This reference design provides a variable output power for audio amplifiers from 5 V to 35 V controllable by a Pulse Width Modulator signal. The output power capability of 75 W RMS and 300 W peak is suitable for high power automotive audio amplifiers. Conversion is 4-switch Buck-Boost for greater than 95% conversion efficiency. Output can be slewed over the 5 V to 35 V range with ~1 millisecond response time to maximize efficiency of the audio amplifier using this power. This design includes schematic, Bill of Materials, layout files and a test report.
Features
- Variable DC power for audio amplifiers 5-35 V out 300-W peak, 75-W RMS
- Output voltage controlled by pulse width modulated (PWM) signal
- Rapid ~1 millisecond, but controlled response to command to change Vout
- 4-switch buck-boost for 95% efficiency, or better, at heavy loading