The SSM2317 features a high efficiency, low noise modulation scheme that does not require any external LC output filters. The modulation continues to provide high efficiency even at low output power. It operates with 93% efficiency at 1.4 W into 8 or 85% efficiency at 3 W into 3 from a 5.0 V supply and has an SNR of >93 dB. Spread-spectrum pulse density modulation is used to provide lower EMI radiated emissions compared with other Class-D architectures.