Power Ratings
Continuous, dynamic, and maximum-dynamic results with the complete test contract.
Amplifiers
Bench Measurement And Verification
A Watt Number Is Not A Complete Specification
Amplifier output depends on supply voltage, waveform, load, channel mode, frequency, distortion endpoint, duration, temperature, and protection state. These references keep the conditions attached to the number.
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Canonical Topics
Output Voltage, Current, And Power
Resistive calculations, reactive loads, crest factor, and real-power measurement.
Bridge Mode And Floating Outputs
Differential load voltage, per-channel stress, wiring, and scope safety.
Load Stability
Impedance magnitude, phase, current limiting, thermal limits, and protection.
Efficiency And Thermal Behavior
Measured operating-point efficiency, heat loss, cooling, and thermal compression.