FEATURES
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
To simplify the audio system design in notebook computer applications, the APA2036/APA2036A combines a stereo bridge-tied mode for speaker drive and a stereo single-end mode for headphone drive into a single chip, where both modes are easily switched by the SE/BTL input control pin signal. The APA2036/APA2036A also serves low-voltage applications well. The APA2036/APA2036A, with 3.3V supply voltage, provides 900mW (at 1% THD+N) per channel into 4Ω load. Both of the depop circuitry and the thermal shutdown protection circuitry are integrated in the APA2036/APA2036A. The depop function reduces pops and clicks noise during power on/off and enable/shutdown processes. The thermal protection protects the chip from being destroyed by over-temperature failure. For power sensitive applications, the APA2036/APA2036A also features a shutdown function which reduces the supply current only 0.5µA (typical). THD+N vs. Output Power 10 VDD=5V RL=4Ω Ci=1µF BW<80kHz BTL mode...