Low power output stage

Details Low power output stage Low power output stage

2007-04-19

2009-08-18

Nguyen, Linh V (Department: 2819)

Amplifiers

Modulator-demodulator-type amplifier

C330S20700P, C330S251000, C341S143000, C341S177000, C341S182000, C341S189000, C341S190000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07576605

ABSTRACT:
Power consumption of an output stage such as a class-D output stage may depend on the amplitude and the activity of the signal being output. Here, control signals may be generated to independently control coupled switches of the output stage and to provide a tri-state control scheme for the output stage. These control signals may be generated based on durations of different levels of an input signal over one or more periods of time.

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