Dallas, Tex.—Texas Instruments Inc. has introduced its next generation of high-performance digital amplifier power stages.

The TAS5352 is capable of continuously driving two channels at 125 Watts (W), and the TAS5342 is capable of driving 100 W per channel at 10 percent total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD+N) into a 4-ohm load. Their high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 98 dB allows manufacturers to meet consumer demand for high performance audio and home theater applications, such as high-power DVD receivers, home theaters in a box and mini component systems.

Pricing: In 1,000-unit quantities, the TAS5352 is $4.15 each, the TAS5342 is $3.95 and the TAS5342L is $2.95.
Availability: The TAS5352, TAS5342 and TAS5342L digital amplifier power stages are available now in 44-pin HTSSOP packages.
Datasheet: TAS5352.

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