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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 3.7W Class D Audio Amplifier - MAX98306 **Brand:** Adafruit **URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/stereo-3-7w-class-d-audio-amplifier-max98306 ## Pricing - **Price:** $17.46 - **Stock:** In stock at supplier - **Local warehouse:** 0 units - **Supplier (Adafruit):** 100 units - **SKU:** AF-987 ## Description This incredibly small stereo amplifier is surprisingly powerful - able to deliver 2 x 3.7W channels into 3 ohm impedance speakers. Inside the miniature chip is a class D controller, able to run from 2.7V-5.5VDC. Since the amp is a class D, its incredibly efficient (over 90% efficient when driving an 8Ω speaker at over a 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 360KHz 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 header to plug it into a breadboard, 3.5mm screw-terminal blocks so you can easily attach/detach your speakers, and a 2x4 header + jumper to change the amplifier gain on the fly. You will be ready to rock in 15 minutes! Speakers are not included, use any 3ohm or greater impedance speakers.  Output Power: 3.7W at 3Ω, 10% THD, 1.7W at 8Ω, 10% THD, with 5V Supply Passes EMI limit unfiltered with up to 12 inches (30 cm) of speaker cable High 83dB PSRR at 217Hz Spread-Spectrum Modulation and Active Emissions Limiting Five pin-selectable gains: 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB and 18dB. Select with a jumper or by setting the G and G' breakout pins (see schematic for breakout board showing gain pin settings for details) Excellent click-and-pop suppression Thermal and short-circuit/over-current protection Low current draw: 2mA quiescent and 10uA in shutdown mode 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/BAh7BkkiC19yYWlscwY6BkVUewdJIglkYXRhBjsAVGkCJlNJIghwdXIGOwBUSSIMYmxvYl9pZAY7AEY=--faaffcb0ee3b0bbf4bdfd0b68ad9fb32a02945e9/image_828810d2-6c8e-4b5f-abaa-69cf938467df.jpg) - [Image 2](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/BAh7BkkiC19yYWlscwY6BkVUewdJIglkYXRhBjsAVGkCJ1NJIghwdXIGOwBUSSIMYmxvYl9pZAY7AEY=--0af0b4aba39aaae3b11f776007c47a2f2a8670e2/image_3c522200-5986-4a10-bed6-08415077a50d.jpg) - [Image 3](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/BAh7BkkiC19yYWlscwY6BkVUewdJIglkYXRhBjsAVGkCKFNJIghwdXIGOwBUSSIMYmxvYl9pZAY7AEY=--1ec5d421e06618847099339f5502b23a30ef6e32/image_7d264294-d4f6-4a3c-93c2-4b75226f2ace.jpg) - [Image 4](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/BAh7BkkiC19yYWlscwY6BkVUewdJIglkYXRhBjsAVGkCKVNJIghwdXIGOwBUSSIMYmxvYl9pZAY7AEY=--bb7b2679bd988b65e14cbf0e43ac5d1873ea9bcc/image_d6ffc224-3769-4e92-a75a-e753d554949c.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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