LA4282 in BTL bridge mode?

[Maddus]

I was given a LA4282 from my fathers workshop (he repaired lots of TVs in the 90s).
To use this for my guitar projects, I would like to know if I can bridge this like a LA4440 for example, and what external circuitry is needed.
The LA4282 already has input and feedback resistors for a gain of 101 integrated.


Datasheets:

LA4282:
https://www.mouser.de/datasheet/2/308/1/LA4282_D-2314539.pdf

LA4440:
https://www.electroschematics.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/la4440-datasheet.pdf

[phatt]

I guess one could mix concrete with a food blender but there are better ways.
Bridging small chip amps is counter productive,
If you want more power ,,Get a bigger Chip that is designed for higher power,
LM3886 are cheap.
Phil.

[joecool85]

I was given a LA4282 from my fathers workshop (he repaired lots of TVs in the 90s).
To use this for my guitar projects, I would like to know if I can bridge this like a LA4440 for example, and what external circuitry is needed.
The LA4282 already has input and feedback resistors for a gain of 101 integrated.


Datasheets:

LA4282:
https://www.mouser.de/datasheet/2/308/1/LA4282_D-2314539.pdf

LA4440:
https://www.electroschematics.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/la4440-datasheet.pdf

You can actually get a LOT of volume out of 10 watts.  I would consider using the chip as-is and hook it up to a quality 12" guitar speaker.

[Loudthud]

The LA4282 has a max load of 8 Ohms per channel so you'd have to use a 16 Ohm load in bridge mode. If you want something louder than 10W, use both channels each driving it's own speaker.

[Maddus]

Is it bad for the chip when only one channel is mostly used? So my idea would be to hook up one channel to an internal speaker and the other to an extension speaker jack.

[Loudthud]

Is it bad for the chip when only one channel is mostly used? So my idea would be to hook up one channel to an internal speaker and the other to an extension speaker jack.

That's not a bad idea, it shouldn't harm the chip. The heatsink should be adequate for two channel operation.

[joecool85]

Is it bad for the chip when only one channel is mostly used? So my idea would be to hook up one channel to an internal speaker and the other to an extension speaker jack.

I think that is a fantastic idea.