Output power split — speaker vs headphone
The 2.2W x 2 @ 3Ω rating is the speaker channel; the 110mW x 2 @ 32Ω is the headphone output. That headphone figure is typical for a Class AB stage — enough for consumer earbuds or monitoring cans, but not for high-impedance studio headphones. If your BOM needs both outputs, this part saves a separate headphone amp IC and the associated PCB area.
Feature set drives the BOM decision
Integrated I²C and SPI control lets the host processor set volume, mute, and bass boost digitally — no external potentiometers. The depop circuit suppresses turn-on/turn-off clicks, and thermal protection shuts down the output stage before the die overheats. For a portable design, these features reduce external passives and simplify the audio subsystem qualification.
Lifecycle and sourcing posture
This part carries an Active lifecycle status — no last-time-buy risk. It is a current-production TI Boomer® device, sourced and quoted to order through independent distribution; availability and pricing confirmed at quote time.
