6-W stereo, 9.5- to 18-V supply, analog input Class-AB audio amplifier

The TPA1517 is a stereo audio power amplifier that contains two identical amplifiers capable of delivering 6 W per channel of continuous average power into a 4- load at 10% THD+N or 5 W per channel at 1% THD+N. The gain of each channel is fixed at 20 dB. The amplifier features a mute/standby function for power-sensitive applications. The amplifier is available in the PowerPAD™ 20-pin surface-mount thermally-enhanced package (DWP) that reduces board space and facilitates automated assembly while maintaining exceptional thermal characteristics. It is also available in the 20-pin thermally enhanced DIP package (NE).