The MAX9718/MAX9719 differential input audio power amplifiers are ideal for portable audio devices with internal speakers. The differential input structure improves noise rejection and provides common-mode rejection. A bridge-tied load (BTL) architecture minimizes external component count, while providing highquality, power audio amplification. The MAX9718 is a single-channel amplifier while the MAX9719 is a dualchannel amplifier for stereo systems. Both devices deliver 1.4W continuous average power per channel to a 4 load with less than 1% THD+N while operating from a single +5V supply. The devices are available as adjustable gain amplifiers or with internally fixed gains of 0dB, 3dB, and 6dB to reduce component count. A shutdown input disables the bias generator and amplifiers and reduces quiescent current consumption to less than 100nA. The MAX9718 shutdown input can be set as active high or active low. These devices feature Maxim's comprehensive click-and-pop suppression circuitry that reduces audible clicks and pops during startup and shutdown.