IC TDA7240
The audio
amplifier shown here is based on the TDA7240 IC from ST Microelectronics.
The TDA 7240 is an integrated audio
amplifier IC that can deliver 20 watts of audio output power into a 4ohm load. The IC has minimum external parts count and is available in the 7 pin compact Heptawatt package.
Amplifier TDA7240 Circuit
The IC also has a lot of good features like loud speaker protection, short circuit protection, low noise, low distortion etc. The circuit can be operated from a 12V DC single power supply and this makes it very useful in car audio applications.