Toshiba Launches New Power Amplifier IC for Car Audio

- Reduces sound loss and noise in car audio during idling reduction –

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced the launch of “TCB001HQ,” a 4-channel power amplifier IC that improves noise tolerance in audio systems in cars with engine idling reduction systems. Samples are available now with mass production scheduled to start in March 2015.

The engines of cars with idling reduction systems often cut out, causing battery voltage to drop. By reducing the minimum operation voltage from 8V to 6V, the new power amplifier realizes stable operation and also prevents loss of sound and noise generation in car audio.

The IC improves noise tolerance with a newly developed filter circuit, and minimizes the influence of cellular phone waves on the sound. In addition, reinforced protection circuits realize higher reliability.

Specifications
Part Number	TCB001HQ
Maximum Output Power	45W x 4ch (Vcc=15.2V, RL=4Ω, JEITA max)
Operating Supply Voltage Range	6V-18V
Output Offset Voltage	90mV
Output Noise Voltage	45uV (BW=DIN_AUDIO)
Embedded Functions and Features	High output power and low distortion Built-in mute and standby functions, offset detection, short circuit detection, and prevention of speaker damage. 6V operations (engine idling reduction capability） A range of protection circuits (thermal, overvoltage, output to VCC, output to GND, output to output protections）
Package	HZIP25-P-1.00F
Sample Price (tax included)	400 yen

Customer Inquiries:
Mixed Signal IC Sales & Marketing Dept.
Tel: [phone]
http://toshiba.semicon-storage.com/ap-en/contact.html

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