Description
1-3

Introduction

1.2 Description
The TPA0242 stereo 2-W audio power amplifier evaluation module is a
complete, 2-watt per channel stereo audio power amplifier. It consists of the
TI TPA0242 stereo 2-W audio power amplifier IC along with a small number
of other parts mounted on a circuit board that measures approximately 2 1/4
inches by 1 1/2 inches (Figure 1–1).

Figure 1–1.The TI TPA0242 Audio Amplifier Evaluation Module

GND
ROUT+
ROUT–
SE/BTL
S1
SHUTDOWN
GND
LOUT–
LOUT+
C11
C2
C13
VDD GND
L IN+
GND
L LINE–
L HP
VDD GND
R HP
R LINE–
GND
R IN+
C10
+
TPA00242 EVM Board SLOP275
U1
+
TEXAS
INSTRUMENTS
R2
R1 PCBEEP
C1
C12
C6
C5
C4
R3
S2
C7
C8
C9
C3
SHUTDOWN
R4
S3
S4
HP/LINE
Single in-line header pins extend from the underside of the module circuit
board to allow the EVM to be plugged into the TI plug-n-play audio amplifier
evaluation platform, or to be wired directly into existing circuits and equipment
when used stand-alone.
The platform has room for a single TPA0242 evaluation module and is a
convenient vehicle for demonstrating TI’s audio power amplifier and related
evaluation modules. The EVMs simply plug into the platform, which auto-
matically provides power to the modules, interconnects them correctly, and
connects them to a versatile array of standard audio input and output jacks and
connectors. Easy-to-use configuration controls allow the platform and EVMs
to quickly model many possible end-equipment configurations.
There is nothing to build, nothing to solder, and nothing but the speakers
included with the platform to

hook up

.
1.3 TPA0242 EVM Specifications
Supply voltage range, VDD 4.5 V to 5.5 V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supply current, IDD 2 A max. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Continuous output power per channel, PO: 3-Ω BTL, VDD=5 V 2 W. . . . . .
Audio input voltage, VI,: HP input 5 Vpp max. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Line input 5 Vpp max. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PC BEEP input 5 Vpp max. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minimum load impedance, RL 3 Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .