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ICEpower 125ASX2
2x125W or 1x500W ICEpower Amplifier
with Integrated Power Supply

ICEpower 125ASX2
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Contents
General Description....................................................................................................................................................................3
Release Notes ..............................................................................................................................................................................4
Block Diagram ..............................................................................................................................................................................5
Connection Diagram ..................................................................................................................................................................5
Absolute Maximum Ratings....................................................................................................................................................7
Power Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................9
General Audio Specifications (SE-mode) ..........................................................................................................................9
General Audio Specifications (BTL-mode)..................................................................................................................... 10
Electrical Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
Timing Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Disturbances on the Mains ................................................................................................................................................... 12
Mechanical Specifications .................................................................................................................................................... 12
Typical Performance Characteristics .............................................................................................................................. 13
Power vs. Frequency............................................................................................................................................................... 18
Output Impedance .................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Loading ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Dissipated Power vs. Output Power ................................................................................................................................. 19
Features ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Protection Features ................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Power Supply Protection ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
Amplifier Local Protection ................................................................................................................................................... 23
Amplifier Global Protection ................................................................................................................................................. 23
Input/Output Interface......................................................................................................................................................... 23
BTL module setup ................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Output stage .............................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Operational Timing Diagram ............................................................................................................................................... 25
Thermal Design ........................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Physical Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................................... 26
Drill Pattern................................................................................................................................................................................ 28
Safety Standards...................................................................................................................................................................... 29
ESD Warning .............................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Packaging and Storing ...........................................................................................................................................................30
Contact ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Legal Notes ................................................................................................................................................................................ 31
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General Description
The ICEpower125ASX2 is a fully integrated, intelligent audio power conversion solution
designed particularly for highly competitive consumer and professional audio products.
The ICEpower125ASX2 is EMC and safety approved and the “black-box” completeness
allows for fast design-in and minimized time to market. Key benefits include:

• State-of-the-art, high efficiency ICEpower amplification stage

based on the patented HCOM modulation and MECC control tech-
niques

• An ICEpower Supply with selectable mains converter and sepa-

rate aux converter

• A wide set of features for plug-and play implementation into appli-

cations such as active speakers and subwoofers, wireless speak-
ers, multimedia audio, musical instrument amplifiers and distrib-
uted audio

The ICEpower125ASX2 can be configured to either stereo or mono output. Combined

with the auxiliary supply for powering external circuitry and the complete elimination of
external heat sinks and EMI shields, the ICEpower125ASX2 is the natural choice in any
audio application that requires a compact, integrated power solution.

The ICEpower125ASX2 is protected against short circuits, overload and overheating and
includes on-board fuses and EMI filtering to provide a CE and FCC pre-approved design.

Key Specifications Key Features

• 450W @ 1% THD+N, 20Hz – 20kHz, 4Ω, BTL • Fully integrated audio power solution
• 2 x 120W @ 1% THD+N, 20Hz – 20kHz, 4Ω, SE (both • Rugged construction
channels driven) • Thermal protection
• 220W (2Ω) + 58W (8Ω) @ 1% THD+N, 20Hz – 20kHz, SE • Over current protection
(both channels driven with asymmetric load) • Sound optimized soft clipping
• Max output voltage / current: 32Vp / 20Ap, 4Ω, SE • Suitable for CE approved designs
• Max output voltage / current: 60Vp / 20Ap, 4Ω, BTL • EMI conforms to: EN55013
• 121dBA dynamic range (BTL-mode) EN55020
• 117dBA dynamic range (SE-mode) EN61000-3-2
• THD+N = 0.002% @ 1W (8Ω,1kHz, SE-mode) EN61000-3-3
• THD+N = 0.002% @ 1W (8Ω,1kHz, BTL-mode) FCC part 15-B
• 86,4 % total efficiency @ 250W, 8Ω • Safety conforms to: IEC/UL 60065
• CCIF Intermodulation distortion = 0.0009%, 10W, 4Ω,
18.5kHz/1kHz
• ±24V unregulated auxiliary power supply
• Selectable Mains 85-132VAC & 170-264VAC
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Release Notes
Version Date Revised by Description

1.2 2014-11-13 LBH/SMK Asymmetric load

1.3 2015-12-03 LBH Header spec. text updated

1.4 2017-09-19 DIT Legal Notes updated

1.5 2018-06-20 LBH/DIT Output voltage / current spec. added

Safety and EMC standards updated
1.6 2018-11-06 LBH/DIT Absolute maximum Ratings updated

1.7 2018-12-11 LBH/DIT Table 18 and 19, Dissipated Power vs.

