2016-09-09 03:58 AM
Hi ST. I have a few questions regarding the application of the TDA7498 and TDA7498E.
The TDA7498E application circuit has schottky diodes on the output but the TDA7498 does not, is there a reason for this?
The loudspeaker design I am wanting to drive has high inductance due to both the voice coil and crossover network with a combined inductance of approximately 4mH. Can you assist in calculating the correct values for C and R for the snubber circuit. I am basing my low pass filter on the 6 ohm filter values (due to speaker impedance dips). The data brief says 330pF and 22R as a starting point, I suspect I need to differ from this.
The loudspeaker system is an 8 ohm system but has a minimum impedance of 4.9 ohms. Is it better for me to change my PCB to use the TDA7498E instead of the TDA7498 and from a reliability point of view which IC is better.
The design is intended to be as reliable as practically possible starting with a 0.4K/W heatsink to keep the package running cold.
Thanks,
Marcus
2016-09-18 05:55 PM
due to TDA7498E can deliver higher output current to drive low impedance load (2 ohm ) in mono BTL mode , then those diode had been used to reduce spike voltage level.
I supposed you are talking about snubber networks 22R+330pF between BTL output, you may change it to 10R+680pF between output and ground . but regarding inductive load , you need to check the real frequency response with speaker plus crossover filter in low output power(otherwise your tweeter may be burnt out) , then adjusted L+C value to flat your response in upper audio band .
since your load impedance could be 4.9 ohm , then output current may be marginal with 36V supply , it's better to use TDA7498E .
Thanks
YT