{"product_id":"stereo-i2s-audio-amplifier-max98357","title":"Stereo I2S Audio Amplifier MAX98357","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stereo I2S Audio Amplifier MAX98357 provides clear stereo audio from I2S-equipped microcontrollers, using dual Class D amplifiers to deliver up to 3.2W per channel with adjustable gain and easy speaker connections.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/soldered-electronics\" title=\"Soldered Electronics Products\"\u003eSoldered Electronics\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStereo I2S Digital Audio Amplifier Breakout\u003c\/strong\u003e is the perfect solution for adding high-quality stereo audio output to your projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt around two \u003cstrong\u003eMAX98357A\u003c\/strong\u003e Class D amplifier chips configured in left and right channel layout, it delivers \u003cstrong\u003e3W\u003c\/strong\u003e of power per channel with efficiency and audio quality. The digital \u003cstrong\u003eI2S\u003c\/strong\u003e interface eliminates noise and interference, providing crystal-clear stereo sound reproduction with \u003cstrong\u003e92%\u003c\/strong\u003e efficiency and low \u003cstrong\u003e0.013%\u003c\/strong\u003e THD+N distortion at 1kHz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe breakout features onboard jumpers for gain selection (\u003cstrong\u003e6dB, 9dB, 12dB, or 15dB\u003c\/strong\u003e), allowing you to optimize output levels for different speaker impedances and applications. Secure push terminals provide reliable speaker connections without soldering, while the left-right clock control enables proper stereo channel separation. Operating from a single \u003cstrong\u003e2.5V to 5.5V\u003c\/strong\u003e supply with only \u003cstrong\u003e2.4mA\u003c\/strong\u003e quiescent current.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're building a portable music player, digital synthesizer, alarm system, or IoT audio device, this amplifier delivers audio performance in a compact, easy-to-integrate package. The Class D output stage eliminates the need for external components while providing speaker protection and thermal management. Compatible with \u003cstrong\u003eESP32\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/raspberry-pi\" title=\"Official Raspberry Pi Products\"\u003eRaspberry Pi\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/arduino-store\" title=\"Arduino Store\"\u003eArduino\u003c\/a\u003e(Stereo), \u003cstrong\u003eMicroPython\u003c\/strong\u003e (single channel) and \u003cstrong\u003eany microcontroller with I2S output\u003c\/strong\u003e capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x MAX98357A digital i2s class D amplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach chip handles one audio channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3v3 power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.2W Output Power into 4Ω at 5V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.4mA Quiescent Current\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e92% Efficiency (RL = 8Ω, POUT = 1W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22.8μVRMS Output Noise (AV = 15dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow 0.013% THD+N at 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample Rates of 8kHz to 96kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreadboard-compatible design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation and simple quick start guides available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArduino and MicroPython library support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive Click-and-Pop Reduction Circuitry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/SolderedElectronics\/Soldered-I2S-Audio-Amplifier-Arduino-Library\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Arduino library\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArduino library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.soldered.com\/i2s-audio-amplifier\/arduino\/examples\/\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Arduino library documentation\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArduino library documentation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.soldered.com\/i2s-audio-amplifier\/overview\/\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Full product documentation\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFull product documentation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.soldered.com\/i2s-audio-amplifier\/arduino\/geting-started\/\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Getting started with Arduino\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGetting started with Arduino\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Stereo I2S Audio Amplifier MAX98357\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Soldered Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307472335233,"sku":"SOL-333355","price":9.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0176\/3274\/files\/1_738c6a80-53f1-4710-bdb9-d24bbf0e089f.jpg?v=1790081022","url":"https:\/\/thepihut.com\/products\/stereo-i2s-audio-amplifier-max98357","provider":"The Pi Hut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}