Diodes Inc. Introduces Class D Stereo Power Amplifier for AI Speakers

Diodes, Inc. bowed a Class D stereo power amplifier for AI-enabled speakers and portable musical instruments, it said Wednesday. The device drives 12 watts per channel into 4 ohm speakers with 92% efficiency, said the company. Its integrated synchronous boost converter with pulse frequency modulation can reduce circuit board space and cut bill-of-materials costs, the company said. The PAM8965 is 99 cents each in 3,000-piece quantities.