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Output stage for high power class D amplifiers

US6304137A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 1999
Grant dateOct 16, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03F2200/114
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An output stage for a class D amplifier reduces distortion and EMI, and greatly improves the efficiency. The output stage employs a combination of techniques including a soft switching network, multiple output inductors and beads to achieve, a high power full range class D amplifier that is complies with all FCC and CE specifications with greater than 90% efficiency at 1/3 power.

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