Solid-State Power Amplifier Design for Guitar - Phil's Lab #12
Tutorial on how to design a custom 10W solid-state power amplifier for audio (guitar, in particular). Explanation and derivation of a three-stage, analogue power amplifier using a single DC supply (+24V). Includes schematics of long-tailed pair, class A amplifier and biasing stage, and output stage.
Chapters:
- 00:00Guitar Solo (Steel Panther - If You Really Really Love Me)
- 00:47Amplifer Block Diagram
- 01:58Full Power Amplifier Schematic and Overview
- 02:36Long-Tailed Pair (Differencing Amplifier)
- 04:31Class A Amplifier and Biasing
- 06:24Output Stage
- 08:54KiCad Layout (Overview)
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