Icepower50asx2 Datasheet 1-5-20150709
Icepower50asx2 Datasheet 1-5-20150709
Icepower50asx2 Datasheet 1-5-20150709
ICEpower50ASX2
2x50W or 1x170W ICEpower Amplifier
with integrated ICEpower Supply
Contents
General Description .............................................................................................................................................................. 3
Block Diagram ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Connection Diagram............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Absolute Maximum Ratings .............................................................................................................................................. 8
Power Specifications.......................................................................................................................................................... 10
General Audio Specifications (SE-mode) .................................................................................................................... 11
General Audio Specifications (BTL-mode) ................................................................................................................. 12
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................................................... 12
Timing Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Disturbances on the Mains............................................................................................................................................... 13
Lightning ................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Mechanical Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 13
Typical Performance Characteristics........................................................................................................................... 14
Dissipated Power vs. Output Power ............................................................................................................................. 21
Loading ................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Features ................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Protection Features ............................................................................................................................................................ 25
Input/Output Interface .................................................................................................................................................... 26
Operational Timing Diagram ........................................................................................................................................... 28
Thermal Design ................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Physical Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................................... 29
Drill Pattern .......................................................................................................................................................................... 31
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ICEpower50ASX2
2x50W or 1x170W ICEpower Amplifier
with integrated ICEpower Supply
General Description
The ICEpower50ASX2 is a fully integrated, intelligent audio power conversion solution designed par-
ticularly for highly competitive consumer and professional audio products. The ICEpower50ASX2 is
EMC and safety approved and the black-box completeness allows for fast design-in and minimized
time to market. Key benefits include:
The ICEpower50ASX2 is protected against short-circuit, overload and over-heating and includes on-
board fuses and EMI filtering to provide a CE and FCC pre-approved design.
The ICEpower50ASX2 is available in two variants with either stereo or mono output configuration.
Combined with the auxiliary supply for powering external circuitry and the complete elimination of
heat sinks and EMI shields; the ICEpower50ASX2 is the natural choice in any audio application that
requires a compact, integrated power solution.
ICEpower50ASX2
2x50W or 1x170W ICEpower Amplifier
with integrated ICEpower Supply
Release Notes
PCB Version Data Sheet Version Date Revised by Description
ICEpower50ASX2
2x50W or 1x170W ICEpower Amplifier
with integrated ICEpower Supply
Block Diagram
Connection Diagram
ICEpower50ASX2
2x50W or 1x170W ICEpower Amplifier
with integrated ICEpower Supply
The connector interface of the ICEpower50ASX2 modules has five industry standard connectors se-
lected for long-term reliability.
ICEpower50ASX2
2x50W or 1x170W ICEpower Amplifier
with integrated ICEpower Supply
ICEpower50ASX2
2x50W or 1x170W ICEpower Amplifier
with integrated ICEpower Supply
1) The ICEpower50ASX2 will operate at lower levels but the output power will be reduced. If the off-line voltage
is too low, the ICEpower50ASX2 switches off.
Auxiliary Supply
2) If the auxillary supply on the ICEpower50ASX2 is used with a capacitive load please remember to read the
section Capacitive Loading of the AUX Supply in the ICEpower50ASX2 designers manual.
Input Section
ICEpower50ASX2
2x50W or 1x170W ICEpower Amplifier
with integrated ICEpower Supply
Output Section
3) The over-current protection will act to protect the amplifier. (See Protection features)
Thermal Section
ICEpower50ASX2
2x50W or 1x170W ICEpower Amplifier
with integrated ICEpower Supply
Power Specifications
Unless otherwise specified. Ta=25 OC, f=1kHz, RL=4, 230V mains
ICEpower50ASX2
2x50W or 1x170W ICEpower Amplifier
with integrated ICEpower Supply
5) An Audio Precision AES17 20 kHz 7th order measurement filter is used for measurements. The frequency 6.67
kHz corresponds to the worst-case situation where both 2nd and 3rd harmonics are within the audio band.
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Electrical Specifications
Unless otherwise specified, Ta=25 OC.
Timing Specifications
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
tacd Power supply start up delay. Time from reaching ACmin to all power supplies - 700 1000 ms
(nominal mains) are good and amplifier is active.
Table 16: Timing specifications
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Lightning
To avoid damage of the ICEpower50ASX2 in case of surges caused by lightning, special care and
component selection have resulted in capability of withstanding surges up to 5.5kV.
Mechanical Specifications
During development the ICEpower50ASX2 has passed tough mechanical tests to ensure high relia-
bility.
