• Device Type: Monolithic Audio Power Amplifier
• Package Type: DIP-16

General Features

• Single-channel audio power amplifier
• Designed for consumer audio applications
• Low external component count
• Direct speaker drive capability
• Suitable for radios, televisions, and compact audio equipment
• Built using bipolar IC technology

Electrical Characteristics

• Supply Voltage Range (VCC):
  • Approximately 8 V to 24 V
• Recommended Operating Voltage:
  • 12 V to 18 V
• Quiescent Current:
  • Low standby current operation

Audio Performance

• Output Power:
  • Approximately 5 W to 8 W typical
  • Depends on supply voltage, load impedance, and heatsinking
• Load Impedance:
  • 4 Ω to 8 Ω speakers
• Frequency Response:
  • Audio-band operation (20 Hz to 20 kHz typical)
• Low Distortion Audio Output

Protection Features

• Thermal protection
• Output short-circuit protection
• Safe operating area protection
• Overload protection

Package Information

• Package Type: DIP
• Pin Count: 16 Pins
• Mounting Style: Through-Hole

Operating Temperature

• Commercial Range:
  • 0°C to +70°C (typical NEC consumer grade)

Typical Applications

• Television audio stages
• AM/FM radios
• Portable stereos
• Cassette recorders
• Intercom systems
• Active speakers
• Consumer electronic products