EDN

To bias or not bias: New audio output transistors make that decision easy

ThermalTrak integrates power output transistors with thermal bias diode. One of the major design concerns in the output section of a typical class AB audio amplifier is output bias and stability over ...
Electronic Design

Testing connected devices from RF to audio

As the Internet of Things in all its manifestations continues to roll out, developers will need a variety of test strategies to ensure low power consumption, suitable RF performance, and even audio ...
Embedded

Matching and tuning audio amplifier output stability and sound performance.

This “Product How-To” article focuses how to use a certain product in an embedded system and is written by a company representative. Audio amplifier products are becoming more and more advanced in ...
Audioholics

10 Things about Audio Amplifiers You've Always Wanted to Know

1. Is Amplifier Weight an Indicator of Robust Amplifier Design? You have to find out if the amplifier is a Class A/B analog amp or a Class D digital amplifier before you can generalize about weight ...
Electronic Design

Tubes Versus Solid-State Audio Amps—The Last Word (Or “House Of Fire,” Part 2)

Fig 1. This basic source-follower circuit is the kind of amplifier you would find in an electric bass guitar amplifier. R6 provides the feedback. On the other hand, low-distortion applications require ...