laptop audio amplifier
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LAPTOP AUDIO AMPLIFIER
1.1 INTRODUCTION:
All Laptops with Integrated Audio have built in speakers.
However the sound quality and available volume of built in speakers is often inadequate for
high quality music play back, MDI work, multimedia applications, or business presentations
before a large group. In these cases, you will want to attach more powerful and higher quality
speakers to your laptop`s speaker jack.
If your laptop has S/PDIF digital output, you will need to connect your laptop to a home
theatre system with an S/PDF input to be able to play back digital audio from sources such as
DVD movies. In either case, you should try to select the highest quality speakers you can
afford.
When you need to add external speakers, look for the best performance available in a small
space. I recommend small bookshelf speakers instead of standard stereo speakers, especially
if you must travel with speakers.
You should not depend on the onboard audio system in your notebook to provide adequate
amplification. Instead, use self-powered, magnetically shielded speakers. Magnetic shielding
is especially important if you are using a CRT monitor along with your laptop in a business
Administration.
With dozens of brands and models on the market at a variety of price points, it`s essential to
stand how to evaluate the quality of any given speaker. Speakers are measured by three
criteria:
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: A measurement of the range of high and low sounds a
speaker can reproduce. The ideal range is 20Hz-20KHz, the range of human hearing. No
speaker system reproduces this range perfectly. In fact, few people hear sounds 18KHz. An
exceptional speaker might cover over a range of 30KHz-23,000Hz, and lesser models might
cover only 100Hz-20,000Hz. Frequency response is the most deceptive specification because
identically rated speakers can sound completely different.
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TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:
An expression of the amount of distortion or noise
created by amplifying the signal. Simply put, distortion is the difference between the sound
sent to the speaker and the sound you hear. The amount of Distortion is measured in
percentages. An acceptable level of distortion is less than 0.1%. For some CD-quality
recording equipment, a common standard is 0.05%, but some speakers have a distortion of
10% or more. Headphones often have a distortion of about 2% or more.
WATTS:
Usually stated as watts per channel, this is the amount of amplification available to
drive the speakers. Check that the company means “per channel” (or RMS) and not the total
power. Many audio adapters have built-in amplifiers, providing up to 8 watts per channel
(most provide 4 watts). This wattage is not enough to provide rich sound, however, which is
why many speakers have built-in amplifiers. With the flick of a switch or the press of a
button, these speakers amplify the signals they receive from the audio adapter. If you do not
want to amplify the sound, you typically leave the speaker switch set to “direct.” In most
cases, you`ll want to amplify the signal.
To overcome all these drawbacks an Audio amplifier specialized only for Laptops have been
to enhance the sound outcome and also the quality of sound.
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2.1 BLOCK DIAGRAM OF LAPTOP AUDIO AMPLIFIER:
2.1.1 Block Diagram of Laptop Audio Amplifier
DESCRIPTION OF VARIOUS BULDING BLOCKS:
INPUT SECTION:
We refer the input section as laptop and stereo interfacing where in
the laptop is connected to stereo through 3.5mm jack cable. The audio signal through stereo
is taken as input, it is connected to amplifier circuitry through audio jack cable.
IC AMPLIFIER SECTION:
It is the main part of the experimental setup. We prefer to
use a IC amplifier rather than a transistor amplifier keeping in the advantage less complexity
and voltage gain of an IC amplifier when compared with transistor amplifiers. To serve this
purpose we use here IC LA 4440 so as to minimize the external circuitry other than the
amplifier section.
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STEREO INTERFACI
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IC AMPLIFER SECTION
NOISE FILTERS
INPUT SECTION
OUTPUT UNIT
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NOISE FILTERS:
The external component connected to IC LA 4440 solve the noise
disturbances, hence we refer them as noise filter section.
OUTPUT UNIT:
The loud speakers which can enhance the audibility of sound output
form amplifier section are connected as load. This is termed as output unit.
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3.1 IC AMPLIFIERS:
There was a time when the use of ICs (Integrated Circuits) in
high-end audio was almost universally regarded as undesirable. The first ICs designed in the
1960's and 70's had poor slew rates and a host of other problems, making them inferior to
discrete designs. However, times have changed. Over 40 years of collective design
experiences have transformed the scene. We now understand more about various
mechanisms of distortion and have the advantage of more advanced fabrication technologies
and faster transistors. IC power amplifiers built using National Semiconductor's
LM3886/LM4780 offer truly exceptional performance, on a par with or even superior to
discrete designs.
