50mW into 32Ω — what that means for the BOM
At 50mW x 2 into 32Ω, this part drives typical earbuds and on-ear headphones to comfortable listening levels without an external buffer. The DirectDrive® topology eliminates the need for large DC-blocking output capacitors, saving board area and BOM cost.
Active production — no LTB risk
The MAX9720BEUE is listed as Active on the lifecycle record. No end-of-life notice or last-time-buy window has been issued. For new designs or production replenishment, this part is available through independent distribution and quoted to order against an RFQ. Note the RoHS status: this variant is RoHS non-compliant, so verify your assembly's regulatory requirements before specifying.
