3W per channel — what that means for the BOM
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.
Package and thermal reality
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.
Lifecycle and sourcing
The MAX9761EUI is listed as Active — no end-of-life notice, no last-time-buy window. RoHS non-compliant, so if your BOM requires RoHS exemption or you are shipping into a jurisdiction that enforces RoHS, factor that in. The part is sourced through independent distribution; availability and pricing are confirmed at quote time against an RFQ.
