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Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory

Robert Boylestad, Louis Nashelsky

Chapter 12

Power Amplifiers - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

10:00

Problem 1

Calculate the input and output power for the circuit of Fig. $35 .$ The input signal results in a base current of $5 \mathrm{~mA} \mathrm{rms}$.

M Hassan Anwar
M Hassan Anwar
Numerade Educator
01:45

Problem 2

Calculate the input power dissipated by the circuit of Fig. 35 if $R_{B}$ is changed to $1.5 \mathrm{k} \Omega$.

Varsha Aggarwal
Varsha Aggarwal
Numerade Educator
01:04

Problem 3

What maximum output power can be delivered by the circuit of Fig. 35 if $R_{B}$ is changed to $1.5$ $\mathrm{k} \Omega ?$

Ivan Kochetkov
Ivan Kochetkov
Numerade Educator
01:02

Problem 4

If the circuit of Fig. 35 is biased at its center voltage and center collector operating point, what is the input power for a maximum output power of $1.5 \mathrm{~W}$ ?

Narayan Hari
Narayan Hari
Numerade Educator
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Problem 5

A class A transformer-coupled amplifier uses a $25: 1$ transformer to drive a $4-\Omega$ load. Calculate the effective ac load (seen by the transistor connected to the larger turns side of the transformer).

Rashmi Sinha
Rashmi Sinha
Numerade Educator
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Problem 6

What turns ratio transformer is needed to couple to an $8-\Omega$ load so that it appears as an $8-\mathrm{k} \Omega$ effective load?

Rashmi Sinha
Rashmi Sinha
Numerade Educator
01:14

Problem 7

Calculate the transformer turns ratio required to connect four parallel $16-\Omega$ speakers so that they appear as an $8-\mathrm{k} \Omega$ effective load.

Nolan Smyth
Nolan Smyth
Numerade Educator
03:02

Problem 8

A transformer-coupled class A amplifier drives a $16-\Omega$ speaker through a $3.87: 1$ transformer. Using a power supply of $V_{C C}=36 \mathrm{~V}$, the circuit delivers $2 \mathrm{~W}$ to the load. Calculate:
a. $P($ ac $)$ across transformer primary.
b. $V_{L}(\mathrm{ac})$.
c. $V(\mathrm{ac})$ at transformer primary.
d. The rms values of load and primary current.

Kajal Gautam
Kajal Gautam
Numerade Educator
04:14

Problem 9

Calculate the efficiency of the circuit of Problem 8 if the bias current is $I_{C o}=150 \mathrm{~mA}$.

Keshav Singh
Keshav Singh
Numerade Educator
01:58

Problem 10

Draw the circuit diagram of a class A transformer-coupled amplifier using an $n p n$ transistor.

M Hassan Anwar
M Hassan Anwar
Numerade Educator
01:58

Problem 11

Draw the circuit diagram of a class B npn push-pull power amplifier using transformercoupled input.

M Hassan Anwar
M Hassan Anwar
Numerade Educator
01:54

Problem 12

For a class B amplifier providing a 22-V peak signal to an $8-\Omega$ load and a power supply of $V_{C C}=25 \mathrm{~V}$, determine:
a. Input power.
b. Output power.
c. Circuit efficiency.

Narayan Hari
Narayan Hari
Numerade Educator
01:54

Problem 13

For a class B amplifier with $V_{C C}=25 \mathrm{~V}$ driving an $8-\Omega$ load, determine:
a. Maximum input power.
b. Maximum output power.
c. Maximum circuit efficiency.

Narayan Hari
Narayan Hari
Numerade Educator
01:54

Problem 14

Calculate the efficiency of a class $\mathrm{B}$ amplifier for a supply voltage of $V_{C C}=22 \mathrm{~V}$ driving a 4- $\Omega$ load with peak output voltages of:
a. $V_{L}(\mathrm{p})=20 \mathrm{~V}$.
b. $V_{L}(\mathrm{p})=4 \mathrm{~V}$

Narayan Hari
Narayan Hari
Numerade Educator
05:37

Problem 15

Sketch the circuit diagram of a quasi-complementary amplifier, showing voltage waveforms in the circuit.

