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TA2024B –KL/1.2/01.06

TA2024B

STEREO 15W (4

Ω) CLASS-T™ DIGITAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER USING

DIGITAL POWER PROCESSING™ TECHNOLOGY

Tech nical I n for m ati o n

Re v i sio n 1.2 – Jan u a r y 2 006

GEN E RA L DESCR I PTION

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.

APPLICA T IONS

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

FEA T UR ES

Class-T architecture

Single Supply Operation

“Audiophile” Quality Sound

0.03% THD+N @ 9W, 4

Ω

0.10% IHF-IM @ 1W, 4

Ω

11W @ 4

Ω, 0.1% THD+N

6W @ 8

Ω, 0.1% THD+N

High Power

15W @ 4

Ω, 10% THD+N

10W @ 8

Ω, 10% THD+N

High Efficiency

81% @ 15W, 4

Ω

90% @ 10W, 8

Ω

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

TYPICAL PERFORMANCE