Its sonic potential was first noted by 47 Laboratories, which introduced an IC-based amplifier
called Gain Card. It was a paradigmatic shift in the philosophy of high-end amplifier design,
and it started a small revolution in the DIY world, with countless hobbyists confirming the
quality of its sonic performance.
The beauty of the IC amplifier is its simplicity. It is remarkably easy to build, and even
novice hobbyists can build a good sounding amplifier out of it. At the same time, it requires
just as much attention to details as any other amplifier to obtain the best possible
performance. With careful design and tuning, its sonic performance can truly blossom.
"Of all our human resources, the most precious is the desire to improve"
We started our own investigation by building several versions of IC power amplifiers based
on National Semiconductor's Overture series. Through our investigations, we discovered that
its potential had not yet been exhausted and that it could be pushed even more to a higher
level by optimizing the circuitry around it and the PCB layout. The result of this optimization
has demonstrated that the performance of an IC power amplifier can equal or exceed that of
expensive discrete designs. The only limitation is its moderate power capability, which still is
adequate for most home listening environment.
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Key Advantages of IC Power Amplifiers:
What are the key advantages of IC power amplifiers over conventional discrete designs?
Three factors stand out:
Small Current Loops: With power amplifier ICs, a fully-functional amplifier can be
built using merely a handful of capacitors and resistors. This austerity lends itself to a
compact layout, with tiny current loop areas compared to discrete designs. Why is the loop
area important? The smaller the current loop, the less noise picked up by the circuit. The
inside of the amplifier enclosure is actually a noisy place, with lots of high-order harmonics
from the power supply (for Class AB amplifiers) and multiples of 60Hz from the transformer
floating around. Given such a noisy environment, the small loop area is a great antidote to
unwanted noise. The compactness of the IC power amplifier results in a very clean noise
floor, well below the realms of audibility.
Small Parasitic Capacitances and Inductances: The integrated-circuit technology
reduces drastically the capacitances and inductances associated with the layout. Within the
IC, wiring distances are orders of magnitude shorter compared to discrete designs. Also,
outside the IC, the layout can be compact, as already mentioned. All of this, along with the
sound circuit design of LM3886/4870, contributes to superior speed without resorting to
expensive technologies. Even with a 2uF capacitor load, just about the worst capacitive load
it will drive, the amplifier remains stable and well-behaved. Its excellent transient response
is well suited to driving all types of loudspeakers.
Close and Fast Thermal Tracking: Another key advantage of IC amplifiers is the
close thermal tracking of all the transistors. Since all the transistors are on the same chip, any
excessive heating in the output transistors can be detected fast and reliably, and actions can
be taken quickly to protect the amplifier and the loudspeaker (See National
Semiconductors Application Note AN-898 on SPiKe protection circuit). Moreover, the bias
devices for the output stage can track the output transistors closely in real time over a wide
range of temperatures. The result is consistent performance whether the amplifier is cold or
hot and whether it plays softly or loudly. The amplifiers settles into its optimum
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Operating conditions. Within a few minutes of turn-on, and its performance remains solid
over a large range of temperatures and power levels.
These three factors, we believe, are the most significant ones that contribute to the excellent
performance of LM3886/4870 amplifiers.
Are there then any limitations to IC power amplifiers? The power handling capacity of a
single IC is moderate. But this is not an inherent limitation. The power output can be
increased significantly through the use of bridge and parallel techniques (See National
Semiconductor's Application Note AN-1192). Understandably, some are concerned about
thermal distortion, which arises from the heat generated in the output transistors flowing into
the input transistors. The first generation IC op amps indeed suffered from this effect, but
again, a significant progress has been made. By carefully controlling thermal gradients and
by using the common-centroid layout for the input devices, the thermal distortion can be
made negligible. If it is present, it would manifest itself as an increase in harmonic distortion
at low frequencies. In Anedio's implementation, no increase is observed, and the total
harmonic distortion at 20Hz remains below the threshold of measurement, about 0.0002%.
