Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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#154 In this video I continue the look at the common amplifier classes by having a look at what makes Class B and its cousin, Class AB special. I look at various implementations and their details, all while staying in the realm of simulations - as always LTspice.

Related videos:
Class A amplifier part 1 - youtu.be/GtFnkXar5JU
Class A amplifier part 2 - youtu.be/wdd18pYyFg0
Class B amplifier part 1 - youtu.be/eu54pe0LhpM
Class B amplifier part 2a - youtu.be/oTVJM5BZttw
Class B amplifier part 2b - youtu.be/qLYQAOWTHRE
Class C amplifier part 1 - youtu.be/xPTJmFtaGNc
Class C amplifier part 2 - youtu.be/gYbMpu4NoZo
Class D audio amplifier part 1 - youtu.be/w1Rq1cxfNEk
Class D audio amplifier part 2 - youtu.be/pLXautZaH8c
Class D audio amplifier part 3 - youtu.be/zhpOU6eb2gs
Class D RF amplifier part 1 - youtu.be/idisyToMZ58
Class D RF amplifier part 2 - youtu.be/wSFtRKrJ84M

Further reading:
http://rfic.eecs.berkeley.edu/ee242/pdf/Module_6_2_PA_Classes.pdf
qsl.net/va3iul/RF%20Power%20Amplifiers/RF_Power_Amplifiers.pdf

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