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This "might" be the guy ?
United States Patent Application 20090309659
Published Applications Database Search Results: <SRCH> in <BANR>.
You could try & contact him via those addresses !
This "might" be the guy ?
United States Patent Application 20090309659
Published Applications Database Search Results: <SRCH> in <BANR>.
Micro-Coaxial Lines for Active Hybrid-Monolithic Circuits," N. Ehsan, E. Cullens, K. Vanhille, D. Frey, S. Rondineau, R. Actis, S. Jessup, R. Lender Jr., A. Immorlica, D. Nair, D. Filipovic', Z. Popovic', IEEE International Microwave Symposium Digest, 2009, pp. 465-468, Boston, MA, June 2009
University of Colorado - Microwave and RF Research Group - Publications
You could try & contact him via those addresses !
"There is no evidence anywhere that this is true. "
That you are aware of.
I would have to think that the local feedback, accomplished with no extra parts, would have to improve the linearity.
Do you have any measurements to back up your doubt?
Could it be improved on, given a different topology and more parts? Maybe, maybe not. Tests and measurements might help, but will it sound any better?
Active current sources for loads in the front end improve the open loop gain, and while that reduces the distortion measurement, it may sound worse. Is this progress? Is this worth increasing the complexity and parts count?
That you are aware of.
I would have to think that the local feedback, accomplished with no extra parts, would have to improve the linearity.
Do you have any measurements to back up your doubt?
Could it be improved on, given a different topology and more parts? Maybe, maybe not. Tests and measurements might help, but will it sound any better?
Active current sources for loads in the front end improve the open loop gain, and while that reduces the distortion measurement, it may sound worse. Is this progress? Is this worth increasing the complexity and parts count?
Could it be improved on, given a different topology and more parts? Maybe, maybe not. Tests and measurements might help, but will it sound any better?
Active current sources for loads in the front end improve the open loop gain, and while that reduces the distortion measurement, it may sound worse. Is this progress? Is this worth increasing the complexity and parts count?
From my perspective good amplifier design is about maximising forward path linearity while maximising forward path gain, and, simultaneously, minimising forward path poles.
Folded (or complementary) cascode arrangements like those of Borbely and Lender are effectively single gain-stage designs which do not maximise forward path gain or improve forward path linearity anywhere near enough to justify their use.
The best compromise is obtained by using a two stage design where local feedback can be used to enhance forward path linearity without excessively reducing the forward path gain necessary for adequate loop gain when major loop feedback is applied.
Moreover, the two gain stage design generates two dominant poles in the forward path that can be split by means of minor loop feedback (Miller compensation, TPC, "TMC") about the second stage to stablise the major feedback loop.
".of course active current sources add to distortion. "
I have actually seen measurements showing the distortion decreasing by an order of magnitude, yet listening tends to show the opposite.
"Folded (or complementary) cascode arrangements like those of Borbely and Lender are effectively single gain-stage designs"
Are we talking about the same topology?
I think not.
I have actually seen measurements showing the distortion decreasing by an order of magnitude, yet listening tends to show the opposite.
"Folded (or complementary) cascode arrangements like those of Borbely and Lender are effectively single gain-stage designs"
Are we talking about the same topology?
I think not.
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Are we talking about the same topology?
I think not.
Which topology are you talking about then?
The thread is about the Lender circuit, isn't it?
Yes; Lender's circuit is, in fact, a single gain stage design; not good.
If you're obliged-for some unfathomable reason-to use a single stage folded cascode arrangement, then Shinichi Kamijo's topology is recommended:
http://www.ne.jp/asahi/evo/amp/index.htm
If you're obliged-for some unfathomable reason-to use a single stage folded cascode arrangement, then Shinichi Kamijo's topology is recommended:
http://www.ne.jp/asahi/evo/amp/index.htm
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URL is death. but this link goes open:Thank you for this advices. here the right link:
1) 404 | University of Essex
If don't goes open please copy this in the URL address field and add the correct characters at the beginning and at the end as a substitute for the wrong
2) http_www_essex.ac.uk/csee/research/audio_lab/malcolmspubdocs/J10%20Enhanced%20cascode_pdf
then the URL will no longer be mutilated further through this forum
https://web.archive.org/web/2013012..._lab/malcolmspubdocs/J10 Enhanced cascode.pdf
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I don't find, what you mean. Also not underYes; Lender's circuit is, in fact, a single gain stage design; not good.
If you're obliged-for some unfathomable reason-to use a single stage folded cascode arrangement, then Shinichi Kamijo's topology is recommended:
http://www.ne.jp/asahi/evo/amp/index.htm
https://www.ne.jp/asahi/evo/amp/guide.htm
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URL is dead, I have upload the pdf in my previous post."by the thread title you'd be better off pursuing cascodes:
REDUCTION OF TRANSISTOR SLOPE DISTORTION IN LARGE SIGNAL AMPLIFIERS, M.O.J. Hawksford, JAES, vol.36, no.4, pp.213-222, April 1988
http://www.essex.ac.uk/csee/research... cascode.pdf "
This is the VAS technique I was refering to in my earlier post on this thread.
Using the simple standard current amplifier topology front end, but modding the VAS stage to use Hawksfords technique, I consistently get THD (simmed) below 500ppb. Between the VAS and the load, I'm using a diamond buffer. Hawksfords VAS is really amazing in my view. This weekend, I plan to mod my power current power amp VAS to Hawksford (I was supposed to do it a few weeks ago, but have not had time).
Not sure if they are related other than the name, have you looked at Hugh’s Aksa-Lender preamp? Which makes a pretty good high voltage swing preamp.
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/aksas-lender-preamp-with-40vpp-output.314563/
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/aksas-lender-preamp-with-40vpp-output.314563/
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