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# Adafruit I2S 3W Class D Amplifier Breakout - MAX98357A

**Brand:** Adafruit

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## Pricing

- **Price:** $12.51
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 100 units
- **SKU:** AF-3006

## Description

The Adafruit MAX98357A I2S Class D Amplifier Breakout is an all-in-one digital audio solution that decodes I2S audio and amplifies it directly to a speaker — no separate DAC required. Delivering up to 3.2W into a 4Ω speaker, it's a compact and efficient way to add amplified sound to your Raspberry Pi, Arduino Zero, or any microcontroller with I2S output. The Class D amplifier design is highly efficient, running from 2.7V to 5.5V DC — perfect for portable and battery-powered projects. It accepts 3.3V or 5V logic I2S input and supports sample rates from 8 kHz to 96 kHz with no MCLK required. Key Features 3.2W Output Power – Drives 4Ω speakers at up to 3.2W (5V supply, 10% THD) or 1.8W into 8Ω I2S Digital Audio Input – Accepts standard I2S with 3.3V or 5V logic, no separate DAC needed Class D Efficiency – Highly efficient amplifier ideal for battery-powered projects Adjustable Gain – Five pin-selectable gain levels: 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB (default), 12 dB, and 15 dB Mono Channel Selection – Outputs stereo mix (L+R)/2 by default; configurable for left-only or right-only Wide Sample Rate Support – 8 kHz to 96 kHz, no MCLK required Built-in Protection – Thermal shutdown and over-current protection Click & Pop Suppression – Clean audio transitions with minimal artefacts 77 dB PSRR – Excellent power supply rejection at 1 kHz Ideal For Raspberry Pi audio projects and media players Portable and battery-powered sound systems Arduino Zero and other I2S-capable microcontroller projects Compact amplified audio where space is limited Package Contents 1× Adafruit MAX98357A I2S Amplifier Breakout (assembled and tested) 1× 0.1" Header Strip 1× 3.5 mm Terminal Block Note: The terminal block included may be blue or black. The bridge-tied output connects directly to the speaker — do not connect the output to another amplifier or to ground. Some soldering is required to attach the header and terminal block. Resources Adafruit MAX98357A I2S Amp Guide

**Product Type:** physical

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