Abstract: An apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes an amplifier, differential amplifiers, and FETs. The amplifier has an intermediate node and an output node, and the amplifier is adapted to receive an audio signal. Each differential amplifier amplifies the difference between an output voltage from the output node with a reference voltages. The FETs are coupled in series with one another between a first and a second voltage, and each FET receives an output from at least one of the differential amplifiers. Additionally, the intermediate node is coupled to a node between at least two FETs.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes an amplifier, differential amplifiers, and FETs. The amplifier has an intermediate node and an output node, and the amplifier is adapted to receive an audio signal. Each differential amplifier amplifies the difference between an output voltage from the output node with a reference voltages. The FETs are coupled in series with one another between a first and a second voltage, and each FET receives an output from at least one of the differential amplifiers. Additionally, the intermediate node is coupled to a node between at least two FETs.

Abstract: Audio amplifiers and methods of generating audio signals are disclosed. A disclosed example amplifier comprises a first driver to receive a first signal; a second driver to receive a second signal; a configurable signal delivery circuit; and a mode selector in communication with the first and second drivers to selectively configure the signal delivery circuit in a voltage boost mode or a voltage buck-boost mode based on a characteristic of the input signal.

Abstract: Audio amplifiers and methods of generating audio signals are disclosed. A disclosed example amplifier comprises a first driver to receive a first signal; a second driver to receive a second signal; a configurable signal delivery circuit; and a mode selector in communication with the first and second drivers to selectively configure the signal delivery circuit in a voltage boost mode or a voltage buck-boost mode based on a characteristic of the input signal.

Abstract: Provided is a method (500) and audio circuit (100) for reducing popping noise in a load (140, 145) connected to the audio circuit, especially during audio circuit start-up. The method applies a time varying voltage (364) to the load that has a smooth, S-shaped curve when plotted over time. The device include an integrated circuit (IC) set as a channel block (110), a load connected between the channel block and ground, a bypass control (150) connected to the channel block for producing a controlled ground reference voltage having an S-shaped curve to the channel block, a shunt control (170) controlling the voltage delivered across the load, and a ground capacitor (160) coupled between the bypass control and ground. The channel block typically includes an amplifier which supplies the output voltage across the load. The bypass circuit generally includes a bypass generator and a transistor selectively providing a charge to the ground capacitor.

Abstract: This process involves the flowing of wastewater across a mass of zebra mussels that are attached to a fixed media such as a steel plate. The filtering action of the zebra mussels will remove contaminants. These contaminants will be used as food and incorporated into the mussels body tissue or excreted as feces. Filtered material that is not used as food is encapsulated and excreted as psuedofeces. Periodically the accumulated feces and psuedofeces, along with dead mussels, will have to be removed from the system.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for harvesting soft shell crayfish wherein a predetermined pulsating electrical field is established in front of a moving conveyor assembly having a pulse rate which allows the tail of the crayfish to contract in synchronization with the pulse rate causing the crayfish, in most cases, to move toward and be captured by a moving trawl assembly having a conveyor assembly which transports the crayfish to an area to be sorted and stored for shipping.