When sound requirements exceed the capabilities of the standard vehicle head unit, an automotive qualified external amplifier can be added to increase the channel count and power of the system. Often located in the trunk or rear of the vehicle, these external amplifiers enable a premium audio implementation to meet the highest performance standards and power. TI helps automotive developers and aftermarket manufacturers to create high performance audio solutions by providing:
Applications processors with digital signal processing (DSP) functionality to implement sophisticated signal processing algorithms
High efficiency, low EMI, wide- Vin and mid-Vin power management devices to reduce heat and radio interference
Low noise LDOs to regulate and filter power to reduce noise in sensitive analog devices
Advanced current and temperature sensing devices to monitor amplifier conditions and improve circuit protection
Low noise, low distortion audio ADCs, DACs and op amps
Highly efficient Class-D Amplifiers for powerful high quality sound, low energy consumption and a space-saving solution size