Abstract:Abstract:Abstract-This work deals with power optimization of the audio processing back end for hearing aids -the interpolation filter (IF), the sigma-delta (SD modulator and the Class D power amplifier (PA) as a whole. Specifications are derived and insight into the tradeoffs involved is used to optimize the interpolation filter and the SD modulator on the system level so that the switching frequency of the Class D PA -the main power consumer in the back end -is minimized. A figure-of-merit (FOM) which allows … Show more
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