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2*50 watt @ 4ohm TK2050 Class-D
Audio Amplifier Board
Users Guide





















2*50 WATT@4OHM TK2050 CLASS-D
AUDIO AMPLIFIER BOARD
USERS GUIDE
2004-2009 Sure Electronics Inc.
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Chapter1.Overview ......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Welcome......................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Quick Start...................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter2.Hardware Detail .............................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Power Connection ......................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Input Connections ......................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Output Connections ...................................................................................................... 5
2.4 Connection with Next Board......................................................................................... 6
2.5 Mute Setting ................................................................................................................... 6
2.6 Gain Settings.................................................................................................................. 6
2.7 DC Offset......................................................................................................................... 6
2.8 LED Indicators ............................................................................................................... 7
2.9 Volume Control............................................................................................................... 7
Chapter3.Electrical Characteristics .............................................................................................. 8
Chapter4.Mechanical Drawing....................................................................................................... 9
Chapter5.Appendix....................................................................................................................... 10
Schematics ............................................................................................................................. 10
Chapter6.Contact Us..................................................................................................................... 12

























Table of Contents
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2*50 WATT@4OHM TK2050 CLASS-D
AUDIO AMPLIFIER BOARD
USERS GUIDE
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1.1 Welcome

This self-made 2*50W audio amplifier board is a perfect class-D architecture integrated with Tripath
TC2000 and TP2050. It supports dual channel amplification and can readily be powered by any DC
power supply ranging from +10 to 36V. You can use it to drive any 4 or 8 passive speakers.
As quoted from the datasheet of Tripath, TC2000 is a two-channel audio controller that uses Tripaths
proprietary Digital Power Processing (DPP
TM
) technology. When combined with switching power output
stages, the TC2000 allows the implementation of a complete Class-T audio amplifier. TP2050 is a stereo
power stage capable of 50W continuous average power per channel, Class-T Digital Audio Power
Amplifier using Tripaths proprietary Digital Power Processing
TM
technology. The TP2050 can be
coupled with a Class-T controller such as TC2000 or TC2001 to produce a high-quality stereo amplifier.

To put it simple, TC2000 converts analogue audio signal it receives into digital signal and TP2050
amplifies the digital signal from TC2000. This amplifier board integrates one TP2050 chips to support
dual channel amplification of up to 50W each. The absolute maximum voltage of TP2050 chip is rated at
40V, so 36V is the very maximum recommended rail voltage. The maximum voltage of TC2000 shall not
exceed 5V.

Figure 1 Product Diagram
Notice: The diagram above is used for reference only.


Chapter1.Overview
Overview
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Features:
Fully bridged stereo output, the output of this product cannot be bridged again.
Maximum voltage of power supply is 36V
Line level analogue audio input
Sensitivity and gain are adjustable with on-board DIP switch
+5V screw terminal for mute
Over / under voltage turn off
Over current protection
Over temperature protection
Applications
Powered Subwoofers
Home Theater Receivers
Multi-channel Distribution
Powered DVD Systems
Mini/Micro Systems
Benefits
Mounting holes are available for easy installation and fix
Several wiring methods facilitate connection
The design of power supply allows you to connect more amplifier boards.
Excellent heat sink eliminates your worry over heat dissipation.

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1.2 Quick Start
Suggested connection is shown in Figure 2.


Figure 2 Connection Schematic
Notice:
Please observe the following steps to complete verification so as to ensure the products are intact
during transit.
1 Open the amplifier package and make sure the product is intact (No missing or damaged
components and no deformation)
2 Please observe the connection diagram when connecting the amplifier board. Use a nearby sound
source, such as MP3 or CD player to have a trial. This amplifier board can be deemed as qualified
if you can hear the sound correspond to that sound source.
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Figure 3 Cascade Schematic

Notes:
1. GND should be connected to ground or the housing of your instrument.
2. Never connect OUT1- and OUT2-since they are not in the same net.

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2.1 Power Connection

To power the amplifier board, use either jack or terminal blocks. On-board diodes can prevent the
consequence of wrong connection of power supply.

Connector Mark Description
Jack J3 DC 10-36V Power Supply
J1 VCC Positive (+) of DC 10-36V Power Supply
Terminal
Blocks
J5 GND Negative (GND) of DC 10-36V Power Supply

Warning:

You are allowed to use only one way for powering the amplifier board at a time.
The maximum voltage of power supply shall not exceed 36V.

2.2 Input Connections

You may use either RCA connectors or terminal blocks to input audio signal.

Connector Mark Channel
J7 Channel 1 Input
RCA Connectors
J9 Channel 2 Input
J8(PIN1) Channel 1 Input
Terminal Blocks
J8(PIN3) Channel 2 Input

Warning:

You are allowed to feed only one group (dual channel) of audio signal to the amplifier board at a time.
Please refer to 2.6 Gain Setting for details.

2.3 Output Connections

You can use either terminal blocks or banana connectors to output audio signal. Two pairs of banana
connectors are provided for free.

