SparkFun – Dual/Quad Power Amplifier – STA540

SparkFun: COM-09557

Description: The STA540 from STMicro is a 4-channel, class AB audio amplifier designed for high quality sound applications. The four independent channels makes this amplifier a great choice for a number of projects, with needs ranging from four speakers stereo (F/R) to two-speaker bridge solutions. The chip accepts a voltage supply ranging from 8 to 22VDC and has very high output power capability.

This chip comes in a staggered-lead Multiwatt-15 package. While our breakout board for the L298N isn’t designed for it specifically, it will breakout out all pins of the STA540 to a more standard single row of 0.1″ pitch headers. Also, keep an eye out for some upcoming amplifier products based on this chip!

It works great with the 6400BG Heatsink!

Features:

• High output power capability
• Standby function (CMOS compatible)
• Minimum external components count:
  no bootstrap capacitors
  no Boucherot cells
  internally fixed gain 20 dB
• No audible pop during standby operations
• Diagnostic facilities:
  clip detector
  output to GND short-circuit detector
  output to VS short-circuit detector
  soft short-circuit check at turn-on
  thermal shutdown warning
• Output AC/DC short circuit protection
• Soft short-circuit check at turn-on
• Thermal cutoff/limiter to prevent chip from overheating

Don Luc