Output Power updated
1.8 2019-01-15 LBH/DIT Thermal Section updated
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Block Diagram

Live Vd,aux
DC/DC GND
Rectification
FUSE EMI filter converter
and filtering Vs,aux
with isolation
Neutral

Enable
OC
Thermal
BTL_sync

+5V -5V Output stage

and filtering Vo channel 1
channel 1
GND
Input ch. 1
Input filter
MECC control and HCOM
and DC
modulation
blocking
Input ch. 2

Output stage
and filtering Vo channel 2
channel 2
AGND GND

AGND

Figure 1: ICEpower125ASX2 block diagram

Connection Diagram

Figure 2: ICEpower125ASX2 connections

The connector interface of the ICEpower125ASX2 module has four industry standard connectors selected for long term relia-
bility.
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AC Header Specifications (P100)

Type: JST B2P3-VH
PIN Function Description Type

1 Neutral Neutral AC Input

2 Live Live AC Input

Table 1: AC connector specifications.

Speaker Header Specifications (P101)

Type: JST B4P-VH
PIN Function Description Type
1 Vo+ Amplifier output channel 2 Output

2 GND GNDchannel2 GND

2 GND GNDchannel1 GND

4 Vo+ Amplifier output channel 1 Output

Table 2: Speaker connector specifications.

Signal Header Specifications (P102)

Type: JST B8B-PH-K-S
PIN Function Description Type
1 BTL Sync Synchronization pin for amplifiers (used in BTL-mode) Input
2 Enable Amplifier enable Input/Output
3 OC Monitor pin amplifier over current Output
4 Thermal Thermal monitoring pin Output
5 Vin channel 2 Input signal channel 2 Input
6 GND Ground terminal for the signal section. GND
7 GND Ground terminal for the signal section. GND
8 Vin channel 1 Input signal channel 1 Input

Table 3: Signal connector specifications.

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Auxiliary Supply Header Specifications (P103)

Type: JST B3B-PH-K-S
PIN Function Description Type
1 Vdaux Positive unregulated auxiliary supply (typical +24V) Output
2 GND Ground terminal for the auxiliary section. GND
3 Vsaux Negative unregulated auxiliary supply (typical -24V) Output

Table 4: Auxiliary supply header specifications.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Absolute maximum ratings indicate limits above which damage may occur.

Mains Input Section

115V mains setting
Symbol Parameter Value Units
ACmax Maximum off-line voltage (Safety test) 1321b) VAC
ACmin Minimum off-line voltage (Safety test) 851a, 1b) VAC
F Mains frequency range 85VAC - 132VAC 45 – 65 Hz

Table 6: Absolute maximum ratings, mains input section - 115V setting.

230V mains setting

Symbol Parameter Value Units
ACmax Maximum off-line voltage (Safety test) 2641c) VAC
ACmin Minimum off-line voltage (Safety test) 1701a,1c) VAC
F Mains frequency range 170VAC - 264VAC 45 – 65 Hz

Table 7: Absolute maximum ratings, mains input section - 230V setting.

1.a) The ICEpower125ASX2 will operate at lower levels but the output power will be reduced. If the off-line voltage is too low, the ICE-
power125ASX2 switches off.
1.b) 115 V mains setting: The maximum operating/usage mains voltage is 120Vac and the minimum operating/usage mains voltage is 100Vac.
1.c) 230 V mains setting: The maximum operating/usage mains voltage is 240Vac and the minimum operating/usage mains voltage is 200Vac.

Auxiliary Supply
Symbol Parameter Value Unit
IVd Maximum current draw from Vd (+24V)2) 250 mA
IVs Maximum current draw from Vs (-24V)2) -250 mA

Table 8: Absolute maximum ratings, auxiliary supply.

2) If the auxillary supply on ICEpower125ASX2 is used with a capacitive load, please remember to read the section “Capacitive Loading of the
AUX Supply” in the ICEpower125ASX2 designer’s manual.
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Input Section

Symbol Parameter Value Unit

Vin channel 1 , Maximum voltage range on pin ±3.3 Vp
Vin channel 2
Table 9: Absolute maximum ratings, input section.

Output Section
Symbol Parameter Value Units
Rload Minimum symmetric load (SE-mode) 3 Ω
Minimum asymmetric load (SE-mode) 3) 2&6 Ω
Minimum load (BTL-mode) 3 Ω
Iout4) Maximum current draw from amplifier out- 30 A
put
CL Maximal purely capacitive load (SE) 390 nF
Maximal purely capacitive load (BTL) 220 nF
Table 10: Absolute maximum ratings, output section.

