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Effect on Audio

Traditional Class-D Modulation Scheme

0 V

-5 V

+5 V

Current

OUT+

Differential Voltage

Across Load

OUT-

TPA2010D1 Modulation Scheme

TPA2010D1

SLOS417C – OCTOBER 2003 – REVISED SEPTEMBER 2007

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.

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

. Therefore,

the differential pre-filtered output varies between positive and negative V

, 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 35 . Note that even at an average of 0 volts across the load (50% duty cycle), the current to the load is

high causing a high loss and thus causing a high supply current.

Figure 35. Traditional Class-D Modulation Scheme's Output Voltage and Current Waveforms Into an

Inductive Load With no Input

The TPA2010D1 uses a modulation scheme that still has each output switching from 0 to the supply voltage.

However, OUT+ and OUT – are now in phase with each other with no input. The duty cycle of OUT+ is greater

than 50% and OUT – is less than 50% for positive voltages. The duty cycle of OUT+ is less than 50% and OUT –

is greater than 50% for negative voltages. The voltage across the load sits at 0 volts throughout most of the

switching period greatly reducing the switching current, which reduces any I

R losses in the load.

Product Folder Link(s): TPA2010D1