Abstract:
A hybrid power control system (102) that selectively applies voltage-based gain control and current-based gain control and method (300) of controlling a power amplifier (104) gain are presented. A voltage-based gain control signal (120) is applied to control the gain of the power amplifier when a level output power is indicated by a power contour signal (132). Whether the power amplifier is saturated is identified. A current-based gain control signal (122) is applied to control the gain of the power amplifier when the power amplifier is saturated and a decrease in output power is indicated by the power contour signal.
Abstract:
A hybrid power control system (102) that selectively applies voltage-based gain control and current-based gain control and method (300) of controlling a power amplifier (104) gain are presented. A voltage-based gain control signal (120) is applied to control the gain of the power amplifier when a level output power is indicated by a power contour signal (132). Whether the power amplifier is saturated is identified. A current-based gain control signal (122) is applied to control the gain of the power amplifier when the power amplifier is saturated and a decrease in output power is indicated by the power contour signal.
Abstract:
When a power amplifier control loop operates near or in saturation, the quality of the output signal can be degraded and an over current condition can occur. To prevent this, the output signal of the power amplifier is detected, converted to digital, and then converted into the frequency spectrum by means of a Fast Fourier Transform. The spectral characteristics of the output signal are analyzed to determine if the power amplifier control loop is approaching or operating in saturation mode. This determination is made by looking at the power of the output signal at various frequencies. If the output at these frequencies exceeds a threshold value, the power amplifier control loop is approaching saturation. In this situation, the output of the power amplifier can be adjusted to prevent loop saturation. This can be accomplished by reducing the supply voltage to the power amplifier or adjusting the bias voltage.
Abstract:
An integrated cinema amplifier a power supply stage that distributes power over a plurality of channels for rendering immersive audio content in a surround sound listening environment. The amplifier automatically detects maximum and net power availability and requirements based on audio content by decoding audio metadata and dynamically adjusts gains to each channel or sets of channels based on content and operational/environmental conditions. A power supply stage provides power to drive a plurality of channels corresponding to speaker feeds to a plurality of speakers. The amplifier has a front panel having an LED array with each LED associated with a respective channel or group of channels of the multi-channel amplifier, and a control unit configured to light the LEDs according to display patterns based on operating status or error conditions of the amplifier.
Abstract:
An integrated cinema amplifier a power supply stage that distributes power over a plurality of channels for rendering immersive audio content in a surround sound listening environment. The amplifier automatically detects maximum and net power availability and requirements based on audio content by decoding audio metadata and dynamically adjusts gains to each channel or sets of channels based on content and operational/environmental conditions. A power supply stage provides power to drive a plurality of channels corresponding to speaker feeds to a plurality of speakers. The amplifier has a front panel having an LED array with each LED associated with a respective channel or group of channels of the multi-channel amplifier, and a control unit configured to light the LEDs according to display patterns based on operating status or error conditions of the amplifier.
Abstract:
A hybrid power control system (102) that selectively applies voltage-based gain control and current-based gain control and method (300) of controlling a power amplifier (104) gain are presented. A voltage-based gain control signal (120) is applied to control the gain of the power amplifier when a level output power is indicated by a power contour signal (132). Whether the power amplifier is saturated is identified. A current-based gain control signal (122) is applied to control the gain of the power amplifier when the power amplifier is saturated and a decrease in output power is indicated by the power contour signal.
Abstract:
A continuous time Class-D modulator with an embedded programmable logic device in a forward path. The FPGA is configured to provide synchronization control by deriving a synchronization clock for the modulator and monitoring a 1-bit PWM signal for sync-lock status; monitoring the PWM duty cycle to detect overage conditions and lowering audio levels to eliminate hard-clipping events; implementing dead-band timing for subsequent output stages; dynamically controlling the net loop delay seen by the 1-bit PWM using programmable delay lines; monitoring amplifier output conditions to provide comparison with the 1-bit PWM or determine load characteristics; monitoring a front-end integrator to trim for optimal distortion (THD+N). An output circuit of an audio amplifier having an analog filter stage comprising an inductor/capacitor (LC) circuit, a physical connector for connecting a speaker, a tuned resonant circuit configured to provide a low-impedance load for the output circuit in the event of an open load on the output circuit by providing damping of a natural resonance of the LC circuit or of high-frequency oscillations in the output circuit, and a resonant frequency detection coupled to the output of the LCR circuit to detect one of a natural resonance oscillation or the high- frequency oscillation condition. The tuned resonant circuit provides modulation control to a closed-loop Class D amplifier with feedback after the output filter.
Abstract:
A hybrid power control system (102) that selectively applies voltage-based gain control and current-based gain control and method (300) of controlling a power amplifier (104) gain are presented. A voltage-based gain control signal (120) is applied to control the gain of the power amplifier when a level output power is indicated by a power contour signal (132). Whether the power amplifier is saturated is identified. A current-based gain control signal (122) is applied to control the gain of the power amplifier when the power amplifier is saturated and a decrease in output power is indicated by the power contour signal.
Abstract:
PURPOSE: A power supply unit of a variable load active type amplifier is provided to obtain a maximum output from a speaker by outputting the maximum output corresponding to a resistance value of a speaker load. CONSTITUTION: A power supply unit(400) of a variable load active type amplifier includes a power converting part(411,412), a data table(420), and a control part(430). The power converting part converts a power supplied from a power supply part(100) into a necessary power according to a control signal. The data table stores a supply power data corresponding to a load resistance value of a speaker(300) connected to an amplifier(200). The control part receives the load resistance value. The control part accesses the supply power data corresponding to the load resistance value from the data table. The control part outputs a control signal to the power converting part in order to supply the supply power data to a load.