Overview

Class-D Audio Power Amplifier Design is a comprehensive and detailed guide to Class-D amplifiers. Including historical perspectives covering the evolution of Class-D to the present day, this book provides a detailed discussion of each Class-D functional block. With design guidance to optimize performance, the reader will learn from a series of real-life examples and design challenges to equip them in designing reliable, high-performance Class-D audio amplifiers. Featuring numerous diagrams and schematics to aid learning, chapters also cover a wide range of topics, such as: Power supply considerations EMI mitigation Multi-channel designs Gate driver circuits L-C demodulation filters. Class-D Audio Power Amplifier Design is the essential reference guide for students, researchers, and professionals engaged with audio electronics.

Full Product Details

Author:   Robert N. Buono
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Focal Press
Weight:   0.870kg
ISBN:  

9781032356327

ISBN 10:   1032356324
Pages:   454
Publication Date:   01 May 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Input Circuits 3. Comparator and PWM Circuits 4. Ramp Generator Circuits 5. Level Shifter Circuits 6. Gate Driver Circuits 7. Bias Supply for Upper Gate Driver 8. Half-Bridge and Full-Bridge Switching Stages 9. L-C Demodulation Filters 10. Sources of Distortion and Noise 11. Class-D Power Stage Losses, A Deep Dive 12. Feedback and Compensation 13. Housekeeping and UVLO Circuits 14. Protection Circuits (Over-Current, Over-Temperature, DC-Offset) 15. EMI Mitigation 16. PCB Layout and Thermal Considerations 17. Power Supply Considerations 18. 70V and 100V Constant-Voltage Amplifiers (High Impedance) 19. Multi-Channel Designs 20. Audio Performance Measurements and Instrumentation 21. Alternate Modulation Schemes for Class-D Amplifiers 22. Digital Applications, Interfaces, and DSP 23. Integrated Circuit (IC) Approaches and Advances in Components and Materials

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‘Class-D Audio Power Amplifier Design is a thorough, in depth treatment brimming with practical design techniques from a top tier design engineer. With full chapters on EMI mitigation, PCB layout, and audio performance measurement, amongst others, this book provides us with a wealth of tips and techniques that takes years to accumulate.’ Dennis Fink, IC Engineering Manager, THAT Corporation, Milford MA

""Class-D Audio Power Amplifier Design is a thorough, in-depth treatment brimming with practical design techniques from a top tier design engineer. With full chapters on EMI mitigation, PCB layout, and audio performance measurement, amongst others, this book provides us with a wealth of tips and techniques that takes years to accumulate."" Dennis Fink, IC Engineering Manager, THAT Corporation, Milford MA, USA

Author Information

Robert N. Buono has over 40 years’ experience in analog and power electronic circuit design. He is an expert in the design of Class-D audio power amplifiers and switched-mode power supplies and is a named inventor on 16 patents. He is presently a Principal Engineer at Crestron Electronics, where he has designed successful Class-D amplifier products for the residential and install markets.

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