Audio Amplifier using MOSFET

CEP Report
By
NAME Registration Number
Tayyaba Nawaz FA22-EPE-007

Fareeha Iqbal FA22-EPE-011

For the course

Electronics Devices and Circuits

Semester Spring 2024
Supervised by:
Dr Muhammad Arif

Department of Electrical & Computer

Engineering
 COMSATS University Islamabad – Abbottabad
Campus

DECLARATION

I Tayyaba Nawaz and Fareeha Iqbal hereby declare that we have produced the work
presented in this report, during the scheduled period of study. We also declare that we
have not taken any material from any source except referred to wherever due. If a
violation of rules has occurred in this report, we shall be liable to punishable action.

Date: _______4/7/2024_________
_____Tayyaba Nawaz____________
Name1
(FA22-EPE-007)

_____Fareeha Iqbal____________
Name2
(FA22-EPE-011)

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 ABSTRACT

An audio power amplifier is an electronic amplifier that amplifies low-power electronic

audio signals, such as the signal from a radio receiver or an electric guitar pickup, to a
level that is high enough for driving loudspeakers or headphones.
MOSFET is basically a transistor which uses field effect. It has a gate and gate voltage
determines the conductivity of the device. Depending on this gate voltage we can change
the conductivity and thus we can use it as a switch or as an amplifier. To turn on the
MOSFET, we must provide a minimum Gate to Source voltage (Vgs Threshold voltage).
Enhancement types MOSFETs are ideal for constructing an Amplifier circuit. In this
project, an E MOSFET n-channel is used to amplify audio signals.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABSTRACT......................................................................................................................iv

DECLARATION..............................................................................................................iv

1 Introduction.................................................................................................................1

2 Literature Survey........................................................................................................1

3 Proposed Methodology...............................................................................................1

4 Simulation Results........................................................................................................2

LIST OF FIGURES

Fig: 1.1 Title of the Picture...............................................................................................1

Fig: 3.1 Single Block Diagram..........................................................................................1

Fig: 3.2 Circuit Diagram...................................................................................................2

Fig: 4.1 Simulation results1.................................................................................................2

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
MOSFET Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor
E-MOSFET Enhancement Mode Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect
Transistor
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1 Introduction
MOSFET used in this circuit is IRFZ44N which is an n-channel E-MOSFET. A
coupling capacitor whose purpose is to block DC and only allow AC audio signals to
pass a resistor used for biasing and to control current. Audio jack is used to take input in
form of sound signals and for output a 4 ohm speaker is used to receive sound signals. A
DC source is provided and voltage is applied to gate terminal. By controlling gate
voltage, it results in audio amplification.

1.1 Objectives
Main objective of this project is to get familiar with use of MOSFET as it is
commonly used in electronics and how we can use it in amplification purposes. Also
learn about its working principle and construction.

1.2 Features and Cost Estimate of our Project

It is simple audio amplifier consisting of only single MOSFET. Total cost
estimate of project is 1k rupees.

2 Literature Survey
Selecting a proper speaker for this output is very important step while
selecting a speaker we need to check some factors i.e
1) The power handling capacity of the speaker should be suitable for the amplifier's
power output.
2) The speaker's impedance should match or be within the acceptable range specified
by the amplifier. The most common speaker impedance values are 4 ohms, 8, and
16 ohms.
3) Speaker sensitivity indicates how loud the speaker will be at a given power level.

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 4) Choose a speaker size and form factor that suits your application and installation
requirements.

3 Proposed Methodology
3.1 System Design / Block diagram

Fig: 3.1 Single Block Diagram

3.2 Circuit diagram / components / simulation diagram

Fig: 3.2 Circuit Diagram

3.2 Circuit diagram / components / simulation diagram

Fig: 3.2 Circuit Diagram

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4 Simulation Results
software simulation results

Fig: 4.1 simulation results1

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 4.1 Design / simulation parameters
Circuit is implemented on breadboard. A 4volt DC supply is used to
power the circuit. Coupling capacitor used is 22uF and resistor is 3.3
kohm. Speaker used is of 4 ohm.

4.2 Discussions
IRFZ44N MOSFET is a power MOSFET that can handle high
voltages but exact voltage needed will vary based on an amplifier
design and power requirements of connected speaker. For small
audio amplifier voltage supply up to 12v. This is a simple amplifier
circuit audio received at the end is not very clear and it has some
noise for clearing out noise we can use more RC filters and for
higher amplification of sound such as sounds received in stereos we
can increase number of MOSFETS used and replace speaker with a
high power wattage speaker.

5 Conclusions
Audio amplifiers are commonly used in car audio systems, musical
instruments, microphones, recording studios, telecommunications, public
address system etc.
References

[1]. Boylestad, R and Nashelsky L, 2009, Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory,
Pearson Prentice Hall. 10th Ed, pp 443, 444

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[2]. Thomas L. Floyd, 1984, Electronic Devices , 4th Ed,

Appendix

Teachers should assess CLO2, CLO3 and CLO4 based on the given rubrics
(overall weightage 20%)

Recommended Percentage Breakdown

CLO Percentage

CLO2 (Investigation) 10%

CLO3 (Referencing/Citations) 5%
(Turnitin report should be
generated.)
CLO4 (Communication) 5%