TFA9897UK: Boosted audio system with adaptive sound maximizer and speaker protection

The TFA9897 is a high efficiency class-D audio amplifier with a sophisticated speaker-boost protection algorithm. It can deliver 1.2 W (RMS; THD = 1 %) output power into an 8 Ω speaker at a battery voltage of 3.6 V. The internal boost converter raises the supply voltage to 5.3 V, providing ample headroom for major improvements in sound quality.

A safe working environment is provided for the speaker under all operating conditions. The TFA9897 maximizes acoustic output while ensuring diaphragm displacement and voice coil temperature do not exceed their rated limits. This function is based on a speaker box model that operates in all loudspeaker environments (e.g. free air, closed box or vented box). Furthermore, advanced signal processing ensures that the audio signal is always of optimum quality.

The adaptive sound maximizer algorithm uses feedback to accurately calculate both the temperature and the excursion, allowing the TFA9897 to adapt to changes in the acoustic environment.

Internal intelligent DC-to-DC conversion boosts the supply rail to provide additional headroom and power output. The supply voltage is only raised when necessary. This feature maximizes the output power of the class-D audio amplifier while limiting quiescent power consumption.

The TFA9897 also incorporates advanced battery protection. By limiting the supply current when the battery voltage is low, it prevents the audio system drawing excessive load currents from the battery (excessive load currents could cause a system undervoltage). The advanced processor minimizes the impact of a falling battery voltage on the audio quality by preventing distortion as the battery discharges.

The device features low RF susceptibility because it has a digital input interface that is insensitive to clock jitter. The second order closed loop architecture used in a class-D audio amplifier provides excellent audio performance and high supply voltage ripple rejection. The audio input interface is TDM and can be I²S configured. Control settings are communicated via an I²C-bus interface.

The TFA9897 is available in a 30-bump WLCSP (Wafer Level Chip-Size Package) with a 400 μm pitch.

Data Sheets (1)
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Boosted audio system with adaptive sound maximizer and speaker protection (REV 1.0) PDF (168.0 kB) TFA9897_SDS27 Nov 2014
Packing (1)
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TFA9897UK/N1; Reel dry pack, SMD, 7" Q1/T1 standard product orientation Orderable part number ending ,062 or... (REV 1.1) PDF (323.0 kB) SOT1443-1_06221 Apr 2016
Ordering Information
ProductStatusPackage versionPackage nameProduct descriptionApplicationPo (W)PSRR (dB)Output configurationSpeaker impedance (BTL / SE) (Ohm)Input formatVP [min - max] (V)ClassPower DownVolume controlRemarks
TFA9897UK/N1Active5.3 V Boosted audio system with adaptive sound maximizer, speaker protection and Receiver features1.67902 x TDM-I2SD Boosted
Package Information
Product IDPackage DescriptionOutline VersionReflow/Wave SolderingPackingProduct StatusPart NumberOrdering code(12NC)MarkingChemical ContentRoHS / Pb Free / RHFLeadFree Conversion DateMSLMSL LF
TFA9897UK/N1ActiveTFA9897UK/N1AZ (9353 022 24062)Standard MarkingTFA9897UK/N1Always Pb-free11
ActiveTFA9897UK/N1BZ (9353 022 24079)Standard MarkingTFA9897UK/N1Always Pb-free11
Boosted audio system with adaptive sound maximizer and speaker protection TFA9897UK
TFA9897UK/N1; Reel dry pack, SMD, 7" Q1/T1 standard product orientation Orderable part number ending ,062 or... TFA9897UK