DIY Class D Audio Amplifier
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In this project I will show you why a class AB amplifier is pretty inefficient and how a class D amplifier on the other hand improves this efficiency. At the end I will show you how we can apply the theory of operation of a class D amp to a couple of common components in order to create our own DIY class D audio amp.
Music:
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Killing Time, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Věda a technologie
I honestly love your diagrams, ur handwriting and diagrams are so neat!
I know, I'd love to see him make a draw my life! Just for the diagrams :D
Connor Edwards - Music "Draw My Life"
*Draws Buck-Boost converter circuit diagram*
Mayank Jain Gay!
honestly, whenever he writes ones, they look like lambdas(greek), which makes it especially confusing when he refers to wave functions.
@@froople Hahahahaha!
I have followed this video to build a class D amp. There's some thing you should know if you also want to follow this video.
the 1nf capacitor at 555 timer is used to convert square wave into triangle wave. In my case 1nf is to small to fully convert the square wave, you should hook up a oscilloscope and swap a few different capacitor until you see triangle wave.
R3 (2k ohm) is used to control the frequency at which 555 timer oscillate. I'm not using TLC555, instead I use NE555, in which case the frequency is only 2k Hz if I use 2k ohm resistor for R3. To solve this, you simply replace R3 with a 10k potentiometer, and see what resistance is required to get 200k Hz.
I added a 1000uF capacitor in series with the speaker as a coupling capacitor to block the dc at output stage.
Any way, thank you @GreatScott! for making all the awesome videos about electrical stuff. It helped me a lot. Keep on
I simply love the way he drew everything so neatly, so pleasing to watch that I could watching it all day! =D
The explanation of Class D amplifier is excellent. I have built Class A, B and C amplifier in the past. I own several cheap Class D amplifier today. This video explains clearly of the theory of operations. You have excellent soldering skill as well. Keep up the good work!
You don't happen to have an old set of cabinet speakers lying around, do you? It's amazing how much an enclosure can increase the sound output of a speaker.
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I dont know why i'm here, but i didn't skip every single seconds till the end. This is why YT should exist.
Great work!
I am amazed at your organization on your circuit boards. It requires so much precision.
I wish I knew what you were talking about, but I love watching a knowledgeable person work.
great explanation! I love the detail of the circuit layout and values. Good job. we need more audio circuitry here on CZcams.
I must congratulate you. I have an electronics degree, and appreciated the way you explained the theory behind every step you took.
For sure I feel the same sir. I wrote a essay to compliment him. I appreciate people like you. I enjoy electronics so much its more than a hobby. I consumes me. People ask why I do not buy this stuff and I just cant. Although, I cant because I enjoy making it myself. I will spend 4 hours to make a $5 device. I am glad you complimented this gentleman in this video.
@@retrorocketman6969 No freaking way. You just described me to a T. I take everything apart and salvage hardware, fasteners, heat sinks, transistors etc. I needed a magnetic heated stir plate so I built one. I built the amplifier and sub in my van. I think anybody could buy one. Not too many can make one. I have a 22 year old zero turn mower that runs circles around new ones. I feel good about repurposing junk. It is more than a hobby. Kind of an obsession. I'll fall in my own coffin with a file in one hand and a soldering iron in the other. 😁
must not be a very useful degree if you are watching this 😂
@@nobytes2 I'm sorry your degree compels you put down people to feel funny. Have a wonderful week.
This is the first time I am listening for type D audio amplifier. I appreciate your way of explaining the circuit and components. Please more circuits. Thanks
Ive DIYed hundreds of speakers but never an amp. Definitely on my bucket list. I like how you use hand diagrams. I sense you know what you're talking about; something that can be lacking on youtube from time to time :)
Great video Scott, may I request a video explaining how to read and apply characteristic curves/graphs and technical table spec sheets of semiconductor devices such as transistors and diodes to constructing circuits? Because I got confused in some parts of the video wherein you made use of those curves and tables but I didn't understand why those values mattered and how to interpret them in the way you did. Also, may I suggest when displaying those curves/graphs to not show them at a dutch angle? It seems a bit difficult to interpret at first viewing. Thank you for all these very technical but non-jargon heavy electronics videos, they're quite insightful. Hope to hear more from you Scott.
