| Part Number | Output Power | Typical Application | Notable Feature | |-------------|--------------|----------------------|------------------| | RC5000 | 1.5W | Intercoms, baby monitors | Low distortion (0.5%) | | RC5001A | 2W | Portable radios | Mute/power-down pin | | RC5002 | 4W | TV audio | Bridge-tied load capable | | RC5005 | 5W | Car stereo booster | Thermal shutdown | | RC5010 | 10W | Small PA systems | Requires external bootstrap | | RC5020 | 20W | Powered monitors | ±18V supply max |
As long as analog audio exists, documents like the will remain essential references on the digital shelves of engineers and hobbyists alike. 5000 Integrated Circuits Power Audio Amplifier Data Book.pdf
Original specs assumed ±10% resistors and ±20% capacitors. Modern components are much tighter. Recalculate bias points if substituting. | Part Number | Output Power | Typical
The “5000” series from Raytheon was unique because it included: Recalculate bias points if substituting