Texas Instruments TPA6120A2 Headphone Amplifier Datasheet

The TPA6120A2 is a high fidelity audio amplifier built on a current-feedback architecture. This high bandwidth, extremely low noise device is ideal for high performance equipment. Its better than 120 dB of dynamic range exceeds the capabilities of the human ear, ensuring that nothing audible is lost due to the amplifier. The solid design and performance of the TPA6120A2 ensures that music, not the amplifier, is heard.


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Brand
Texas Instruments
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
26
File format
PDF
File size
743 KB
Published
04 May, 2012
Updated
01 October, 2023
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About this manual

The TPA6120A2 is a high‑fidelity, current‑feedback headphone driver offering over 120 dB dynamic range, low THD+N (0.00014 %), and a slew rate of 1300 V/µs. It supports ±5 V to ±15 V supplies and delivers 80 mW into 600 Ω from a ±12 V supply, making it suitable for premium audio equipment.

The datasheet details absolute maximum ratings, recommended operating conditions, pin functions, and typical performance graphs such as THD+N versus frequency, output power, and supply‑voltage rejection. It also includes package information for the thermally‑enhanced DWP package and notes on short‑circuit and thermal protection.

What's inside

  • Features
  • Absolute Maximum Ratings
  • Electrical Characteristics
  • Operating Characteristics
  • Device Information
  • Typical Characteristics
  • Signal‑to‑Noise Ratio
  • Package Information

Specifications

Supply voltage range±5 V to ±15 V
Output power80 mW into 600 Ω
THD+N0.00014 %
Slew rate1300 V/µs
Dynamic range>120 dB
Minimum load impedance8 Ω

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum output power of the TPA6120A2?

The device can deliver 80 mW into a 600 Ω load when powered from a ±12 V supply.

What is the THD+N performance of the TPA6120A2?

It achieves a total harmonic distortion plus noise of 0.00014 %.

What supply voltage range does the TPA6120A2 support?

The amplifier operates with supply voltages from ±5 V up to ±15 V.

Does the TPA6120A2 include protection features?

Yes, it has short‑circuit and thermal protection built in.

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