In conclusion, IC power amplifiers, such as the LM3886/4870, can be pushed to state-of-the-
art performance by carefully optimizing the circuitry around it and the PCB layout. And such
a level of performance can be achieved at a fraction of the cost of typical high-end
amplifiers, making them accessible to all audiophiles. Most important of all, it offers
exceptionally musical sound that engages the listener, powerful transients that communicate
the emotional impact, and extraordinary definition that draws the listener closer to live
performance.
TO SERVE THIS PURPOSE WE USE HERE IC LA 4440.
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IC LA 4440 is a monolithic linear IC. It is a popular type of stereo amplifier with 6W-2
channel, Bridge 19W type power amplifier.
3.2 FEATURES:
• Built-in 2 channels (dual) enabling use in stereo and bridge amplifier applications.
Dual: 6W x 2 (typ.)
Bridge: 19W (typ.)
• Minimum number of external parts required.
• Small pop noise at the time of power supply ON/OFF and good starting balance.
• Good ripple rejection: 46dB (typ.)
• Good channel separation.
• Small residual noise (Rg=0).
• Low distortion over a wide range from low frequencies to high frequencies.
• Easy to design radiator fin.
• Built-in audio muting function.
• Built-in protectors.
a. Thermal protector
b. Overvoltage, surge voltage protector
c. Pin-to-pin short protector
PACKAGING DIMENSIONS:
Units: mm3023A-SIP14H
3.1.1 PACKAGING DIMENSIONS
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3.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS AT Ta=25°C:
Specifications:
Absolute Maximum Ratings at Ta = 25°C
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3.3.1 CHARACTERISTICS OF IC LA 4440 AT Ta=25C
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3.4 EQIVALENT IC CIRCUIT BLOCK DIAGRAM:
3.4.1 EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT BLOCK DIAGRAM OF IC
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3.5 SAMPLE APPLICATION UNDER DIFFERENT OPERATING
MODES:
STEREO AMPLIFICATION MODE:
3.5.1 STEREO AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT
BRIDGE AMPLIFIER 1:
3.5.2 BRIDGE AMPLIFIER CKT-1
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BRIDGE AMPLIFIER-2:
3.5.3 BRIDGE AMPLIFIER CKT-2
3.6 DESCRIPTION OF PIN DIAGRAM:
Features of IC System and Functions of Remaining Pins:
(a) Since the input circuit uses PNP transistors and the input potential is designed to be
0 bias, no input coupling capacitor is required and direct coupling is available. However,
when slider contact noise caused by the variable resistor presents a problem, connect a
capacitor in series with the input.
(b) The open-loop voltage gain is lowered and the negative feedback amount is reduced for
stabilization. An increase in distortion resulted from the reduced negative feedback
amount is avoided by use of the built-in unique distortion reduction circuit, and thus
distortion is kept at 0.1% (typ.).
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(c) A capacitor for oscillation compensation is contained as a means of reducing the number
of external parts. The capacitance value is 35pF which determines high cutoff frequency
fH (– 3dB point) of the amplifier (fH»20kHz).
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(d) For preventing the IC from being damaged by a surge applied on the power line, an
overvoltage protector is contained. Overvoltage setting is 25V. It is capable of
withstanding up to 50V at giant pulse surge 200ms.
(e) No damage occurs even when power is applied at a state where pins 10, 11, and 12 are
short-circuited with solder bridge, etc.
(f) To minimize the variations in voltage gain, feedback resistor RNF is contained and
voltage gain (51.5dB) is fixed.
3.7 VOLTAGE GAIN ADJUST AT DIFFERENT OPERATING MODES
VOLTAGE GAIN AT STEREO MODE:
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3.7.1 VOLTAGE GAIN AT STEREO MODE
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RNF=50W (typ), Rf=20kW (typ)
At RNF’=0 (recommended VG)
VG=20logVG/RNF (dB)
In case of using RNF’
VG=20logRf/(RNF1+RNF2) (dB)
VOLTAGE GAIN AT BRIDGE AMPLIFIER MODE:
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3.7.2. VOLTAGE GAIN ADJUST AT BRIDGE AMPLILFIER-1
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· The bridge amplifier configuration is as shown left, in which ch1 and ch2 operate as non-
inverting amplifier and inverting amplifier respectively.
