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Journal Article

Audio Power Amplifiers for Loudspeaker Loads

Authors: Benjamin, Eric

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 42 · Issue 9 · pp. 670–683 · September 1994

Abstract

The reactive nature of loudspeaker loads and the random distribution of music signals establish constraints on the design of class B audio amplifiers. How extreme is the peak and average dissipation in actual use? Analysis of the load and signal characteristics clarifies the actual design requirements. Experimental results are given both for the simulation of loudspeaker impedances and for measurements on loudspeakers driven with music.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
42
Issue
9
Pages
670–683
Publication date
September 6, 1994
Affiliation
Dolby Laboratories, Inc., San Francisco, CA (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article