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Embedded speaker protection for automotive audio power amplifier

US10050595B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 3, 2017
Grant dateAug 14, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2499/13
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A circuit can be used in a speaker system. The circuit includes an amplifier with an output configured to be coupled to a speaker. An offset comparator has an input coupled the output of the amplifier and is configured to provide an offset control signal. A digital circuit has a first input coupled to an output of the offset comparator, a second input configured to receive an amplifier control signal, a third input configured to receive a play control signal, and an output configured to provide a forced mute signal that can be used to control the amplifier.

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