L
PVDD
PVDD
I
= I
VBAT
0.8
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L
BOOST
VBAT
(PVDD
VBAT)
L =
ΔI
PVDD
´
-
´
´
f
Operation
NOTE:
The TPA2025D1 has an auto pass-through mode. Under normal operation (EN = HIGH), the
boost converter automatically turns off if no audio signal is present at one of the inputs (IN+
or IN-).
2.2
Boost Settings
The default voltage for the boost converter is 5.9 V (unloaded) and cannot be changed. If no audio signal
is present, the boost converter is automatically disabled. Once the audio signal is present at IN+ and IN-,
the boost converter enables automatically, when the output signal exceeds 2 V
PEAK
.
2.2.1
Boost Terms
The following is a list of terms and definitions:
C
MIN
Minimum boost capacitance required for a given ripple voltage on PVOUT (PVDD)
L
Boost inductor
f
boost
Switching frequency of the boost converter
I
PVDD
Current pulled by the class-D amplifier from the boost converter
I
PVDD
Current pulled by the class-D amplifier from the boost converter
I
L
Current through the boost inductor.
PVDD (PVOUT)
Supply voltage for the class-D amplifier (Voltage generated by the boost converter
output)
VBAT (VDD)
Supply voltage to the TPA2025D1 (Supply voltage to the EVM).
Δ
I
L
Ripple current through the inductor.
Δ
V
Ripple voltage on PVOUT (PVDD) due to capacitance
2.2.2
Changing the Boost Inductor
Working inductance decreases as inductor current increases. If the drop in working inductance is severe
enough, it may cause the boost converter to become unstable, or cause the TPA2025D1 to reach its
current limit at a lower output power than expected. Inductor vendors specify currents at which inductor
values decrease by a specific percentage. This can vary by 10% to 35%. Inductance is also affected by dc
current and temperature.
Inductor current rating is determined by the requirements of the load. The inductance is determined by two
factors: the minimum value required for stability and the maximum ripple current permitted in the
application.
Use
to determine the required current rating.
shows the approximate relationship
between the average inductor current, I
L
, to the load current, load voltage, and input voltage (I
PVDD
,
PVOUT, and VBAT, respectively.) Insert I
PVDD
, PVDD, and VBAT into
to solve for I
L
. The
inductor must maintain at least 90% of its initial inductance value at this current.
(1)
The minimum working inductance is 1.3
μ
H. A lower value may cause instability.
Ripple current,
Δ
I
L
, is peak-to-peak variation in inductor current. Smaller ripple current reduces core losses
in the inductor as well as the potential for EMI. Use
to determine the value of the inductor, L.
shows the relationships among inductance L, VBAT, PVDD, the switching frequency, f
boost
, and
Δ
I
L
. Insert the maximum acceptable ripple current into
to solve for L.
(2)
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SLOU310
–
September 2011
TPA2025D1 Audio Power Amplifier Evaluation Module
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©
2011, Texas Instruments Incorporated