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以前存档,外国是怎样评说AB类的。
Class AB Single-Ended
Class AB Single-Ended Amplifier: Overview and Key Characteristics
A Class AB single-ended amplifier is a hybrid design that combines the efficiency of Class B operation with the low distortion of Class A, while utilizing a single output device (or parallel devices) in a non-push-pull configuration. Here’s a detailed breakdown:
1. Basic Operation
Class AB Bias: The output transistor(s) are biased slightly above cutoff (unlike pure Class B), ensuring minimal crossover distortion while improving efficiency over Class A.
Single-Ended Topology: Uses a single active device (e.g., transistor or tube) to amplify the entire waveform, unlike push-pull designs that split the signal between two devices.
2. Advantages
Improved Efficiency: Compared to Class A, it reduces power dissipation by allowing the output device to partially turn off during low-signal periods.
Lower Distortion: Avoids the severe crossover distortion of Class B by maintaining slight conduction at all times.
Simplicity: Fewer components than push-pull designs, making it easier to implement in some applications.
3. Limitations
Power Handling: Single-ended designs typically deliver lower power output than push-pull counterparts due to asymmetrical current flow.
Heat Dissipation: While more efficient than Class A, it still generates significant heat under high loads.
Even-Order Harmonics: Single-ended operation tends to produce even-order harmonic distortion, which may be desirable in audio applications (e.g., tube amplifiers) but undesirable in precision systems.
4. Common Applications
Audio Amplifiers: Favored in high-fidelity and guitar tube amps for their harmonic richness.
Low-Power Systems: Suitable for applications where efficiency and moderate output power are prioritized (e.g., headphone amps).
5. Design Considerations
Biasing Stability: Requires precise bias adjustment to balance efficiency and distortion.
Output Transformer: Often used in tube-based designs to match impedance and block DC offset.
Thermal Management: Heat sinks or active cooling may be necessary for sustained operation.
Summary: The Class AB single-ended amplifier strikes a balance between performance and complexity, making it a niche choice for audio and low-power applications where harmonic character and simplicity are valued over raw power. For higher efficiency or power, push-pull Class AB is typically preferred.
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