Linear - Amplifiers - Audio

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
TPA6110A2DGNRG4

TPA6110A2DGNRG4

Texas Instruments

IC AMP CLASS AB STER 150MW 8MSOP

0

LM4916MM/NOPB

LM4916MM/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC AMP CLSS AB MONO 85MW 10VSSOP

612

TPA2012D2YZHT

TPA2012D2YZHT

Texas Instruments

IC AMP CLASS D STER 2.1W 16DSBGA

743

LM4906MM/NOPB

LM4906MM/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC AMP CLASS AB MONO 1W 8VSSOP

2075

TPA6111A2DR

TPA6111A2DR

Texas Instruments

IC AMP CLASS AB STER 150MW 8SOIC

5188

TPA301DGNRG4

TPA301DGNRG4

Texas Instruments

TPA301 350-MW MONO CLASS-AB AUDI

693

LM48510SDE/NOPB

LM48510SDE/NOPB

Texas Instruments

AUDIO AMPLIFIER

0

LM4675TL/NOPB

LM4675TL/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC AMP CLASS D MONO 2.7W 9DSBGA

0

LM4862MX/NOPB

LM4862MX/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC AMP CLASS AB MONO 825MW 8SOIC

6769

LMV1012UPX-25/NOPB

LMV1012UPX-25/NOPB

Texas Instruments

AUDIO PREAMPLIFIER

18706

TPA6130A2RTJRG4

TPA6130A2RTJRG4

Texas Instruments

IC AMP CLASS AB STER 290MW 20QFN

0

TAS5424BTDKERQ1

TAS5424BTDKERQ1

Texas Instruments

IC AMP CLASS D QUAD 150W 44HSSOP

286

PGA2500IDBRG4

PGA2500IDBRG4

Texas Instruments

IC AMP CLASS AB MONO 28SSOP

0

TAS5704PAPRG4

TAS5704PAPRG4

Texas Instruments

IC AMP D DUAL/QUAD 20.6W 64HTQFP

0

TPA3106D1VFPR

TPA3106D1VFPR

Texas Instruments

IC AMP CLASS D MONO 40W 32HLQFP

3194

TAS5701PAP

TAS5701PAP

Texas Instruments

TAS5701 20-W STEREO I2S AUDIO PO

3680

TPA302DR

TPA302DR

Texas Instruments

AUDIO AMPLIFIER

25512

TPA2005D1DRBQ1

TPA2005D1DRBQ1

Texas Instruments

IC AMP CLASS D MONO 1.45W 8SON

2980

TAS5631BDKD

TAS5631BDKD

Texas Instruments

PWM INPUT 300W STEREO CLASS D AM

986

TPA0242PWPR

TPA0242PWPR

Texas Instruments

VOLUME CONTROL CIRCUIT

5900

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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