Practice Class Ab Amplifiers (7.2.1.3) - Principles and Design of RF Power Amplifiers
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Class AB Amplifiers

Practice - Class AB Amplifiers

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Question 1 Easy

What does a Class AB amplifier do?

💡 Hint: Think about how it combines features from Classes A and B.

Question 2 Easy

What is one advantage of Class AB over Class A?

💡 Hint: Compare their efficiency percentages.

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Question 1

What is the main advantage of Class AB amplifiers?

High efficiency
Low cost
Low noise
High distortion

💡 Hint: Consider the definition of efficiency.

Question 2

True or False: Class AB amplifiers result in crossover distortion.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what Class AB improves upon.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You are tasked with designing an amplifier for an audio application. Based on your knowledge, justify why you would choose a Class AB amplifier over a Class A or Class B amplifier. Include considerations on efficiency, linearity, and specific applications.

💡 Hint: Consider what factors make each amplifier class suited to specific tasks.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how operating a Class AB amplifier in the range of 180°-360° affects the thermal performance compared to a Class A at full conduction. How would this impact the design considerations?

💡 Hint: Think about heat management in amplifiers.

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