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PAM8406DR

Diodes IncorporatedExtended

-40℃~+85℃ -70dB 0.11% 10mA 2 Single-Ended Inputs 2-Channel 2.5V~5.5V 5Wx2@2Ω 90% 90dB Automatic mute/no-noise switch、Enable/disable function、Filterless architecture、Configurable output topology Class AB、Class D SOIC-16 Audio Amplifiers ROHS

Part id
diodes/PAM8406DR
Category
Audio Amplifiers
Package
SOIC-16
Pins
16
In stock
21,178 at JLCPCB (C86270)
Used on
26 open-source boards

Overview

The PAM8406DR is an audio Amplifier made by Diodes Incorporated in a SOIC-16 package with 16 pins. -40℃~+85℃ -70dB 0.11% 10mA 2 Single-Ended Inputs 2-Channel 2.5V~5.5V 5Wx2@2Ω 90% 90dB Automatic mute/no-noise switch、Enable/disable function、Filterless architecture、Configurable output topology Class AB、Class D SOIC-16 Audio Amplifiers ROHS.

PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (Amplifier_Audio:PAM8406D, from KiCad's library) and its footprint (Package_SO:SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mm, from KiCad's library), ready for a KiCad board. 21,178 are in stock at JLCPCB (part C86270). 26 open-source boards in 13 repositories on GitHub use it.

Symbol

1+OUT_L2PGNDL3-OUT_L4PVDDL5MUTE6VDD7INL8VREF9MODE10INR11GND12SHND13PVDDR14-OUT_R15PGNDR16+OUT_R
Amplifier_Audio:PAM8406DFrom KiCad's library

Footprint

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Package_SO:SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mmFrom KiCad's library

From the datasheet

9
Supply, least
2.5 V · VDD, recommended operating min · p. 3
Supply, most
5.5 V · VDD, recommended operating max · p. 3
Supply, absolute maximum
6 V · VDD, absolute maximum · p. 3
Works from
-40 °C · Operating ambient min · p. 3
Works up to
85 °C · Operating ambient max · p. 3
Junction, hottest
150 °C · Junction absolute maximum · p. 3
Junction to air (SOP-16)
110 K/W · Junction to ambient max · p. 3
Junction to case (SOP-16)
23 K/W · Junction to case max · p. 3
Switches at
250 kHz · Class-D, VDD = 2.5V to 5.5V, typical · p. 5

What it is and has

8
Output mode
Class-D or Class-AB · p. 1
Output power
3W at 10% THD, 4Ω load, 5V supply · p. 1
Efficiency
Up to 90% with Class-D Mode · p. 1
Protection
Short-circuit protection with auto recovery · p. 1
Protection
Thermal shutdown · p. 1
Package options
SOP-16L/SOP-16(EP) · p. 1
Compliance
Lead-free and RoHS compliant · p. 1
Material
Halogen- and antimony-free · p. 1

Around it

3
cap 1.0μF
between VDD and GND; Low-ESR ceramic; place as close as possible to VDD. · p. 10
cap 20μF or greater
between VDD and GND; Ceramic supply capacitor for lower-frequency noise; place near the audio power amplifier. · p. 10
cap 0.47μF to 1.0μF
between VREF and GND; Ceramic analog reference bypass capacitor for best THD and noise performance. · p. 10

