ELECTRONICS 1

( Audio Amplifier)

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ERL MAY BUSTILLO

HILLARY BUSQUE

ENGR. DAVE THEODORE SEROJE

Instructor

Audio amplifier - is an electronic device that increases the strength (amplitude) of audio signals that pass
through it. An audio amplifier amplifies low-power audio signals to a level which is suitable for driving
loudspeakers. The input signal of an audio amplifier may only measure a few hundred microwatts, but its
output may be tens or even thousands of watts. Design parameters for audio amplifiers include gain,
frequency response, distortion and noise.

Schematic Diagram
Low Power, Three Transistor Amplifier

T1 BC109C T2 BD679 or BD683 T3 BD680

As can be seen from the circuit diagram we are really using five transistors as the
BD679 and BD680 are "Darlington" pairs of transistors. The led must be a green led
for correct operation. (The voltage across a green led is higher than the voltage across
a red led.) When using a 12v supply the voltage at T1 collector should be (about) 5v
and at T2 base (about) 7v. This amplifier will be unstable (it will oscillate) without the
4k7 variable resistor connected to the input

Block Diagram

Microphone - a transducer which converts sound to voltage.

Pre-Amplifier - amplifies the small audio signal (voltage) from the microphone.

Tone and Volume Controls - adjust the nature of the audio signal.
The tone control adjusts the balance of high and low frequencies.
The volume control adjusts the strength of the signal.

Power Amplifier - increases the strength (power) of the audio signal.

Loudspeaker - a transducer which converts the audio signal to sound