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TA2024B
STEREO 15W (4Ω) CLASS-T™ DIGITAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER USING
DIGITAL POWER PROCESSING™ TECHNOLOGY
Technical Information
Revision 1.2 – January 2006
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The TA2024B is a 15W/ch continuous average two-channel Class-T Digital Audio Power Amplifier IC
using Tripath’s proprietary Digital Power Processing™ technology. Class-T amplifiers offer both the
audio fidelity of Class-AB and the power efficiency of Class-D amplifiers.
APPLICATIONS
FEATURES
Computer/PC Multimedia
DVD Players
Cable Set-Top Products
Televisions
Video CD Players
Battery Powered Systems
BENEFITS
Fully integrated solution with FETs
Easier to design-in than Class-D
Reduced system cost with no heat sink
Dramatically improves efficiency versus Class-
AB
Signal fidelity equal to high quality linear
amplifiers
High dynamic range compatible with digital
media such as CD, DVD, and Internet audio
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE
Class-T architecture
Single Supply Operation
“Audiophile” Quality Sound
0.03% THD+N @ 9W, 4Ω
0.10% IHF-IM @ 1W, 4Ω
11W @ 4Ω, 0.1% THD+N
6W @ 8Ω, 0.1% THD+N
High Power
15W @ 4Ω, 10% THD+N
10W @ 8Ω, 10% THD+N
High Efficiency
81% @ 15W, 4Ω
90% @ 10W, 8Ω
Dynamic Range = 98 dB
Mute and Sleep inputs
Turn-on & turn-off pop suppression
Over-current protection
Over-temperature protection
Bridged outputs
36-pin Power SOP package
A B S O L U T E M A X I M U M R A T I N G S
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TA2024B –KL/1.2/01.06
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