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How do I compute the power consumption of an audio amplifier?

I intend to use this audio amplifier in my project : PAM8019 It has two analog inputs : left channel and right channel. It has two analog ouputs, which are the amplified inputs. Let's say I follow the ...
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Does an amplifier consume any power when nothing is connected? (GPD2846A built-in 2W amplifier) [closed]

The GPD2846A module has a built-in amplifier into it. However, I want to use it with my headphones which don't require 1-2W (they are definitely going to distort sound and possibly be damaged). So I ...
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What is the power consumption of an amplifier while powering a pair of speakers?

I need help getting power consumption to pick the right battery for a portable sound contraption. I have an amplifier with the following specifications: Class D 100 W MAX Power Output X 2 (4 ohms, 20 ...
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LM4890 amplifier and CR1616, how to improve power consumption?

I'm a hobbyst trying to design a simple circuit for amplifying the PWM audio output of an ATTINY85. I'm using an LM4890 (1W amp) and a 1W microspeaker. The problem comes when I supply 3V with a small ...
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How can I calculate power consumption of the amplifier from its datasheet?

In datasheet of the transistor, CGHV40100, I could not find the power consumption of its. How can I calculate the power consumption? Datasheet of the CGHV40100
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Is amplifier power consumption relative to signal gain, or output volume?

Is the power consumption of an amplifier proportional to the output volume, or the signal strength increase? In other words, if I turn the amp volume down by half, and then turn the input line level ...
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