Analog Audio Amplifier Design

ISBN-13: 9781032439341 / Twarda / 2024 / 608 str.

John C.M. Lam

Opis

Analog Audio Amplifier Design introduces all the fundamental principles of analog audio amplifiers, alongside practical circuit design techniques. Covering all the basics of amplifier operation and configuration, as well as high-end audio amplifiers, this is a comprehensive guide with design examples and exercises throughout.

Spis treści

1. Introduction  2. DC analysis for amplifying devices  3. AC analysis for amplifying devices  4. Operational amplifiers  5. Feedback and frequency response  6. Voltage buffer amplifiers  7. Line-stage amplifiers - solid-state  8. Line-stage amplifiers - vacuum tubes  9. Noise in audio amplifiers  10. Phono-stage amplifiers  11. Power amplifiers - vacuum tube  12. Power amplifiers - solid-state  13. Power amplifiers - hybrid  14. DC regulated power supplies

O autorze

John C.M. Lam received a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington. He has been employed in the semiconductor industries for over 13 years in various technical, sales and marketing management positions. He is the founder of JE Audio and was its Chief Design Engineer, designing and manufacturing high-end audio products. The firm holds four US patents for innovative amplifier designs. Even though he has now retired from JE Audio, John is still personally carrying out research on analog audio amplifier designs that are interesting to him.