Class AB mono amplifier with integrated headphone drive
The Texas Instruments LM4850LD is a Class AB audio amplifier from the Boomer® series, delivering 1.9W into a 3Ω mono load while also providing a separate stereo headphone output. It operates from a 2.4V to 5.5V supply, making it suitable for single-cell Li-ion or 3.3V/5V logic rails in portable and fixed audio equipment.
1.9W into 3Ω — sizing the speaker and thermal budget
The 1.9W into 3Ω rating sets the maximum undistorted output into a low-impedance speaker.
Supply range and logic compatibility
The amplifier's input sensitivity is referenced to the supply mid-rail, so a 3.3V logic-level audio codec output will drive it to full swing when the gain is set appropriately. At 2.4V the output power drops — check the headroom against your required SPL if the design must operate near battery end-of-life.
For BOM planning this removes the obsolescence risk that haunts older audio amplifier families.