7) 6 directions: (up, down, left, right forward and backward). 3 directions: (up and down, left and right, forward and
backward)
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+20 +60
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20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k 50k 100k
Hz
Figure 3: Frequency response in 4 (green), 8 (blue) and open load (red). Top amplitude.
Bottom phase.
+32 +80
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20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k 50k 100k
Hz
Figure 4: Frequency response in 4 (green), 8 (blue) and open load (red). Top amplitude.
Bottom phase.
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5 5
2 2
1 1
0.5 0.5
0.2 0.2
% 0.1 % 0.1
0.05 0.05
0.02 0.02
0.01 0.01
0.005 0.005
0.002 0.002
0.001 0.001
100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100
W W
THD+N vs. Po at 100Hz, 1kHz and 6.67kHz 8) (8). 230Vac/50Hz THD+N vs. Po at 100Hz, 1kHz and 6.67kHz 8) (4), 230Vac/50Hz
10 10
5 5
2 2
1 1
0.5 0.5
0.2 0.2
% 0.1 % 0.1
0.05 0.05
0.02 0.02
0.01 0.01
0.005 0.005
0.002 0.002
0.001 0.001
100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100
W W
THD+N vs. Po at 100Hz, 1kHz and 6.67kHz 8) (8), 115Vac/50Hz THD+N vs. Po at 100Hz, 1kHz and 6.67kHz 8) (4), 115Vac/50Hz
+0 +0
-10 -10
-20 -20
-30 -30
-40 -40
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d d
B -80 B -80
r r
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A A
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-170
0 2k 4k 6k 8k 10k 12k 14k 16k 18k 20k 22k -170
0 2k 4k 6k 8k 10k 12k 14k 16k 18k 20k 22k
Hz
Hz
9) An Audio Precision AES17 20 kHz 7th order measurement filter is used for measurements. The frequency 6.67
kHz corresponds to the worst-case situation where both 2nd and 3rd harmonics are within the audio band.
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5 5
2 2
1 1
0.5 0.5
0.2 0.2
0.1 0.1
0.05 0.05
% %
0.02 0.02
0.01 0.01
0.005 0.005
0.002 0.002
0.001 0.001
0.0005 0.0005
0.0002 0.0002
0.0001 0.0001
100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 300 100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 300
W W
THD+N vs. Po at 100Hz, 1kHz and 6.67kHz 8) (8). 230Vac/50Hz THD+N vs. Po at 100Hz, 1kHz and 6.67kHz 8) (4), 230Vac/50Hz
10 10
5 5
2 2
1 1
0.5 0.5
0.2 0.2
0.1 0.1
0.05 0.05
% %
0.02 0.02
0.01 0.01
0.005 0.005
0.002 0.002
0.001 0.001
0.0005 0.0005
0.0002 0.0002
0.0001 0.0001
100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 300 100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 300
W W
THD+N vs. Po at 100Hz, 1kHz and 6.67kHz 8) (8), 115Vac/50Hz THD+N vs. Po at 100Hz, 1kHz and 6.67kHz 8) (4), 115Vac/50Hz
+0 +0
-10 -10
-20 -20
-30 -30
-40 -40
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-60 -60
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d d
B -80 B -80
r r
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A A
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0 2k 4k 6k 8k 10k 12k 14k 16k 18k 20k 22k 0 2k 4k 6k 8k 10k 12k 14k 16k 18k 20k 22k
Hz Hz
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1 +0
0.5
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0.2 -30
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0.02 d
B -80
% 0.01 r
-90
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0.0005 -140
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0.0002 -160
0.0001
-170
100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 0 2k 4k 6k 8k 10k 12k 14k 16k 18k 20k 22k
W Hz
CCIF IMD vs. PO, RL = 4, f1 =18,5kHz, f2 = 1kHz, CCIF IMD analysis. RL = 4, PO =10W
IMD@10W = 0.0007%
1 +0
-10
0.5
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0.2 -40
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0.1
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0.05 d
B -80
% r
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0.02 A
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0.005 -130
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0.002
-160
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100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 0 2k 4k 6k 8k 10k 12k 14k 16k 18k 20k 22k
W Hz
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with integrated ICEpower Supply
1 +0
0.5 -10
-20
0.2
-30
0.1 -40
0.05 -50
-60
0.02 d -70
B
% 0.01 r -80
A -90
0.005
-100
0.002 -110
0.001 -120
-130
0.0005
-140
0.0002 -150
0.0001 -160
100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 0 2k 4k 6k 8k 10k 12k 14k 16k 18k 20k 22k
W Hz
CCIF IMD vs. PO, RL = 4, f1 =18.5kHz, f2 = 1kHz, CCIF IMD analysis. RL = 4, PO =10W
IMD@10W = 0.0002%
1 +0
-10
0.5
-20
-30
0.2 -40
-50
0.1
-60
-70
0.05 d
B -80
% r
-90
0.02 A
-100
-110
0.01
-120
0.005 -130
-140
-150
0.002
-160
0.001 -170
100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 0 2k 4k 6k 8k 10k 12k 14k 16k 18k 20k 22k
W Hz
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with integrated ICEpower Supply
Note that this limitation will never cause any problems when the amplifier is fed a music signal at the
input, but the limit must be taken into consideration when the amplifier is tested under laboratory
conditions using sine waves or noise signals.
