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Convention Paper

Power Output and Power Dissipation in Class B Transistor Amplifiers

Authors: Hartz, Ralph S.; Kamp, Frederick S.

AES Convention 33 · Paper 545 · October 1967

Abstract

Calculations have been presented to show that maximum transistor power dissipation occurs at approximately 40 percent and is about 20 percent of maximum sine-wave power output in Class B output stages. These calculations are based on several important assumptions, including that of perfect power supply regulation. This paper considers the effect of power supply regulation on: the music power to continuous power ratio, transistor and overall system economics, and the subjective ability of the amplifier to reproduce program material.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 33
AES Convention
33
Paper number
545
Publication date
October 6, 1967
Affiliation
Radio Corporation of America, Electronic Components and Devices Division, Somerville, NJ (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper