In audio applications there is a trend towards Class D audio amplifiers as replacements for traditional Class AB electronics. The main driving forces are improved efficiency and space savings.

[Boolean90] needed an amplifier for a subwoofer, and had a lot of parts sitting around in a scrap bin. His project, a Class D sub amp made out of scrap, is a great example of what you can build with ...

With active subwoofers demanding typical power levels up to 500W, building the amplifiers to meet the requirement is not without difficulty. Consider using a 50% efficient Class AB amplifier, and it’s ...

The switching amplifier, or class D amplifier, has risen quickly to prominence in consumer audio applications, from MP3 devices including mobile phone handsets to games consoles, LCD-TVs, and home ...

Velodyne has introduced the SC-600D amplifier, an improved version of the SC-600. The SC-600D features a Class D amplifier – the original SC-600 featured a Class A/B design – which improves efficiency ...

If you have read an amplifier review or looked at the specifications for an amp, the chances are that you have come across a term such as 'Class A/B'. In fact, this is just one of a number of ...

Class D amplifiers have increased their penetration in the audio world as a result of their efficiency, size, and solution cost advantages. Moreover, with “green” initiatives now in place, the 30% to ...