3) The amplifier can be loaded asymmetrically. One channel can be loaded with minimum 2Ω. The other channel must then be minimum 6Ω
4) The overcurrent protection will act to protect the amplifier. (See ”Protection features”)

Thermal Section
Symbol Parameter Value Unit
Ta Max ambient temperature, operating 50 °C
– active cooled with fan 5a)
Ta Max ambient temperature, operating 45 °C
– passive cooled, no fan 5b)
Table 11: Absolute maximum ratings, thermal section.

5a) For safety test at 50°C ambient with fan and with the module mounted vertical and maximum AUX current draw, the maximum continu-
ous output power without thermal shutdown is 62,5 W in BTL mode ( 1/8 of 500 W ).

5b) For safety test at 45°C ambient without fan and with the module mounted vertical and maximum AUX current draw, the maximum contin-
uous output power without thermal shutdown is 2x16,25 W in SE mode (1/8 of 2x130 W).
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Power Specifications
Unless otherwise specified. Ta=25 OC, f=1kHz, RL=4Ω, 230V mains

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units

tPmax Time of maximum rated output power6) 400W out. No preheating. - 80 - s
PT Continuous output power6) without ther- Thermal stab. @ Ta = 25 OC. - 65 - W
mal shutdown. (SE, 4Ω) Both channels driven
PT Continuous output power6) without ther- Thermal stab. @ Ta = 25 OC. - 70 - W
mal shutdown. (SE, 8Ω) Both channels driven
PT Continuous output power6) without ther- Thermal stab. @ Ta = 25 OC. - 70 - W
mal shutdown. (BTL, 4Ω)
PT Continuous output power6) without ther- Thermal stab. @ Ta = 25 OC. - 200 - W
mal shutdown. (BTL, 8Ω)
PSMPS Quiescent power consumption Enable pin low - 6 - W
(amplifier disabled)
Pq Quiescent power consumption Po = 0W - 9,5 - W
(amplifier enabled)
η Total power efficiency Po = 100W 4 ohm - 75 - %
Po = 400W 4 ohm - 80,4 -
Po = 500W 4 ohm - 81,4 -
Po = 250W 8 ohm - 86,4 -
Vdaux, Nominal DC voltage Mains voltage and output ±16,5 ±24 ±28 V
Vsaux power within specified ranges

Table 12: Power specifications.

6) The module is mounted vertically in free air.

General Audio Specifications (SE-mode)

Unless otherwise specified, f=1kHz, PO=1W, Ta=25 OC.

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units

PO Output power @ 1%THD+N RL = 4Ω
20Hz < f < 20kHz, both channels driven. 230Vac / 50Hz, - 120 - W
(AES17 measurement filter) 8) 115Vac / 50Hz - 105 -
PO Output power @ 1%THD+N 230Vac / 50Hz, RL = 2.7Ω - 175 -
20Hz < f < 20kHz, both channels driven, RL = 8Ω - 60 - W
First channel RL = 2.7Ω,
Second channel RL = 8Ω - 160 -
115Vac / 50Hz , RL = 2.7Ω
(AES17 measurement filter) 8) - 58 -
RL = 8Ω
PO Output power @ 1%THD+N 230Vac / 50Hz, RL = 2Ω - 220 -
20Hz < f < 20kHz, both channels driven, RL = 8Ω - 58 - W
First channel RL = 2Ω,
Second channel RL = 8Ω - 210 -
115Vac / 50Hz , RL = 2Ω
(AES17 measurement filter) 8) - 55 -
_ RL = 8Ω
PO Output power @ 10%THD+N RL = 4Ω
20Hz < f < 20kHz, both channels driven. 230Vac / 50Hz, - 150 - W
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(AES17 measurement filter) 8) 115Vac /50Hz - 130 -

PO Output power @ 1%THD+N RL = 4Ω
20Hz < f < 20kHz, one channel driven. 230Vac / 50Hz, - 130 - W
(AES17 measurement filter) 8) 115Vac / 50Hz - 120 -
PO Output power @ 1%THD+N RL = 2.7Ω
20Hz < f < 20kHz, one channel driven. 230Vac / 50Hz, - 185 - W
(AES17 measurement filter) 8) 115Vac / 50Hz - 175 -
PO Output power @ 1%THD+N RL = 2Ω
20Hz < f < 20kHz, one channel driven. 230Vac / 50Hz, - 230 - W
(AES17 measurement filter) 8) 115Vac / 50Hz - 220 -
Vo-max Max output voltage RL = 4Ω - 32 - Vp
Io-max Max output current (output current limited) - 20 - Ap
THD+N THD+N (4Ω,AES17 measurement filter) 8) f = 100Hz, PO =1W - 0.003 0.01 %
VN,O Output referenced idle noise A-weighted 20 30 80 µV
AV Nominal Voltage Gain f = 1 kHz 24,3 24,8 25,3 dB
f Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz, All loads - ±0.15 ±0.5 dB
fu Upper bandwidth limit (SE) RL = 8Ω - 120 - kHz
(-3dB) RL = 4Ω - 90 - kHz

