18 W MOSFET Amplifier Circuit

Description

This circuit is an audio amplifier capable of delivering a decent output power with a minimum no: of parts , with considerable sound quality.

The amplifier employs only two transistors one MOSFET and few resistors and capacitors in a shunt feedback scheme.This tiny circuit can can deliver a whopping 18Watts into 8 Ohm speaker or 30W into a 4 Ohm speaker.

To get such a good performance and stability out of this this much few components a high quality well regulated DC power supply is necessary. This is very essential for reducing noise and getting a constant output power on varying loads. A good DC voltage regulator able of providing more than 2 Amps @ 40V can be used.You can expect such a power supply design very soon here in the power supply section.

Tips.

Assemble the board on a good quality PCB.Use a preamplifier board with tone control prior to this amplifier to get better performance. If you don’t want no problem because this amplifier circuit has enough punch with in it.

Components.

R1………………2K2 1/4W Resistance
R2………………27K 1/4W Resistance
R3R4………….2K2 1/2W Trimmers
R5………………100R 1/4W Resistance
R6………………1K 1/4W Resistance
R7,R8……….. .330R 1/4W Resistance

C1 ………………22µF 25V Electrolytic Capacitance
C2 ………………47pF 63V Polyester or Ceramic Capacitance
C3,C4 …………100µF 50V Electrolytic Capacitance
C5 ………………2200µF 50V Electrolytic Capacitance

Q1 ………………BC550C
Q2 ………………IRF530 or MTP12N10
Q3……………… IRF9530 or MTP12P10