Key facts
- Brand
- Maxim
- Model
- MAX98304
- Industry
- Industrial
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-05-07
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Maxim MAX98304 Evaluation Board User Manual
This manual describes the MAX98304 evaluation board, which includes the MAX98304 audio amplifier IC in a compact evaluation kit. It lists the supplied components, explains the board layout, and details the required power supply and signal connections.
The document covers hardware setup, pin functions, gain configuration, and recommended component values. It also provides safety notes, regulatory compliance information, and troubleshooting tips for using the board with portable speakers or other audio loads.
Maxim MAX98304 specifications
| Quiescent Current | 0.95 mA at 3.7 V |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| Output Current Limit | 2.8 A (typ) |
| THD+N | 1 % at 5 V supply |
| Gain Settings | 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB |
| Maximum Output Power | 1.75 W into 8 Ω at 5 V |
All Maxim MAX98304 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the quiescent current of the MAX98304?
The device draws 0.95 mA at a 3.7 V supply.
What gain settings are available on the MAX98304?
It offers five selectable gains: 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, and 12 dB.
What supply voltage does the MAX98304 evaluation board require?
The board operates from a supply voltage of 2.5 V to 5.5 V.
How can the gain be adjusted on the evaluation board?
Gain is set via the JU3 pin and can be selected from 0 dB up to +12 dB.
