Maxim's mono audio subsystems combine a high-efficiency Class D speaker amplifier with an innovative Class H headphone amplifier to provide the best efficiency for portable devices.
SUNNYVALE, CA—February 22, 2010—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX97000/MAX97001*/MAX97002 family of mono audio subsystems. These devices combine a high-efficiency, Class D mono speaker amplifier with distortion limiter; a DirectDrive II
Class H stereo headphone amplifier; and an ultra-low-noise, analog bypass switch. Maxim's DirectDrive II technology utilizes a dual-mode internal charge pump that operates at ±0.9V for low signal levels, only switching to ±1.8V for signals that require higher output power. This innovative architecture minimizes power consumption while avoiding the signal discontinuity problems that plague other Class H implementations. Providing the industry's best efficiency (87%, typ) and audio quality, the MAX97000–MAX97002 are ideal for cellular phones, portable media players (PMPs), and other applications that require high audio quality, output power, and efficiency.
In addition to boosting efficiency, the DirectDrive II architecture eliminates the need for large DC-blocking capacitors by producing a ground-referenced output from a single supply. Meanwhile, spread-spectrum modulation and active emissions limiting significantly reduce EMI in the Class D output stage, thus enabling designs to meet EN 55022B standards without LC filters or shielding.** The integrated low-noise, analog DPST audio switch avoids the expense of an external switch and allows the Class D amplifier to be bypassed to reduce power consumption.
The MAX97000–MAX97002 feature high RF/TDMA noise rejection and best-in-class click-and-pop suppression with no audible artifacts at power on/off , both of which simplify the design iteration process. The subsystems also feature input mixing, volume control, and a flexible, user-defined input architecture with preamplifier gain settings. All controls are enabled through an I²C interface.
The MAX97000–MAX97002 deliver over 710mW of output power from a 3.7V supply into an 8Ω load with 87% (typ) efficiency. The MAX97000 is packaged in a 2.0mm x 2.0mm, 25-bump WLP with a 0.4mm pitch; the MAX97001/MAX97002 are packaged in 2.0mm x 2.5mm, 20-bump WLP with a 0.5mm pitch. All devices are fully specified over the -40°C to +85°C extended temperature range. Prices start at $0.75 for the MAX97000, and at $0.83 for the MAX97001/MAX97002 (1000-up, FOB USA). An evaluation kit is available to speed designs.
Maxim Integrated Products is a publicly traded company that designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance semiconductor products. The Company was founded over 25 years ago with the mission to deliver innovative analog and mixed-signal engineering solutions that add value to its customers' products. To date, it has developed over 6300 products serving the industrial, communications, consumer, and computing markets.
Maxim reported revenue in excess of $1.6 billion for fiscal 2009. A Fortune 1000 company, Maxim is included in the Nasdaq 100, the Russell 1000, and the MSCI USA indices. For more information, go to www.maxim-ic.com.