Audio Amplifier suits portable, wireless applications.

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Model TPA6211A1 Mono Class-AB Amplifier offers over 340 mW of power per mm² and can deliver 3.1 W of power into 3 ohm load at 10% total harmonic distortion. Device comes in 3 x 3 mm QFN package and 3 x 5 mm MSOP package. Typical applications include cell phones, smart phones, and PDAs.



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TI Introduces Highest Output Power Class-AB Mono Audio Amplifier for Cell Phone, Smart Phone and PDA Applications



Portable Wireless Applications Just Got a Whole Lot Louder!

DALLAS, (September 25, 2003) - Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) is increasing the sound in portable wireless applications with the introduction of the highest output power mono Class-AB audio amplifier in the market today. Ideal for applications such as cell phones, smart phones and PDAs, the TPA6211A1 also cuts board space and gives designers more flexibility. (See ti.com/sc03212 for more information.)

"The push toward more sound volume in the cellphone, smartphone and PDA market for applications such as hands-free talk-mode, surround sound music and gaming never seems to relent," said Nicholas Holland, product marketing for audio power amplifiers at Texas Instruments. "TI has just provided the next piece of the puzzle to enable these applications to get even louder."

The TPA6211A1 audio amplifier offers over 340mW of power per mm2, which is the highest output power Class-AB audio power amplifier for its size in the market. It is capable of delivering 3.1W of power into a 3ohm load at 10 percent THD (total harmonic distortion). The device comes in a board space saving 3x3mm QFN package and a 3x5mm MSOP package, providing OEMs, ODMs and subcontractors the manufacturing flexibility they need.

Available Today
The TPA6211A1 is available today from TI and its authorized distributors. Suggested resale pricing in quantities of 1,000 is $0.55.

Texas Instruments Incorporated provides innovative DSP and analog technologies to meet our customers' real world signal processing requirements. In addition to Semiconductor, the company's businesses include Sensors & Controls, and Educational & Productivity Solutions. TI is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and has manufacturing, design or sales operations in more than 25 countries.

Texas Instruments is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TXN. More information is located on the World Wide Web at ti.com.

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