The Texas Instruments TPA4411YZHT is a Class AB stereo headphone amplifier from the DirectPath series, delivering 100 mW per channel into a 16 Ω load. It operates from a 1.8 V to 4.5 V supply, making it a direct fit for single-cell Li-ion or dual-cell alkaline portable designs. The 16-DSBGA package (2.24 mm × 2.16 mm) keeps the footprint small enough for compact media players, smartphones, and handheld gaming consoles. On-chip depop circuitry eliminates the audible click when the amplifier is enabled or disabled, and the shutdown pin allows the output stage to be disabled when audio is not needed.
Supply and temperature range — what they mean for the BOM
The 1.8 V to 4.5 V supply range covers the full discharge curve of a Li-ion cell with margin on both ends. At the low end, 1.8 V allows operation from two alkaline cells in series.
