The TDA1562Q contains a mono class-H BTL output power amplifier. At low output power, up to 18 W, the device operates as a normal BTL amplifier. When a larger output voltage swing is required, the internal supply voltage is lifted by means of the external electrolytic capacitors. Due to this momentarily higher supply voltage the obtainable output power is 70 W.
In normal use, when the output is driven with music-like signals, the high output power is only needed during a small percentage of time. Under the assumption that a music signal has a normal (Gaussian) amplitude distribution, the reduction in dissipation is about 50% when compared to a class-B output amplifier with the same output power. The heatsink should be designed for use with music signals. If the case temperature exceeds 120 °C, the device will switch back from class-H to class-B operation. The high power supply voltage is then disabled and the output power is limited to 20 W.
The device can be used for car audio systems (e.g. car, radio and boosters) as well as mains fed applications (e.g. midi/mini audio combinations and TV sound).
