The STMicroelectronics TDA7265A is a Class AB stereo audio amplifier delivering 25 W per channel into an 8 Ω load. That's enough output for a powered bookshelf speaker, a small PA monitor, or a TV soundbar amplifier stage. The dual-supply range of ±5 V to ±25 V gives you headroom to swing the output voltage without clipping on a standard ±15 V or ±18 V audio rail. Built-in depop and mute circuitry suppress the turn-on thump that otherwise needs an external relay or soft-start. Short-circuit and thermal protection mean the amplifier can survive a miswired speaker terminal or a blocked vent without latching up or burning the board trace. The Multiwatt-11 through-hole package with staggered, bent leads is a standard footprint for this power class — it bolts to a heatsink through the tab, and the lead form suits a single-sided PCB or a repair bench where you want to socket or hand-solder without hot air.
Active production — no last-time-buy pressure on this line item
For a BOM that needs this amplifier for another production run or a repair stock, you are not racing a sunset date.
Sourcing and fit — what to check before you commit the line
Operating temperature is rated -20°C to 85°C ambient — fine for consumer electronics, pro audio gear, and indoor commercial installations. The TDA7265A is a through-hole part in a tube. If your assembly line runs only surface-mount, you will need a separate hand-load or selective-solder station for this device. The Multiwatt-11 package is large — plan for heatsink clearance and mechanical support; the tab is the main thermal path.