LM4861: LM4861M getting HOT when its in operational & Volume also very low with 8 ohm speaker

jack innovation

Part Number: LM4861

Hi Team,

for one of my customer I am using LM4861M amplifier for 8 Ohm speaker it is working ok but getting heated issue and volume also very low, cloud you please guide me to solve this issue.

and my circuit is below(at C20 given input and 8 ohm speaker connected between L4 and GND and first pin connected to GND)

thanks,

jack.

over 6 years ago

0 jack innovation over 6 years ago

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0 José Luis over 6 years ago in reply to jack innovation

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Hi Jack,

I have some questions. Are you using single-ended or differential output? and, why are you using an output inductor?
Regarding PCB layout, Are you using GND and Vdd layers? if no, it is recommended to add them because this helps to dissipate much better the power and avoid that the device gets hotter.

Best Regards
José Luis Figueroa
Audio Applications Engineer

0 jack innovation over 6 years ago in reply to José Luis

Intellectual 255 points

Hi Jose,

i am using Single ended mode only and that inductor for noise filter only and yes power plans are there in layout and one more thing i observed in differential mode IC working normal no heat.

thanks,

jakkireddy.

0 José Luis over 6 years ago in reply to jack innovation

TI__Mastermind 20085 points

Jack,

This device was designed to work with differential output, so it should be connected with a differential output to avoid this issue.

Best Regards
José Luis Figueroa
Audio Applications Engineer

0 José Luis over 6 years ago in reply to jack innovation

TI__Mastermind 20085 points

Hi Jack,

I haven't heard back from you. I'm assuming that you were able to resolve your issue. If not, you just post a reply or create a new thread if this thread has locked due to time-out.

Best Regards
José Luis Figueroa
Audio Applications Engineer

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LM4861: LM4861M getting HOT when its in operational & Volume also very low with 8 ohm speaker