Skip to main content

We use cookies to understand how you use our site and improve your experience. See our Privacy Policy.

PAM8403DR

Class-D Stereo Audio Amplifier

The PAM8403DR is a class-d stereo audio amplifier from Diodes Incorporated. View the full PAM8403DR datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

PAM8403DR shares its datasheet with PAM8403, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official PAM8403DR datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Category

Class-D Stereo Audio Amplifier

PAM8403DR Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Output power3.2 W typ. (VDD = 5.0 V, THD+N = 10%, f = 1 kHz, RL = 4 Ω)
Output power1.8 W typ. (VDD = 5.0 V, THD+N = 10%, f = 1 kHz, RL = 8 Ω)
Output power2.5 W typ. (VDD = 5.0 V, THD+N = 1%, f = 1 kHz, RL = 4 Ω)
Total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD+N)0.15% typ. (VDD = 5.0 V, PO = 1 W, RL = 8 Ω, f = 1 kHz)
Quiescent current16 mA typ. (VDD = 5.0 V, no load)
Shutdown current< 1 μA typ. (VDD = 2.5 V to 5.5 V, VSD = 0.3 V)
Efficiencyup to 90% (RL = 8 Ω, THD = 10%, f = 1 kHz)
Switching frequency260 kHz typ. (VDD = 3.0 V to 5.0 V)
Closed loop gain24 dB typ. (VDD = 3 V to 5 V)

PAM8403DR Overview

Part: PAM8403 — Diodes Incorporated

Type: Filterless Class-D Stereo Audio Amplifier

Description: 3 W stereo filterless Class-D audio amplifier operating from 2.5 V to 5.5 V with up to 90% efficiency and low THD+N.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 2.5 to 5.5 V
  • Operating temperature: -40 to +85 °C
  • Junction temperature: -40 to +125 °C

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage: 6.0 V
  • Max junction/storage temperature: 150 °C (storage: -65 to +150 °C)

Key Specs:

  • Output power: 3.2 W typ. (VDD = 5.0 V, THD+N = 10%, f = 1 kHz, RL = 4 Ω)
  • Output power: 1.8 W typ. (VDD = 5.0 V, THD+N = 10%, f = 1 kHz, RL = 8 Ω)
  • Output power: 2.5 W typ. (VDD = 5.0 V, THD+N = 1%, f = 1 kHz, RL = 4 Ω)
  • Total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD+N): 0.15% typ. (VDD = 5.0 V, PO = 1 W, RL = 8 Ω, f = 1 kHz)
  • Quiescent current: 16 mA typ. (VDD = 5.0 V, no load)
  • Shutdown current: < 1 μA typ. (VDD = 2.5 V to 5.5 V, VSD = 0.3 V)
  • Efficiency: up to 90% (RL = 8 Ω, THD = 10%, f = 1 kHz)
  • Switching frequency: 260 kHz typ. (VDD = 3.0 V to 5.0 V)
  • Closed loop gain: 24 dB typ. (VDD = 3 V to 5 V)

Features:

  • 3 W output at 10% THD with a 4 Ω load and 5 V power supply
  • Filterless architecture drives speakers directly
  • Low quiescent current and low EMI
  • Short circuit protection
  • Thermal shutdown with automatic recovery
  • Few external components required

Applications:

  • LCD Monitors / TV Projectors
  • Notebook Computers
  • Portable Speakers
  • Portable DVD Players, Game Machines
  • Cellular Phones / Speaker Phones

Package:

  • SOP-16 (SO-16)

PAM8403DR Features

  • 3W Output at 10% THD with a 4Ω Load and 5V Power Supply
  • Filterless, Low Quiescent Current and Low EMI
  • Low THD+N
  • Superior Low Noise
  • Efficiency up to 90%
  • Short Circuit Protection
  • Thermal Shutdown
  • Few External Components to Save the Space and Cost
  • Pb-Free Package

