Feature Highlights
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Introduction

1.1 Feature Highlights
The TI TPA0242 audio amplifier evaluation module and the TI plug-n-play
audio amplifier evaluation platform include the following features:
TPA0242 stereo 2-W audio power amplifier evaluation module
Internal depop circuitry to minimize transients in outputs
Dual channel, bridge-tied load (BTL) or single-ended operation
2 W per channel output power into 3 Ω at 5 V, BTL
Low current consumption in shutdown mode (150 µA)
Internal input MUX selects among two sets of stereo inputs
DC voltage volume control from +20 dB to –40 dB, and a –85 dB mute
Differential stereo inputs
PC Beep input
Quick and easy configuration with the TI plug-n-play audio amplifier evalu-
ation platform
Evaluation module is designed to simply plug into the platform,
automatically making all signal, control, and power connections
Platform provides flexible power options
Jumpers on the platform select power and module control options
Switches on the platform route signals
Platform provides quick and easy audio input and output connections
Platform power options
External 5-V – 15-V DC VCC supply inputs
External regulated VDD supply input
Socket for on-board 5 V/3.3 V VDD voltage regulator EVM
Onboard overvoltage and reverse polarity power protection
Platform audio input and output connections
Left and right RCA phono jack inputs
Miniature stereo phone jack input
Left and right RCA phono jack outputs
Left and right compression speaker terminal outputs
Miniature stereo headphone jack output