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TPA3136D2EVM: Resistive load max p-p voltage

Part Number: TPA3136D2EVM
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TPA3136D2

I had one last question about the single ended p-p voltage measured across

the resistive load.The load is 4 Ohm, 3W. The max p-p voltage across the 

load should ideally be 9.78 V. This translates to max Vin p-p = 0.49V for this 

class D amplifier.

I tried Plimit = 1.25 V and Plimit = 2V (both scope waveforms attached). There is

barely any difference in the output p-p voltage. It falls short of the ideal max by 1V p-p.

What are likely causes? How can this be improved?

Edited to add: DC power supply to the EVM is 12V.

Thank you,

Priya

PLIMIT = 1.25V

PLIMIT = 2V

 

  • Priya,

    Shawn will get back to you.

    Regards,

    -Adam
  • Hi Priya,
    About the PLIMIT function, you could find very detailed introduction in section 9.3.3 in the TPA3136D2 datasheet for it. Please spend some time reading it, it would be very helpful for your understanding.
    The "virtual" rail is approximately four times the voltage at the PLIMIT pin. So a voltage less than around 1.22V on PLIMIT could cause the clipping on the output. Did you try to lower the voltage on PLIMIT(e.g. to 0.8V )?
    Best regards,
    Shawn Zheng