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For the full machine-readable catalogue index, see [https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt). # Stereo 2.1W Class D Audio Amplifier - TPA2012 **Brand:** Adafruit **URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/stereo-2-1w-class-d-audio-amplifier-tpa2012 ## Pricing - **Price:** $20.18 - **Stock:** In stock at supplier - **Local warehouse:** 0 units - **Supplier (Adafruit):** 100 units - **SKU:** AF-1552 ## Description This incredibly small stereo amplifier is surprisingly powerful - able to deliver 2 x 2.1W channels into 4 ohm impedance speakers (@ 10% THD). Inside the miniature chip is a class D controller, able to run from 2.7V-5.5VDC. Since the amp is a class D, it's incredibly efficient (89% efficient when driving an 8Ω speaker at 1.5 Watt) - making it perfect for portable and battery-powered projects. It has built in thermal and over-current protection but we could barely tell it got hot. This board is a welcome upgrade to basic "LM386" amps!The inputs of the amplifier go through 1.0uF capacitors, so they are fully 'differential' - if you don't have differential outputs, simply tie the R- and L- to ground. The outputs are "Bridge Tied" - that means they connect directly to the outputs, no connection to ground. The output is a ~300KHz square wave PWM that is then 'averaged out' by the speaker coil - the high frequencies are not heard. All the above means that you can't connect the output into another amplifier, it should drive the speakers directly.Comes with a fully assembled and tested breakout board with 1.0uF input capacitors. We also include a dual mini DIP switch for setting the amplifier gain on the fly, 3.5mm screw-terminal blocks so you can easily attach/detach your speakers, and some header in case you want to plug it into a breadboard. You will be ready to rock in 15 minutes! Speakers are not included, use any 4 ohm or 8 ohm impedance speakers. Output Power: 2.1W at 4Ω, 10% THD, 1.4W at 8Ω, 10% THD, with 5V Supply PSRR: 77 dB typ @ 217 Hz with 6 dB gain Designed for use without an output filter, when wires are kept at under 2"-4" long Four pin-selectable gains: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB and 24dB. Select with the onboard switches or by setting the G0 and G1 breakout pins (see schematic for breakout board showing gain pin settings for details) Excellent click-and-pop suppression Thermal shutdown protection Independent channel shutdown Low current draw: typ 6mA quiescent and 1.5uA in shutdown mode Check out the tutorial for more details!Note: The terminal blocks included with your product may be blue or black. **Product Type:** physical ## Images - [Image 1](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/BAh7BkkiC19yYWlscwY6BkVUewdJIglkYXRhBjsAVGkCSmxJIghwdXIGOwBUSSIMYmxvYl9pZAY7AEY=--16db6c338ae4e7a23d0ea3007c8872de45b73940/image_23e28137-2bd6-4d7e-ba83-b82e251f978b.jpg) - [Image 2](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/BAh7BkkiC19yYWlscwY6BkVUewdJIglkYXRhBjsAVGkCS2xJIghwdXIGOwBUSSIMYmxvYl9pZAY7AEY=--d713170af5cb159aec4df1a9db5bd9f1d7b909ae/image_c92f5bd5-52b5-4ff7-a4d8-3bfaa3949850.jpg) - [Image 3](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/BAh7BkkiC19yYWlscwY6BkVUewdJIglkYXRhBjsAVGkCTGxJIghwdXIGOwBUSSIMYmxvYl9pZAY7AEY=--5c235f0acb2a94c0ad81128d5e9ef0897970fbef/image_7dfbc66a-e0e2-40da-9b9f-15cc5a584633.jpg) - [Image 4](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/BAh7BkkiC19yYWlscwY6BkVUewdJIglkYXRhBjsAVGkCTWxJIghwdXIGOwBUSSIMYmxvYl9pZAY7AEY=--f1abb6a1a0acc79c363f7f68485351facf7eca64/image_6be11199-6dd6-4fc6-9d4b-4e87a8315ad1.jpg) --- ## Finding & Searching Products If a part listed here isn't quite what you need, you can search Little Bird Electronics' full catalogue: - **Search by keyword:** `GET https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products.md?q={search_term}` — searches title, vendor, SKU, tags, and MPN - **Search via JSON:** `GET https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products.json?q={search_term}` — structured JSON results - **Browse by collection:** `GET https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/collections/{handle}.json` — products in a specific collection - **Filter in-stock only:** `GET https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products.md?q={term}&in_stock=1` - **Individual product detail:** `GET https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/{handle}.md` — full specs, pricing, stock levels, variants Search supports multi-word queries (AND logic). 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