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Bridge amplifier topology
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-10-13
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Granted: 1988-10-04
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Expires: 2007-10-13
Abstract
Abstract A class A bridge topology for audio amplifiers configured to operate in constant current mode, comprising power stages (3,4,5,6) supplied by supplies (8,9) and driven to equal amplitude opposite phase output signals applied across a load (7). Symmetrical current conditions are placed on said power stages to achieve a cancellation of supply currents during signal application to the load. Supplies are current limited to afford non-intrusive protection against overstress.
Inventors
- 👤 William Snyder
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:01
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03F; H03F1/00; H03F1/52; H03F3/00; H03F3/30; H03F3/3081
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A bridge amplifier comprising: two equivalent power amplifier sections; a load connected across said sections to form a bridge circuit; said power amplifier sections powered by a common source of supply at each pair of corresponding supply terminals to form a constant current bridge; each said power amplifier section configured to draw a quiescent direct current greater than the peak current change at each said supply terminal during signal application to said load in normal operation; circuitry provided between said supply terminals and each said supply source that limits current delivered to said power amplifier sections to a value marginally greater that required for quiescent operation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A bridge amplifier comprising: two equivalent power amplifier sections; a load connected across said sections to form a bridge circuit; said power amplifier sections powered by a common source of supply at each pair of corresponding supply terminals to form a constant current bridge; each said power amplifier section configured to draw a quiescent direct current greater than the peak current change at each said supply terminal during signal application to said load in normal operation; circuitry provided between said supply terminals and each said supply source that limits current delivered to said power amplifier sections to a value marginally greater that required for quiescent operation.
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