{"id":3238,"date":"2017-12-08T10:33:47","date_gmt":"2017-12-08T10:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/?p=3238"},"modified":"2017-12-07T17:34:13","modified_gmt":"2017-12-07T17:34:13","slug":"highly-integrated-4-channel-linear-audio-amp-reduces-power-consumption-by-90","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/highly-integrated-4-channel-linear-audio-amp-reduces-power-consumption-by-90\/","title":{"rendered":"Highly integrated 4-channel linear audio amp reduces power consumption by 90%"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.toshiba.semicon-storage.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toshiba Electronics Europe<\/a><\/span> has\u00a0developed a 4-channel, high-efficiency class-AB linear power amplifier <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/toshiba-introduces-bluetooth-low-energy-ic-for-automotive-applications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IC<\/a><\/span> that delivers high-quality sound reproduction for car audio applications while significantly reducing power consumption.<\/p>\n<p>Offering efficiency comparable to class-D digital amplifiers, the TCB701FNG IC uses patented technology to operate at just 10% of the power of conventional class-AB amplifiers (under normal operating conditions: 0.5W to 4W).<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7565662001938327\" data-ad-slot=\"7585079586\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\nBoM cost is around half that of more expensive Class-D alternatives as no EMI or low-pass filtering is required.<\/p>\n<p>As well as highly efficient, low-noise operation, the TCB701FNG incorporates an extended set of self-diagnosis capabilities that can monitor and report various error states via the I2C bus.<\/p>\n<p>These capabilities include full-time fault detection of output DC offset. This prevents speaker burnout and improves overall reliability.<\/p>\n<p>Additional functionality includes anti high-frequency noise, protection against output cross connection and over- and under-voltage, three levels of over-temperature detection, standby\/mute control and GSM noise suppression.<\/p>\n<span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/toshiba-unveils-ufs-devices-utilising-64-layer-3d-flash-memory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toshiba<\/a><\/span>\u2019s new IC is supplied in a 36-pin HSSOP package and can be used in both power amplifier and line drive mode.<\/p>\n<p>The device can operate with a supply voltage of 6V to 18V, supports 49W x4 channels, and is compatible with speakers rated to 2\u03a9. 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