high power and minimal
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
size.
Quiescent Power Supply Current 16mA (typ)
The LM4950 features a low-power consumption
P
OUT
(SE)
active-low shutdown mode. Additionally, the LM4950
V
DD
= 12V, R
L
= 4, 1% THD+N: 3.1W (typ)
features an internal thermal shutdown protection
P
OUT
(BTL) mechanism along with short circuit protection.
V
DD
= 12V, R
L
= 8, 10% THD+N: 7.5W (typ)
The LM4950 contains advanced pop & click circuitry
that eliminates noises which would otherwise occur
Shutdown Current 40μA (typ)
during turn-on and turn-off transitions.
APPLICATIONS
The LM4950 is a unity-gain stable and can be
configured by external gain-setting resistors.
Flat Panel Monitors
Flat Panel TVs
Computer Sound Cards
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