What this Class D amp brings to the board
The MAX9700BEUB+T is a mono Class D audio amplifier from Maxim Integrated, rated for 1.6W continuous output into a 6Ω load. That power level makes it a fit for portable speakers, soundbars, or any battery-powered audio output where efficiency matters more than raw wattage. Class D topology keeps heat dissipation low, so the 10-uMAX package can deliver that power without a heatsink. The package is a 10-pin TFSOP/MSOP (3.00mm width), surface-mount, designated as 10-uMAX/uSOP.
Protection and signal features
Built-in short-circuit and thermal protection mean the amplifier shuts down before the output stage or speaker gets damaged. Depop circuitry suppresses the click and pop on power-up and shutdown — useful for battery-powered devices where the user hears every transient. Differential inputs allow a clean connection to audio codecs or DACs without a separate differential-to-single-ended converter.