STMicroelectronics

The STA333W is an integrated circuit comprising digital audio processing, digital amplifier control and DDX®power output stage to create a high-power, single-chip DDX®solution for all-digital amplification with high quality and high efficiency. The STA333W power section consists of four independent half-bridges stages. These can be configured via digital control to operate in different modes. 2 channels can be provided by two full bridges, providing up to 20 W + 20 W of power. Also provided in the STA333W are new advanced AM radio interference reduction modes. The serial audio data input interface accepts all possible formats, including the popular I2S format. Three channels of DDX®processing are provided. The STA333W is part of the Sound Terminal™ family that provides full digital audio streaming to the speaker offering cost effectiveness, low power dissipation and sound enrichment.

The STA333BW is an integrated solution of digital audio processing, digital amplifier controls and power output stages to create a high-power single-chip FFX digital amplifier with high-quality and high-efficiency. Three channels of FFX processing are provided. The FFX processor implements the ternary, binary and binary differential processing capabilities of the full FFX processor. The STA333BW is part of the Sound Terminal®family that provides full digital audio streaming to the speakers and offers cost effectiveness, low power dissipation and sound enrichment. The power section consists of four independent half-bridges. These can be configured via digital control to operate in different modes. For example, 2.1 channels can be provided by two half-bridges and a single full-bridge, supplying up to 2 x 9 W + 1 x 20 W of output power or two channels can be provided by two full-bridges, supplying up to 2 x 20 W of output power. The IC can also be configured as 2.1 channels with 2 x 20 W supplied by the device plus a drive for an external FFX power amplifier, such as STA533WF or STA515W. The serial audio data input interface accepts all possible formats, including the popular I²S format. The high-quality conversion from PCM audio to FFX PWM switching provides over 100 dB of SNR and of dynamic range. Also provided in the STA333BW are a full assortment of digital processing features. This includes up to 5 programmable biquads (EQ) per channel. Available presets enable a time-to-market advantage by substantially reducing the amount of software development needed for functions such as audio preset volume loudness, preset volume curves and preset EQ settings. There are also new advanced AM radio interference reduction modes. The DRC dynamically equalizes the system to provide a linear frequency speaker response regardless of output power level.

The STA333IS is an integrated circuit comprising digital audio processing, digital amplifier control and an FFX™power output stage to create a high-power, single-chip FFX solution for all-digital amplification with high quality and high efficiency. The STA333IS power section consists of four independent half-bridge stages. Two channels can be provided by two full bridges, delivering up to 10 W + 10 W of power. Also featured in the STA333IS are new advanced modes for reducing AM radio interference. The serial audio data input interface accepts all possible formats, including the popular I2S format. Two channels of FFX™processing are provided. The STA333IS is part of the Sound Terminal®family that provides full digital audio streaming to the speaker, offering cost effectiveness, low-power dissipation and sound enrichment.

The STA339BW is an integrated solution of digital audio processing, digital amplifier control, and FFX-power output stage, thereby creating a high-power single-chip FFX®solution comprising high-quality, high-efficiency, all digital amplification. STA339BW is based on FFX (fully flexible amplification) processor, an STMicroelectronics proprietary technology. FFX is the evolution and the enlargement of the ST ternary technology: the new processor can be configured to work in ternary, binary, binary differential and phase shift PWM modulation schemes. STA339BW contains the ternary, binary and binary differential implementations, a subset of the full capability of the FFX processor. The STA339BW is part of the Sound Terminal®family that provides full digital audio streaming to the speaker, offering cost effectiveness, low power dissipation and sound enrichment. The STA339BW power section consists of four independent half bridges. These can be configured via digital control to operate in different modes. 2.1 channels can be provided by two half bridges and a single full bridge, providing up to 2 x 9 W + 1 x 20 W of power output. Two channels can be provided by two full bridges, providing up to 2 x 20 W of power. The IC can also be configured as 2.1 channels with 2 x 20 W provided by the device and external power for FFX power drive. Also provided in the STA339BW are a full assortment of digital processing features. This includes up to 8 programmable 28-bit biquads (EQ) per channel and bass/treble tone control. Available presets enable a time-to-market advantage by substantially reducing the amount of software development needed for certain functions. This includes audio preset volume loudness, preset volume curves and preset EQ settings. There are also new advanced AM radio interference reduction modes. Dual-band DRC dynamically equalizes the system to provide speaker linear frequency response regardless of the output power level. This feature independently processes the two bands, controlling dynamically the output power level in each band and so providing better sound quality. The serial audio data input interface accepts all possible formats, including the popular I2S format. Three channels of FFX processing are provided. This high-quality conversion from PCM audio to FFX PWM switching waveform provides over 100 dB SNR and dynamic range.

The STA339BWS is an integrated solution of digital audio processing, digital amplifier controls and power output stage to create a high-power single-chip FFX digital amplifier with high quality and high efficiency. Three channels of FFX processing are provided. The FFX processor implements the ternary, binary and binary differential processing capabilities of the full FFX processor. The STA339BWS is part of the Sound Terminal®family that provides full digital audio streaming to the speakers and offers cost effectiveness, low power dissipation and sound enrichment. Also provided in the STA339BWS are a full assortment of digital processing features. This includes up to 8 programmable biquads (EQ) per channel. Available presets enable a time-to-market advantage by substantially reducing the amount of software development needed for functions such as audio preset volume loudness, preset volume curves and preset EQ settings. There are also new advanced AM radio interference reduction modes. Dual-band DRC dynamically equalizes the system to provide linear frequency speaker response regardless of output power level. This feature separates the audio frequency band into two sub-bands independently processed to provide better sound clarity and to avoid speaker saturation. The serial audio data input interface accepts all possible formats, including the popular I2S format. The high-quality conversion from PCM audio to FFX PWM switching provides over 100 dB of SNR and of dynamic range. The power section consists of four independent half-bridges. These can be configured via digital control to operate in different modes. 2.1 channels can be provided by two half bridges and a single full bridge, supplying up to 2 x 9 W + 1 x 20 W of output power. Two channels can be provided by two full-bridges, supplying up to 2 x 20 W of output power. The IC can also be configured as 2.1 channels with 2 x 20 W supplied by the device plus a drive for an external FFX power amplifier, such as STA533WF or STA515W. One channel can be provided by parallel BTL to obtain 1 x 40 W of output power. In this configuration the CONFIG pin must be connected to VDD.

