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Embedded speaker protection for automotive audio power amplifier

US9532142B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2016
Grant dateDec 27, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2036

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

Abstract

A digital circuit can be used in a speaker system. An intermediate node provides a speaker protection control signal. A first latch for receives an offset control signal. A first logic gate receives a play control signal, the offset control signal, and the speaker protection control signal. A second logic gate is coupled to the first latch for receiving the play control signal and the speaker protection control signal. A second latch is coupled to the first logic gate for providing a forced mute signal. A third latch is coupled to the second logic gate and to the intermediate node.

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