Stereo headphone driver for portable audio
The Texas Instruments LM4809MM/NOPB is a Class AB stereo headphone amplifier from the Boomer series, delivering 105 mW per channel into a 16 Ω load. It operates from a 2 V to 5.5 V supply, making it a fit for battery-powered portable audio — phones, tablets, portable media players, and handheld instrumentation where a single Li-ion cell or two alkaline cells provide the rail. The 8-VSSOP package keeps the board footprint small, and the -40°C to 85°C temperature range covers consumer and industrial ambient environments without derating.
Built-in protection and shutdown
The LM4809MM/NOPB includes depop circuitry to suppress turn-on/turn-off clicks, a shutdown pin for power saving, and thermal protection. The depop feature is worth noting — it saves an external mute circuit and avoids the pop that otherwise hits the headphones when the amplifier powers up. Shutdown drops quiescent current to microamps, extending battery standby time.
Lifecycle and sourcing
Texas Instruments lists the LM4809MM/NOPB as Active and ROHS3 compliant. For volume production, this part is quoted against an RFQ through independent distribution — availability and current pricing confirmed at quote time.
