EVALUATION BOARDS: GS-EVB-AUD-xxx1-GS

GaN Audio Class D Evaluation Boards

GaN E-HEMT fast switching, low Coss, and zero QRR enables a new level of performance for Class D Audio amplifiers. This GaN-based EVB platform provides an excellent reference design for implementing a high performance, low cost audio system. The Class D amplifier and companion power supply designs are optimized for sound quality, thermal performance, size, and cost.

2-channel Class D Amplifier

• 200W per Channel into 8Ω
• 300W per Channel into 4Ω
• < 0.01% THD+N (8Ω, 1W, 20Hz to 20kHz)
• 20Hz‐20kHz +/‐0.5dB Freq. Response (8Ω)
• Bridge-Tied-Load (BTL) design

Companion Switch Mode Power Supply

• Complete Stand‐alone Dual‐Rail LLC SMPS
• 400W Continuous Duty, 550W Peak Power
• GaN PFC and Half‐Bridge LLC Topology
• Fully‐Regulated, Split‐Rail Outputs
• No heatsinking, no cooling
• EMI/EMC friendly

GaN Class D audio amplifier (Amp)
GS-EVB-AUD-AMP1-GS

Companion switch mode power supply (SMPS)
GS-EVB-AUD-SMPS1-GS

Bundle: Amp + SMPS
GS-EVB-AUD-BUNDLE1-GS