fl Lower bandwidth limit (-3dB) RL = All loads - 1.5 - Hz

Zo Abs. output impedance f = 1kHz - 18 25 mΩ
ZL Load impedance range 37) 4 ∝ Ω
D Dynamic range A-weighted (125W, 4Ω) - 117 - dB
IMD Intermodulation (CCIF) f =18.5kHz, 1kHz, PO - 0.0009 - %
=10W
TIM Transient intermodulation (DIM30) PO =10W - 0.007 - %

Table 13: General audio specifications.

7) The amplifier can be loaded asymmetrically. One channel can be loaded with minimum 2Ω. The other channel must then be minimum 6Ω
8) An Audio Precision AES17 20 kHz 7th order measurement filter is used for measurements. The frequency 6.67 kHz corresponds to the
worst-case scenario where both 2nd and 3rd harmonics are within the audio band.

General Audio Specifications (BTL-mode)

Unless otherwise specified, f=1kHz, PO=1W, Ta=25 OC.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
PO Output power @ 1%THD+N RL = 4Ω
20Hz < f < 20kHz 230Vac / 50Hz, - 450 - W
(AES17 measurement filter) 8) 115Vac / 50Hz - 370 -
PO Output power @ 10%THD+N RL = 4Ω
20Hz < f < 20kHz 230Vac / 50Hz, - 550 - W
(AES17 measurement filter) 8) 115Vac /50Hz - 450 -
Vo-max Max output voltage RL = 4Ω - 60 - Vp
Io-max Max output current (output current limited) - 20 - Ap
THD+N THD+N in 4Ω f = 100Hz, PO =1W - 0.003 0.005 %
(AES17 measurement filter) 8)
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VN,O Output referenced idle noise A-weighted 25 35 80 µV

20Hz < f < 20kHz
AV Nominal Voltage Gain f = 1 kHz 29,7 30,7 31,7 dB
f Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz, All loads - ±0.3 ±0.7 dB
fu Upper bandwidth limit (BTL) RL = 8Ω - 100 - kHz
(-3dB) RL = 4Ω - 70 - kHz
fl Lower bandwidth limit (-3dB) RL = All loads - 1.5 - Hz
Zo Abs. output impedance f = 1kHz - 18 30 mΩ
ZL Load impedance range 3 4 ∝ Ω
D Dynamic range A-weighted at 500W@4Ω - 121 - dB
IMD Intermodulation (CCIF) f =18.5kHz, 1kHz, PO =10W - 0.0003 - %
TIM Transient intermodulation (DIM30) PO =10W - 0.006 - %
Table 14: General audio specifications.

8) An Audio Precision AES17 20 kHz 7th order measurement filter is used for measurements. The frequency 6.67 kHz corresponds to the worst-case scenario
where both 2nd and 3rd harmonics are within the audio band.
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Electrical Specifications
Unless otherwise specified, Ta=25 OC.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
fo Switching frequency channel 1 Idle 490 540 590 kHz
fo Switching frequency channel 2 Idle 450 500 550 kHz
fo Switching frequency BTL Idle 490 540 590 kHz
fs Switching frequency range (amplifier) Idle to full scale 90 - 590 kHz
fsmps Switching frequency (power supply) - 100 - kHz

Table 15: Electrical specifications.

Timing Specifications
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
tacd Power supply start-up delay. Time from reaching ACmin to all power supplies - 600 1000 ms
(nominal mains) are good and amplifier is active.
Table 16: Timing specifications.

Disturbances on the Mains

The signal on the mains connection is often very noisy and large surge voltages are present. The ICEpower125ASX2 is
equipped with mains filtering to suppress surges and noise.

Special care and component selection has made the ICEpower125ASX2 able to withstand surges up to 8kV to avoid damage
to the ICEpower125ASX2 in case of surges caused by lightning.

Mechanical Specifications
The ICEpower125ASX2 has passed tough mechanical tests during development to ensure high reliability.

