AMPLIFIERS AND

THEIR
CLASSIFICATIONS
NAME- ADITYA VERMA
CLASS- B.Sc (PMS)
SEMESTER- 4TH SEMESTER
ROLL NO.- 10623870300
SUBJECT- PHYSICS POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
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INTRODUCTI BASIC
01 ON TO 02 COMPONENTS
AMPLIFIERS OF AMPLIFIERS

TYPES OF CLASS A
03 AMPLIFIERS 04 AMPLIFIERS
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CLASS B CLASS AB
05 AMPLIFIERS 06 AMPLIFIERS

CLASS C CLASS D
07 AMPLIFIERS 08 AMPLIFIERS
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APPLICATION
09 EXAMPLES 10 CONCLUSION
 INTRODUCTION TO
01 AMPLIFIERS
An amplifier is a device that increases
the amplitude of a signal. It's crucial in
electronics for boosting signals in audio
systems, telecommunications, and
medical equipment, enhancing sound
quality, improving communication range,
and increasing sensor sensitivity.
 BASIC COMPONENTS OF
02 AMPLIFIERS

Amplifiers typically consist of

input, amplification circuitry, and
output. The input stage receives
the signal, the amplification circuit
boosts its strength, and the output
stage delivers the amplified signal.
 03 TYPES OF AMPLIFIERS

CLASS A CLASS B
AMPLIFIERS AMPLIFIERS
CLASS AB
AMPLIFIERS
CLASS C CLASS D
AMPLIFIERS AMPLIFIERS
04 CLASS A AMPLIFIERS
EXPLANATION- Class A amplifiers operate with transistors
biased so that they conduct continuously, providing high
linearity but low efficiency due to constant power consumption.
CHARACTERISTICS-Class A amplifiers provide high
linearity and low distortion but are inefficient and generate
significant heat due to continuous current flow through the
output transistors.
Advantages: High linearity, low distortion.
Disadvantages: Low efficiency, high heat generation.
 05 CLASS B AMPLIFIERS
EXPLANATION- Class B amplifiers use two transistors,
each handling one half of the waveform, resulting in higher
efficiency but with potential crossover distortion.
CHARACTERISTICS- Class B amplifiers are efficient but
suffer from crossover distortion due to each transistor
handling only half of the waveform. They're commonly used
in applications where efficiency is prioritized over fidelity.
Advantages: High efficiency, low quiescent current.
Disadvantages: Higher distortion at low power levels,
crossover distortion due to transistor switching.
 CLASS AB
06
AMPLIFIERS
EXPLANATION- Class AB amplifiers combine features of Class
A and Class B amplifiers, minimizing power consumption while
maintaining high efficiency by operating both transistors for most
of the signal cycle.
CHARACTERISTICS- Class AB amplifiers offer a compromise
between efficiency and linearity by conducting current for a
portion of the input signal cycle, resulting in higher efficiency
compared to Class A while maintaining good linearity.
Advantages: Balanced between efficiency and linearity, less heat
generation than Class A.
Disadvantages: Slight crossover distortion, lower efficiency
compared to Class B or Class D.
 07 CLASS C AMPLIFIERS
EXPLANATION- Class C amplifiers conduct current for
less than half of the input signal cycle, making them
highly efficient but suitable only for applications where
fidelity isn't critical, like RF transmitters.
CHARACTERISTICS- Class C amplifiers are highly
efficient but non-linear, conducting current for less than
half of the input signal cycle, suitable for RF applications
like in transmitters
Advantages: High efficiency, suitable for RF
applications.
Disadvantages: Poor linearity, not suitable for audio
applications.
 08 CLASS D AMPLIFIERS
EXPLANATION- Class D amplifiers use pulse-width
modulation to amplify audio signals efficiently, producing
less heat and smaller size compared to other classes.
CHARACTERISTICS- Class D amplifiers use pulse-width
modulation (PWM) to achieve high efficiency by rapidly
switching transistors on and off. They're efficient but may
introduce distortion.
Advantages: High efficiency, low heat generation, compact
size.
Disadvantages: Higher distortion at high frequencies,
complex design, potential electromagnetic interference.
 09 APPLICATION EXAMPLES
Audio Amplifiers: Used in speakers, headphones, and music systems to increase the power of audio signals
for clearer and louder sound reproduction.
Operational Amplifiers (Op-amps): Employed in various circuits for signal conditioning, filtering,
amplification, and mathematical operations due to their high gain and versatile applications.
Instrumentation Amplifiers: Specifically designed for precise measurement and amplification of small
signals, commonly used in medical devices, sensors, and data acquisition systems.
RF Amplifiers: Essential in communication systems to boost radio frequency signals for transmission,
ensuring efficient and long-distance communication in devices like radios, cell phones, and Wi-Fi routers.
Differential Amplifiers: Utilized in applications requiring accurate comparison between two input signals,
such as in instrumentation and control systems, providing noise rejection and high common-mode rejection
ratio.
Power Amplifiers: Integral in driving high-power loads like loudspeakers and motors in audio systems,
automotive electronics, and industrial applications, converting low-power signals into high-power signals for
robust output
10 CONCLUSION
In conclusion, amplifiers play a crucial role in
signal processing across various applications.
Understanding their classification helps in
choosing the right amplifier for specific tasks,
whether it's audio, radio frequency, or
instrumentation. By grasping the fundamentals
and nuances of different amplifier types,
engineers can design efficient and tailored circuits
to meet diverse needs.
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