Audio

Power Integrations offers a range of power conversion ICs that can provide reliable, efficient, low cost power solutions for audio power applications. Capable of supporting peak power requirements in excess of three times average power requirements with no increase in transformer size, the PeakSwitch® product family is ideal for supporting applications with large peak loads, such as:

  • Audio amplifiers
  • Computer audio
  • Home theater
  • MP3 music players
  • MP3 audio systems
  • Digital radio applications

The table below describes which family of PI ICs is suited for a typical application. Where product families overlap, selection of the best device can be facilitated by use of PI Expert software, available here.

PI ics table - application suitability

Typical Applications

Typical Product ApplicationDesign
Ideas
Design
Example
Reports
Engineering
Prototype
Reports
Reference
Design Kits
75 W, (126 W) PeakMultiple Output Flyback Power Supply
Using Magnetic Amplifiers
Design Ideas are concise two-page documents describing a design for a specific application.   
80 W, (200 W Peak) Multiple Output Power Supply
   
70 W (126 W Peak) Audio Amplifier Power Supply   
24 W (36 W Peak) Audio Amplifier Power Supply   
10 W Adapter for Portable Audio Players With Latching Overvoltage and Over-Temperature Shutdown Protection   
20 W (43 W Peak) Audio Amplifier Power Supply   
5 W High Efficiency Charger for Portable Audio Players   
General Purpose 32 W (81 W Peak) Supply DAK-93
12 W Universal Input CV Adapter RDK-91
Low-Cost 2 W Universal Input CV Adapter DAK-89
16 W Audio Amplifier Power Supply   

Product Families Used in These Applications

IC Product FamilyTypical Circuit
Configuration
Power/Current
Rating*
Description
LinkSwitch®-XT BuckUp to 6 WEnergy-efficient capacitive drop replacement with minimal external component required
TinySwitch®-IIIFlybackUp to 28.5 WImproved design flexibility, Reduced input capacitance and transformer size due to time extension and I2f ratings.
PeakSwitchFlybackUp to 290 W†Enhanced, energy-efficient, off-line Switcher IC with super peak power performance
TOPSwitch®-HXFlyback
Up to 148 WIncorporates a 700 V power MOSFET, high voltage switched current source, PWM control, oscillator, thermal shutdown circuit, fault protection and other control circuitry onto a monolithic device
TOPSwitch®-GXFlybackUp to 210 WMaximum design flexibility and higher power ratings, External programmable current limit, Under-voltage and over-voltage protection.
TinySwitch®-PK
FlybackUp to 35 WPeak surge power capability allows more power for audio applications without increasing component size

* Universal input, open frame
† Peak power output

Related Design Support Documents

General Design Information
Design Guides
Product Datasheets
 AN-15TOPSwitch® Power Supply Design Techniques for EMI and Safety
TinySwitch-III AN-37
LinkSwitch®-TN Design Guide
TOPSwitch-GX
 AN-32TOPSwitch-GX Flyback Design Methodology
TOPSwitch-HX AN-41PeakSwitch Design Guide
LinkSwitch-TN AN-43TOPSwitch-HX Design Guide
PeakSwitch   
Package Information   

Related Links

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See Andrew Smith, product marketing manager for the PeakSwitch family, talk about the PKS607 here.
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