Apparatus for eliminating audio noise when power is cycled to a

Details Apparatus for eliminating audio noise when power is cycled to a Apparatus for eliminating audio noise when power is cycled to a

1996-03-08

1998-06-16

Sheikh, Ayaz R.

Amplifiers

Signal feedback

Combined with control of bias voltage of signal amplifier

330297, 381 94, 381120, H04B 1500

Patent

active

057686017

ABSTRACT:
An audio power management system for a computer eliminates audible noise associated with the cycling of power to an audio amplifier for a computer. A diode is connected between the power supply rail and the power input to the audio amplifier. One or more decoupling capacitors is provided at the power input to the audio amplifier to insulate the audio amplifier from fluctuations at the power supply. The apparatus mutes the amplifier for a brief period shortly after power becomes available and mutes the amplifier immediately when power is removed to eliminate transient noises. In one embodiment, the muting of the audio amplifier is accomplished by FET switches. In a second embodiment, the muting of the audio amplifier is accomplished by analog switches. Additionally, the audio power management system eliminates audible noise associated with the waking-up or putting the computer to sleep. The audio system asserts a speaker mute signal before power is removed from the amplifier to reduce transient conditions. During power up, the speaker mute signal is applied to the amplifier for a period after power has been applied to the amplifier. This control is economically accomplished using a minimal number of digital outputs.

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