Test Acceleration Amount

Unpowered tests: The unit is powered after the test to verify functionality.
Random vibration 2gRMS 3x20min
Bump 10g/16ms, 2-4 Hz 1000 bumps in each of 6 directions9)
Shock 70g/12ms 3 shocks in each of 6 directions9)
Powered tests: The unit is tested with power applied.
Sinusoidal vibrations 2.5mm, 5-10Hz 2 hours in each of 3 directions9)
1g, 10-100Hz
Random vibrations 0.01g, 10-20Hz 2 hours in each of 3 directions9)
0.7gRMS –3dB/oct, 20-150Hz

Table 17: Mechanical tests.

9) 6 directions: (up, down, left, right forward and backward). 3 directions: (up and down, left and right, forward and backward)
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Typical Performance Characteristics

Frequency Response (SE-mode)
+30 +90

+80
+28

+70
+26
+60
+24
+50

+22
+40

+20 +30

+20
+18

d +10
+16
B d
g +0 e
+14 g
A -10

+12
-20

+10 -30

-40
+8

-50
+6
-60
+4
-70

+2
-80

-0 -90
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k 50k 100k
Hz

Figure 3: Frequency response in 4Ω (blue), 8Ω (green) and open load (red). Top – amplitude. Bottom – phase.

Frequency Response (BTL-mode)

+90
+34
+80
+32
+70
+30
+60
+28
+50
+26
+40
+24
+30
+22
+20
+20
d +10
B +18 d
g +0 e
g
A +16
-10

+14
-20

+12 -30

+10 -40

+8 -50

+6 -60

+4 -70

+2 -80

-0 -90
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k 50k 100k
Hz

Figure 4: Frequency response in 4Ω (blue), 8Ω (green) and open load (red). Top – amplitude. Bottom – phase.
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Harmonic Distortion & Noise (SE-mode)

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 50 100 200 100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200
W W

THD+N vs. Po at 100Hz, 1kHz and 6.67kHz 8) (8Ω). 230Vac/50Hz THD+N vs. Po at 100Hz, 1kHz and 6.67kHz 8) (4Ω), 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 50 100 200 100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200
W W

THD+N vs. Po at 100Hz, 1kHz and 6.67kHz 8) (8Ω), 115Vac/50Hz THD+N vs. Po at 100Hz, 1kHz and 6.67kHz 8) (4Ω), 115Vac/50Hz
+0 +0
-10 -10

-20 -20

-30 -30

-40 -40

-50 -50

-60 -60

-70 -70
d d
B -80 B -80
r r
-90 -90
A A
-100 -100

-110 -110

-120 -120

-130 -130

-140 -140

-150 -150

-160 -160

-170 -170
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

Idle noise (16K FFT). Residual = 30µV(A). f = 5kHz. Po = 100mW. 4Ω loading.

(Relative to 125W into 4 ohm) (Relative to 125W into 4 ohm)

Figure 5: Total harmonic distortion & noise (SE).

8) An Audio Precision AES17 20 kHz 7th order measurement filter is used for measurements. The frequency 6.67 kHz corresponds to the worst-case
scenario where both 2nd and 3rd harmonics are within the audio band.
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Harmonic Distortion & Noise (BTL-mode)

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 50 100 200 600 100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 600
W W

THD+N vs. Po at 100Hz, 1kHz and 6.67kHz 8) (8Ω). 230Vac/50Hz THD+N vs. Po at 100Hz, 1kHz and 6.67kHz 8) (4Ω), 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 50 100 200 600 100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 600
W W

THD+N vs. Po at 100Hz, 1kHz and 6.67kHz 8) (8Ω), 115Vac/50Hz THD+N vs. Po at 100Hz, 1kHz and 6.67kHz 8) (4Ω), 115Vac/50Hz
+0 +0

-10 -10

-20 -20

-30 -30

-40 -40

-50 -50

-60 -60

d -70 d -70
B B
r -80 r -80

A -90 A -90

-100 -100

-110 -110

-120 -120

-130 -130

-140 -140

-150 -150

-160 -160
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

Idle noise (16K FFT). Residual = 35µV(A). f = 5kHz. Po = 100mW. 4Ω loading.

(Relative to 400W into 4 ohm) (Relative to 400W into 4 ohm)

Figure 6: Total harmonic distortion & noise (BTL).

