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A²B Audio Booster Platforms
Modern automotive audio systems increasingly rely on distributed architectures, where amplification is placed close to the speakers. At the same time, head units are evolving towards high-performance SoC platforms, capable of handling audio processing and tuning functions such as equalization.
Our A²B audio booster platforms are designed for this system architecture — extending audio networks with scalable power amplification, while keeping signal processing centralized.
These boosters are optimized for applications where audio processing is handled
externally (e.g. in the head unit or a central amplifier), and the booster focuses on efficient and reliable power delivery.
externally (e.g. in the head unit or a central amplifier), and the booster focuses on efficient and reliable power delivery.
Platform Variants
Pure
Hardware-Based Boosters
- Amplification without software complexity
- External configuration and monitoring (handled by head unit or central ECU)
- Cost-efficient and highly scalable (multi-channel capable)
- Hardware-based protection functions for maximum robustness
Smart
Monitored Boosters
- Integrated monitoring and diagnostics (e.g. temperature, current, load)
- Internal handling of protection mechanisms (e.g. derating under critical conditions)
- Reduced system effort on the external controller side
- Status reporting to external components (e.g. via A²B or control interface)
Typical Applications
- A²B-based distributed audio systems
- Remote amplifier nodes in zonal architectures
- Power extension for SoC-based head units
- Space- and cost-optimized audio expansions
Available Configurations
- Multi-channel booster amplifiers
- Integrated adaptive boost supply architectures for higher output power
- A²B connectivity with optional control interfaces
- Designed for automotive series production
Positioning Within Our Platform Architecture
Booster platforms (Pure / Smart) are part of our scalable audio architecture. For applications requiring integrated audio processing, tuning, and advanced features, we offer dedicated amplifier platforms based on DSP and SoC architectures.
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