How can compact speaker systems add wireless streaming and dedicated bass amplification? A Class-D module combines network audio with 2.1-channel output.
Viprof Electronics has introduced the VE0126 Up2Stream Audio Amplifier 2.1, a compact wireless Class-D amplifier module designed to add networked audio playback and 2.1-channel amplification to embedded speaker systems.
The module delivers 50W per stereo channel along with 100W for a dedicated subwoofer output, allowing designers to build compact 2.1-channel audio systems without developing the amplification and streaming sections separately. Its Class-D architecture also supports efficient operation in space-constrained audio products.
For wireless playback, the VE0126 supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity along with streaming platforms and protocols including Spotify, Deezer, AirPlay, QPlay, and UPnP. This allows audio to be streamed from smartphones, computers, and network-connected sources, while providing a connectivity layer for embedded and smart-home audio products.
The amplifier is designed as a module for integration into OEM speaker systems, DIY audio equipment, kiosks, and other connected audio devices. Its modular connectors allow system designers to integrate the amplifier with speakers and other electronics while retaining flexibility over the final product design.
The module also focuses on audio quality and power management through a low-noise design and efficient Class-D amplification. Its 2.1-channel architecture allows designers to handle stereo mid and high frequencies separately from the low-frequency subwoofer channel, making it suitable for compact systems requiring stronger bass reproduction.
By combining amplification, wireless connectivity, and network audio capabilities on a single module, the VE0126 can reduce the electronics development required to add connected audio functionality to a product. This makes the platform relevant to designers developing custom wireless speakers and embedded audio systems where board size, integration effort, and streaming capability are key considerations.
The module is positioned as a ready-to-integrate audio platform for product developers looking to add wireless music playback and 2.1-channel amplification to their designs without building these functions from the ground up.