PAM8403DR Applications

PAM8403DR Pin Configuration

PAM8403DR Electrical Characteristics

SymbolParameterTest ConditionsTest ConditionsMinTypMaxUnits
V DDSupply VoltageV DD = 5.0V2.53.25.5V
W
THD+N = 10%, f = 1KHz, R L = 4ΩV DD = 3.6V
V DD = 3.2V
V DD = 5.0V
1.6
1.3
2.5
W
W
THD+N = 1%, f = 1KHz, R L = 4ΩV DD = 3.6V
V DD = 3.2V
1.3
0.85
W
W
P OOutput PowerTHD+N = 10%, f = 1KHz, R L = 8ΩV DD = 5.0V1.8
THD+N = 10%, f = 1KHz, R L = 8Ω
THD+N = 10%, f = 1KHz, R L = 8Ω
V DD = 3.6V
V DD = 3.2V
0.9
0.6
W
THD+N = 1%, f = 1KHz, R L = 8ΩV DD = 5.0V1.4W
THD+N = 1%, f = 1KHz, R L = 8ΩV DD = 3.6V0.72W
THD+N = 1%, f = 1KHz, R L = 8ΩV DD = 3.2V0.45W
THD+NTotal Harmonic Distortion PlusV DD = 5.0V, P O = 1W, R L = 8Ω0.15%
THD+NTotal Harmonic Distortion PlusV DD = 3.6V, P O = 0.1W, R L = 8Ωf = 1kHz0.11%
THD+NNoiseV DD = 5.0V, P O = 0.5W, R L = 4Ω0.15%
THD+NTotal Harmonic Distortion PlusV DD = 3.6V, P O = 0.2W, R L = 4Ωf = 1kHz0.11%
G VClosed Loop GainV DD = 3V to 5V24dB
PSRRPower Supply Ripple RejectionV DD = 5.0V, Inputs AC-Grounded with C IN = 0.47μFf = 100Hz f = 1kHz-59 -58dB
C SCrosstalkV DD = 5.0V, P O = 0.5W, R L = 8Ω, G V = 20dbf = 1kHz-95dB
SNRSignal-to-Noise RatioV DD = 5.0V, V ORMS = 1V, G V = 20dbf = 1kHz80dB
V NOutput NoiseV DD = 5.0V, Inputs AC-Grounded NoA-Weighting
DynDynamic Rangewith C IN = 0.47μF V = 5.0V, THD = 1%A-Weighting f = 1kHz100 150μV dB
ηEfficiencyDD R L = 8Ω, THD = 10%
R L = 4Ω, THD = 10%
f = 1kHz90 87
83
%
I QV DD = 5.0V16
Quiescent CurrentV DD = 3.6V
V DD = 3.0V
No Load10
8
mA
I MUTEMuting CurrentV DD = 5.0VV MUTE = 0.3V3.5mA
I SDShutdown CurrentV DD = 2.5V to 5.5VV SD = 0.3V< 1μA
R DS(ON)Static Drain-to-Source On-State Resistor= 5V
I DS = 500mA, V GS
PMOS
NMOS
180
140
mΩ
f SWSwitching FrequencyV DD = 3.0V to 5.0V260kHz
V OSOutput Offset VoltageV IN = 0V, V DD = 5.0V10mV
V IHEnable Input High VoltageV DD = 5.0V1.51.4
V ILEnable Input Low VoltageV DD = 5.0V0.70.4V
V IHMUTE Input High VoltageV DD = 5.0V1.51.4
V ILMUTE Input Low VoltageV DD = 5.0V0.70.4V
OTPOver Temperature Protection140V
OTHOver Temperature HysterisisNo Load, Junction TemperatureV DD = 5.0V30V

PAM8403

PAM8403DR Absolute Maximum Ratings

These are stress ratings only and functional operation is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings for prolonged time periods may affect device reliability. All voltages are with respect to ground.

ParameterRatingUnit
Supply Voltage6.0V
Input Voltage-0.3 to V DD +0.3VV
Operation Temperature Range-40 to +85°C
Maximum Junction Temperature150°C
Operation Junction Temperature-40 to +125°C
Storage Temperature-65 to +150°C
Soldering Temperature300, 5 sec°C
ParameterRatingUnit
Supply Voltage Range2.5 to 5.5V
Operation Temperature Range-40 to +85°C
Junction Temperature Range-40 to +125°C

PAM8403DR Thermal Information

ParameterPackageSymbolMaxUnit
Thermal Resistance (Junction to Ambient)SOP-16θ JA110°C/W
Thermal Resistance (Junction to Case)SOP-16θ JC23°C/W

PAM8403

PAM8403DR Typical Application

PAM8403DR Package Information

SO-16

More datasheets

All Diodes datasheets (217)

Data on this page is extracted from publicly available manufacturer datasheets using automated tools including AI. It may contain errors or omissions. Always verify specifications against the official manufacturer datasheet before making design or purchasing decisions. See our Terms of Service. Rights holders can submit a takedown request.

Ask your AI agent about the PAM8403DR

Connect SheetsData to Claude, Cursor, Codex or any MCP client and your agent reads this datasheet for you: pinout, limits, register maps and design checks, with the numbers taken from the PDF.

claude mcp add --transport http sheetsdata https://mcp.sheetsdata.com/mcp

Then ask: "Can the PAM8403DR run from my 12 V rail? Check it against the datasheet limits."

Create a free account $2 of usage every month, no card needed.