Specifications

65
ParameterConditionsAs printedPage
Supply VoltageTA = +25°Cmax 6 V3
Input VoltageUpper limit VDD +0.3V; TA = +25°Cmin -0.3 V3
Operation Temperature Rangemin -40 · max 85 °C3
Maximum Junction Temperaturemax 150 °C3
Operation Junction Temperaturemin -40 · max 125 °C3
Storage Temperaturemin -65 · max 150 °C3
Soldering Temperature5 secmax 300 °C3
Supply Voltage RangeTA = +25°Cmin 2.5 · max 5.5 V3
Operation Temperature Rangemin -40 · max 85 °C3
Junction Temperature Rangemin -40 · max 125 °C3
Thermal Resistance (Junction to Ambient) θJASOP-16max 110 °C/W3
Thermal Resistance (Junction to Case) θJCSOP-16max 23 °C/W3
Supply Voltage VDDTA = +25°Cmin 2.5 · max 5.5 V4
Output Power POTHD+N = 10%, f = 1KHz, RL = 2Ω, Class-D, VDD = 5.0Vtyp 5 W4
Output Power POTHD+N = 10%, f = 1KHz, RL = 2Ω, Class-D, VDD = 3.6Vtyp 2.6 W4
Output Power POTHD+N = 10%, f = 1KHz, RL = 2Ω, Class-D, VDD = 2.5Vtyp 1.3 W4
Output Power POTHD+N = 1%, f = 1KHz, RL = 2Ω, Class-D, VDD = 5.0Vtyp 4 W4
Output Power POTHD+N = 1%, f = 1KHz, RL = 2Ω, Class-D, VDD = 3.6Vtyp 2 W4
Output Power POTHD+N = 1%, f = 1KHz, RL = 2Ω, Class-D, VDD = 2.5Vtyp 1 W4
Output Power POTHD+N = 10%, f = 1KHz, RL = 4Ω, VDD = 5.0Vtyp 3.14 W4
Output Power POTHD+N = 10%, f = 1KHz, RL = 4Ω, VDD = 3.6Vtyp 1.5 W4
Output Power POTHD+N = 10%, f = 1KHz, RL = 4Ω, VDD = 2.5Vtyp 0.76 W4
Output Power POTHD+N = 1%, f = 1KHz, RL = 4Ω, VDD = 5.0Vtyp 2.55 W4
Output Power POTHD+N = 1%, f = 1KHz, RL = 4Ω, VDD = 3.6Vtyp 1.45 W4
Output Power POTHD+N = 1%, f = 1KHz, RL = 4Ω, VDD = 2.5Vtyp 0.63 W4
Output Power POTHD+N = 10%, f = 1KHz, RL = 8Ω, VDD = 5.0Vtyp 1.8 W4
Output Power POTHD+N = 10%, f = 1KHz, RL = 8Ω, VDD = 3.6Vtyp 0.92 W4
Output Power POTHD+N = 10%, f = 1KHz, RL = 8Ω, VDD = 2.5Vtyp 0.44 W4
Output Power POTHD+N = 1%, f = 1KHz, RL = 8Ω, VDD = 5.0Vtyp 1.6 W4
Output Power POTHD+N = 1%, f = 1KHz, RL = 8Ω, VDD = 3.6Vtyp 0.76 W4
Output Power POTHD+N = 1%, f = 1KHz, RL = 8Ω, VDD = 2.5Vtyp 0.36 W4
Total Harmonic Distortion Plus Noise THD+NVDD = 5.0V, PO = 0.1W to 1W, RL = 8Ω, f = 1kHztyp 0.15 %4
Total Harmonic Distortion Plus Noise THD+NVDD = 3.6V, PO = 0.05W to 0.5W, RL = 8Ω, f = 1kHztyp 0.11 %4
Total Harmonic Distortion Plus Noise THD+NVDD = 5.0V, PO = 0.1W to 2W, RL = 4Ω, f = 1kHztyp 0.15 %4
Total Harmonic Distortion Plus Noise THD+NVDD = 5.0V, PO = 0.1W to 2W, RL = 2Ω, Class-D, f = 1kHztyp 0.15 %4
Total Harmonic Distortion Plus Noise THD+NVDD = 3.6V, PO = 0.05W to 1W, RL = 2Ω, Class-D, f = 1kHztyp 0.11 %4
Closed Loop Gain GVVDD = 3V to 5Vtyp 24 dB4
Power Supply Ripple Rejection PSRRVDD = 5.0V, Inputs AC-Grounded with CIN = 0.47uF, f = 100Hztyp -70 dB4
Power Supply Ripple Rejection PSRRVDD = 5.0V, Inputs AC-Grounded with CIN = 0.47uF, f = 1kHztyp -65 dB4
Crosstalk CSVDD = 5.0V, PO = 0.5W, RL = 8Ω, GV = 24db, f = 1kHztyp -95 dB4
Signal-to-Noise Ratio SNRVDD = 5.0V, THD = 1%, GV = 24db, f = 1kHztyp 90 dB4
Output Noise VNVDD = 5.0V, Inputs AC-Grounded, A-Weightingtyp 100 uV4
Output Noise VNVDD = 5.0V, Inputs AC-Grounded, No A-Weightingtyp 150 uV4
Efficiency ηVDD = 5V, RL = 8Ω, THD = 10%, Class D Mode, f = 1kHztyp 90 %4
Efficiency ηVDD = 5V, RL = 4Ω, THD = 10%, Class D Mode, f = 1kHztyp 87 %4
Efficiency ηVDD = 5V, RL = 2Ω, THD = 10%, Class D Mode, f = 1kHztyp 80 %4
Quiescent Current IQVDD = 5.0V, No Load; first Quiescent Current grouptyp 10 mA4
Quiescent Current IQVDD = 3.6V, No Load; first Quiescent Current grouptyp 8 mA4
Quiescent Current IQVDD = 2.5V, No Load; first Quiescent Current grouptyp 6 mA4
Quiescent Current IQVDD = 5.0V, No Load; second Quiescent Current grouptyp 25 mA4
Quiescent Current IQVDD = 3.6V, No Load; second Quiescent Current grouptyp 15 mA4
Quiescent Current IQVDD = 2.5V, No Load; second Quiescent Current grouptyp 10 mA4
Muting Current IMUTEVDD = 5.0V, VMUTE = 0.3Vtyp 2.4 mA5
Static Drain-to-Source On-State Resistor RDS(ON)IDS = 500mA, VGS = 5V, PMOStyp 180 mΩ5
Static Drain-to-Source On-State Resistor RDS(ON)IDS = 500mA, VGS = 5V, NMOStyp 140 mΩ5
Switching Frequency fSWVDD = 2.5V to 5.5V, Class-Dtyp 250 kHz5
Output Offset Voltage VOSInput AC-GND, VDD = 5.0Vtyp 10 mV5
Enable Input High Voltage VIHVDD = 5.0Vmin 1.4 V5
Enable Input Low Voltage VILVDD = 5.0Vmax 0.4 V5
MUTE Input High Voltage VIHVDD = 5.0Vmin 1.4 V5
MUTE Input Low Voltage VILVDD = 5.0Vmax 0.4 V5
MODE Input High Voltage VIHVDD = 5.0Vmin 1.4 V5
MODE Input Low Voltage VILVDD = 5.0Vmax 0.4 V5
Overtemperature Protection OTPNo Load, Junction Temperature, VDD = 5.0Vtyp 150 °C5
Overtemperature Hysterisis OTHNo Load, Junction Temperature, VDD = 5.0Vtyp 30 °C5

