What this part is and where it fits
The Texas Instruments LM4864MM/NOPB is a Class AB audio power amplifier from the Boomer® series, delivering 675 mW into an 8 Ω load from a single mono channel. It runs on a 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply rail.
Package and footprint reality
The LM4864MM/NOPB comes in an 8-VSSOP package (3.00 mm body width). The surface-mount profile suits automated pick-and-place.
Shutdown and thermal protection — why they matter
The shutdown pin lets a microcontroller or GPIO put the amplifier into a low-power idle state when no audio is needed — a common requirement in battery-operated terminals and portable instruments. Thermal protection prevents the output stage from destructing under a sustained fault or high ambient temperature; the part self-limits rather than failing open or shorted. For a BOM line, this means you can skip an external thermal switch in many designs.
Lifecycle and sourcing posture
The LM4864MM/NOPB is listed as Active with ROHS3 compliance. No end-of-life notice or last-time-buy window is on record. Sourcing is through independent distribution; current availability and pricing are confirmed at quote time against an RFQ.