The output of the non-inverting amplifier divided by resistors R3, R4 is applied, as input, to
the inverting amplifier.
Since attenuation (R4/R3) of the non-inverting amplifier output and amplification factor
(Rf/R4+RNF) of the inverting amplifier are fixed to be the same, signals of
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the same level and 180° out of phase with each other can be obtained at output pins (12) and
(10). The total voltage gain is apparently higher than that of the non-inverting amplifier by
6dB and is approximately calculated by the following formula.
VG=20log +Rf/RNF 6dB
In case of reducing the voltage gain, RNF’ is connected
to the non-inverting amplifier side only and the following
formula is used.
VG=20log + RF/(RNF1+RNF2)6dB
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3.8 PROPER CARE IN USING IC LA 4440: Proper Cares in Using IC
· Maximum ratings:
If the IC is used in the vicinity of the maximum ratings, even a slight variation in conditions
may cause the maximum ratings to be exceeded, thereby leading to breakdown. Allow an
ample margin of variation for supply voltage, etc. and use the IC in the range where the
maximum ratings are not exceeded.
Printed circuit board:
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When making the board, refer to the sample printed circuit pattern and be careful that no
feedback loop is formed between input and output.
Oscillation preventing capacitor:
Normally, a polyester film capacitor is used for 0.1mF + 4.7W. The capacitance value can be
reduced to 0.047mF depending on the stability of the board·
Others:
Connect the radiator fin of the package to GND.
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Proper Cares in Mounting Radiator Fin
1. The mounting torque is in the range of 39 to 59N-cm.
2. The distance between screw holes of the radiator fin must coincide with the distance
between screw holes of the IC.
With case outline dimensions L and R referred to, the screws must be tightened with the
distance between them as close to each other as possible.
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3.8.1. HEAT SINK PIN PATTERN
3. The screw to be used must have a head equivalent to the one of truss machine screw or binder machine screw defined by JIS. Washers must be also used to protect the IC case.
4. No foreign matter such as cutting particles shall exist between heat sink and radiator fin. When applying grease on the junction surface, it must be applied uniformly on the whole surface.
5. IC lead pins are soldered to the printed circuit board after the radiator fin is mounted on
the IC.
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4.1RESISTOR:
A resistor is a passive two-terminal electrical component that
implements electrical resistance as a circuit element. The current through a resistor is
in direct proportion to the across the resistor's terminals. Thus, the ratio of the voltage applied
across a resistor's terminals to the intensity of current through the circuit is called resistance.
This relation is represented by ohm`s law:
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Where I is the current through the conductor in units of amperes V is the potential difference
measured across the conductor in units of volts,, and R is the resistance of the conductor in
units of ohms. More specifically, Ohm's law states that the R in this relation is constant,
independent of the current. Resistors are common elements of electrical and electronic
circuit and are ubiquitous in electronic equipment. Practical resistors can be made of various
compounds and films, as well as resistance wire (wire made of a high-resistivity alloy, such
as nickel-chrome). Resistors are also implemented within integrated circuits, particularly
analog devices, and can also be integrated into hybrid and printed circuits.
The electrical functionality of a resistor is specified by its resistance: common commercial
resistors are manufactured over a range of more than nine orders of magnitude. When
specifying that resistance in an electronic design, the required precision of the resistance may
require attention to the manufacturing tolerance of the chosen resistor, according to its
specific application. The temperature coefficient of the resistance may also be of concern in
some precision applications. Practical resistors are also specified as having a
maximum power rating which must exceed the anticipated power dissipation of that resistor
in a particular circuit: this is mainly of concern in power electronics applications.
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Resistors with higher power ratings are physically larger and may require heat sinks. In a
high-voltage circuit, attention must sometimes be paid to the rated maximum working
voltage of the resistor.
Practical resistors have a series inductance and a small parallel capacitance; these
specifications can be important in high-frequency applications. In a low noise
amplifier or pre-amp, the noise characteristics of a resistor may be an issue. The unwanted
inductance, excess noise,
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and temperature coefficient are mainly dependent on the technology used in manufacturing
the resistor. They are not normally specified individually for a particular family of resistors
manufactured using a particular technology. A family of discrete resistors is also
characterized according to its form factor, that is, the size of the device and the position of its
leads (or terminals) which is relevant in the practical manufacturing of circuits using them.
