The same input signal is applied to each of the bases of a pair of amplifying transistors, while an output signal is produced at the emitter of one of the pair of transistors. The collector of the one transistor is connected to the emitter of the other transistor. The junction point between the collector of the one transistor and the emitter of the other transistor is connected through a diode to a first DC power source of low voltage. A second power source of high voltage is connected to the collector of the other transistor, thereby selectively supplying electric power to the one transistor in accordance with the signal level of the input signal. An inductance element is connected in series with the diode to generate a counter electromotive force to prevent a reverse current from flowing through the diode during the cut-off state of the diode, thus providing a highly efficient amplifier with little distortion.
The amplifier includes an audio signal input means and a first pair of integrated circuit audio power amplifiers each having an inverting input and a non-inverting input. The inverting input of one of the first pair of amplifiers is coupled to the input means and the non-inverting input of the other of the first pair of amplifiers is coupled to the input means. A first load has one terminal coupled to the output of one of the first pair of amplifiers and the other terminal coupled to the output of the other of the first pair of amplifiers. A second pair of integrated circuit audio power amplifiers each having an inverting input and a non-inverting input. The inverting input of one of the second pair of amplifiers is coupled to the input means and the non-inverting input of the other of the second pair of amplifiers is coupled to the input means. A second load has one terminal coupled to the output of one of the second pair of amplifiers and the other terminal coupled to the output of the other of the second pair of amplifiers. The first and second loads provide positive and negative amplified audio output signals for the paging amplifier.