Pins, by the datasheet

16
1 +OUT_L
Left Channel Positive Output · p. 2
2 PGNDL
Power GND · p. 2
3 -OUT_L
Left Channel Negative Output · p. 2
4 PVDDL
Power VDD · p. 2
5 MUTE
Mute Control Input (active low) · p. 2
6 VDD
Analog VDD · p. 2
7 INL
Left Channel Input · p. 2
8 VREF
Internal analog reference; connect a bypass capacitor from VREF to GND. · p. 2
9 MODE
High: Class-D; Low: Class-AB · p. 2
10 INR
Right Channel Input · p. 2
11 GND
Analog GND · p. 2
12 SHND
Shutdown Control Input (active low) · p. 2
13 PVDDR
Power VDD · p. 2
14 -OUT_R
Right Channel Negative Output · p. 2
15 PGNDR
Power GND · p. 2
16 +OUT_R
Right Channel Positive Output · p. 2

Ordering codes, by the datasheet

2
PAM8406DR
SOP-16 · Active; tape and reel, 2500 quantity · p. 11
PAM8406ER
SOP-16(EP) · NRND; tape and reel, 2500 quantity; alternative PAM8406DR · p. 11

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Questions

Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the PAM8406DR?

Yes. The symbol is Amplifier_Audio:PAM8406D and the footprint Package_SO:SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mm, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.

What package is the PAM8406DR?

SOIC-16, with 16 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.

Where is the PAM8406DR datasheet?

Diodes Incorporated publishes it: the Datasheet link on this page opens it.

Where can I order the PAM8406DR?

JLCPCB lists it as part C86270, with 21,178 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.

What can replace the PAM8406DR?

Parts like it in the library: the IRS2092STRPBF by Infineon Technologies, the IRS20957STRPBF by Infineon Technologies, the PAM8403 by Slkor and the PAM8403DR-H by Diodes Incorporated. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.

Which open-source boards use the PAM8406DR?

26 boards in 13 repositories on GitHub; the most starred are listed on this page, with their KiCad files.