Analog Electronics

  1. Output Stages and Power Amplifiers
    1. Power Amplifier Classification
      1. Class A Operation
        1. Conduction Angle
          1. Efficiency
            1. Distortion Characteristics
            2. Class B Operation
              1. Conduction Angle
                1. Efficiency
                  1. Crossover Distortion
                  2. Class AB Operation
                    1. Conduction Angle
                      1. Efficiency
                        1. Distortion Reduction
                        2. Class C Operation
                          1. Conduction Angle
                            1. Efficiency
                          2. Amplifier Efficiency
                            1. Power Conversion Efficiency
                              1. Calculation Methods
                                1. Heat Dissipation
                                2. Output Stage Configurations
                                  1. Class A Emitter Follower
                                    1. Circuit Configuration
                                      1. Performance Characteristics
                                      2. Class B Push-Pull Amplifier
                                        1. Complementary Symmetry
                                          1. Transformer-Coupled
                                          2. Class AB Output Stage
                                            1. Biasing Techniques
                                              1. Crossover Distortion Elimination
                                              2. Darlington Configuration
                                                1. Current Gain Enhancement
                                              3. Power Transistors
                                                1. Power Transistor Types
                                                  1. Safe Operating Area
                                                    1. Thermal Considerations
                                                      1. Power Derating
                                                      2. Thermal Management
                                                        1. Thermal Resistance
                                                          1. Heat Sink Selection
                                                            1. Heat Sink Mounting
                                                              1. Thermal Runaway Prevention

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