M Hassan Anwar
M Hassan Anwar
Numerade Educator
01:13

Problem 16

For the class B power amplifier of Fig. 36, calculate:
a. Maximum $P_{o}(\mathrm{ac})$.
b. Maximum $P_{i}(\mathrm{dc})$.
c. Maximum \%\eta.
d. Maximum power dissipated by both transistors.

Chai Santi
Chai Santi
Numerade Educator
02:24

Problem 17

If the input voltage to the power amplifier of Fig. 36 is $8-\mathrm{V} \mathrm{rms}$, calculate:
a. $P_{i}(\mathrm{dc})$.
b. $P_{o}(\mathrm{ac})$.

Kajal Gautam
Kajal Gautam
Numerade Educator
01:09

Problem 18

For the power amplifier of Fig. 37 , calculate:
a. $P_{o}(\mathrm{ac})$.
b. $P_{i}(\mathrm{dc})$.
c. $\% \eta$.
d. Power dissipated by both output transistors.

Jacob Shpiece
Jacob Shpiece
Numerade Educator
03:47

Problem 19

Calculate the harmonic distortion components for an output signal having fundamental amplitude of $2.1 \mathrm{~V}$, second harmonic amplitude of $0.3 \mathrm{~V}$, third harmonic component of $0.1 \mathrm{~V}$, and fourth harmonic component of $0.05 \mathrm{~V}$.

Lottie Adams
Lottie Adams
Numerade Educator
05:24

Problem 20

Calculate the total harmonic distortion for the amplitude components of Problem $19 .$

Shoukat Ali
Shoukat Ali
Other Schools
01:19

Problem 21

Calculate the second harmonic distortion for an output waveform having measured values of $V_{C E_{\min }}=2.4 \mathrm{~V}, V_{C E_{0}}=10 \mathrm{~V}$, and $V_{C E_{\max }}=20 \mathrm{~V}$

AG
Ankit Gupta
Numerade Educator
09:46

Problem 22

For distortion readings of $D_{2}=0.15, D_{3}=0.01$, and $D_{4}=0.05$, with $I_{1}=3.3 \mathrm{~A}$ and $R_{C}=4 \Omega$, calculate the total harmonic distortion fundamental power component and total power.

CG
Coleman Green
Numerade Educator
01:43

Problem 23

Determine the maximum dissipation allowed for a $100-\mathrm{W}$ silicon transistor (rated at $25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ ) for a derating factor of $0.6 \mathrm{~W} /{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ at a case temperature of $150^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$.

Chai Santi
Chai Santi
Numerade Educator
01:09

Problem 24

A $160-\mathrm{W}$ silicon power transistor operated with a heat sink $\left(\theta_{S A}=1.5^{\circ} \mathrm{C} / \mathrm{W}\right)$ has $\theta_{J C}=0.5^{\circ} \mathrm{C} / \mathrm{W}$ and a mounting insulation of $\theta_{C S}=0.8^{\circ} \mathrm{C} / \mathrm{W}$. What maximum power can be handled by the transistor at an ambient temperature of $80^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ ? (The junction temperature should not exceed $200^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$.)

Anand Jangid
Anand Jangid
Numerade Educator
01:43

Problem 25

What maximum power can a silicon transistor $\left(T_{J_{\max }}=200^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\right)$ dissipate into free air at an ambient temperature of $80^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ ?

Chai Santi
Chai Santi
Numerade Educator
03:15

Problem 26

Use Design Center to draw the schematic of Fig. 35 with $V_{i}=9.1 \mathrm{mV}$.

Susan Hallstrom
Susan Hallstrom
Numerade Educator
03:15

Problem 27

Use Design Center to draw the schematic of Fig. 36 with $V_{i}=25 \mathrm{~V}(\mathrm{p})$. Determine the circuit efficiency.

Susan Hallstrom
Susan Hallstrom
Numerade Educator
04:00

Problem 28

Use Multisim to draw the schematic of an op-amp class B amplifier as in Fig. 33. Use $R_{1}=10 \mathrm{k} \Omega, R_{F}=50 \mathrm{k} \Omega$, and $V_{i}=2.5 \mathrm{~V}(\mathrm{p}) .$ Determine the circuit efficiency.

Narayan Hari
Narayan Hari
Numerade Educator