General Description

The AS1701 and AS1706 are 1.6W bridged audio power amplifiers that provide excellent circuit reliability, providing a very low-cost solution by eliminating external components when used with 2.7 to 5.5V-powered circuits.

Key Features

■ 2.7 to 5.5V (VDD) Single-Supply Operation

■ Very High PSRR: Greater Than 65dB @ 217Hz

■ THD+Noise: 1.6W into 4Ω at 1

■ No Output Coupling Capacitors Required

■ External Gain Configuration Capability

■ Low-Power Shutdown Mode: 10nA

■ Click and Pop Suppression

■ Over-Temperature and Over-Current Protection

■ Operating Temperature Range: -40 to +85°C

■ 8-pin MSOP Package

Applications

The AS1701/AS1706 are ideal as audio front-ends for battery powered audio devices such as MP3 and CD players, mobile phones, PDAs, portable DVD players, and any other hand-held battery-powered device.