NTE1232

NTE1232 Integrated Circuit Audio Amplifier for Car Radio, 8W Description: The NTE1232 is a Class B audio amplifier in a 5–Lead TO220 type package designed for driving low impedance loads (down to 1.6Ω). This device provides a high output current capability (up to 3.5A), very low harmonic and cross–over distortion. Features: D Low Number of External Components D No Electrical Insulation Requirement D Space and Cost Saving D High Reliability D Flexibility in Use D Complete Safety During Operation due to Protection Against: Short Circuit Thermal Over Range Fortuitous Open Ground Polarity Inversion (Vs = 12V Max) Load Dump Voltage Surge Absolute Maximum Ratings; Peak Supply Voltage (50ms), Vs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40V DC Supply Voltage, Vs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28V Operating Supply Voltage, Vs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18V Output Peak Current, Io Repetitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5A Non–Repetitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5A Power Dissipation (TC = +90°C), Ptot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...