Hey Scott, make a long range radio transmitter and receiver, and maybe show us how to calculate its range. That'd be fantastic!
yeh, if could u make transmitter and receiver circuit for like something that is rc that'd be fantastic
It would be really awesome if it can achieve really high LOS ranges.
I don't think he wants to do that since it's illegal here in Germany. But it's very simple and many videos are online for that.
The reason there is no FM on Shortwave ( Or AM and LW) is because the band width is not there that is required. Broadcast FM takes up nearly 200 Khz of "bandwidth" (Which also accounts for Guard bands, frequency deviation of the transmitter, and the bandwidth of signal). The typical AM band, 550 to 1600 KHz, would allow about 5 stations only for a given area. But it gets more complicated then that..... FM has the "Capture Effect"- The ability for a stronger signal of two (or more) signals to be demodulated and make the weaker signal even more weaker, hence blocking it out. (Which is pretty handy if you live next to a tower with a lot of FM broadcast stations, and only want to pick up one. Also helps with noise.) But with Frequencies down on the AM broadcast band, wavelengths travel extremely long distances, mostly during the day. (But there can be some anomalies during the day) So stations would be mixing and capturing each other, pretty much resulting in 5 stations per perhaps 500 miles. Even stations out side the 500 mile zone could mix, providing conditions of the atmosphere is right. ..........Sorry for the long reply, It's a good thought. I'd love to listen to stations way off in other states crystal clear with no lightning crash or other electrical interference.
At 11 and 10m you are allowed to transmit in FM and or AM.
Insanely polished videos .. I can't even imagine how much it must take to get these done .. Thanks !
I just sat my GCSE systems (electronics) paper and you have had a huge impact on my understanding and revision. Thanks!
This is the ultimate "what I had lying around" build. Love the parallel capacitors. The end product looks retro i like it!
I love seeing those Manhattan circuits! So beautiful!
is awesome to be working on some audio circuits and receive a notification saying "class D amp" from great scott! made my day
I was just looking around for a well-explained D-Class amp, and thought I'd never find one. Then I get a notification and GS has come to save the day again. Well done :D
check out Afrotechmods D class amp tutorial
I'm here for the glorious drawing and handwriting!
I know you look upto Afrotechmods, but your tutorial squashes his one by far🙌😁
I have not even started the video, and I already know I'm going to love it, and definitely build it. This is exciting.
Sweet.
The 'i'll see you next time' at the end is so calm it relieves all my stress and anxiety
If someone wants to make one themselves quickly, there is this IC called PAM8304, a 2x3W amplifier, 3W might sound like low power, but when you attach it to bookshelf speakers you will be surprised at how loud it can get!
i love your work and so i translated everything into french in the subtitle
I just received this exact kit! Came with all the components, the LCD, test probe and even a clear acrylic case and screws... the PCB is even the same! I'm looking forward to building it and hope I can get some good results. BTW the specs state it is only good up to 200kHz, which is fine for what I need.
first DIY where everything, even with calculations, is explained...usually, they just tell you to connect the components and turn the power on...great job, man!
This design could benefit from some overall negative feedback to help with the non-linearity. An integrator to generator a proper triangular waveform from the 555 would also be an improvement.
Hi Scott, great video. very educational. And I love this done with discrete components. I heard you said the amplifier was far from perfect. I know this is for learning but could you mention the missing things that could be improoved? Looking forward to learn more. Maybe I should get a book on class D amplifiers as I do for class AB.
You are a genius Pal, the way you've designed the circuit and the way you've explained the circuit and it's working, moreover the circuit you've drawn are simply awesome and easily understandable. Your handwriting was the best I've ever seen and your presentation was so good that it made us to concentrate on what we have to. Thumsup for you✌❤❤
Not bad for a southpaw. His artwork is so good too.
I love the look of your hand drawn schematics.They look very clean.
You should hang all of them in your workshop!
Great scott your awesome. Liked before watching i just lovee your videos
you're greatscott copyer😑
Let's just say I inspired him :-)
i know that you inspired him 🤗
Yes great scott your right you inspired me
He's eveng using your music on his videos...
Great scott! I have a couple of questions:
1. What if I apply a square or triangle wave to the input of a transformer instead of a sine wave?
2. Will you make a tutorial about electromagnetic levitation?
3. Where can I buy a transformer like that which u used in the pain test video?
1. Works similar but has a couple of negative side effects. Better ask Google.
2. Sure.
3. Ebay
GreatScott! Thank you for your answers!
Thomas 131377 It will work, but the voltage at the secondary will not be exactly as same as that on the primary. A square wave is basically sum of infinite number of sine and cosine waves of different amplitudes and frequencies multiple of the fundamental frequency ( According to fourier series). Transformer coil is inductive and the reactance is different for different "harmonics". So the output will be of same frequency as that of the square wave but a little distorted.
Thomas 131377 3) Look for a "variac" or Stelltrafo. But don't forget that these are not galvanically isolated.
Thomas 131377 i want to know how do i match a speaker to an amp? speakers come in various ohms, wattage and sizes. if an amp has 100w 8ohm output then can I choose a 200w 8ohm speaker or I can use 80w 8ohm speaker also? how do I know what size (diameter) of a speaker will work?
Another great video!!! My brain started to bleed about 15 seconds into when you were doing the calculation for the LC filter. I went back over that part about 10 times till I understood it " Yea Right"
Thanks again for all you do.
Good job Scott !! Im happy to do those circuitswith this level of instruction !! Ty so much !
I barely understand any of this, but this is gold
Me too. But still watch
A. video from great scott! ?? so, I can have a nice day definitely.
good work. thanks for your time and efforts. Love from INDIA.
Hahaha ..... I love your soldering technique!!! Very nicely done to which I will state that you have alot of patients in your soldering method for sure.
Thank you nice video and very informative. You have given us the basic block diagram and principal of class D amplification. I always did wonder how they derived that high-frequency PWM signal. Seems so simple now I see it here! :)
6:53 Hah! Now I know what tracks you use in your videos!
Nice video! I had a question about the design though. Since this is a single-supply class D amp, what does the low-side switch do? When the high-side is on, the voltage potential is VCC to ground, but low side just connects the speakers ground to the MOSFET ground instead of to a negative supply. Did I miss something?
The low side MOSFET discharges the capacitor when the resulting signal is going through a negative slope, particularly when this slope is steep, it's easy to be deceived into thinking current through L only flows in one direction, but that's not the case, as C can be discharged through L and through low side MOSFET to ground, quickly lowering output voltage.
@@diego5733 so would the signal have a DC ofset?
wow I can't even draw so perfect on my pc, keep up these awsome video's!
Awesome video!
The schematic was simple and easy to follow yet functional!
Quick question, how come you like to solder your components, rather than test simply on a breadboard?
Do you just like to have the circuit for later?
When people listen to music ,I listen to his amp hour interview
He's not the host of the amp hour podcast.
Proto G he has been on AmpHour once
I know, but it's not his podcast.
Question: Why did you omit the DC blocking capacitor to the output? The coil does not block DC and feeding DC to speakers reduces its performance and durability. You said it wasn't perfect and i get that, but it's just another cap maybe a 1000uF 25V, not much effort since you are not using a negative supply. I might be wrong though, mainly asking just to clarify that :D
The board looks like its a bridge-tied load - 4 MOSFETs and 2 output inductors, so no DC-blocking needed.
2 other to-220 is regulator for 5 and 12v. There should be 7.5v DC in output (14W for speaker) because output circuit is same as in switching dc regulators (like in motherboards).
instantly subscribed to this quality, great work well done !!
I really like your videos. But the thing is, ok now i have the necessary information to potentially make this myself but i feel like i could never come up with the circuit myself. A video where you explain your way of going at it from scratch would be amazing. I feel like thats the best way to learn something.
I wish to learn everything you've done in this project From calculation to actual assembly of circuit but I lack in knowledge 😢
Thats what we do in electrical engineering, what he showed here is basically 2nd and 3rd semester stuff
On every sunday, I am waiting for your video at this time, very exited to see the topic of the video , after all , I watch the video and comment like this . like if the same happens with you
Nice video! Very easy explained, and nice hand-drawings, cool!
I love anything to do with amplification.... Awesome video and keep up with the good work... I would love to see videos on class A and class A/B amplification.
Suggested improvement to reduce distortion: add transistor diode current source instead of the resistance between pin 7 and vcc of the 555 to linearize the triangle wave
7:20
I would reduce the control voltage of the 555 and re-tune the DC offset
..and maybe use a speaker in a cabinet, or that one sat in a small enclosure
The Video we all have been waiting for has come now!
You should show us how to make high and low pass filters to make both active and passive crossover networks and essentially our own sound system. Between the amplifiers, the sound system, and videos of making LED's flash to the bass, I feel like a really cool project could be created.
clicked, liked, viewing in progress
same :D
nobody gives a shit m8
+W0W You just did!
WoW
Rohit Datar you beat me at my own game
What kind of pen do you use?
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Very crazy! Sensational! Most Class d power amplifier please! thank You my friend! Brazil!!!
That really helped me understand the class D amp... nice work thanks
Nice build. ...Killing me by using the 386 on a class D, but I've done the same before. They make convenient buffers.
If you want a warmer vintage sound (the LM386 is adding it's own tone so you might as well choose a style), check out the site runoffgroove.com (no affiliation). Their open source "Fetzer Valve Deluxe" project goes through how to create a single JFET buffer that sounds really interesting. I have that stage running in front of 2 different guitar amps and I like it. It would be interesting to see how a 'tube amp' simulated circuit sounds with a "Class D" output.
runoffgroove.com/fetzervalve.html
how he added 386 to the circuit?
and why? you can use 386 alone, without class D amp, so what the case? Is it in the quality of sound?
LM386 was used as a preamp, before the Class D.
I remember when back in the day I had to draw circuits for college, they always worked as intended but those diagrams looked hideous...but damn are his diagrams pretty or what? just look at them they look printed.
It’s like a hidden rule you either draw well but can’t build shit or too ur schematics look beautiful, but you can’t make it worth a shit. He is an exception
This is a really interesting design since it eliminates the need for dual rail supply. Most of the designs I've seen need a separate converter (or supply) for dual rail voltages.
There are many designs out there that work off a single supply...
I Really love your video making techniques and beautiful ckt diagrams
Make something abaut tubes ?
I put it on my to do list
дядя Kakadu and other obsolete tech. You could make a top 10 list or something.
Why would you want to see old tube technology? Semiconductors are so much easier to implement and use much less power. The only time a tube would be warranted is in very high power RF applications and even then semi's are quite good at this these days. An audio tube amp may use tubes for linearity but MOSFET's and BJT's are pretty good these days as well. Modern BJT's in class A mode can sound just like tubes in audio applications.
Because it's cool learning how stuff works Shane.
How about a Nixie tube clock? This guy relearned how to make Nixie tubes: www.daliborfarny.com/ , his are still quite expensive apparently but maybe he'll get you some cheaply for some publicity?
Alex C that's an acceptable answer.
Nice Video.Please upload more often :)
Not possible
GreatScott! Why
You think such videos take only a couple of hours to produce?
GreatScott! I'm sorry for asking but I have one last question. Where is electronic basic's temperature measurement part 2?
GreatScott! Your upload rate is good and your videos professional. I would not like to see less professional videos.
Excellent video, really clear and well presented. Bravo!
That's exactly what i needed, now by modifying the schematics i can make my own 600W sub-woofer amp.
And maybe for the next project you can build super simple AM transmitter using TXCO for example...
Or DIY UPS unit... Thanks a lot Scott! i'm waiting for next project :}
how many watts is the speaker
4V / 4ohms = 1W
Dont waste energy kids
Ahmet Asantas eh.
Ahmet Asantas you can't "waste" energy it can only be transferred from one store to another
Ahmet Asantas you can't "waste" energy it can only be transferred from one store to another. I listen in science (most of the time)
Not really. If even the energy cannot be elliminated, the heat produced by the transistors are useless and even harmful. And that is why we use heat sinks.
Well, the heat dissipated will keep you nice and warm during the winter?
simply i want to kiss your hands because the neatness of your handwriting and schematics.......
You lost me a little when you started getting deep into the circuit analysis, but i stayed for your satisfying drawings and graphs.
can you do a tutorial on how to make a diy microphone circuit
Sure
When you are a bit confused so you rewatch 10 Times but still dont really know
You know what i buy a amplifier on ebay bcuz im confused
And make the equalizer circuit myself
Have you tried not being an idiot? I hear that helps...
@@aakksshhaayy well yes but Actully no
@@Rainbow__cookie lel just kidding around. i'm the actual idiot
Loved it. Thank you! I'll subscribe right now!
Haven't seen an Class D amplifier done discrete till now. You did an great build.
If im not mistaken, feedback can be used for the Class D amplifier to linearize the output more.
Yes, feedback would have been the next step. But this was enough for one video.
you must open a second channel named electronics porn...
but why are you saying that???
DEMONETIZED
There is no ground this is single supply and no full bridge amp so how it's low side working
Thank you. Your drawing and talking are great.
I made my own filterless class D amplifier just with Arduino. No filter, just plug in the speaker directly to the I/O pin then it works. It still requires biasing circuit and preamp. The key is the direct modification of PWM registry and some brute computation.
Dude honestly frap yourself :D.
Just when I was thinking "he should do a Class D amp video" you upload one in the next 2 hours.
last time I was that early there was no amplifier
I would really like to see you build a remote controlled car. My kids would be so impressed! Awesome video btw 👍🏻
Excellent engineering and testing. I need a two channel or stereo version for a tv headphone signal driving a pair of amplified pc speakers.
Thank you for your encouraging videos.
When she wants that class D
three downvotes after 3 minutes....wow
Where do you get the silver copper wire? Also, what soldering tin do you use? I am having trouble finding one with a decent flux core. Something like Multicore is a little too pricey for me, but it's the only thing I've really like so far.
Thanks for sharing your expert advice and advanced expensive equipment to validate the authenticity of your video. I appreciate a true hobbyist that does these things cause he can. I think its awesome how your showing the signal from the original pre amp to the fully amplified filtered signal (sound). I am glad you included your specs on the components. I can finally move forward with my similar project with confidence of proper sizing of my components and correct IC's. I only get one shot at this because I am not able to buy materials. You have just made my day four years ago today. I never researched this topic on CZcams before but I am thankful I ran across yours. Its been a long few days sorting through all the fake non-proven videos. I harvest my materials from broken electronics people put in the trash. That is very easy. The hard part is the research. I do not have the equipment to achieve the perfect results I insist from myself. Cheers I appreciate all the time, effort, skill, and money you put into this truly educational video. Perfect!!!!Thanks
@GreatScott @4:44
3dB point is 50%; not 30%.
Justin Davidow, i hoped that im not the only one who noticed that
-3dB is 50% of power. -6dB is 50% of amplitude.
i'm early, let me tell a joke.
Katy Perry
Wow Man!! You are Really GreatScott. This Vid I love it. Great Content and Training for me. I wanna make one . Thanks For Share Your Channel.
Great video as always Scott!. Can you also make a video of audio buffer circuits and upload more videos about audio amplifiers!
This guy has an accent; he cannot be trusted
I don’t trust “Mehdi” telling me who does have an accent and
who doesn’t!
He is German. #MadeinGermany
is insulting necessary?
Not worth it to make one you can buy amp board fore $1 15*2w sory grama
Important the destination is not. Quest for knowledge! :D
MP Dope but what if it is sold out and you have to build it?
go find a difrent channel we are here to bild and learn for fun not for the final product
Yes, but then you have to wait at least 1 week for it to arrive! What if you need it for this week?
What the fuck are you saying
This is my favourite by far. Nice man.
I don't have a card and your channel makes me miss the local radio shack
those amplifiers are cheap so there is no point of making them yourself
If you apply this logic to everything in your electronics studies you will not learn anything new.
That´s right.
GreatScott! I couldn't agree more
GreatScott! that's true
I came all the way from Twitter just to like this
It's nice to see you use the JBC soldering iron! Are you happy with it? I'm considering doing a similar station
Your content is great but I would say your drawings/illustrations really add to it tremendously! What pens/paper do you use for these - they come out so clean...
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Another great Vid. Keep them coming and thanks!