How the input level signal to a gain clone amplifier is selected for the optimum use of its power?
Is this way correct -
Considering a gain of 21 (the Reference schematic given by NS in LM4780 datasheet, 1+(20/1)) for LM3886 or LM4780, and if the chip is operating at +30-30 volts. Load is 8ohm, so for power of 50 watts,
the output voltage swing is = sqrt(power*ohm) = 20 volts, and
hence input voltage level = 20 volts/gain = ~1 volt.
is it correct?
i have just finished a 3-way active filter based on this circuit,
3 Way filter
But when i connect it to my LM4780 amplifier, the sound output was quite low even at full volume
Can anyone please suggest how to raise the sound level,
( do i have to add a gain before or after the 3-way filter so that LM4780 chip gets enough input level signal).
Is this way correct -
Considering a gain of 21 (the Reference schematic given by NS in LM4780 datasheet, 1+(20/1)) for LM3886 or LM4780, and if the chip is operating at +30-30 volts. Load is 8ohm, so for power of 50 watts,
the output voltage swing is = sqrt(power*ohm) = 20 volts, and
hence input voltage level = 20 volts/gain = ~1 volt.
is it correct?
i have just finished a 3-way active filter based on this circuit,
3 Way filter
But when i connect it to my LM4780 amplifier, the sound output was quite low even at full volume
Can anyone please suggest how to raise the sound level,
( do i have to add a gain before or after the 3-way filter so that LM4780 chip gets enough input level signal).
Hi,
firstly, +-30V won't allow 20Vac at the output.
20Vac=28.3Vpk.
loss through the chipamp ~4V.
droop of the PSU on full power ~5V.
PSU voltage ~28.3+4+5 ~=+-37.3Vdc, not +-30Vdc.
for full power you need 20Vac as stated.
Input for full power = 20/21=950mVac.
most CD players put out a maximum of around 2Vac.
usually this is attenuated by at least -6dB and often by -30dB and we still consider it loud enough.
If you cannot get sufficient volume then something is wrong.
Look first at your speakers. Do they suit a chipamp?
firstly, +-30V won't allow 20Vac at the output.
20Vac=28.3Vpk.
loss through the chipamp ~4V.
droop of the PSU on full power ~5V.
PSU voltage ~28.3+4+5 ~=+-37.3Vdc, not +-30Vdc.
for full power you need 20Vac as stated.
Input for full power = 20/21=950mVac.
most CD players put out a maximum of around 2Vac.
usually this is attenuated by at least -6dB and often by -30dB and we still consider it loud enough.
If you cannot get sufficient volume then something is wrong.
Look first at your speakers. Do they suit a chipamp?
If I bypass the 3-way filter circuit, i am getting the normal sound reproduction as it should be. I am using a My PC sound card output as source.
I have made the 3-way filter exactly as in the article(using opa4134 opamp), now i am facing this reduced output problem. All the filters in that article are at unity gain, so dues a gain stage is required at output or input).
I have made the 3-way filter exactly as in the article(using opa4134 opamp), now i am facing this reduced output problem. All the filters in that article are at unity gain, so dues a gain stage is required at output or input).
here is the filter schematic
and the link for filter design - 3-way crossover
and i am using DANITY 6" 8ohm woofers, 3" mid and tweeter with it, these are runningexcellent with LM4780 with out the filter, BUT with filter the sound level is decreasing.
and the link for filter design - 3-way crossover
and i am using DANITY 6" 8ohm woofers, 3" mid and tweeter with it, these are runningexcellent with LM4780 with out the filter, BUT with filter the sound level is decreasing.
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Well from you tell us, it sounds like the problem is in the filter. And a possibility is that you have made a mistake somewhere and are filtering too much of the signal, or the wrong frequencies.
So check that out first. I know from experience it is very easy to make a mistake with filter circuits.
So check that out first. I know from experience it is very easy to make a mistake with filter circuits.
If you want to find out, which input voltage level you need for nominal output power, use the "Overture Design Guide". You can download it from http://www.national.com/appinfo/audio/
Nice tool and easy to use. Also helps to determine heat sink size, gain resistors, high pass frequency, snubber component data and mute resistor, if applicable.
Nice tool and easy to use. Also helps to determine heat sink size, gain resistors, high pass frequency, snubber component data and mute resistor, if applicable.
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