.
Output Impedance
The output impedance is measured by feeding 1ARMS into the output of the amplifier and measuring
the voltage on the output. The voltage then corresponds to the output impedance. The output imped-
ance is measured directly on the terminals on the PCB.
The figure below shows the output impedance from 100Hz 20kHz for the SE-version.
300m
280m
260m
240m
220m
200m
180m
160m
V
140m
120m
100m
80m
60m
40m
20m
Figure 9: Measured voltage at output terminals while feeding 1ARMS into the output of the amplifier at PCB.
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The figure below shows the output impedance from 100Hz 20kHz for the BTL-version.
600m
550m
500m
450m
400m
350m
V 300m
250m
200m
150m
100m
50m
Figure 10: Measured voltage at output terminals while feeding 1Arms into the output of the amplifier at PCB
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BTL Power
Power Dissipation
Continuous out-
put power 4 50 66 50 16
Continuous out-
put power 8 95 113 95 18
Loading
With its low output impedance, the ICEpower50ASX2 is designed to be unaffected by loudspeaker
loading characteristics. However, care should be taken with purely capacitive loads.
Traditionally, amplifiers have been tested extensively in laboratories with purely capacitive loads.
This was done to test the amplifiers stability and performance but it does not relate to any normal
speaker load as even electrostatic speakers do not present a purely capacitive load to the amplifier
but include a resistive part as well. The maximum purely capacitive load allowed is 470nF.
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Features
The ICEpower50ASX2 has a number of useful features as described below.
tivated, the pin will be pulled low (0V). This pin is only an output.
Enable Pin
The enable pin can enable/disable the amplifier. If the pin is left uncon-
nected, then the level is high (+5V) and the amplifier is enabled. If the pin
is pulled low (0V) externally, the amplifier will be disabled.. 10k
100R
Enable
The enable pin will also be pulled low by the internal protection circuitry if
the amplifier temperature becomes too high or a mains under- voltage is C
ICEpower50ASX2
2x50W or 1x170W ICEpower Amplifier
with integrated ICEpower Supply
The auxiliary supply can be used to power an external circuit such 400mA
as a preamplifier or an equalizer/crossover. Remember that this Vd,aux
supply is unregulated.
400mA C +25V
When using this AUX supply, please remember to read the sec- Vs,aux
tions Shielding and Grounding of Audio Signals and Capacitive GND
manual.
GND GND
GND +25V
NOTE:
The Vd and Vs outputs are fused. Even brief overload or short cir-
cuit will blow the fuses! Figure 14: Auxiliary supply equivalent diagram
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2x50W or 1x170W ICEpower Amplifier
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Protection Features
The ICEpower50ASX2 is equipped with several protection features for surviving overload without
damage. The block diagram below illustrates the different protection features.
The power supply of the ICEpower50ASX has two protection circuits; overtemperature and overcur-
rent.
The temperature protection will be activated if the absolute temperature of the circuit is too high.
This can be caused by high ambient temperature, high load (amplifier and AUX supply) for a long
time or a combination of these two parameters.
The overcurrent protection will be activated if the output current to amplifier and AUX is too large.
Please remember that the AUX supply is protected by fuses.
If one of these protection features is triggered, the power supply either limits its output power or
shuts down. In case of a shutdown, the power supply will rapidly try to restart if the circuits temper-
ature is OK.
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The ICEpower50ASX2 has a local protection circuit for each of the two audio channels. This local
protection handles HF protection and saturation detection. If one of these protections features be-
comes active on one channel, it will only influence on the channel where the error occurred.
The HF protection circuit is implemented to protect the Zobel network against ultrasonic signals
(greater than 20kHz). This protection circuit has a build-in time constant so it is possible to deliver a
high frequency, high amplitude signal for a short time.
There are two global protection features in the 50ASX2 amplifier; an over temperature protection
and an overcurrent protection.
