Sophisticated Audio Amp Enhances Battery-Operated Mobile Products (.PDF Download)
Sept. 17, 2019
Maxim Integrated’s new MAX98390 smart amplifier isn’t just another audio IC. It goes way beyond the expectations of most audio design engineers. This class D amplifier, which delivers high efficiency in battery-operated devices, adds many new features and capabilities not available elsewhere. If you’re designing portable equipment with an audio capability, the device may be a welcome alternative.
As consumer products continue to shrink, the desire to include audio hasn’t abated. Speakers have become smaller to accommodate this need, leading to a decline in audio quality. The most affected characteristics have been loudness and bass.