Sunday, July 18, 2010

Simple Parallel Operation for Power Amplifier

Output drive beyond the capability of one power amplifier can be provided as shown here. This circuit is work with based on LM12 IC. This is the figure of the circuit.


The power op amps are wired as followers and connected in parallel with the outputs coupled through equalization resistors. A standard, high-voltage op amp is used to provide voltage gain. Overall feedback compensates for the voltage dropped across the equalization resistors. With parallel operation, there may be an increase in unloaded supply current related to the offset voltage across the equalization resistors. More output buffers, with individual equalization resistors, may be added to meet even higher drive requirements.