Audio Amplifier Chips Specifications

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Performance


	Bandwidth		An amplifier's power bandwidth or large-signal bandwidth refers to the device's ability to provide a maximum output voltage swing with increasing frequency. At certain frequencies, the output becomes slew-rate limited and begins to degrade. This frequency is the upper limit of the power bandwidth. The output voltage at this frequency is the peak output swing of the amplifier.
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	Supply Voltage (V_S)		Supply voltage (V_S) refers to the source voltage range.
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	Supply Current (I_S)		Source current (I_S) is the current produced by the supply source when connected to the amplifier.
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	Output Power (P_O)		Output power (PO) refers to the range of power (in watts) produced by the device.
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	Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)		Total harmonic distortion (THD) is a measure of the purity of a signal. It is defined as the ratio of the sum of the powers of harmonic components to the power of the fundamental.
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	Operating Temperature		Operating temperature is specified by level (minTypMax) of the ambient temperature (in °C) in which the amplifier was designed to operate
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	Operation Class
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	Class A		Class A amplifier designs are output stage devices that pass currents at all times, even when the input stage is idle. Since the output stages are always "active", presence of an input signal causes output current to be diverted directly to the loudspeakers. The slew rate is very quick and there is only a small delay between the introduction of signal at the amplifier's inputs and outputs. If all stages of the amplifier are biased in Class A mode, and the amplifier produces all currents at its output, regardless of input signal. Because of the full-bias-current-on state of Class A amplifiers, they are the most inefficient of all designs; however, Class A amplifiers are the most linear.
	Class AB		AB amplifiers are a combination of Class A and Class B operations. An amplifier is said to be in Class AB operation if the amplifier operates in Class A for part of its output, and turns on an additional current for the rest of its output. The amplifier's slew rate is slower in Class AB operations than in Class A because there is a measurable length of time between the appearance of input signal and the appearance of output signal. The Class AB amplifier type is the most popular due to its increased efficiency and excellent linearity.
	Class B		Class B operations are essentially the opposite of Class A operation. No currents flow when the output devices are idle, and thus must turn on from a zero-current state when signal is present. In addition, both output devices (negative and positive) are never active at the same time. If given a sine wave, each output device will operate for half the waveform. Thus, the Class B operation is very efficient; however, the linearity of the amplifier suffers when the signal approaches the point at which the output devices change. Class B operation amplifiers are not generally used for professional audio equipment, and are reserved for low-power operations such as radios.
	Class C		Class C amplifiers are used for radio-frequency transmissions. This class is similar to Class B operations in that each output stage device (negative, positive) is turned on for less than one-half cycle, and pulsed on and off through the duration of the half-cycle. Class C amplifiers can produce large amounts of output power, although the distortion is great. RF circuitry has been developed and tuned to alleviate the effects of this distortion.
	Class D		Class D refers to an amplifier design that is also switched. The output devices are switched on and off at least twice per cycle. Because the output devices (negative and positive) are completely on or completely off, no power is dissipated. Real-life Class D amplifiers are not 100% efficient, but approach 90%.
	Class E		Class E operation involves amplifiers designed for rectangular input pulses, not sinusoidal audio waveforms. The output load is a tuned circuit, with the output voltage resembling a damped single pulse.
	Class F		Class F amplifiers are RF and Microwave amplifiers.
	Class G		Class G operation involves changing the power supply voltage from a lower level to a higher level when larger output swings are required. There are several ways to do this; the simplest involves a single class AB output stage that is connected to two power-supply rails by a diode or a transistor switch. This design is for most musical program material; the output stage is connected to the lower supply voltage, and automatically switches to the higher rails for large signal peaks (thus the nickname rail-switcher). Another approach uses two class AB output stages, each connected to a different power supply voltage, with the magnitude of the input signal determining the signal path. Using two power supplies improves efficiency enough to allow more power for a given size and weight. Class G is becoming common for pro-audio designs.
	Class H		Class H operation takes the Class G design one step further and actually modulates the higher power supply voltage through the input signal. This allows the power supply to track the audio input and provide just enough voltage for optimum operation of the output devices. The efficiency of Class H is comparable to Class G designs.
	Other		This refers to other unlisted operation classes.
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RoHS Compliant


	RoHS Compliant		Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) is a European Union (EU) directive that requires all manufacturers of electronic and electrical equipment sold in Europe to demonstrate that their products contain only minimal levels of the following hazardous substances: lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl, and polybrominated diphenyl ether. RoHS will become effective on July 1, 2006.
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Package Characteristics


