摘要:
An electronic device with an amplifier output stage (OS) and an over-current detection means (OCDM) for detecting an output over-current (IHS, ILS) of the output stage (OS) is provided. The over-current detection means (OCDM) comprises a level detection means (LDM) for detecting a level of the output current (IO) exceeding a first level of the output current (IDET), and a timing detection means (TDM) for detecting a duration during which the output current (IO) exceeds the first current level (IDET) being a maximum current level.
摘要:
An amplifier arrangement comprising first and second power amplifiers (T1, T2) having drains connected to positive and negative drive voltages, respectively, and gates connected to an input signal. The arrangement further comprises first and second current sensors (1, 2) for detecting first and second drain currents from the power amplifiers, processing circuitry (3) adapted to identify the smallest drain current, and a feedback control loop (5) and means for driving a bias current dependent on a feedback signal through a resistor connected between the input signal and the gate of an inactive one of the first and second power amplifiers. The control loop will keep the idle current constant in the transistor with the lowest current (the inactive transistor). Thereby, the current running in the transistor which does not deliver current to the load will be fixed at a desired value.
摘要:
There are disclosed various methods and apparatuses. In some embodiments of the method an input signal is provided to an input of a first transistor of a push-pull circuit via a first slew-rate adjuster; and the input signal is also provided to an input of a second transistor of the push-pull circuit via a second slew-rate adjuster. The input signal is effected by the first slew-rate adjuster and the second slew-rate adjuster to switch the first transistor on after the second transistor switches off when the amplitude of the input signal increases. The input signal is effected by the first slew-rate adjuster and the second slew-rate adjuster the input signal to switch the second transistor on after the first transistor switches off when the amplitude of the input signal decreases. In some embodiments the apparatus comprises a push-pull circuit comprising a first transistor and a second transistor; an input to receive an input signal; a first slew-rate adjuster adapted to provide the input signal to the input of the first transistor; and a second slew-rate adjuster adapted to provide the input signal to the input of the second transistor. A time constant of the first slew-rate adjuster is dependent on the direction of change of the input signal, and a time constant of the second slew-rate adjuster is dependent on the direction of change of the input signal.
摘要:
An electronic device with an amplifier output stage (OS) and an over-current detection means (OCDM) for detecting an output over-current (IHS, ILS) of the output stage (OS) is provided. The over-current detection means (OCDM) comprises a level detection means (LDM) for detecting a level of the output current (IO) exceeding a first level of the output current (IDET), and a timing detection means (TDM) for detecting a duration during which the output current (IO) exceeds the first current level (IDET) being a maximum current level.
摘要:
A low impedance class AB buffer stage in complementary transistor technology has its quiescent current stabilized and its operation thereby made more reliable by means of suitable error op-amps (A1, A2) that are supplied with transistor feedback loops (M1, M2) which are connected to the stage's output terminal (21) through resistors (R1, R2). In addition, for full rail-to-rail output voltage capability, transistor switching devices (M5, M6) are added to turn off current through either of the resistors (R1, R2) when the output voltage (V OUT ) of the stage approaches the voltage of either power rail, and also a pair of serially rail-to-rail connected transistors (M3, M4) is connected in parallel with the feedback loops.
摘要:
A low impedance class AB buffer stage in complementary transistor technology has its quiescent current stabilized and its operation thereby made more reliable by means of suitable error op-amps (A1, A2) that are supplied with transistor feedback loops (M1, M2) which are connected to the stage's output terminal (21) through resistors (R1, R2). In addition, for full rail-to-rail output voltage capability, transistor switching devices (M5, M6) are added to turn off current through either of the resistors (R1, R2) when the output voltage (V OUT ) of the stage approaches the voltage of either power rail, and also a pair of serially rail-to-rail connected transistors (M3, M4) is connected in parallel with the feedback loops.