Audio amplifier for portable and embedded systems
The MAX9717BETA+ from Analog Devices is a bridge-tied load (BTL) audio power amplifier delivering 1.4 W into a speaker load from a single supply. The BTL topology eliminates the need for a DC-blocking output capacitor, which saves board area and reduces BOM cost in battery-powered or space-constrained designs. Packaged in an 8-pin TDFN (Thin Dual Flat No-Lead) with an exposed paddle for thermal dissipation, the device suits portable audio applications where the PCB layout must balance power delivery with a small footprint. The package is supplied in Strip form, typical for volume assembly.
Active production and compliance status
RoHS compliance is confirmed at the ROHS3 level, covering the full set of restricted substances under EU Directive 2011/65/EU including the four phthalates added in the 2015 amendment. This certification simplifies import and sale into regulated markets without additional exemption documentation.