	Package Type
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	DIP		Dual in-line package (DIP) is a type of semiconductor component packaging. DIPs can be installed either in sockets or permanently soldered into holes extending into the surface of the printed circuit board. The pins are distributed into two parallel lines along opposite site of the rectangular package. There are several types of DIP packages, such as Ceramic Dual in-line package (CDIP), Plastic Dual in-line package (PDIP), and Shrink Plastic Dual in-line package (SPDIP).
	CDIP		Ceramic dual in-line package (CDIP) consists of two pieces of dry pressed ceramic surrounding a "DIP formed" lead frame. The ceramic / LF / ceramic system is held together hermetically by frit glass reflowed at temperatures between 400° - 460° centigrade.
	PDIP		Plastic dual in-line package (PDIP) is widely used for low cost, hand-insertion applications including consumer products, automotive devices, logic, memory ICs, micro-controllers, logic and power ICs, video controllers commercial electronics, and telecommunications.
	DPAK		DPAK refers to a type of transistor outline package (T0-252).
	CSP		Chip scale package or chip size package (CSP) has an area that is no more than 20% larger than the built-in die. CSP is compact for second level packaging efficiency and encapsulated for second level reliability. CSP is superior to both direct-chip-attach (DCA) and chip-on-board (COB) technologies. CSP is used in a variety of integrated circuits (IC), including radio frequency ICs (RFIC), memory ICs, and communication ICs.
	SIP		SIP refers to a single inline package.
	SOIC		SOIC refers to a small outline IC.
	SSOP		SSOP refers to a shrink small outline package.
	SOP		SOP is a small outline package.
	MSOP		Mini small outline plastic package (MSOP) products are packed in tape reel assemblies that include a carrier tape with embossed cavities for storing individual components. The carrier tape is made from dissipative polystyrene resin. The cover tape is a multilayer film composed of a polyester film, adhesive layer, heat-activated sealant, and anti-static sprayed agent. The reel is made of polystyrene plastic (anti-static coated or intrinsic) and individually bar-coded. Reels are placed inside barcode-labeled boxes for shipping.
	SOT		SOT packaging refers to a small outline transistor.
	SOT23		SOT23 is a rectangular, surface mounted, small outline transistor (SOT) package with three or more gull wing leads. SOT23 features a very small footprint and is optimized for the highest possible current. Because of its low cost and low profile, SOT23 is used in home appliances, office and industrial equipment, personal computers, printers, and communication equipment.
	PSOP		PSOP refers to a power small outline package.
	QFP		QFP is a quad flat package.
	TO-220		Transistor outline (TO) is a standard package for discrete transistors. SOT package are JEDEC compliant. TO-220 is a TO package of size 220.
	TO-3		Transistor outline (TO) is a standard package for discrete transistors. SOT package are JEDEC compliant. TO-3 is a TO package of size 3.
	SC-70		SC-70 is one of the smallest available IC packages. It is used in cellular phones, PDAs, electronic games, laptops, and other portable and hand-held applications where space is extremely limited.
	TSSOP		TSSOP refers to thin shrink small outline L-leaded packages.
	QSOP		QSOP refers to a quarter size outline package.
	PLCC		PLCC refers to a plastic leaded carrier.
	UCSP		UCSP refers to an ultra chip scale package.
	Other		This refers to other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary packages.
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	Pin Count		Pin count is the number of physical connection points (e.g., pins, pads, balls) on the package.
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	Number of Devices in Package		This refers to the number of devices in the package.
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Features


	Integrated Reference		The comparator has its own embedded reference voltage.
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	On-Chip ESD Protection		The chip has embedded radiation protection.
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	Rail-to-Rail Output		The rail-to-rail output voltage swing is measured from the negative to the positive value of the supply voltage.
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	Rail-to-Rail Input		The rail-to-rail input voltage can vary from the negative to the positive value of the supply voltage.
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	Single Supply		The chip can operate with only one supply.
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	Thermal Shutdown Protection		The regulator has an embedded control circuit that shuts down the device when the temperature exceeds a predefined limit.
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	Current Limiter		The amplifier has an embedded current limiter.
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Audio Amplifier Chips Specifications

Bandwidth:

Supply Voltage (VS):

Supply Current (IS):

Output Power (PO):

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD):

Operating Temperature:

Operation Class:

RoHS Compliant?

Package Type:

Pin Count:

Number of Devices in Package:

On-Chip ESD Protection?

Rail-to-Rail Output?

Rail-to-Rail Input?

Single Supply?

Thermal Shutdown Protection?

Current Limiter?

Help with Audio Amplifier Chips specifications:

Supply Voltage (V_S):

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