This I2S digital amplifier, based on the MAX98357 I2S Class D amplifier module, works great with microcontrollers with I2S audio outputs like the ESP32and can be applied to projects like IoT nodes, smart home devices, Bluetooth audio players and more.

The module supports a 3.3V-5V power supply and can output over 2.5W of power when driven by 5V and a 4 speaker. It allows users to set different modes (off, left channel, right channel, and mixed) by changing the resistance on the SD port. The product defaults to mixed mode.

Small in size, this I2S amplifier comes with stamp holes that enable it to be directly plugged into or mounted on a PCB or breadboard. It is designed with PH2.0 and stamp holes for connecting speakers.

Connection Example

Features

• MAX98357 I2S digital Class D amplifier, power >2.5W
• 3.3V~5V voltage power supply
• Switchable sound channel
• Adjustable gain
• Stamp holes design, support SMT and DIP
• Two ways to connect a speaker: PH2.0 and stamp holes

Specifications

• Module Parameters
• MCU: MAX98357A
• Operating Voltage: DC 3.3V~5V
• Output Power: 8 1.8W / 4 2.5W (at 12db)
• Output Channel: single channel
• Communication Interface: I2S interface
• Operating Temperature: -40 – 80
• Storage Temperature: -40 – 80
• Dimension (Without Packaging): 18mm 18mm/ 0.059 0.059
• Chip Audio-relevant Parameters
  • (VDD = 5V, VGND = 0V, GAIN_SLOT = VDD. BCLK = 3.072MHz, LRCLK = 48kHz, speaker loads (ZSPK) connected between OUTP and OUTN, ZSPK = J, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25NC.) (Note 2)
• Sample Rate: 8kHz~96kHz
• THD:
  • 0.02% (f = 1kHz, POUT = 1W, TA = +25NC, ZSPK = 4I + 33FH, TQFN)
  • 0.013% (f = 1kHz, POUT = 0.5W, TA = +25NC, ZSPK = 8I + 68FH)
• Dynamic Range: 105DB (A-weighted, VRMS = 2.54V, 24- or 32-bit data)
• Output Noise: 25FVRMS (A-weighted, 24- or 32-bit data (Note 4))
• Gain (relative to the reference level of 2.1dBV):
  • GAIN_SLOT = GND through 100k: Min 14.4dB, Typical 15dB, Max 15.6dB
  • GAIN_SLOT = GND: Min 11.4dB, Typical 12dB, Max 12.6dB
  • GAIN_SLOT = unconnected: Min 8.4dB, Typical 9dB, Max 9.6dB
  • GAIN_SLOT = VDD: Min 5.4dB, Typical 6dB, Max 6.6dB
  • GAIN_SLOT = VDD through 100k: Min 2.4dB, Typical 3dB, Max 3.6dB
• Efficiency: 92% (ZSPK = 8I + 68FH, THD+N = 10%, f = 1kHz, gain = 12dB)
• DAC Gain Error: 1%
• Frequency Response: 0.2dB
• Class D Switching Frequency: 330kHz
• Spread Spectrum Bandwidth: 12.5kHz

Package Contents

• 1x MAX98357 I2S Amplifier Module

Resources

• Product wiki
• STP 3D Model
• 2D CAD Dimension
• 2D PDF Dimension
• Schematics
• MAX98357A Datasheet

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