LM4990MM/NOPB vs LM4674ATL/NOPB
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| Category | Linear - Amplifiers - Audio | Linear - Amplifiers - Audio |
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments | National Semiconductor |
| Description | IC AMP CLASS AB MONO 2W 8VSSOP | LM4674A FILTERLESS 2.5 STEREO CL |
| Package | Tape & Reel (TR) | Bulk |
| Series | Boomer® | Boomer®, PowerWise® |
| Type | Class AB | Class D |
| Features | Depop, Shutdown | Depop, Differential Inputs, PWM, Short-Circuit Protection, Shutdown |
| Voltage - Supply | 2.2V ~ 5.5V | 2.4V ~ 5.5V |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C (TA) | -40°C ~ 85°C (TA) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Package / Case | 8-TSSOP, 8-MSOP (0.118\", 3.00mm Width) | 16-WFBGA, DSBGA |
| Supplier Device Package | 8-VSSOP | 16-DSBGA |
| Output Type | 1-Channel (Mono) | 2-Channel (Stereo) |
| Max Output Power x Channels @ Load | 2W x 1 @ 4Ohm | 2.5W x 2 @ 4Ohm |
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1. What types of audio amplifiers are available?
Common types of audio amplifiers include:
Class A amplifiers: have the highest sound quality, but are less efficient.
Class B amplifiers: More efficient, but may produce crossover distortion.
Class AB amplifiers: between Class A and Class B with good balance.
Class D amplifier: highest efficiency, suitable for portable devices, but slightly lower sound quality. -
2. What is a power amplifier and how is it different from an audio amplifier?
A power amplifier is a type of audio amplifier designed to drive high-power loads such as speakers. It is capable of amplifying audio signals to a sufficient power output to drive speakers to produce greater volume.
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3. What is a Class D audio amplifier and what are its advantages?
Class D audio amplifiers work through Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) technology and have extremely high efficiency (typically up to 90% or higher), making them suitable for use in portable audio equipment or high-efficiency sound systems. It generates less heat because it reduces energy consumption.
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4. What should the frequency response range of an audio amplifier be?
The frequency response range of a good quality audio amplifier is usually between 20Hz and 20kHz, which is the typical frequency range that the human ear can hear. A wider frequency response ensures that the audio amplifier can accurately reproduce both low and high frequency details.