Connector Mark Description
J10 Positive output of Channel 1
J12 Negative output of Channel 1
J15 Positive output of Channel 2
Banana Connectors
J13 Negative output of Channel 2
J11 Output of Channel 1 Terminal Blocks
Refer to on-board
descriptions for
connection details
J14 Output of Channel 2

Warning:

Never connect more than one group of speaker to the audio output.

Chapter2.Hardware Detail
Hardware Detail
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2.4 Connection with Next board

J4 and J2 on terminal block are used to connect more amplifier board.

Connector Mark Description
J4 VDD Positive (+) of DC 10-36V Power Supply to next board
J2 GND Negative (GND) of DC 10-36V Power Supply to next board
Notice:

It is allowed to connect more amplifier boards in series, but it would be better to limit that number to 4.
Remember to use AWG12-compliant cable or equivalent for series connection.

2.5 Mute Setting

To mute the output audio signal, connect +5V and MUTE of the terminal block with a piece of
lead. In normal use, MUTE shall be left unconnected.

Connector Mark Description
J6 MUTE
When MUTE is connected with +5V, both amplifiers will
be muted and enter into idle mode. When connected to
ground or left disconnected, both amplifiers will resume to
regular operation.
Notice:
When you select power supply for the board, the appropriate voltage is DC 10-36V. Never connect
"MUTE" on the terminal block to any power supply or any other voltage higher than 5V.
2.6 Gain Settings

The on-board 4-slide DIP switch, which is marked as SW1, is used to set the gain of amplifier
board. 4 slides are marked as K1, K2, K3 and K4 respectively. K1 and K2 are used to set the gain of
channel 1 while K3 and K4 are used for channel 2. The following table lists the gain values on different
settings:

n i a G r e i f i l p m A g n i t t e S 2 l e n n a h C g n i t t e S 1 l e n n a h C
K1 K2 K3 K4 Gain
Level
Power Gain (dB)
Typical
Voltage Gain (V/V)
Typical
ON ON ON ON High 24 16
OFF ON OFF ON Medium 30 32
ON OFF ON OFF Medium 30 32
OFF OFF OFF OFF Low 34 48
Tips:
High: Portable MP3/CD player with built-in volume control.
Medium: General-purpose use
Low: Preamplifier with fairly high output signal
2.7 DC Offset
If it is not quite necessary, DO NOT trim the output offset by adjusting R5 andR26-two
potentiometers on board since we have already regulated that offset to a range of +/- 10mV. You may
refer to the connection diagram for the location of potentiometers.

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Warning:
Never adjust these potentiometers if its not quite necessary, it may damage your speakers.

2.8 LED Indicators
This amplifier board has two indicators, one of which is marked as Power (D3); another is Hmute
(D4). The power indicator will be illuminated in green on power-up and Hmute will be illuminated in
blue when you mute the amplifier audio output or amplifier board error occurs. Please refer to the
TK2050 Data Sheet for a complete description of HMUTE. Please refer to the Board Connection
Diagram for the LED locations on amplifier board.



2.9 Volume Control

This amplifier board doesnt include any potentiometer which could be used to manually adjust the
volume control. Users may use the volume control of the sound source (such as MP3 player or PC) to
adjust the loudness of the audio output. If you need a potentiometer, you may install one (50Kohm) by
yourself, but it may void the warranty at the same time. Another reason for not installing potentiometer
is the signal attenuation it may occur after installation. To compensate that attenuation, adjusting the
gain value is required. You may refer to 2.6 Gain setting for details.

Please be aware that audio clippings (waveform distortion) may occur for some portable players, these
are the clippings generated by the audio source, not the amplifier itself; please increase the input gain
of amplifier board.
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The following table lists all typical data. For full specifications, please refer to the Tripath data sheet
of TK2050 chip.

Min Typical Max
Supply voltage 10V 24V 36V
Over-current
shutdown
3.5A 6A 8A
Signal/Noise Ratio 80dBA
THD+N Not tested
Channel separation 95dB
Efficiency 85%-90%
Output power 4
ohm*@30V rail
75W<0.01THD+N,
115W 10% THD+N

Output power 8
ohm*@30V rail
35W<0.01THD+N,
60W 10% THD+N

Offset voltage Adjustable below
100mV

Output noise 135mV
Input impedance Nominally 22 to 47 K
Power stage gain Set by dip switch
Thermal warning* 130C
Thermal shutdown* 150C
Notice: *The chip specifications by Tripath.






