DESCRIPTION
KEY FEA TURES
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s Integrated Switching (Class-D) Stereo
Power Amplifier Controller IC
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s Delivers >10W
RMS Across 8 /Channel
(20W
RMS stereo)
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s Output Power Limited Only By External
FETs And Available Supply Voltage
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s Will Drive A Wide Range Of Speakers
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s High Efficiency (>92%)
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s Due To High Efficiency, Power FETs Do Not
Require Heatsinking
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s Audio Bandwidth Of 20Hz to 20kHz
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s Wide Input Voltage Range Of 7V-15V
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s Low Output Signal Distortion <1%
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s High Operating Frequency (350kHz) Helps
To Reduce Output Filter Size
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s Compact Design Minimizes EMI / RFI
The LX1720 is a highly-integrated,
Switching Class-D Stereo Power Am-
plifier Controller IC with power and
size features that make it ideal for multi-
media computer applications, as well as
other applications where high fidelity
sound is required.
With input voltage ranging from 7V-
15V, the LX1720 is designed to operate
over the full 20Hz to 20kHz audio range.
Signal distortion measurements using
industry standard 1kHz signal yields THD
+ noise levels < 1% (10 watts output).
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT
SWITCHING CLASS-D, STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER CONTROLLER IC
P RODUCTION D AT A S HEET
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I NFINITE
P OWER
OF
I NNOV A TION
LX1720
Its high efficiency (>92%) eliminates the
need for heat sinks — even while deliv-
ering more than 10W
RMS across 8 ohms
per channel (20W
RMS stereo) with 0.1 ohm
SO-8 power FETs.
The LX1720's output power is limited
only by external FETs and available sup-
ply voltage.
While offering breakthrough perfor-
mance capabilities for notebooks, the
LX1720 is equally attractive for multime-
dia systems or to drive full-size home
theatre speakers.
Copyright 1999
Rev. 1.0
9/99
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L IN F INITY M ICROELECTRONICS I NC .
APPLICATIONS / BENEFITS
Notebook Computers:
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s Replaces existing internal low power linear
amplifier with a high efficiency Class-D
amplifier
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s Enables the use of virtually any external
speaker without amplification
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s Precious battery life is extended
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s Fully protected power topology can
withstand shorts or external speaker
failures without damage, overheating or
posing fire hazard
Desktop Computers:
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s Output power capability of up to 20W
RMS
per channel in an area less than 3"x3",
without using expensive heatsinks
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s Greatly reduced power supply
requirements when compared to a linear
solution of same power capabilities
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s Any speakers can be used including
conventional home stereo speakers
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s Very light weight circuitry will not add to
the overall weight of the system
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s Multimedia amplifier can be directly
incorporated on the motherboard using
surface mount components
0 to 70
15V
LX1720-01CDB
PACKAGE ORDER INFO
T
J (°C)
Plastic SSOP
44-pin
DB
Note: Available in Tape & Reel.
Append the letter "T" to part number. (i.e. LX1720-01CDBT)
0
Seconds
Efficiency
(%)
60
0
5
10
15
20
100
80
40
20
Highly Integrated
Linear Amplifier
Linfinity's LX1720
Class-D Amplifier
- Average Power Out for 20sec
512mW
- Across 8.6
W load
Audio sample from "Hold On Tight"
by Electric Light Orchestra
EFFICIENCY COMPARISON OF THE CLASS-D AMPLFIER
Maximum
VDD
IMPORTANT: For the most current data, consult LinFinity's web site: http://www.linfinity.com.
APPLICATION NOTE AN-11
available on our web site
or call 1-800-LMI-7011
AudioMAX
TM