Abstract

We present the design of a single-chip delta-sigma (DeltaSigma) modulation-based class-D amplifier for driving headphones in portable audio applications. The presented class-D amplifier generates output pulse signals using a single-bit fourth-order high-performance DeltaSigma modulator. To achieve a high signal-to-noise ratio and ensure system stability for a large input range, the locations of the modulator loop filter poles and zeros are optimized and thoroughly simulated. The test chip is fabricated using a standard 0.18-mum CMOS process. The active area of the chip is 1.6 mm <sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</sup> . It operates for the signal bandwidth from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The measured total harmonic distortion plus noise at the 32-Omega load terminal is 0.022% from a single 3-V power supply.

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