The over temperature protection will only occur if the PRMS is greater that the specified Continuous
Output Power. In normal use, the amplifier will not shut down if properly mounted.
The overcurrent detection circuit is included in the ICEpower chipset by detecting saturation of the
control system. This condition will typically be allowed in 100ms to 500ms which is enough to avoid
accidental shutdown at peak currents during high music output. The current limit is set to 20A.
Input/Output Interface
Input Stage
The single ended input buffer has an anti-aliasing filtering and a 100R 2u2
Vin channel
DC capacitor. The input impedance of the signal input section is 1 or 2
minimum 8k over the audio bandwidth, which is an acceptable 1n
100n 270k 47k
loading condition for pre-amps, active crossover outputs etc
GND
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Output stage
L
The output stage is a half bridge topology with a 2nd order filter. Power +
stage L
The filter design is a part of ICEpowers proprietary MECC topol-
ogy and has been chosen as the optimal solution between demodu- C Cz
-
lation characteristics, efficiency and filter compactness. The essen-
tial output characteristics are:
Rz
The switching residual on the output primarily consists of
a single frequency component at the carrier fundamental
fs.
L
Power
stage
C Cz
Rz
+
L
Rz
C
Cz
L
Power
stage
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with integrated ICEpower Supply
1. 700ms typ.
Enable
2. 2ms typ.
3. 100us typ.
4. 2ms typ. OC
5. 1200ms max. (load/power dependent)
6. 50ms typ. Thermal
Thermal Design
Thermal design is generally a great challenge in power amplifier systems. Linear amplifier designs
operating in class A or AB are normally very inefficient and therefore equipped with extensive heat
sinking to keep the transistor junction temperature low. The ICEpower50ASX2 is based on highly ef-
ficient ICEpower switching technology providing high overall efficiency characteristics at all levels of
operation.
Part of the component philosophy of the ICEpower50ASX2 module is to provide a self-cooled com-
ponent thus eliminating the need for special attention to thermal design.
The ICEpower50ASX module is designed for music reproduction, which means that the output power
of the amplifier will never be continuous. Research has shown that the RMS level of any music signal
does not normally exceed 1/8th of the peak value and the power supply is therefore designed for large
short-term power handling and lower continuous power handling. If the average output power of the
ICEpower50ASX exceeds 43W @ 4 (SE-version with both channels driven) or 50W @ 4 (BTL-
version) for a long time at 25C ambient temperature, the module will reach its maximum allowable
temperature and the temperature protection will be activated.
Further information about thermal design can be found in the ICEpower ASX designers manual.
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Physical Dimensions
All dimensions are in mm.
Important! A minimum clearance of 12 mm around the module is required for safety and ven-
tilation reasons.
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Drill Pattern
All dimensions are in mm. The diameter of the mounting holes is 3.5 mm.
Height above the PCB is 30 mm.
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2x50W or 1x170W ICEpower Amplifier
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Safety Standards
The ICEpower50ASX2 has been safety approved by UL to ease the design-in procedure and complies
with the following standards:
Safety Class
Class 2 (without earth)
ESD Warning
ICEpower products are manufactured according to the following ESD precautions:
IEC 61340-5-1: Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena. General Re-
quirements.
IEC 61340-5-2: Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena. User Guide.
ANSI/ESD-S20.20-1999: Protection of Electrical and Electronic Parts, Assemblies and
Equipment.
Further handling of the products should comply with the same standards.
The general guarantee policy of ICEpower a/s does not cover ESD damaged products due to im-
proper handling.
Storage humidity
Do not expose the pallets to rain or humidity levels higher than 85%.
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Storage temperature
The pallets are to be stored at temperatures from 0C to 70C.
Stacking
Pallets may not be stacked on top of each other.
Notes
For additional information about the ICEpower technology from ICEpower a/s, visit our web site or
contact us.
ICEpower a/s
Gl. Lundtoftevej 1b
DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby
Denmark
Website: ICEpower.dk
Email: [email protected]
Notice
The data sheet contains specifications that may be subject to change without prior notice. ICE-
power is a trademark of ICEpower a/s.
ICEpower a/s products are not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or
life support systems without the express written approval of the president and general counsel of
ICEpower a/s. As used herein:
1. Life support devices or systems are devices or systems which, (a) are intended for surgical
implant into the body, or (b) support or sustain life, and whose failure to perform when
properly used in accordance with instructions for use provided in the labelling, can be rea-
sonably expected to result in a significant injury to the user.
2. A critical component is any component of a life support device or system whose failure to
perform can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life support device or sys-
tem, or to affect its safety or effectiveness.