Switching Power amplifiers are becoming quite common in audio applications, thanks to semiconductor technology advances, because of their intrinsic optimal efficiency. However usually they are used for low/medium quality application and low frequency loudspeaker systems. In this paper the design of a large bandwidth switching audio amplifier is presented. The amplifier is specifically aimed at automotive applications, where supply voltage, power consumption, and size are peculiar constraints. A prototype featuring reduced distortion, suitable for large bandwidth loudspeakers was realized and successfully tested.

Authors: Bellini, Alberto; De Benedetti, Antonio; Franceschini, Giovanni
Affiliation: University of Parma, Parma, ITALY
AES Convention: 114 (March 2003) Paper Number: 5798
Publication Date: March 1, 2003 Import into BibTeX
Subject: Acoustics of Recording and Reproduction
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