8) An Audio Precision AES17 20 kHz 7th order measurement filter is used for measurements. The frequency 6.67 kHz corresponds to
the worst-case scenario where both 2nd and 3rd harmonics are within the audio band.
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Intermodulation Distortion (CCIF & TIM) (SE-mode)

10 +0

5 -10

-20
2 -30

1 -40

0.5 -50

-60
0.2 d -70
B
% 0.1 r -80

A -90
0.05
-100
0.02 -110

0.01 -120

-130
0.005
-140

0.002 -150

0.001 -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 = 4Ω, f1 =18,5kHz, f2 = 1kHz, CCIF IMD analysis. RL = 4Ω, PO =10W.
IMD@10W = 0.002%.
10 +0

5 -10

-20
2 -30

1 -40

0.5 -50

-60
0.2 d -70
B
% 0.1 r -80

A -90
0.05
-100
0.02 -110

0.01 -120

-130
0.005
-140

0.002 -150

0.001 -160
100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 400 0 2k 4k 6k 8k 10k 12k 14k 16k 18k 20k 22k
W Hz

TIM vs. output power. RL = 4Ω, TIM FFT analysis. RL = 4Ω, PO =10W.
TIM@10W = 0.004%

Figure 7: Intermodulation distortion (SE)

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Intermodulation Distortion (CCIF & TIM) (BTL-mode)

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 = 4Ω, f1 =18.5kHz, f2 = 1kHz, CCIF IMD analysis. RL = 4Ω, PO =10W.
IMD@10W = 0.0003%.

1 +0

-10
0.5
-20

-30
0.2
-40

-50
0.1
-60

0.05 d -70
B
% r -80

0.02 A -90

-100
0.01
-110

-120
0.005
-130

-140
0.002
-150

0.001 -160
100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 300 0 2k 4k 6k 8k 10k 12k 14k 16k 18k 20k 22k
W Hz

TIM vs. output power. RL = 4Ω, TIM FFT analysis. RL = 4Ω, PO =10W.
TIM@10W = 0.006%

Figure 8: Intermodulation distortion (BTL).

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Power vs. Frequency

The maximum allowable short-term output power of the ICEpower125SAX2 is frequency-dependant due to the compensating
Zobel network in the output stage. The short-term output power is defined as the maximum undistorted (THD+N < 1%) output
power until thermal shutdown occurs. The maximum Full Power Bandwidth is 20 kHz. Above this frequency, the Zobel protec-
tion circuit may briefly shut down the amplifier to protect the Zobel network from damage.

Note that this limitation will never cause 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 impedance is measured directly on the terminals on the
PCB.

The figure below shows the output impedance from 100Hz – 20kHz BTL-mode (left) and for one channel in SE-mode (right).

300m 600m

280m 550m
260m
500m
240m
450m
220m

200m 400m

180m 350m
160m
V V 300m
140m
250m
120m

100m 200m

80m 150m

60m
100m
40m
50m
20m

100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k

100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
Hz
Hz

Figure 9: Measured voltage at output terminals while feeding 1ARMS into the output of the amplifier at PCB.

Loading
With its low output impedance, the ICEpower125ASX2 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
amplifier’s 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 al-
lowed is 390nF per channel in SE-mode or 220nF in BTL-mode.
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Dissipated Power vs. Output Power

Mains Voltage Measured mains Rated mains Measured Rated mains Test Condition
[Vac] current draw [A] current draw mains power power draw
[A] draw [W] [W]

90 Vac / 50 Hz 2.984 3 178.3 180 1 kHz sine wave input, all

132 Vac / 50 Hz 3.945 4 336.0 340 channels driven, (maxi-
180 Vac / 50 Hz 1.575 1.6 180.2 185 mum) non-clipped output
264 Vac / 50 Hz 2.007 2.1 328.4 330 power, 4 ohm output loads
90V / 60 Hz 2.922 3 178.0 180 in SE mode, +/-25V out-
132 Vac / 60 Hz 3.85 3.9 338.3 340 puts loaded with 250 mA
180 Vac / 60 Hz 1.574 1.6 180.2 185 each.
264 Vac / 60 Hz 1.954 2 328 330
90 Vac / 50 Hz 4.74 4.8 300.1 305 1 kHz sine wave input, all
132 Vac / 50 Hz 6.87 6.9 618 620 channels driven, (maxi-
180 Vac / 50 Hz 2.633 2.7 318 320 mum) non-clipped output
264 Vac / 50 Hz 3.667 3.7 636 640 power, 4 ohm output loads
90V / 60 Hz 4.77 4.8 300.2 305 in BTL mode, +/-25V out-
132 Vac / 60 Hz 6.70 6.75 616 620 puts loaded with 250 mA
180 Vac / 60 Hz 2.579 2.6 316 320 each.
264 Vac / 60 Hz 3.568 3.6 637 640
90 Vac / 50 Hz 0.686 0.7 36.8 38 1 kHz sine wave input, all
100Vac / 50 Hz 0.731 0.75 42.8 44 channels driven, 1/8 non-
120 Vac / 50 Hz 0.852 0.9 58.9 60 clipped output power, 4
132 Vac / 50 Hz 0.858 0.9 64.1 65 ohm output loads in SE
180 Vac / 50 Hz 0.373 0.4 37.2 38 mode,
200 Vac / 50 Hz 0.387 0.4 42.5 44 +/-25V outputs loaded
240 Vac / 50 Hz 0.448 0.5 58.4 60 with 250 mA each.
264 Vac / 50 Hz 0.461 0.5 64.9 65
90 Vac / 50 Hz 0.861 0.9 47.6 48 1 kHz sine wave input, all
100Vac / 50 Hz 0.977 1 58.67 60 channels driven, 1/8 non-
120 Vac / 50 Hz 1.131 1.2 79.3 80 clipped output power, 4
132 Vac / 50 Hz 1.232 1.25 97.05 98 ohm output loads in BTL
180 Vac / 50 Hz 0.486 0.5 50.1 52 mode, +/-25V outputs
200 Vac / 50 Hz 0.611 0.65 69.47 70 loaded with 250 mA each.
240 Vac / 50 Hz 0.657 0.7 88.7 90
264 Vac / 50 Hz 0.682 0.7 101.0 102

