PAPER SESSION 3: MODULATION AND CONTROL
3-4 Derivation and Analysis of a Low-Cost, High-
Performance Analog BPCM Control Scheme for
Class D Audio Power Amplifiers
Mikkel C. W.
H�yerby, Michael A. E. Andersen. Technical
University of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark
This paper presents a low-cost analog control scheme
for class D audio power amplifiers. The scheme is
based around bandpass current-mode (BPCM) control
and provides ample stability margins and low distortion
over a wide range of operating conditions. Implementation
is very simple and does not require the use of
operational amplifiers. Small-signal behavior of the
controller is accurately predicted, and design is carried
out using standard transfer function based linear control
methodology. Effectiveness of the approach is
demonstrated via a 60-W/8-W single-ended switching
amplifier with THD+N of typically 0.02 percent.
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