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Journal Article

A Class D Amplifier Using MOSFETs with Reduced Minority Carrier Lifetime

Authors: Hancock, Jon

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 39 · Issue 9 · pp. 650–662 · September 1991

Abstract

Design techniques are presented for a 0.5-Mhz class D amplifier using specially processed MOSFETs with ultrafast intrinsic diode recovery characteristics. Design problems and solutions are presented for the power, filter, and modulator stages. Problems and results are discussed using error correction by loop feedback from the output filter and supply feedforward to the modulator stage. An overview is included of power supply issues, including a lightweight power-factor-corrected quasi-resonant switching power supply.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
39
Issue
9
Pages
650–662
Publication date
September 6, 1991
Affiliation
Siemens Components, Santa Clara, CA (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article