SLAAE48 May   2025 TAS5825M

 

  1.   1
  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1Introduction
  5. 2Smart Amp Fundamentals
    1. 2.1 Speaker Basics and Models
    2. 2.2 Smart Amp Algorithm
  6. 3Preparation Work
    1. 3.1 Hardware Preparation
    2. 3.2 Software Preparation
    3. 3.3 Speaker Information
  7. 4Speaker Characterization
    1. 4.1 Characterization Set-up
    2. 4.2 Characterization Process
    3. 4.3 Speaker Characterization Guide
      1. 4.3.1 Hardware Connection
      2. 4.3.2 Power Up
      3. 4.3.3 Software Configuration
      4. 4.3.4 Speaker Characterization
        1. 4.3.4.1 Preparation
        2. 4.3.4.2 Speaker Type Selection
        3. 4.3.4.3 IV Measurement
        4. 4.3.4.4 Determine BL
        5. 4.3.4.5 Thermal Measurement
        6. 4.3.4.6 SPL Measurement
        7. 4.3.4.7 Safe Operating Area
        8. 4.3.4.8 Speaker Model Export
  8. 5Smart Amp Tuning and Verification
    1. 5.1 Smart Amp Tuning Guide
      1. 5.1.1  System Check
      2. 5.1.2  Choose Processing Flow
      3. 5.1.3  Import Speaker Model
      4. 5.1.4  Analog Gain Setting
      5. 5.1.5  Adjust System Gain
      6. 5.1.6  Equalizer Setting
      7. 5.1.7  Smart Bass Tuning
      8. 5.1.8  Bass Compensation
        1. 5.1.8.1 Corner Frequency
        2. 5.1.8.2 Alignment Order and Type
      9. 5.1.9  Max Level Tuning
        1. 5.1.9.1 Xmax
        2. 5.1.9.2 LAE Frequency
        3. 5.1.9.3 Power Limit
        4. 5.1.9.4 Attack, Decay, Energy
      10. 5.1.10 Anti Clipper
    2. 5.2 Smart Amp Verification
      1. 5.2.1 SPL Response Verification
      2. 5.2.2 Thermal Protection Verification
  9. 6Summary
  10. 7References

6 Summary

This paper provides a comprehensive overview of implementing smart amp technology using the TAS5825M audio amplifier. Smart amp technology improves sound quality, maximizes audio power output, and protects speaker by using predictive algorithms to monitor and control speaker behavior.

The paper begins by explaining the fundamentals of speaker modeling and the basic principles of the smart amp algorithm. The paper outlines how TI’s smart amp dynamically adjusts audio output based on speaker excursion and temperature to prevent damage while delivering better bass and dynamic range than conventional systems. Then, this paper provides detailed guidance on preparing hardware and software to apply smart amp with TAS5825M. Finally, detailed guidelines have been provided in this paper for both the speaker characterization and the smart amp tuning and verification, helping to facilitate the rapid implementation of smart amp with TAS5825M. Verification experiments have also been provided to validate the benefits and audio performance improvements with the smart amp technology.