DESCRIPTION

· The STA541SA is a dual bridge, class-AB audio amplifier designed for high-quality sound applications.

· It features integrated short-circuit protection, thermal protection, and diagnostic functions.

· The chip is housed in the 15-pin Clipwatt, environmentally friendly, ECOPACK® package.

FEATURES

· High output power capability: 2x 20 W into 8 Ω at 17 V with 10% THD, 2x 18 W into 4 Ω at 12 V with 10% THD.

· Minimum external components count: No bootstrap capacitors, No Boucherot cells, Internally fixed gain 26 dB.

· Standby function (CMOS compatible) with no audible pop during standby operations.

· Diagnostic facilities: Clip detector, Output to ground short-circuit detector, Output to supply short-circuit detector, Soft short-circuit check at turn-on, Thermal shutdown warning.

· Protection features: Output AC/DC short circuit, Soft short-circuit check at turn-on, Thermal cutoff/limiter, High inductive loads, ESD.

APPLICATIONS

· High-quality sound applications requiring dual bridge, class-AB audio amplification.

· Systems needing integrated protection and diagnostic functions.

· Environments where minimal external components and standby functionality are beneficial.