Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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#148 In this video I continue working on the Class C amplifier by building such a circuit and testing it out. I first dimension the main components used in the power stage, then I simulate the resulting circuit to make sure its working as expected and finally I go trough some of the tests necessary to confirm correct operation.

Further reading:
Radio-Frequency electronics; J. Hagen; Cap 9.1
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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
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