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Journal Article

Digital Power Amplification Using Sigma-Delta Modulation and Bit Flipping

Authors: Macgrath, Anthony J.; Sandler, Mark B.

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 45 · Issue 6 · pp. 476–487 · June 1997

Abstract

A data conversion technique suitable for digital power amplifiers (DPAs) is described, based on a modified sigma-delta modulator. The pulse-repetition frequency (PRF) in the bit stream is reduced in order to increase the efficiency in the power output switching stage. The system offers PRFs comparable to pulse-width-modulation (PWM)-based DPAs, but with higher linearity and more than a thirty-fold reduction in bit-clock frequency.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
45
Issue
6
Pages
476–487
Publication date
June 6, 1997
Affiliation
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, King's College London, London, UK (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article