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Class-D amplifiers typically require more external components than class-AB amplifiers to achieve high efficiency and keep electromagnetic interference (EMI) under control. In this chapter, an overview is given of innovative class-D architectures and how they balance efficiency, EMI, and application cost.
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Berkhout, M. (2019). Balancing Efficiency, EMI, and Application Cost in Class-D Audio Amplifiers. In: Makinwa, K., Baschirotto, A., Harpe, P. (eds) Low-Power Analog Techniques, Sensors for Mobile Devices, and Energy Efficient Amplifiers . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-97870-3_15
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