Maxim Integrated, Audio DAC Dual 18 bit-, 48ksps, Serial (I2C), 8-Pin TQFN

Audio Power Amplifiers, Maxim Integrated. Maxim Integrated Products offer a range of audio power amplifiers that include Mono/Stereo Amplifiers, Stereo Headphone amplifiers, Differential audio power and Microphone amplifiers. Maxim audio ICs have different types of amplification from Class AB, Class D and Class G. Maxim Integrated Class AB speaker amplifier is ideal for high-fidelity products such as a speaker driver, digital cameras, e-readers, tablets and portable media players. The DirectDrive® technology headphone amplifier gives enhanced audio quality there is no necessity for a DC blocking capacitor that standard headphone amps require. Also the Class D amplifier features high wideband jitter tolerance; low output offset voltage and low THD+N. The speaker amp has a patented spread spectrum modulation meaning that the technology helps minimise EMI emissions. The input signal is small but the output can be a high wattage. The audio ICs can offer a lot of power in a small package. The electronic amplifiers can be used in many applications some include driving loudspeakers, mixing desks and pre-amplification used in record/CD players.