Design and development of a power amplifer system for sonar applications
This project aims to evaluate the performance of a power amplifier in its ability to transmit electrical signals to an underwater sonar transducer. Focusing on a class D amplifier the project begins with a literature review which is conducted on the different applications of power amplifiers and dif...
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| Format: | Final Year Project |
| Language: | English |
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Nanyang Technological University
2024
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/181631 |
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| Institution: | Nanyang Technological University |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | This project aims to evaluate the performance of a power amplifier in its ability to transmit electrical signals to an underwater sonar transducer. Focusing on a class D amplifier the project begins with a literature review which is conducted on the different applications of power amplifiers and different types of power amplifier class.
Thereafter we design and develop a class D amplifier high-power stage based on the design parameter data extracted from an actual transducer. Subsequently the selection of the high-power stage components, circuitry design and development stage. Also mentioning the layout guidance information provided to the vendor.
Finally, the evaluation of the results of the class D amplifier and the potential future work for the better performance of the board. Additionally, a linear amp circuit was also developed to compare the performance. The motivation for this project started with the curiosity to learn about the inner workings of a class D amplifier system in order to have a deeper understanding and appreciation. |
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