The STA350Bx is an integrated solution of digital audio processing, digital amplifier control, and FFX-power output stage, thereby creating a high-power single-chip FFX™ solution comprising high-quality, high-efficiency, and all-digital amplification. The STA350Bx is based on an FFX (fully flexible amplification) processor, a proprietary technology from STMicroelectronics. FFX is the evolution and the enlargement of ST’s ternary technology: the new processor can be configured to work in ternary, binary, binary differential and phase-shift PWM modulation schemes. The STA350Bx contains the ternary, binary and binary differential implementations, a subset of the full capability of the FFX processor. The STA350Bx is part of the Sound Terminal® family that provides full digital audio streaming to the speaker, offering cost effectiveness, low power dissipation and sound enrichment. The STA350Bx power section consists of four independent half-bridges. These can be configured via digital control to operate in different modes. 2.1 channels can be provided by two half-bridges and a single full-bridge, providing up to 2 x 18 W + 1 x 40 W of music output power, by using standard 4 and 8 Ω speakers. Two channels can be provided by two full-bridges, providing up to 2 x 50 W of music power, by using standard 6 Ω speaker or 2 x 40 W by using 8 Ω speakers at 25 V. The IC can also be configured as 2.1 channels with 2 x 40 W provided by the device and external power for FFX power drive. If configured as mono-BTL, the latter is capable of providing up to 1 x 90 W on a standard 3 Ω load or 1 x 75 W by using a 4 Ω, setting the supply voltage at 25 V. Please refer to the package thermal characteristics and application suggestions for more details. Also provided in the STA350Bx are a full assortment of digital processing features. This includes up to 8 programmable biquads (EQ) per channel. Special digital signal processing techniques are available in order to manage low-frequency quantization noise in case of very low frequency cutoff filter thresholds. The coefficient range -4..4 allows the easy implementation of high shelf filters. Available presets allow the advantage of earlier time-to-market by substantially reducing the amount of software development needed for certain functions. This includes audio preset volume loudness, preset volume curves and preset EQ settings. There are also new advanced AM radio interference reduction modes. Dual-band DRC dynamically equalizes the system to provide speaker linear frequency response regardless of output power level. This feature independently processes the two bands, controlling dynamically the output power level in each band and so providing better sound clarity. The serial audio data input interface accepts all possible formats, including the popular I2S format. Three channels of FFX processing are provided. This high-quality conversion from PCM audio to FFX PWM switching waveform provides over 100 dB SNR and dynamic range.

The STA350Bx is an integrated solution of digital audio processing, digital amplifier control, and FFX-power output stage, thereby creating a high-power single-chip FFX™ solution comprising high-quality, high-efficiency, and all-digital amplification. The STA350Bx is based on an FFX (fully flexible amplification) processor, a proprietary technology from STMicroelectronics. FFX is the evolution and the enlargement of ST’s ternary technology: the new processor can be configured to work in ternary, binary, binary differential and phase-shift PWM modulation schemes. The STA350Bx contains the ternary, binary and binary differential implementations, a subset of the full capability of the FFX processor. The STA350Bx is part of the Sound Terminal® family that provides full digital audio streaming to the speaker, offering cost effectiveness, low power dissipation and sound enrichment. The STA350Bx power section consists of four independent half-bridges. These can be configured via digital control to operate in different modes. 2.1 channels can be provided by two half-bridges and a single full-bridge, providing up to 2 x 18 W + 1 x 40 W of music output power, by using standard 4 and 8 Ω speakers. Two channels can be provided by two full-bridges, providing up to 2 x 50 W of music power, by using standard 6 Ω speaker or 2 x 40 W by using 8 Ω speakers at 25 V. The IC can also be configured as 2.1 channels with 2 x 40 W provided by the device and external power for FFX power drive. If configured as mono-BTL, the latter is capable of providing up to 1 x 90 W on a standard 3 Ω load or 1 x 75 W by using a 4 Ω, setting the supply voltage at 25 V. Please refer to the package thermal characteristics and application suggestions for more details. Also provided in the STA350Bx are a full assortment of digital processing features. This includes up to 8 programmable biquads (EQ) per channel. Special digital signal processing techniques are available in order to manage low-frequency quantization noise in case of very low frequency cutoff filter thresholds. The coefficient range -4..4 allows the easy implementation of high shelf filters. Available presets allow the advantage of earlier time-to-market by substantially reducing the amount of software development needed for certain functions. This includes audio preset volume loudness, preset volume curves and preset EQ settings. There are also new advanced AM radio interference reduction modes. Dual-band DRC dynamically equalizes the system to provide speaker linear frequency response regardless of output power level. This feature independently processes the two bands, controlling dynamically the output power level in each band and so providing better sound clarity. The serial audio data input interface accepts all possible formats, including the popular I2S format. Three channels of FFX processing are provided. This high-quality conversion from PCM audio to FFX PWM switching waveform provides over 100 dB SNR and dynamic range.