Linear - Amplifiers - Audio

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
LMV1015URX-25/NOPB

LMV1015URX-25/NOPB

AUDIO PREAMPLIFIER 1 FUNC PBGA4

42000

MAX9710ETP-T

MAX9710ETP-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

STEREO AUDIO POWER AMPLIFIER

2500

TAS6422QDKQRQ1

TAS6422QDKQRQ1

Texas Instruments

IC AMP CLASS D STER 70W 56HSSOP

0

TPA6030A4PWPR

TPA6030A4PWPR

Texas Instruments

TPA6030A4 WIDE SUPPLY VOLTAGE, L

8000

TAS5414BTPHDRQ1

TAS5414BTPHDRQ1

Texas Instruments

TAS5414B-Q1 4-CHANNEL AUTOMOTIVE

146280

IS31AP2110-ZLS2-TR

IS31AP2110-ZLS2-TR

Lumissil Microsystems

IC AMP D MONO/STER 15W 28ETSSOP

2556

NCP4896FCT1G

NCP4896FCT1G

AUDIO AMPLIFIER

1104000

TAS5611APHDR

TAS5611APHDR

Texas Instruments

IC AMP D MONO/STER 250W 64HTQFP

790

TPA3100D2PHP

TPA3100D2PHP

Texas Instruments

IC AMP CLSS D STER 21.8W 48HTQFP

549

AS3560-BWLT-500

AS3560-BWLT-500

ams

IC AMP CLASS G STER 30MW 16WLCSP

500

PAM8124RHR

PAM8124RHR

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC AMP CLASS D STER 18W 24TSSOP

0

LM48820TM/NOPB

LM48820TM/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC AMP CLSS AB STER 95MW 14DSBGA

0

D2-24044-MR-T

D2-24044-MR-T

Intersil (Renesas Electronics America)

IC AMP D DUAL/QUAD 30W 38HTSSOP

0

MAX9725DEBC+T

MAX9725DEBC+T

Analog Devices, Inc.

AUDIO AMPLIFIER, 0.025W, 2 CHANN

20000

SSM2306CPZ-REEL

SSM2306CPZ-REEL

Analog Devices, Inc.

2 WATT, FILTERLESS, CLASS-D STER

4891

LM48555TLX/NOPB

LM48555TLX/NOPB

Texas Instruments

AUDIO AMPLIFIER

0

TPA3129D2DAP

TPA3129D2DAP

Texas Instruments

IC AMP CLASS D STER 30W 32HTSSOP

871

TPA721DGNR

TPA721DGNR

Texas Instruments

IC AMP CLASS AB MONO 700MW 8MSOP

0

SSM2306CPZ-REEL7

SSM2306CPZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC AMP CLASS D STER 2.4W 16LFCSP

495

LM4871MMX/NOPB

LM4871MMX/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC AMP CLASS AB MONO 3W 8VSSOP

2590

Linear - Amplifiers - Audio

1. Overview

Linear audio amplifiers are electronic devices designed to amplify low-level audio signals while maintaining signal integrity and minimizing distortion. They operate in the linear region of transistor characteristics, ensuring high-fidelity sound reproduction. These amplifiers are critical in audio systems for applications ranging from consumer electronics to professional audio equipment, enabling clear sound amplification in devices such as smartphones, home theaters, and musical instruments.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

Type Functional Characteristics Application Examples
Class AB Amplifiers Combines efficiency of Class B with low distortion of Class A Home audio systems, guitar amplifiers
Class D Amplifiers Switching amplifiers with high power efficiency (typically >90%) Portable speakers, automotive audio systems
Class G/H Amplifiers Uses multiple power rails to improve efficiency Professional audio mixers, high-power amplifiers
Class A Amplifiers Full-cycle conduction with minimal distortion High-end audiophile equipment, preamplifiers

3. Structure and Components

Typical linear audio amplifiers consist of: - Input Stage: Differential amplifier for signal reception - Gain Stage: Voltage amplification using transistors or op-amps - Output Stage: Push-pull configuration for power delivery - Power Supply: Symmetrical voltage rails ( Vcc) - Thermal Management: Heat sinks or thermal pads for power dissipation Packaged in DIP, SOIC, or surface-mount (SMT) formats with 8-14 pins.

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter Description Importance
Gain Bandwidth Product (GBW) Product of amplifier gain and operational bandwidth Determines frequency response capability
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) Measure of signal distortion and noise Indicates audio quality (typically <0.1%)
Output Power Maximum power delivered to load (Watts) Defines application suitability (e.g., 2x15W for stereo)
Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR) Ability to reject power supply noise Impacts noise immunity (typically >60dB)
Quiescent Current Current consumption at no-load condition Affects power efficiency and thermal design

5. Application Areas

  • Consumer Electronics: Smartphones, TVs, headphones
  • Professional Audio: Mixing consoles, studio monitors
  • Automotive: In-car entertainment systems
  • Communication: PA systems, VoIP equipment

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

Manufacturer Representative Product Key Specifications
TI (Texas Instruments) TPA3255 2x75W Class D amplifier, 102dB PSRR
STMicroelectronics TDA7294 100W Hi-Fi amplifier, DMOS output stage
Analog Devices AD822 Low noise JFET input amplifier
NXP Semiconductors TDA1541A 192kHz DAC with integrated headphone amplifier

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations for selection: 1. Application Requirements: Output power, frequency range, and load impedance 2. Power Supply Constraints: Available voltage/current capacity 3. Thermal Management: Operating temperature range and cooling methods 4. Form Factor: Package size for PCB integration 5. Cost vs. Performance: Balancing THD+N, efficiency, and budget

8. Industry Trends

Future developments include: - Increased integration with digital signal processing (DSP) - Adoption of GaN (Gallium Nitride) technology for higher efficiency - Development of AI-powered noise cancellation algorithms - Miniaturization through 3D packaging techniques - Enhanced Class D amplifier designs with reduced electromagnetic interference (EMI)

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