A resistor of 330 ohm serves our purpose of oscillatory preventing resistor in the noise filter.
4.1.1. RESISTOR 330 OHMS
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4.2 CAPACITORS:
A capacitor (originally known as condenser) is a passive two-
terminal electrical component used to store energy in an electric field. The forms of practical
capacitors vary widely, but all contain at least two electrical conductors separated by
a dielectric (insulator); for example, one common construction consists of metal foils
separated by a thin layer of insulating film. Capacitors are widely used as parts of electrical
circuits in many common electrical devices.
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When there is a potential difference (voltage) across the conductors, a static electric
field develops across the dielectric, causing positive charge to collect on one plate and
negative charge on the other plate. Energy is stored in the electrostatic field. An ideal
capacitor is characterized by a single constant value, capacitance, measured in farads. This is
the ratio of the electric charge on each conductor to the potential difference between them.
The capacitance is greatest when there is a narrow separation between large areas of
conductor, hence capacitor conductors are often called "plates," referring to an early means
of construction. In practice, the dielectric between the plates passes a small amount
of leakage current and also has an electric field strength limit, resulting in a breakdown
voltage, while the conductors and leads introduce an undesired inductance and resistance.
The capacitance is greatest when there is a narrow separation between large areas of
conductor, hence capacitor conductors are often called "plates," referring to an early means
of construction. In practice, the dielectric between the plates passes a small amount
of leakage current and also has an electric field strength limit, resulting in a breakdown
voltage, while the conductors and leads introduce an undesired inductance and resistance.
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Various capacitors employed here in noise filter are:
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2200uf/25v capacitor: 100uf/25vcapacitor:
47uf/25v capacitor: 0.1uf capacitor:
330uf/25v capacitor:
4.2.1. VARIOUS CAPACITORS
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4.3 SPEAKERS:
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A loudspeaker (or "speaker") is an electro acoustic transducer that
produces sound in response to an electrical audio signal input. Non-electrical loudspeakers
were developed as accessories to telephone systems, but electronic amplification by vacuum
tube made loudspeakers more generally useful. The most common form of loudspeaker uses
a paper cone supporting a voice coil electromagnet acting on a permanent magnet, but many
other types exist. Where accurate reproduction of sound is required, multiple loudspeakers
may be used, each reproducing a part of the audible frequency range. Miniature loudspeakers
are found in devices such as radio and TV receivers, and many forms of music players.
Larger loudspeaker systems are used for music, sound reinforcement in theatres and concerts,
and in public address systems.
4.3.1 LOUD SPEAKERS
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5.1 COMPONENTS USED IN LAPTOP AUDIO AMPLIFIER:
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1. IC LA 4440
2. RESISTORS- 330 OHMS (2x)
3. CAPACITORS- 2200uf/25v (1x), 100uf/25v (2x), 330uf/25v (3x), 47uf/25v(2x)
4. INTER CONNECTING WIRES
5. GENERAL PURPOSE PCB
5.2 EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT:
5.2.1 EQUIVALENT CKT AMPLIFIER DIAGRAM
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5.3 DESCRIPTION OF EXTERNAL PARTS:
C1- Power source capacitor.
C2 · De-coupling capacitor: Used for the ripple filter. Since the rejection effect is saturated at
a certain capacitance value, it is meaningless to increase the capacitance value more than
required. This capacitor, being also used for the time constant of the muting circuit, affects
the starting time.
C3 (C4) · Feedback capacitor: The low cutoff frequency depends on this capacitor.
If the capacitance value is increased, the starting time is delayed.
C5 (C8) · Bootstrap capacitor: If the capacitance value is decreased, the output at low
frequencies goes lower.
C6 (C9) · Oscillation preventing capacitor: Polyester film capacitor, being good in
temperature characteristic, frequency characteristic, is used.
The capacitance value can be reduced to 0.047mF depending on the stability of the board.
C7 (C10) · Output capacitor: The low cutoff frequency depends on this capacitor.
