Output Stage Questions

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crazyengineer

Joined Dec 29, 2010
156
So I was reading more about output stages using BJTs, but I'm a little confuse about the following

1) Do output stages just add a current to vin of the output stage (e.g. push-pull output stage).
2) Is it possible to build output stages using mosfets? I just find it easier to bias mosfets than BJTs.

I'm sorry for the stupid questions, but I just want to confirm a couple things.
 

thatoneguy

Joined Feb 19, 2009
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Output stages typically produce a very low impedance/high current output at the voltage needed for the power required.

There are many amplifiers with MOSFET outputs, as they are essentially voltage controlled current sources, while a BJT is a current controlled current source.

This link covers HEXFET outputs

While The entire site has tons of extremely useful and valuable information about audio electronics amplification, from pre-amps to speakers.
 

PaulEE

Joined Dec 23, 2011
474
P.S. - Those questions were not stupid. If you have a question, don't think twice with regards to feeling embarassed/"stupid"/etc., nobody learns if nobody questions.
 
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