Ordering number: ENN7096

Monolithic Linear IC

LA4278
10 W 2-Channel Power Amplifier

Overview Package Dimensions

The LA4278 is a 10 W 2-channel power amplifier intended unit: mm
for televisions. 3024A-SIP10H
This IC has a series of pin compatible monaural and 2-
[LA4278]
channel power amplifiers, thus allows the end product to
use a common circuit boad.

Features 27.0 4.0

20.0
• Television audio output.
• Pin compatible with the LA4266 (3 W)/LA4267 (5 W)/

R1.7
4268 (10 W) and the LA4276 (3 W × 2)/4277(5 W × 2).

13.2max
8.4
• Package: SIP-10H (2.54 mm pitch, straight pins).

11.8
• Thermal protection circuit and overvoltage protection 7.0
circuit on chip.

1.0 min
• Output power: 10 W × 2(VCC = 28 V/RL = 8 Ω).

6.0
1 10
1.4 0.5 2.54 2.07 0.4
2.0

Specifications SANYO: SIP10H

Maximum Ratings at Ta = 25°C
Parameter Symbol Conditions Ratings Unit
Maximum supply voltage VCC Rg = 0 35 V
Maximum output current IO peak Per channel 2.5 A
Allowable power dissipation Pd max Infinite heat sink 25.0 W
Thermal resistance θ j-c 3.0 °C/W
Operating temperature Topr –20 to +75 °C
Storage temperature Tstg –40 to +150 °C

Operating Conditions at Ta = 25°C

Parameter Symbol Conditions Ratings Unit
Recommended supply voltage VCC 28 V
Load resistance RL 8 Ω
Operating supply voltage range VCC op Range does not exceed Pd 10 to 34 V

Any and all SANYO products described or contained herein do not have specifications that can handle
applications that require extremely high levels of reliability, such as life-support systems, aircraft’s
control systems, or other applications whose failure can be reasonably expected to result in serious
physical and/or material damage. Consult with your SANYO representative nearest you before using
any SANYO products described or contained herein in such applications.
SANYO assumes no responsibility for equipment failures that result from using products at values that
exceed, even momentarily, rated values (such as maximum ratings, operating condition ranges, or other
parameters) listed in products specifications of any and all SANYO products described or contained
herein.

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 LA4278

Operating Characteristics at Ta = 25°C, VCC = 28 V, RL = 8 Ω, f = 1 kHz, Rg = 600 Ω, with specified board, in

specified circuit
Ratings
Parameter Symbol Conditions Unit
min typ max
Quiescent current ICCO Rg = 0 55 80 mA
Voltage gain VG VO = 0 dBm 38 40 42 dB
Total harmonic distortion THD PO = 0.5 W 0.1 0.8 %
Output noise voltage VNO Rg = 10 kΩ, BPF = 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0.25 1.0 mV
Output power PO THD = 10 % 8.0 10 W
Ripple rejection SVRR Rg = 0, fr = 100 Hz, Vr = 0.5 Vrms 45 55 dB
Crosstalk CT Rg = 10 kΩ, VO = 0 dBm 40 55 dB

Pd max – Ta
28
Allowable power dissipation, Pd max — W

Infinite heat sink AI heat sink

25 Mounting
25
24 torque 39N¥cm
Flat washer
Silicone grease
20 applied

16

100 × 100 × 1.5 mm3

12.5
12

7.5
8 50 × 50 × 1.5 mm3
7
4.2
4 No heat sink
3.2 1.92

0
--20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Ambient temperature, Ta — ¡C ILA00880

Pin Assignment and Equivalent Circuit Diagram

300 Ω 30 kΩ

30 kΩ
300 Ω

NF1 IN1 Filter PRE GND IN2 NF2 OUT2 Power GND VCC OUT1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
100 µF

1000 µF
0.1 µF
100 µF
100 µF

1000 µF

+
0.1 µF

+ + + +
C3

+
1000 µF

C7

C10
C8
C5
750 Ω
C1

C9
R1

4.7 µF

C6
4.7 µF

1.0 Ω

+
1.0 Ω

RL
R2
C4
C2

RL
R3

* For Muting, add a resistor between pin 3 and GND. 750 Ω for the LA4266/67/68, 200 Ω for the LA4276/77.

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Description of External Parts

C1, C5: Feedback capacitors
Decreasing the capacitance value lowers the low frequency response. Increasing the capacitance value makes the
starting time later.
C2, C4: Input capacitors
Because the DC potential of the input pin is not zero, this capacitor can not be omitted. Decreasing the capacitance
value to an extremely low level lowers the low frequency response.
C3: Ripple filter capacitor
Decreasing the capacitance value reduces ripple rejection. This capacitor also affects the starting time; decreasing
the capacitance value makes the starting time earlier.
C6, C9: Output capacitors
Decreasing the capacitance value causes insufficient power at low frequencies.
C7, C10: Oscillation blocking capacitors
Decreasing the capacitance value causes oscillation to occur easily. Use a mylar film capacitor that has good high
frequency response and temperature characteristics. The use of an electrolytic capacitor or a ceramic capacitor may
cause oscillation to occur at low temperatures.
C8: Power capacitor
Decreasing the capacitance value causes ripple to occur easily. Locating this capacitor at a distance from the IC or
removing this capacitor may cause oscillation to occur.
R1: Muting resistor
Refer to supplementary discussion “External Muting.”
R2, R3: Resistors connected in series with oscillation blocking capacitor
These prevent phase shift in conjunction with the oscillation blocking capacitor so that oscillation does not easily
occur. There is an optimal value for the resistor; increasing or decreasing the resistance causes oscillation to occur
easily.

