SNAS416K July 2007 – November 2019 LM48511
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The LM48511 includes fully differential amplifier that features differential input and output stages. A differential amplifier amplifies the difference between the two input signals. Traditional audio power amplifiers have typically offered only single-ended inputs resulting in a 6dB reduction in signal to noise ratio relative to differential inputs. The LM48511 also offers the possibility of DC input coupling which eliminates the two external AC coupling, DC blocking capacitors. The LM48511 can be used, however, as a single-ended input amplifier while still retaining the fully differential benefits of the device. In fact, completely unrelated signals may be placed on the input pins. The LM48511 simply amplifies the difference between the signals. A major benefit of a differential amplifier is the improved common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR) over single input amplifiers. The common-mode rejection characteristic of the differential amplifier reduces sensitivity to ground offset related noise injection, especially important in high noise applications.