At the bridge amplifier mode, the output capacitor is generally connected.
R1 (R2) · Filter resistor for preventing oscillation.
Ls1 (Ls2) - loud speakers: given as load to the circuit for audio enhancement purpose.
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5.4 PCB LAYOUT:
5.4.1 PCB Layout
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6.1 WORKING PROCEDURE:
The project Laptop Audio Amplifier is exclusive project that enables the user to enhance the
sound output from laptop audio speakers.
The working of the project starts when the stereo is interfaced with Laptop through Audio
Jack Cable which is in connected to the amplifier circuit. The problem comes into picture
when one tries to address a group of people either in a presentation purposes or in conference
hall. The in built sound from an integrated laptop speaker may not be audible till the last
sitters, this retrieves the attention of listeners.
To avoid this situation one may use locally built self speaker amplifiers but those many
drawbacks, they provide sound output of poor quality, with Total Harmonic Distortion of 3%
or more and power output of 4watts per channel. These factors limit the usage of such
speakers.
This problem can be avoided with simple Usage a Laptop audio amplifier circuit build by
using IC LA 4440 which provide a power output of 6w per channel, operates in frequency
range of
23khz-18,000khz with a minimal THD of 1%.
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FOLLOWING STEPS OF SEQUENCE ARE EMPLOYED:
1.) Connect the stereo and Laptop interface to the circuit such that the right channel input is
given to pin no.2 and left channel input is given to pin no.6.
2.) Pin no.2 along with the NF1 (negative feednack1) placed at pin 1, voltage derived from a
capacitor of 47uf is given as input to a differential amplifier in-built in the IC.
3.) Pin no.6 along with NF2 (negative feedback 2) placed at pin 7, voltage derived from a
capacitor of 47uf is given as input to a differential amplifier in-built in the IC.
4.) The output from the op-amp is given to driver amplifier because the output from the op-
amp are not sufficient to driver load in the form of speakers.
5.) The output from the driver amplifier is given to a output amplifier, where these placed are
observed in-built in IC.
6.) The pin no.5 provides route for ripple filter.
7.) The pin no.4 is muting pin, which is connected in pin no.7 of both op-amps inside the
IC`s.
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6.2 ADVANTAGES:
All the drawbacks of in-built speakers in a Integrated laptop system are overcome by the
design of Laptop audio amplifier.
1.) FREQUENCY RANGE:
We know that the perfect human hearing range is 20khz-20,000khz because of
limitations in a normal speaker system we obtained a output range of 100khz-
23,000khz.
By the use of this laptop audio amplifier, we have successfully obtained a Frequency
range of around 23khz-18,000khz.
2.) POWER OUTPUT:
An Ideal Speaker Is Assumed To Provide A High Output Of Around 6w-8w.
We here satisfactorily designed a power output of 6wx2 channels.
3.) Total Harmonic Distortion:
Audio signals of THD around 0.1% or less are only acceptable. The laptop audio is
generally produces a THD of 10%, the laptop audio amplifier produces audio of
around of 0.5%-1%.
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6.3 APPLICATIONS:
1.) It can be used of general laptop purposes.
2.) Used in sound mixing-
For sound output of -0.1DBFS
3.) Used in Re-Recording purpose especially for Low Quality speech signals.
4.) It can also used to serve both as stereo and mono amplifier.
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6.4 CONCLUSION:
The Project “Laptop Audio Amplifier” has been successfully designed and tested.
Integrating features of all the hardware components used have developed it.
Presence of all reasoned out and placed carefully thus contributing to the best working of the
unit. Secondly, using highly advanced IC`s and with the help of growing technology the
project has been successfully designed.
Hence this project provides a better solution for the users to amplify
their Audio output from Laptops.
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6.5 BIBLIOGRAPHY:
1.) www.wikipedia.com
2.) www.daasheetarcheive.com
3.) www.electronicsforu.com
4.) UPGRADING AND REPAIRING LAPTOPS- SCOTT MUELER
5.) http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/audio/spk.html
6.) www.circuitsector.com/.../simple-laptop-audio-amplifier-circuit.html
7.) PERIPHERAL COMPONENTS-D.E.V PRASAD
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