External Muting
• Pull down the electric potential of the ripple filter pin (pin 3). IN1 Filter PRE GND
Muting becomes possible by inserting the discharge resistor R3 between pin 3 2 3 4
and GND. If the resistance value of R3 is too low, a popping noise is generated; if
the resistance value is too high, the muting effect is reduced. (A value of 750 Ω is +
C3
recommended for R3.)
R3

Mute SW

Voltage Gain
The voltage gain is fixed at 40dB by the ratio of the 30 kΩ and 300 Ω
internal resistors. Therefore, it is not possible to use this IC with a RNF
Rf 30 kΩ
voltage gain greater than 40 dB. Although it is possible to use this IC
300 Ω

with a voltage gain of less than 40 dB by adding a feedback resistor IN1/2 NF1/2 OUT1/2
(RNF) and external resistors (R) as shown in the diagram, doing so 5 6 7
(2) (1) (10)
causes oscillation to occur easily. Therefore, do not use this IC with a
R
voltage gain of 30dB or less. + +
C1/C5 C6/C9 C7/C10
+
RL R2/R3
C2/C4

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Notes on Using the IC

• Maximum ratings
When this IC is used near its maximum ratings, it is possible that a slight fluctuation in the operating conditions could
cause the maximum ratings to be exceeded, damaging the IC. Therefore, allow for an adequate safety margin in
regards to supply voltage, etc., so that the IC is never used under conditions that exceed its maximum ratings.
• Short circuit between pins
Applying power to the IC while a short circuit exists between two pins can cause damage or deterioration in the IC.
Therefore, after mounting the IC on a board, make sure that there are no solder bridges, etc., causing a short circuit
between any of the pins before applying power to the IC.
• Using the IC in a radio
When using this IC in a radio, make sure that there is enough distance between the IC and the bar antenna.
• Printed circuit pattern
When designing the printed circuit pattern, keep power, output, and ground lines thick and short, and determine the
placement of the pattern and the components in such a way as to prevent the generation of an I/O feedback loop.
In addition, power supply capacitor C8 and oscillation blocking capacitor C7 and C10 should be placed as close as
possible to the IC pins in order to prevent oscillation.

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ICCO – VCC PO – VCC

60 14
Rg = 0 RL = 8 Ω
RL = 8 Ω f = 1 kHz
Quiescent current, ICCO — mA

12 THD = 10%
50

Supply voltage, PO — W
10
40

8
30
6

20
4

10
2

0 0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36
Supply voltage, VCC — V ILA00881 Supply voltage, VCC — V ILA00882

THD – f THD – PO
3 3
VCC = 28 V 2 VCC = 28 V
2
RL = 8 Ω RL = 8 Ω
Total harmonic distortion, THD — %

Total harmonic distortion, THD -- %

PO = 0.5 W 10
1.0 7
5
7
3
5
2
3
1.0
2 7
5 f=10kHz
3
0.1
2
7
5 0.1
7 f=1kHz
3 5
2 3 f=100Hz
2
0.1 0.01
10 2 3 5 7 100 2 3 5 71k 2 3 5 710 k 2 3 5 7100 k 0.1 2 3 5 7 1.0 2 3 5 7 10
Frequency, f — Hz ILA00883 Output power, PO — W ILA00884

Response – f VNO – Rg
1 0.4
VCC = 28 V VCC = 28 V
Output noise voltage, VNO — mVrms

RL = 8 Ω RL = 8 Ω
0 VO = 0 DIN Audio
f = 1 kHz
0.3
Response — dB

--1

--2 0.2

--3

0.1

--4

--5 0
10 2 3 5 7 100 2 3 5 71k 2 3 5 710 k 2 3 5 7100 k 100 2 3 5 7 1k 2 3 5 7 10 k 2 3 5 7 100 k
Frequency, f — Hz ILA00885 Input signal source resistance, Rg — Ω ILA00886
Vro – Vr CT – f
1.0 80
VCC = 28 V VCC = 28 V
Output ripple voltage, Vro — mVrms

Rg = 0 RL = 8 Ω
7 fr = 100 Hz Rg = 10 kΩ
70 VO = 0
Crosstalk, CT — dB

5
CH1→CH2
60
CH2→CH1
3
50

40

0.1 30
3 5 7 0.1 2 3 5 7 1.0 10 2 3 5 7 100 2 3 5 71k 2 3 5 7 10 k 2 3 5 7100 k
Ripple voltage, Vr — V ILA00887 Frequency, f — Hz ILA00888

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Pd – PO
12
VCC = 28
RL = 8 Ω
10 f = 1 kHz
Pd = VCC × ICC – 2 × PO
Power dissipation, Pd – W

0
0.1 2 3 5 7 1.0 2 3 5 7 10
Output power, PO – W ILA00889

0.5 s/DIV 0.5 s/DIV

Pop noise waveform (1 V/DIV) Pop noise waveform (1 V/DIV)

SP terminal AC

0 0
Output DC

Middle point rise waveform (5 V/DIV)

Middle point fall waveform (5 V/DIV)

0 0
Power on output waveform ILA00961 Power off output waveform ILA00962

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characteristics, and functions of the described products in the independent state, and are not guarantees
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This catalog provides information as of April, 2002. Specifications and information herein are subject to
change without notice.

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