TIDA-020088

Eight-channel 1kVA Class-H audio amplifier reference design

TIDA-020088

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Overview

This reference design demonstrates a 1kVA Class-H audio and tracking power supply audio subsystem. The TAS6684-Q1 audio amplifier tracks the envelope of the digital audio input and adjusts the LM5125A-Q1 boost output voltage to meet the power efficiency requirements without the need for an external microcontroller. This design leads to improved efficiency, thermal performance, and a smaller total footprint. In addition, this reference design allows for a Class-H implementation to be plug-and-play with minimal software changes to the rest of the automotive audio architecture.

Features
  • TAS6684-Q1 is a 45V automotive Class-D audio amplifier with integrated current sense and integrated Class-H control
  • Maximum output power and high-fidelity audio
  • LM5125A-Q1 is a wide-VIN dual-phase synchronous boost controller with a ATRK/DTRK pin for simplified tracking power-supply design
  • Self-contained Class-H control allows for simplified implementation in external amplifier applications and minimizes the need for additional digital power controller or software
  • Includes an input protection circuit to protect against external transients, reverse battery conditions, and system overcurrent events
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A fully assembled board has been developed for testing and performance validation only, and is not available for sale.

Design files & products

Design files

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TIDUFE4.PDF (3707 KB)

Reference design overview and verified performance test data

TIDME70.PDF (781 KB)

Detailed overview of design layout for component placement

TIDME72.PDF (178 KB)

Complete listing of design components, reference designators, and manufacturers/part numbers

TIDME71.ZIP (5546 KB)

Files used for 3D models or 2D drawings of IC components

TIDCGY0.ZIP (808 KB)

Design file that contains information on physical board layer of design PCB

TIDME69.PDF (5562 KB)

PCB layer plot file used for generating PCB design layout

TIDME68.PDF (1069 KB)

Detailed schematic diagram for design layout and components

Products

Includes TI products in the design and potential alternatives.

Automotive body & lighting MCUs

MSPM0G3507-Q1Automotive 80MHz Arm® Cortex®-M0+ MCU with 128KB flash 32KB SRAM ADC, DAC, COMP, OPA, CAN-FD, MATHAC

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
DC/DC controllers

LM5125A-Q1Wide-VIN 2.2MHz dual-phase boost controller with VOUT tracking

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Ideal diode & ORing controllers

LM74700-Q13.2-V to 65-V, 80-uA IQ automotive ideal diode controller

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Automotive audio amplifiers

TAS6684-Q1Automotive, 45V, 13A, digital input, four-channel Class-D audio amplifier with current sense

Data sheet: PDF | HTML

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* Design guide 8-Channel, 1kVA, Class-H Audio Amplifier Reference Design PDF | HTML Jun 4, 2026

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