The 3W x 2 @ 3Ω rating is the headline figure. At 5V supply into a 3Ω load, that output level is typical for a Class AB desktop speaker amp.
The exposed pad is the key thermal feature. Solder the exposed pad to a copper plane on the PCB — without it, the 3W output stage will hit thermal shutdown on sustained high-level audio.
RoHS non-compliant, so if your BOM requires RoHS exemption or you are shipping into a jurisdiction that enforces RoHS, factor that in.
