Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated

The SSM3582 is a fully integrated, high efficiency, digital input stereo Class-D audio amplifier. It can operate from a single supply, and requires only a few external components, significantly reducing the circuit bill of materials.A proprietary, spread spectrum Σ-Δ modulation scheme enables direct connection to the speaker, and ensures state-of-the-art analog performance while lowering radiated emissions compared to other Class-D architectures. An optional ultralow electromagnetic interference (EMI) mode significantly reduces radiated emissions above 100 MHz, enabling longer speaker cable lengths. Audio is transmitted digitally to the amplifier, minimizing the possibility of signal corruption in digital environments. The amplifier provides outstanding analog performance, with an over 106 dB signal-to-noise ratio and a vanishingly low 0.004% THD + N.The SSM3582 operates from a single 4.5 V to 16 V supply, and is capable of delivering 2 × 15 W rms continuously into 8 Ω and 4 Ω loads at <1% total harmonic distortion (THD). The efficient modulation scheme maintains excellent power efficiency over a wide range of impedances: 93% into an 8 Ω load and 90% into a 4 Ω load. Optimization of the output pulse maintains performance at impedances as low as 3 Ω/5 μH, enabling its use with extended bandwidth tweeters.The pulse code modulation (PCM) audio serial port supports most common protocols, such as I2S, left justified, and time division multiplexing (TDM), and can address up to 16 devices on a single interface, for up to 32 audio playback channels.IC operation is controlled through a dedicated I2C interface. The two ADDRx pins (2×, 5-level) define up to 16 individual addresses in I2C and standalone modes, and automatically set the default TDM slots attribution.A micropower shutdown mode is triggered by removing the digital audio interface clock, with a typical current of <1 μA. A software power-down mode is also available.An automatic power-down feature shuts down the amplifier and the digital-to-analog converter (DAC) when no signal is present at the input, minimizing power consumption during digital silence. The device restarts when nonzero data is present at the input. Mute and unmute transitions are pop/click free.The SSM3582 is specified over the commercial temperature range of −40°C to +85°C. The device has built-in thermal shutdown and output short-circuit protection, as well as an early thermal warning with programmable gain limiting to maintain operation.The SSM3582 is available in a 40-lead, 6 mm × 6 mm lead frame chip scale package (LFCSP), with a thermal pad to improve heat dissipation.ApplicationsMobile computingAll in one computersPortable electronicsWireless speakersTelevisions

The SSM6322 is an integrated, dual-channel audio amplifier solution that interfaces directly with audio DAC/CODEC, maximizing the fidelity of high fidelity audio signal chains. The highly efficient design of the SSM6322 delivers outstanding audio performance while minimizing power dissipation for maximum battery life in portable applications.The SSM6322 features −121 dB THD + N at 1 kHz, along with very low output noise from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The low power operation, high peak output current, and high PSRR make the SSM6322 an ideal candidate for applications that require high fidelity audio, high dynamic range, precision, and low power. This highly integrated drive solution also reduces development time while reducing board space and minimizing external components.The SSM6322 is available in a 24-lead LFCSP package. The SSM6322 operates over the industrial temperature of −40°C to +85°C.ApplicationsHigh fidelity headphone driverMobile phonesBluetooth speakers & headphonesGaming Notebooks and TabletsA/V receiversProfessional audio equipmentAudio test equipmentAutomobile infotainment system

The SSM6515 is a fully integrated, high efficiency, mono Class-D audio amplifier with digital input that is ideally suited for use in wireless headphones. The application circuit requires few external components and operates from a 1.8 V (PVDD) supply and a 1.2 V to 1.8 V (IOVDD) supply. With 1.8 V signaling, these can be shared. It can deliver 85 mW of continuous output power into a 16 Ω load with <1% total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD + N).The SSM6515 features a high efficiency, low noise modulation scheme that requires no external inductor/capacitor (LC) output filters. This scheme continues to provide high efficiency even at very low output power resulting in battery life savings compared to conventional headphone amplifiers. The device operates with > 90% efficiency at 55 mW into a 16 Ω load and it has a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 113 dB, A weighted. Spread spectrum, stable common-mode pulse density modulation provides a much lower electromagnetic interference (EMI) radiated emissions compared with other Class-D architectures.The digital input eliminates the need of an external digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The SSM6515 has a micropower shutdown mode with a typical shutdown current of 6 μA at the 1.8 V PVDDsupply and can automatically power down with no input. The device also includes pop and click suppression circuitry that minimizes voltage glitches at the output during turn on and turn off. Inputs support various serial audio formats, including I2S, time division multiplexing (TDM), and pulse density modulation (PDM).The SSM6515 is designed to operate with an I2C control interface or in standalone mode and specified over the temperature range of −40°C to +85°C. The device has built-in output short-circuit protection. The SSM6515 is available in a halide free, 11-ball, 0.984 mm × 1.444 mm, 0.35 mm pitch wafer-level chip scale package (WLCSP).APPLICATIONSWireless headphonesActive noise canceling headphonesSmartphone earpiece speakersHearing assistance devicesPortable electronics