The document describes the TDA1518BQ, an integrated power amplifier primarily developed for car radio applications. The product features include few external components requirement, flexibility in use (stereo and mono BTL), high output power, low output offset voltage, fixed gain, good ripple rejection, mute/stand-by switch, load dump protection, A.C. and d.c. short-circuit safety, thermal protection, reverse polarity safety, capability to handle high energy on outputs, no switch-on/switch-off plop, flexible leads, low thermal resistance, and identical inputs (inverting and non-inverting).