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Amplifier circuitry

US8203382B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 2010
Grant dateJun 19, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03F2200/372
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A class D amplification device that prevents beats caused by switching operations of a switching power supply and a class D amplifier from causing noise within a voice band, enables easy control over power supply operations, and offers low power loss is provided. The amplification device includes a unit that generates a reference clock, a switching power supply that operates at a first frequency at which the frequency of the reference clock is divided, and a triangular wave generation unit that operates at a second frequency higher than the first frequency at which the frequency of the reference clock is divided. The amplification device further includes a class D amplifier that performs a switching operation with a pulse whose width has been modulated according to the input signal.

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