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Thermal feedback for switch mode amplification

US8447050B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 21, 2010
Grant dateMay 21, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03F2200/447
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A thermal sensor at the output of a switching amplifier senses heat dissipation at the output switch. If an overheating condition is sensed, gain of the digital input signal is lowered to reduce output power of the audio output signal.

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