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Jatorres
modified 1 year ago

LM3886 based 50Wrms Power Amp

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Output power 50 Wrms @ 8 Ohms Input sensitivity 650 mV Frequency response 15Hz - 23.7 KHz (-1 dB) Midband Gain 29 dB Split power supply -30V , +30V The LM3886T is a high-performance audio power amplifier IC made by Texas Instruments (originally developed by National Semiconductor). It’s widely known for its high-quality sound output, reliability, and ease of use, making it popular among audio enthusiasts and in DIY amplifier projects. Here are some key features: Key Features 1. High Output Power: Delivers continuous output of around 68W into a 4-ohm load or about 50W into an 8-ohm load with low distortion. 2. Low Distortion and Low Noise: Has a THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise) as low as 0.03% at typical audio frequencies, providing clean sound. 3. Overload Protection: Includes features like over-temperature and over-voltage protection, making it robust and reliable. 4. Silent Operation: Provides a silent turn-on and turn-off to prevent speaker “pops” or other unwanted noise. 5. Thermal Shutdown and Spike Protection: To prevent damage, it automatically shuts down when reaching high temperatures and protects against transient voltage spikes. Applications • High-fidelity audio systems • Home theater systems • Active speakers and studio monitors • DIY audio amplifier projects Package The “T” at the end of LM3886T denotes its TO-220 package style, which has a metal tab for mounting to a heatsink. Proper heat dissipation is important when using this IC due to its power output.
published 1 year ago
Kristrife
1 year ago
You are doing well my friend, but it is impossible for an OPAM to deliver that power. Greetings!
Jatorres
1 year ago
Kristrife, read first and comment later, the LM3886 is an audio power amplifier on a chip, if you open an electronics 101 book, you will discover that the universal symbol for an amplifier is a triangle and the one with two inputs labeled + and - is an amplifier with a differential input. Indeed, operational amplifiers use that symbol, but that does not mean that other amplifiers that use it are Opamps. As an example I put another audio amplifier on an integrated circuit, the LM386, download its datasheet and check what symbol it uses.

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