Tripath Introduces New Amplifier Device for Flat Panel TV Market

Tripath Technology Inc. (Nasdaq:TRPH), creators of Class-T(R) Advanced 1-bit Digital Amplifiers, introduced the TAA2008, the newest Class-T(R) amplifier for the flat panel television market.

Tripath's TAA2008 device is specifically targeted for stereo applications needing stereo 9 watts of high efficiency audio power. "The TAA2008 is ideal for flat panel televisions because it is small, efficient, powerful, and price competitive," said Shawn Scarlett, Marketing Manager for Tripath. He added, "The TAA2008 also features the latest in click and pop reduction circuits and preserves the audiophile-quality sound that Tripath's Class-T(R) is known for."

The TAA2008 offers an industry leading efficiency of 89% and can deliver up to 14 watts per channel from an 8x8 QFN package making it an excellent choice for a wide range of applications. The small footprint and high efficiency are also suitable for portable applications as well as for mini-stereo systems. The mute and sleep modes also help minimize power consumption. Robust protection circuits with automatic restart make the solution reliable.

The flat panel television market is widely recognized as one of the fastest growing segments of consumer electronics with Tripath's TA2024 digital audio amplifier device currently the market standard for Plasma and LCD TVs. The new TAA2008 device expands that base. The TAA2008 is lower cost, smaller, and improves performance. Complete reference designs and evaluation boards make the TAA2008 fast and easy to design with. Graham Wright, Tripath's VP of Sales and Marketing, said, "The TAA2008 is a reliable solution for a great price. Combined with Tripath's applications support, we are hopeful that this will be a very successful product."

About 1-bit Digital Audio Amplifiers

Tripath's advanced 1-bit digital audio amplifiers rely on a fundamentally new approach to amplifier design utilizing semiconductor-based amplifiers that provide significant performance, power efficiency, size, weight and cost advantages over traditional amplifier technology.