The StereoAmp click features a 3.5mm input jack and four output screw terminals for connecting passive speakers. It runs on either 3.3V or 5V power supply and communicates with the MCU through the I2C interface.
StereoAmp Click - MikroElektronika Stereo Amplifier
StereoAmp Click - MikroElektronika Stereo Amplifier
StereoAmp click functions as a stereo amplifier and is ideal for battery operated devices or as a lab amplifier.
It features two LM48100Q-Q1 Boomer™ single supply, mono, bridge-tied load amplifier ICs by Texas Instruments. The LM48100Q-Q1 has output fault detection and I2C volume control.
Volume control
Each LM48100Q-Q1 is used for one channel, left or right. Both input paths have their own independent, 32-step volume control.
The mixer, volume control and device mode select are controlled through an I2C compatible interface.
Bridge-tied load for more voltage
BTL or a bridge-tied load is an output configuration where the speakers are connected (bridged) between two audio amplifier outputs. In a single-ended configuration one side of the load is connected to the ground. Here both channels are connected, but one has an inverted signal. Compared to a single-ended configuration BTL has two times more voltage swing across the load (speakers).
The doubled voltage swing means four times more power to the speakers. This is ideal for applications and devices where due to battery size the supply voltage is lower.
Shutdown mode
The IC has an I2C selectable low power shutdown mode that disables the device, reducing current consumption to 0.01μA.
Output fault detection
The output fault detection system can sense load conditions and protect the device during short circuit events and detect open circuit conditions. The LM48100Q-Q1 output fault diagnostics are controlled through the I2C interface.
Specifications
| Type | Amplifier |
| Applications | Automotive audio devices, hands-free kits, battery operated devices, computers, MP3 players, etc. |
| On-board modules | LM48100Q-Q1 Boomer™ single supply, mono, bridge-tied load amplifier ICs by Texas Instruments |
| Key Features | Screw terminals for speaker output, Individual 32-step volume control |
| Key Benefits | Short circuit and thermal protection, Output fault detection |
| Interface | GPIO,I2C |
| Input Voltage | 3.3V or 5V |
| Compatibility | mikroBUS |
| Click board size | M (42.9 x 25.4 mm) |
Features and usage notes
StereoAmp click key features:
- Input Voltage Range –0.3 V to VDD = 0.3 V
- Output Power at VDD 1.3 W (at VDD = 5 V, RL = 8 Ω, THD+N ≤ 1%)
- Low power shut down mode 0.01 μA
- I2C Volume and Mode Control
- Input Mixer and Multiplexer
- Output fault detection
- Short circuit and thermal protection
- Individual 32-step volume control
- I2C interface
- 3.5mm input audio jack
- Screw terminals for speaker output
- Runs on either 3.3V or 5V power supply
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