Table 18: Dissipated power vs. Output power.

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Features
The ICEpower125ASX2 has a number of useful features described below.

Over Current monitor pin

Figure 10 shows the internal circuit of the OC pin interface. 10k
100R
This pin is high (+5V) during normal operation but it is
OC
pulled low (0V) if a short circuit is detected on the speaker
output terminals. C
This pin is also activated by other protection features such
GND
as Zobel protection and saturation detection on the output.
If any of these protection features are activated, the pin
GND GND GND
will be pulled low (0V). This pin is only an output.

Figure 10: Over Current monitor pin interface

Thermal monitor pin To enable

pin

Figure 11 shows the internal circuit of the thermal pin inter-

face. This pin is high (+5V) under normal conditions. If the 10k
100R
amplifier temperature becomes too high, the pin is pulled Thermal
low (0V). This can happen if the continuous power drawn
from the amplifier exceeds the limits listed on p. 6 and p. 7. C
This pin is only an output.
GND

GND GND GND

Figure 11: Thermal monitor pin interface.

Enable pin
The enable pin can enable/disable the amplifier. If the pin is
left unconnected, then the level is high (+5V) and the ampli-
fier is enabled. If the pin is pulled low (0V) externally, the 10k
amplifier will be disabled. 100R
Enable
The enable pin will also be pulled low by the internal pro-
tection circuitry if the amplifier temperature becomes too C
high or a mains under- voltage is detected. This pin is bidi-
GND
rectional.

GND GND GND

Figure 12: Enable pin interface.

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BTL Sync pin Vdd

4k7
The BTL synchronization pin is used when the amplifier is
operated in BTL mode. When the amplifier is used in BTL
4k7
mode, the BTL sync pin must be pulled low (0V). By setting
BTL Sync
the BTL sync pin low, it is ensured that the switching fre-
quencies of the two separate amplifier channels are tied
closely together for optimized THD performance. GND 4k7

GND
GND

Figure 13: BTL sync pin interface

Auxiliary power supply

Vd,aux
The auxiliary supply can be used to power an external cir-
cuit such as a preamplifier or an equalizer/crossover. Re-
C
member that this supply is unregulated.
630mA
When using this AUX supply, please remember to read the GND
sections “Shielding and Grounding of Audio Signals” and
“Capacitive Loading of the Aux Supply” in the ICE- C
power125ASX2 designer’s manual.
GND
Vs,aux
GND
NOTE:
The Vd and Vs outputs are fused. Even brief overloads or Figure 14: Auxiliary supply equivalent diagram.
short circuits will blow the fuse!

The fuse on the module is a 630mA type to keep the in-

rush-current from blowing the fuse, but the maximum cur-
rent draw (sum of current from Vd,aux and Vc,aux) should
never exceed 500mA.
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Protection Features
The ICEpower125ASX2 is equipped with several protection features for surviving overload without
damage. The block diagram below illustrates the different protection features.

Figure 15: Protection schematic

Power Supply Protection

The power supply of the ICEpower125ASX2 has two protection circuits; over temperature and over-
current.

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/or AUX exceeds the
limits. Please remember that the AUX supply is protected by a fuse which will blow if the supply is
overloaded.

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 circuit’s temper-
ature is acceptable.
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Amplifier Local Protection

The ICEpower125ASX2 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 is ac-
tivated on one channel, it will only influence 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 built-in time constant, so it is possible to deliver a
high frequency, high amplitude signal for a short time.

