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TPA3251: Tpa3251 BTL 3HP 8Ohm parallel

Part Number: TPA3251

Hello, I have some valuable information regarding the TPA3251 chip. I am currently working on designing a speaker system, and I would like to inquire about the technical feasibility of my project before proceeding with an order. I am seeking the assistance of an expert firm.

My design concept involves utilizing the TPA3251 as a base to create three speakers using a single chip. The configuration would consist of one speaker equipped with a tweeter and a mid/bass driver, another with two parallel mid/bass drivers, and the last one with three parallel mid/bass drivers. This last arrangement would result in a final impedance of 2.66 ohms.

Ideally, I would like to know if there are any issues that may arise when operating the speakers in the 2.66 ohm configuration, considering the datasheet specifies a minimum impedance of 2.7 ohms. Additionally, the nominal impedance Re of the drivers would be 6.4 ohms, so minimal impedance of 2.13 ohms, and power requirements ranging from 30-40W for the tweeter and 120-140W for the other speakers. Each Mid bass need max 40-50w in every config. 

I would greatly appreciate your expert opinion on whether the TPA3251 can handle this configuration effectively and if it meets the power requirements while operating in BTL mode. I search to have a single base to made the 3 version to reduce dev cost and order more of the same unit in factory.Thank you in advance for your assistance.

  • Hi Victor.

    The configuration would consist of one speaker equipped with a tweeter and a mid/bass driver, another with two parallel mid/bass drivers, and the last one with three parallel mid/bass drivers. This last arrangement would result in a final impedance of 2.66 ohms.

    Do you mean you use one TPA3251 to drive three speakers in parallel? And the three speakers have three configurations?

    Could you draw a simple diagraph to me for better understanding?

    Ideally, I would like to know if there are any issues that may arise when operating the speakers in the 2.66 ohm configuration, considering the datasheet specifies a minimum impedance of 2.7 ohms. Additionally, the nominal impedance Re of the drivers would be 6.4 ohms, so minimal impedance of 2.13 ohms,

    You can use 2Ohm load but should keep the Output current smaller than OC threshold(sometimes need to reduce PVDD).

    BR.

    Wei Qiu.