Power operational amplifiers (POPs) are becoming increasingly common in control circuitry. Their primary advantages over conventional amplifiers are reduced part counts, increased reliability, and ...

Integrated stereo amplifiers that deliver both preamplifier and power duties from one box are neat, space-efficient and undoubtedly the most popular option when it comes to powering a hi-fi system, ...

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Wideband power amplifiers (PAs) are notoriously inefficient, especially due to the high peak-to-average power ratio (PAPR) in wireless telecom and other base station transmitters. The PA necessitates ...

At just 21.5cm wide, Cambridge Audio's new MXW70 power amp is made small, but it delivers big audio. The amp is spec'ed to provide up to 125W of power in stereo, 250W in mono. To paraphrase Douglas ...

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