Amplifier Global Protection

There are two global protection features in the ICEpower125ASX2 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 for 100ms to 500ms which is enough to avoid
accidental shutdown at peak currents during high music output. The current limit is set to 30A.

Input/Output Interface

Input Stage

The single ended input buffer has an anti-aliasing filtering and

a DC blocking capacitor. The input impedance of the signal in-
put section is minimum 8kΩ over the audio bandwidth, which
100R C
is an acceptable loading condition for pre-amps, active cross- Vin channel
over outputs etc. 1 or 2
C
270k 47k
GND

GND GND GND GND

Figure 16: Single ended input buffer.

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BTL module setup

When using the BTL module, the wiring diagram on fig.
17 should be followed. For optimized THD perfor-
mance, the BTL sync pin is pulled low.

Figure 17: Wiring diagram for the BTL module

Output stage
The output stage is a half bridge topology with a 2nd
order filter. The filter design is a part of ICEpower’s
proprietary MECC topology and has been chosen as
the optimal solution between demodulation charac- L
Power +
teristics, efficiency and filter compactness. The es- stage L
sential output characteristics are:
C Cz
-
• The switching residual on the output pri-
marily consists of a single frequency com-
ponent at the carrier fundamental fs. Rz

• The system bandwidth is 120 kHz in 8Ω

(SE) and 100 kHz in 8Ω (BTL).

Figure 18: SE output filter section with compensating Zobel net-

work.
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Operational Timing Diagram

The following diagram shows selected signals during power up/down (nominal mains).

Timing for changes in mains and enable levels 1 2 3 4 5 6

Mains
1. 570ms
2. 30ms
3. 200us
Enable
4. 30ms
5. Up to 2 seconds (Pout dependent)
6. 30ms OC

Overcurrent and thermal pins have the same response Thermal

delays as the enable pin from when the over current
or thermal error is detected. Audio
out

Figure 19: Timing – enable and mains.

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 ICEpower125ASX2 is based on highly
efficient ICEpower switching technology providing high overall efficiency characteristics at all levels
of operation.

Part of the “component” philosophy of the ICEpower125ASX2 module is to provide a self-cooled

component thus eliminating the need for special attention to thermal design.

The ICEpower125ASX2 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 ICEpower125ASX2 exceeds 65W @ 4Ω (SE-mode with both channels driven) or 70W @
4Ω (BTL-mode) for a long time at 25°C ambient temperature, the module will reach its maximum al-
lowable temperature and the temperature protection will be activated.

Further information about thermal design can be found in the ICEpower ASX designer’s manual.
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Physical Dimensions
All dimensions are in mm.

Figure 20: Physical dimensions in mm.

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Important! A minimum clearance of 12 mm. around the module is required for safety and ventilation
reasons.

Figure 21: 3D-view of the ICEpower125ASX2 board.

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Drill Pattern
All dimensions are in mm. The diameter of the mounting holes is 3.5 mm and max. height above the
PCB is 31 mm.

Figure 22: PCB drill pattern.

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Safety Standards
The ICEpower125ASX2 is safety approved by CSA to ease the design-in procedure. The module com-
plies with the following standards:

Europe: IEC 60065 7th ed. + AM1 + AM2

IEC 60065 8th ed.
EN 60065:2002 + A1:2006 + A11:2008 + A2:2010

US: UL 60065, 7th Edition, 2013-07-24

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60065-03, 1st Edition + A1:2006 + A2:2012

EMC
• EN 55032: Note 1

Note1: Depends on cable routing on the mains/amplifier outputs and load characteristics. Connecting
safety ground to the mains side/ Additional filtering may be needed.

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 warranty policy of ICEpower a/s does not cover ESD damaged products due to improper
handling.
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Packaging and Storing

Dimensions and weight

Package Quantity Dimensions (w x d x h) Gross Weight

Carton 36 390 x 420 x 294 TBD
Pallet 288 800 x 600 x 1350 TBD

ESD safe cardboard is used for wrapping.

Order Codes Description Part Number

ICEpower125ASX2 2x125W or 1x500W ICEpower 8002661
Amplifier with integrated ICE-
power Supply

Storage humidity
Do not expose the pallets to humidity levels higher than 85% or rain.

Storage temperature
The pallets are to be stored at temperatures from 0°C to 70°C.

Stacking
Pallets may not be stacked on top of each other.
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Contact
For additional information about the ICEpower® technology from ICEpower a/s, visit our web site or
contact us.

ICEpower a/s
Vandtårnsvej 62A. 3rd floor B
DK-2860 Søborg
Denmark

www.icepower.dk
[email protected]

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