Transformer-Coupled Class-A Amplifier

+VCC
A transformer-coupled class-A amplifier
uses a transformer to couple the output N1:N2
signal from the amplifier to the load. RL
Z1
R1
The relationship between the primary
Z2 = RL
and secondary values of voltage,
current and impedance are summarized
as:
N 1 V1 I 2
 
N 2 V2 I 1 Input R2
 N1
2
 RE
Z Z
   1  1
 N2  Z 2 RL

N1, N2 = the number of turns in the primary and secondary

V1, V2 = the primary and secondary voltages
I1, I2 = the primary and secondary currents
Z1, Z2 = the primary and seconadary impedance ( Z2 = RL )
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 Example-1
Calculate the input power [Pi(dc)], output power [Po(ac)], and efficiency [h] of
the amplifier circuit for an input voltage that results in a base current of 10mA
peak. Given hFE= 25.

+VCC = 20V

RC
RB IC
20
1k
Vo

  25
Vi

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 Example-2
For class B amplifier using a supply of VCC=30 V and
driving a load of 16-Ω, determine the input power ,
output power and the efficiency

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 Example-3
For the circuit shown, calculate the input power, output
power and the power handled by each transistor
and the efficiency if the input signal is 12 Vrms

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 Example-3

For the circuit shown, calculate the input power, output

power and the power handled by each transistor
and the efficiency if the input signal is 12 Vrms
Solution:
The peak input voltage is

The output power is

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Class B Amplifier Push-Pull Operation