Datasheet
TPA2001D1
1-W FILTERLESS MONO CLASS-D AUDIO POWER AMPLIFIER
SLOS338D – SEPTEMBER 2000 – REVISED DECEMBER 2002
5
POST OFFICE BOX 655303 • DALLAS, TEXAS 75265
APPLICATION INFORMATION
eliminating the output filter with the TPA2001D1
This section focuses on why the user can eliminate the output filter with the TPA2001D1.
effect on audio
The class-D amplifier outputs a pulse-width modulated (PWM) square wave, which is the sum of the switching
waveform and the amplified input audio signal. The human ear acts as a band-pass filter such that only the
frequencies between approximately 20 Hz and 20 kHz are passed. The switching frequency components are
much greater than 20 kHz, so the only signal heard is the amplified input audio signal.
traditional class-D modulation scheme
The traditional class-D modulation scheme, which is used in the TPA005Dxx family, has a differential output
where each output is 180 degrees out of phase and changes from ground to the supply voltage (V
DD
). Therefore,
the differential prefiltered output varies between positive and negative V
DD
, where filtered 50% duty cycle yields
0 volts across the load. The traditional class-D modulation scheme with voltage and current waveforms is shown
in Figure 1. Note that even at an average of 0 V across the load (50% duty cycle), the current to the load is high,
causing high loss, thus causing a high supply current.
0 V
–5 V
+5 V
Current
OUTP
Differential Voltage
Across Load
OUTN
Figure 1. Traditional Class-D Modulation Scheme’s Output Voltage and Current Waveforms Into an
Inductive Load With No Input
TPA2001D1 modulation scheme
The TPA2001D1 uses a modulation scheme that still has each output switching from 0 to the supply voltage.
However, OUTP and OUTN are now in phase with each other with no input. The duty cycle of OUTP is greater
than 50% and OUTN is less than 50% for positive voltages. The duty cycle of OUTP is less than 50% and OUTN
is greater than 50% for negative voltages. The voltage across the load sits at 0 V throughout most of the
switching period greatly reducing the switching current, which reduces any I
2
R losses in the load.