{"product_id":"genuine-sparkfun-dual-quad-power-amplifier-sta540","title":"SparkFun Dual\/Quad Power Amplifier - STA540 Audio, General ICs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe STA540 from STMicro is a 4-channel, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Electronic_amplifier#Class_B_and_AB\"\u003eclass AB\u003c\/a\u003e audio amplifier designed for high quality sound applications. The four independent channels makes this amplifier a great choice for a number of projects, with needs ranging from four speakers stereo (F\/R) to two-speaker bridge solutions. The chip accepts a voltage supply ranging from 8 to 22VDC and has very high output power capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This chip comes in a staggered-lead Multiwatt-15 package. While our \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sparkfun.com\/commerce\/product_info.php?products_id=9540\"\u003ebreakout board\u003c\/a\u003e for the L298N isn’t designed for it specifically, it will breakout out all pins of the STA540 to a more standard single row of 0.1\" pitch headers. Also, keep an eye out for some upcoming amplifier products based on this chip!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It works great with the 6400BG Heatsink!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh output power capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandby function (CMOS compatible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum external components count:\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eno bootstrap capacitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eno Boucherot cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einternally fixed gain 20 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo audible pop during standby operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagnostic facilities:\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eclip detector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoutput to GND short-circuit detector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoutput to VS short-circuit detector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esoft short-circuit check at turn-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethermal shutdown warning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput AC\/DC short circuit protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft short-circuit check at turn-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermal cutoff\/limiter to prevent chip from overheating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocuments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sparkfun.com\/datasheets\/Components\/General\/STA540.pdf\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"sparkfun-10","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19060646853,"sku":"09557:COM-09557:spark","price":810.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/1611\/products\/09557-01.jpg?v=1575978689","url":"https:\/\/www.tanotis.com\/products\/genuine-sparkfun-dual-quad-power-amplifier-sta540","provider":"Tanotis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}