LM386: A Versatile and Efficient Audio Amplifier
The LM386 is a low-power audio amplifier designed for use in battery-powered applications. Its compact design and versatile features make it a popular choice for various audio circuits.
Key Features:
- Battery-Powered Operation: Ideal for portable devices and applications where power efficiency is crucial.
- Minimal External Components: Requires few external components, simplifying circuit design and reducing costs.
- Wide Supply Voltage Range: Operates from 4V to 12V or 5V to 18V, accommodating different power sources.
- Low Power Consumption: Consumes only 4mA of quiescent current, ensuring long battery life.
- Adjustable Gain: Offers a gain range of 20 to 200, allowing you to customize the amplification level.
- Ground-Referenced Input: Simplifies circuit design and integration.
- Self-Centering Output: Automatically biases the output voltage to half the supply voltage.
- Low Distortion: Provides high-quality audio performance with minimal distortion.
Applications:
- Portable Audio Devices: Used in portable speakers, headphones, and other audio equipment.
- Battery-Powered Systems: Ideal for applications requiring low power consumption, such as remote sensors or wireless devices.
- Audio Amplifiers: Provides amplification for various audio signals.
Specifications:
- Supply Voltage: 4V to 12V or 5V to 18V
- Quiescent Current: 4mA
- Gain: 20 to 200
- Distortion: 0.2%
- Package: 8-Pin MSOP