Chapter3.Electrical Characteristics
2*50 WATT@4OHM TK2050 CLASS-D
AUDIO AMPLIFIER BOARD
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Figure 4

Symbol L L1 W W1
Inch
4.80 4.40 4.00 3.60
mm
121.92 111.76 101.60 91.44






Chapter4.Mechanical Drawing
2*50 WATT@4OHM TK2050 CLASS-D
AUDIO AMPLIFIER BOARD
USERS GUIDE
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Schematics
+C4
100uF/10V
1
2
VCC
+C11
220uF/50V
1
2
J6 CON2
2
1
+5V
R3 1K
J1 CON2
1
2
R1
1K
+C13
220uF/50V
1
2
VCC
D3
LED/G
VCC
D2 SS34/DO-214AB
1 2
U1 LM317EMP/SOT-223
3
1
2
4
VIN
V
A
D
J
VOUT
VOUT
VCC
C14
0.22uF//MKP
+C8
220uF/50V
1
2
VCC
22uF/ 33uF
+C12
220uF/50V
1
2
+5V
MUTE
VCC
J4 CON2
2
1
+C3
47uF/50V
1
2
+C9
220uF/50V
1
2
D1 SS34/DO-214AB
1 2
J3 DJ005B
3
2
1
R2 3K
R4 0R
C6
0.1uF/50V
+C7
220uF/50V
1
2
C2
0.1uF/50V
C1
0.1uF/50V
J5 CON2
2
1
C10
0.22uF//MKP
J2 CON2
1
2
VCC
C5
0.1uF/50V
VCC VCC


C24 0.22uf /MKP
C27
390pF/50V
R23 10K C21
390pF/50V
R13 15K
OUT2B
MUTE
Gain2A
Y1B
R16 22K
R19 22K
Gain2B
Gain1B
C20 1uF/50V
R32 22K
CH2
R33
1K
D4 LED/B
R14
22K
R9 10K
U2 TC2000/SOIC
1
2
3
4
5
6
28
27
26
24
25
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
9
14
13
12
7
8
10
11
BIASCAP
FDBKP2
DCMP
FDBKN2
VPWR
FDBKP1
IN2
VP2
BBM1
MUTE
BBM2
IN1
VP1
V5
GND
VHI
OVRLDB
VLO
OCD1
REF
Y1
OCD2
NC
Y2
FDBKN1
HUMTE
Y1B
Y2B
R15
1K
CH1
+5V
R24
10K
C23
0.1uF/50V
J9
CH2
1
2
+5V
C19
390pF/50V
C25 1uF/50V
C18
0.1uF/50V
R29
470K
Y2
Gain1A
OUT1A
J7
CH1
1
2
R18 22K
SW1
SW DIP-4
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
CH2
Gain1B
C15
0.1uF/50V
R25 15K
R22
1K
R30 22K
J8 CON3
1
2
3
+5V
R21 22K
Gain2B
C16 0.22uf /MKP
Y1
R26
10K/EVM3ESX50B14
1
3
2
C17 1uF/50V
R12 1K
R10 22K
+5V
R11 22K
CH1
C26
0.1uF/50V
Y2B
+5V
R8
470K
R5
10K/EVM3ESX50B14
1
3
2
R34
22K
R6 470K
R20 22K
OUT2A
+5V
R7 8.2K
Gain2A
Gain1A
OUT1B
R17 15K
R27 470K
R28
1K
R31 15K
C22
390pF/50V

Chapter5.Appendix
Appendix

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L3 10uH
C44
0.1uF/50V
C40
0.1uF/50V
C30
0.47uF/MKP
50V
R36
47R
R41
10K
U3
23
29
24
27
26
25
28
30
18
31
21
22
33
34
35
36
20
32
15
17
16
14
12
11
10
7
13
8
9
6
4
3
2
5
19
1
IBIAS
IN1A
CONFIG
FAULT
TRISTATE
PWRDN
TH_WAR
IN1B
NC
IN2A
VDD1
VDD2
VSS1
VSS2
VCCSIGN1
VCCSIGN2
GNDREG
IN2B
VCC1A
OUT1A1
OUT1A2
GND1A
VCC1B
OUT1B1
OUT1B2
VCC2A
GND1B
OUT2A1
OUT2A2
GND2A
VCC2B
OUT2B1
OUT2B2
GND2B
GNDCLEAN
GNDSUB
C34
0.47uF/MKP
J14 CON2
2
1
1206
C38
0.47uF/MKP
R37
47R
Y1B
R38
47R
R43
47R
C35
0.1uF/50V
R44
47R
C41
0.1uF/50V
C29
6.8uF/50V
R39
47R
OUT1B
C43
0.47uF/MKP
R35
10k
C28
0.1uF/50V
C39
0.47uF/MKP
C32
0.22uF/MKP
1206
TP2050/ Power SO36 VCC
50V
R42
47R
VCC
J10
OUT+
1
OUT2B
J11 CON2
2
1
L2 10uH
R45
47R
OUT1A
L4 10uH
R40
10K
C45
6.8uF/50V
+5V
C36
6.8uF/50V
VCC
Y1
VCC
C42
0.22uF/MKP
Y2B
C33
0.1uF/50V
J12
OUT-
1
C37
6.8uF/50V
+5v
L1 10uH
Y2
J15
OUT-
1
OUT2A
C31
0.47uF/MKP
J13
OUT+
1

Figure 5 Schematics
Notice: The above schematics are used for reference only. There might be a tiny difference in
production batch.

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