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Intelligent Class D Amplifier Controller Integrated Circuit as an Ingredient Technology for Multi-Channel Amplifier Modules of Greater than 50Watts/Channel

Authors: Harris, Steven; Andersen, Jack; Chieng, Daniel

AES Convention 115 · Paper 5947 · October 2003

Abstract

Digital input class D audio amplifiers will replace traditional analog types over the next 5 years. This paper describes a digital input class D amplifier controller integrated circuit (IC) which performs many of the functions needed to build a high performance class D audio amplifier module. A powerful Digital Signal Processor (DSP) is included allowing sophisticated modulation schemes, as well as additional audio signal processing. Possible processing functions include loudspeaker load compensation, equalization (EQ), time alignment, room acoustics compensation, howl prevention and other audio signal processing tasks. A novel clocking scheme decouples the input clock from the output switching clock, creating a highly jitter-tolerant design.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 115
AES Convention
115
Paper number
5947
Publication date
October 6, 2003
Session subject
Signal Processing for Audio
Affiliation
D2 Audio Corporation, Austin, TX (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper