amplifier types

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bhuvanesh

Joined Aug 10, 2013
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i want to be clear of what actually current and voltage amplifier does.and how it varies from power amplifier.thank you in advance
 

davebee

Joined Oct 22, 2008
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Amplifiers are usually named for their primary role.

The primary task of a voltage amplifier is to increase the voltage of a signal, so they are referred to as voltage amplifiers, even though they often amplify the power of the signal as well.

The primary task of a power amplifier is to provide power to drive a load, such as a speaker or an antenna, so they are referred to as power amplifiers, even though they often also amplify the signal voltage in that process.
 

MrChips

Joined Oct 2, 2009
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Voltage amp amplifies voltage, but the output current might be limited.

A power amp tries to keep the output voltage constant over a wide range of loads.

Current amp amplifies current, but the output voltage might be limited.
A current amp tries to keep the output current constant over a wide range of loads.
 
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