Stereo 2.1W Class D Audio Amplifier - TPA2012

This incredibly small stereo amplifier is surprisingly powerful - able to deliver 2 x 2.1W channels into 4-ohm impedance speakers (@ 10% THD). Inside the miniature chip is a class D controller, able to run from 2.7V-5.5VDC. Since the amp is a class D, it's incredibly efficient (89% efficient when driving an 8Ω speaker at 1.5 watts) - making it perfect for portable and battery-powered projects. It has built-in thermal and over-current protection but we could barely tell it got hot. This board is a welcome upgrade to basic "LM386" amps! The inputs of the amplifier go through 1.0uF capacitors, so they are fully 'differential' - if you don't have differential outputs, simply tie the R- and L- to the ground. The outputs are "Bridge Tied" - which means they connect directly to the outputs, with no connection to the ground. The output is a ~300KHz square wave PWM that is then 'averaged out' by the speaker coil - the high frequencies are not heard. All the above means that you can't connect the output to another amplifier, it should drive the speakers directly. Comes with a fully assembled and tested breakout board with 1.0uF input capacitors. We also include a dual mini DIP switch for setting the amplifier gain on the fly, 3.5mm screw-terminal blocks so you can easily attach/detach your speakers, and some header in case you want to plug it into a breadboard. You will be ready to rock in 15 minutes! Speakers are NOT included, use any 4-ohm or 8-ohm impedance speakers.

* Output Power: 2.1W at 4Ω, 10% THD, 1.4W at 8Ω, 10% THD, with 5V Supply

* PSRR: 77 dB typ @ 217 Hz with 6 dB gain

* Designed for use without an output filter, when wires are kept at under 2"-4" long

* Four pin-selectable gains: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB and 24 dB. Select with the onboard switches or by setting the G0 and G1 breakout pins (see schematic for breakout board showing gain pin settings for details)

* Excellent click-and-pop suppression

* Thermal shutdown protection

* Independent channel shutdown

* Low current draw: typ 6mA quiescent and 1.5uA in shutdown mode

Check out the tutorial for more details! Note: The terminal blocks included with your product may be blue or black. Revision History

* As of August 1st, 2024 - We added a pre-soldered terminal block.

Specifications

* Dimensions (without 0.1" header): 22.96mm x 28.33mm x 4.97mm

* Weight: 2.56g

Resources

* Tutorial and Downloads

* TPA2012 Datasheet