PAM8965 Overview
The PAM8965 is an extremely high-efficiency Class-D stereo audio power amplifier with an integrated synchronous boost converter. The PAM8965 can drive two channels with 12W each into 4Ω speakers. The integrated amplifier can achieve system efficiency of 92% (at VBAT = 7.4V).
PAM8965 Key Features
- Operates from 2.8V to 8.5V Supply
- Thermal Foldback
- Non-Clip Power Limit
- GAIN Pin
- Externally Adjustable Gain from 26dB to 6dB with 0.5dB Steps
- Exceptionally High Overall System Efficiency (92% @ VBAT =
- Very Low IQ = 10mA (VBAT = 7.4V) for Boost + Stereo
- Very Low Shutdown Current = 0.7μA
- DC Protection for Speaker
- Auto-Recovery on Short-Circuit Protection & Thermal Shutdown