National Semiconductor has introduced the first product in its latest line of Boomer Class D audio amplifiers with integrated converter technology that eliminates the need for an external boost converter. The LM48510 enables manufacturers to design portable products that can operate at constant high-level output power even as batteries deplete to lower voltages.
This audio amplifier provides the boosted power portable products need when operating on low battery voltages. The amplifier’s small footprint makes it suited for portable global positioning systems (GPS), wireless handsets, portable media players, medical equipment, voice-prompted fire alarms and a broad range of other battery-powered applications. In addition to its small footprint, National’s LM48510 uses minimal external components, which saves significant board space compared to multi-chip solutions.
National Semiconductor, www.national.com
