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Designing Audio Power Amplifiers

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Model
454 Line drawings, black and white
Dimensions
7 x 1.79 x 10 in
Weight
7.6 oz
Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
June 13, 2019
Edition
2nd

Description

This comprehensive book on audio power amplifier design will appeal to members of the professional audio engineering community as well as the student and enthusiast. Designing Audio Power Amplifiers begins with power amplifier design basics that a novice can understand and moves all the way through to in-depth design techniques for very sophisticated audiophiles and professional audio power amplifiers. This book is the single best source of knowledge for anyone who wishes to design audio power amplifiers. It also provides a detailed introduction to nearly all aspects of analog circuit design, making it an effective educational text. Develop and hone your audio amplifier design skills with in-depth coverage of these and other topics:Basic and advanced audio power amplifier designLow-noise amplifier designStatic and dynamic crossover distortion demystifiedUnderstanding negative feedback and the controversy surrounding itAdvanced NFB compensation techniques, including TPC and TMCSophisticated DC servo designMOSFET power amplifiers and error correctionAudio measurements and instrumentationOverlooked sources of distortionSPICE simulation for audio amplifiers, including a tutorial on LTspiceSPICE transistor modeling, including the VDMOS model for power MOSFETsThermal design and the use of ThermalTrak™ transistorsFour chapters on class D amplifiers, including measurement techniquesProfessional power amplifiersSwitch-mode power supplies (SMPS). Read more

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Publisher Routledge
Publication date June 13, 2019
Edition 2nd
Language English
Print length 772 pages
ISBN-10 1138555444
ISBN-13 40
Item Weight 7.6 ounces

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Massive, Outstanding Reference for Understanding Audio Amp Design and Construction
Format: Paperback
Review Image by Guitarman
There are many books on the topic of how to design and build audio power amps, and I have several of them, as well as books on troubleshooting and repair of audio equipment. At almost 800 pages, this book reflects a vast amount of experience, knowledge, and expertise that is presented in a clear, concise, and understandable way. This book seems to be written for a wide range of interested readers, from those like me who don't have extensive experience and little or no formal education in electronics engineering, to those who work in the electronics fields who want to get a more complete understanding of not just how an amplifier is designed, but how changes can be made to a circuit to develop and refine its performance. The author has provided a nice balance of references to previous designs and engineers, along with citations, as well as what I consider enough math to fully understand how and why component values and circuit design interact with and affect a circuit. It is not overly math-heavy, which I appreciate, but provides what is needed to support the text, which seems to be to be detailed and objective. This is something lacking in some of the books I've read, where the author seems to be interested in pushing his own paradigm or design philosophy without also presenting alternative approaches, of which there are so many. This isn't a textbook - it's more like an encyclopedia. The cohesive chapters lay the groundwork for the information that follows, but if you don't have hours to dedicate to a reading session, this is the type of book that can be read by opening up anwhere and finding useful information, which is how I've been approaching the book. Other audio designers who are a the level of Bob Cordell may well have other ways of approaching circuit design and implementation, even component selection, and there is no shortage of opinions out there on how to design and build audio amps, but I will never know enough to be capable of finding shortcomings with the material and information presented here. If there is one area that I would have found more useful, it would have been additional circuit diagrams that showed test points and readings so I could better understand how many of the successive circuit refinements discussed are reflected in voltages and currents at important points in the circuits. There are many diagrams in the book that do contain this information, but probably because of my own math shortcomings (note to self; Ohm's Law is your friend), I found that when they were not present in some of the diagrams, it took me longer to understand the effects. Reading this book has me wishing I could add to my commercial amps those refinements discussed by the author that reduce distortion, improve linearity, and most of all, provide protection for the circuit components and speakers. For me, this book is not a useful adjunct to my other books - they are now supplements to this book which has now become the basis for the expansion of my knowledge that I will most likely apply for understanding, diagnosing faults, repairing and upgrading the commercial amplifiers I own, well before I try to build my own (if ever I do). My compliments and appreciation go to Bob Cordell for his huge effort in the writing of this book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2019 by Guitarman
Now the reference standard for audio amplifiers
Format: Paperback
The review by guitarman duplicates my opinion of this excellent book so I'll save everyone the time of reading a similar set of text. I found Bob Cordell's email address online so as somewhat unorthodox review I'll share the email I sent to Bob concerning his book. As background: I don't know Mr. Cordell. He did respond to my email with a thank you. Hi Bob, Thank you for your excellent new book. I can’t imagine the amount of effort it required. I have your first book as well. This new version just adds more of everything, which is great. The book clearly shows your mastery of the subject. One comment out of many I could make: I really like that the figures are almost always on the same page as the related text. This makes the book much easier to read and makes the reading more productive. The figures also seem to contain just the right information to supplement the text. You have tremendous insight into how best to present the information. Another thought: You also do a great job of explaining concepts and then providing excellent examples. More complex concepts always seem to have enough text to explain them clearly. Again, great job! Regards, Jeff ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2019 by Jeff Switzer
Great book!
Format: Paperback
This is a very comprehensive book on audio power amplifiers. I especially like the sections on compensation techniques and transistor nonlinearities. Thank you and 5 stars for sure!
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2024 by Ronald Quan
Very thorough book on the topic of audio amps
Format: Paperback
Easy to read, especially if you are an EE or a tech. Mr. Cordell knows his electronics!
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2023 by noname678
Must have
Format: Paperback
Excellent book to have
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2024 by Amazon Customer
Great book, intense depth and breadth of information.
Format: Paperback
Great book, intense depth and breadth of information. Cordell really knows amplifiers!
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2020 by merlynski
Excellent.
Format: Paperback
Comprehensive and brilliant.
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2020 by Charatza
Not as good a DIY audio book as the Douglas Self one.
Format: Paperback
Lots of detailed designs and testing results but most of the designs are overly complicated for the average DIY builder. The KISS theory is not used in Bob’s book although I am sure the designs would work fine. Nothing beats the simple Douglas Self “Blameless” amp design.
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2023 by ross m. mason
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