PAM8406
ALTERNATIVE 5W STEREO AUDIO AMPLIFIER
Description
Pin Assignments
The PAM8406 is a 5W audio amplifier with an alternative option
between Class-D and Class-AB output, which makes the device very
ideal for efficiency-EMI compatible applications.
+OUT_R
+OUT_L
PGNDR
-OUT_R
PGNDL
-OUT_L
The PAM8406’s low THD+N and high SNR allow it to achieve high-
quality sound reproduction. The device’s fully differential output with
new filter-less architecture (Class-D Mode) allows the device to drive
the speaker directly, requiring no low-pass output filters and DC
blocking capacitors, thus saving system cost and PCB area.
PVDDR
PVDDL
SHDN
MUTE
The device has an efficiency of up to 90%. It can extend battery life,
which is ideal for portable applications. It is fully protected against
faults with short-circuit protection and thermal protection.
GND
INR
VDD
INL
MODE
The PAM8406 is available in the SOP-16L/SOP-16(EP) package.
VREF
Features
Applications
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Alternative Output: Class-D or Class-AB
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LCD TVs
5W Output at 10% THD with a 2Ω Load and 5V Power Supply at
Class-D Mode
Multimedia Speakers
AM/FM Systems
DABs
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3W Output at 10% THD with a 4Ω Load and 5V Power Supply
Filterless, Low Quiescent Current and No EMI
Low THD+N at Fully Output Range
Superior Low Noise
Efficiency up to 90% with Class-D Mode
No Pop At Turn-On/Off
Full Short-Circuit Protection With Auto Recovery
Thermal Shutdown
Few External Components to Save Space and Cost
Totally Lead-Free & Fully RoHS Compliant (Notes 1 & 2)
Halogen- and Antimony-Free. “Green” Device (Note 3)
For automotive applications requiring specific change
control (i.e. parts qualified to AEC-Q100/101/200, PPAP
capable, and manufactured in IATF 16949 certified facilities),
please contact us or your local Diodes representative.
https://www.diodes.com/quality/product-definitions/
Notes:
1. No purposely added lead. Fully EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS), 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) & 2015/863/EU (RoHS 3) compliant.
2. See https://www.diodes.com/quality/lead-free/ for more information about Diodes Incorporated’s definitions of Halogen- and Antimony-free, "Green" and
Lead-free.
3. Halogen- and Antimony-free "Green” products are defined as those which contain <900ppm bromine, <900ppm chlorine (<1500ppm total Br + Cl) and
<1000ppm antimony compounds.
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PAM8406
Document number: DS43342 Rev. 2 - 2