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What is TDA2822 Audio Amplifier IC? Pin Diagram and Circuit

The TDA2822 is a low voltage dual audio power amplifier designed for portable audio devices, toys, radios, and multimedia speakers. It supports stereo as well as bridge amplifier configurations while requiring only a few external components.

Key features of TDA2822

The TDA2822D is a monolithic audio amplifier housed in an 8-pin SOIC package. It is specifically tailored for low voltage portable audio applications.

  • Low Voltage Operation: Functions on supply voltages as low as 1.8V (up to 15V).
  • Low Distortion: Features minimal crossover distortion for clear audio output.
  • Low Quiescent Current: Preserves battery life when no audio is playing.
  • Flexible Output: Can be wired in a standard stereo configuration or a Bridge-Tied Load (BTL) configuration to push more power to a single speaker.

TDA2822 Pin Diagram

TDA2822 pin diagram

TDA2822D (Dual Low Voltage Power Amplifier)

Pin #Pin NameDescription
1OUTPUT (1)Output for Channel 1
2SUPPLY VOLTAGEPositive power supply
3OUTPUT (2)Output for Channel 2
4GROUNDGround connection
5INPUT - (2)Inverting input for Channel 2
6INPUT + (2)Non-inverting input for Channel 2
7INPUT + (1)Non-inverting input for Channel 1
8INPUT - (1)Inverting input for Channel 1

Example Use Case

DIY Portable Speaker: You can build a compact, battery-powered speaker using the TDA2822D configured in bridge mode (BTL). Running off just two standard AA batteries (3V), the IC takes an audio signal from a smartphone’s headphone jack and amplifies it to drive an 8-ohm mini speaker, producing surprisingly loud and clear audio for a low-voltage supply.

Applications of TDA2822

Portable cassette players, pocket radios, CD players, and low-power headphone amplifiers.

Summary

TDA2822 provides cost-effective audio amplification for battery-operated and portable electronic products.

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