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AV1000 MOSFET
Power Amplifier
Assembly Manual

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Introduction
The AV1000 1kw Amplifier and share the same topology and PCB layout as the AV800 only with 20 IRF HEXFET Output devices.
This output stage enables this amplifier to deliver 1000 watts RMS into a 4-Ohm load and 550 Watts into an 8-Ohm load.
There are several ways of getting this amplifier to achieve this power level in terms of supply rail voltage used and different
loading.
The AV1000 requires a nominal supply voltage of +-105 volts DC and a Transformer Core rating of at least 1.5KVA per channel,
with 20,000uf of supply filtering per rail voltage.
If 2-Ohm loads are to be driven then a nominal +-75 volt power supply with the same transformer rating is required, but with twice
the filtering, in other words at least 40,000uf per voltage rail is required. This configuration will allow 1000 watts RMS into a 2-Ohm
load.
The final option is to supply the module with separate power supplies to the Output stage and a separate supply to the Differential
and Voltage Amplification Stage.
A supply voltage of +-110 volts is supplied the Input and VAS and a supply of +-100 volts is supplied to the Output Stage. This
improves the efficiency of the amplifier and gives the output stage an easier time by reducing some of the power dissipation across
the output stage.

Power supply requirements for the AV1000 Amplifier

Power supply recommendations for One Module only
1 x 1.5Kva toroidal transformer.
2 x 75 volts AC at full load.
2 x 400 Volt 35 Ampere, Bridge Rectifiers.
2 x 4.7K 5-Watt ceramic resistors
Minimum filter capacitor requirements would be 2 x 10,000uf 130 volts.
Ideal capacity would be 40,000uf or greater per voltage rail.
Power supply recommendations for Two Modules only
1 x 3kva toroidal transformer
2 x 75 volts AC Secondaries Windings at full load.
2 x 400 volt 35 amp bridge rectifier
4 x 10,000uf 130-volt electrolytic capacitors
2 x 4.7K 5-Watt ceramic resistors

Power Supply Requirements for Split power supply Mode

Input and VAS driver stages power supply for 1 or 2 power modules.
1 x 300VA toroidal transformer
2 x 78 VAC secondaries windings at full load
1 x bridge rectifier rated at 400 volts DC 4 amp rating
2 x 1000uf 160v filter electrolytic capacitors
Output stage power supply for 1 module
1 x 1.5Kva toroidal transformer.
2 x 75 volts VAC Secondaries at full load.
2 x 400 Volt 35 Ampere, Bridge Rectifiers.
2 x 4.7K 5-Watt ceramic resistors
Minimum filter capacitor requirements would be 2 x 10,000uf 130 volts.
Ideal capacity would be 40,000uf or greater per voltage rail.
Output stage power supply for 2 modules
1 x 3kva toroidal transformer
2 x 75 volts VAC secondary windings at full load
2 x 400 volt 35 amp bridge rectifier
4 x 10,000uf 130-volt electrolytic capacitors
2 x 4.7K 5-Watt ceramic resistors

Power Supply Requirements for 2 Ohm Drive Mode

Power supply recommendations for One Module only
1 x 1.5Kva toroidal transformer.
2 x 55 volts VAC secondary windings at full load
2 x 400 Volt 35 Ampere, Bridge Rectifiers.
2 x 4.7K 5-Watt ceramic resistors
Minimum filter capacitor requirements would be 2 x 10,000uf 100 volts.
Ideal capacity would be 40,000uf or greater per voltage rail.
Power supply recommendations for Two Modules only
1 x 3kva toroidal transformer
2 x 55 volts VAC secondary windings at full load
2 x 400 volt 35 amp bridge rectifier
4 x 10,000uf 100-volt electrolytic capacitors
2 x 4.7K 5-Watt ceramic resistors

Schematics for various power supply configurations found at page 20 of the Manual

Assembling the Printed Circuit Board

One of the first things to do is to look at the PCB and see if all of the holes on the board are of the correct size for the components
you wish to insert. The holes that have been drilled into the PCB should be OK. However it does pay to check before you start. If
you find that some of the holes are not big enough then you will need to drill them out to the correct size. The standard holes sizes
used for most electronic components are as follows.
watt watt resistors = 0.7mm to 0.8mm
1watt resistors = 1.0mm
watt to 1-watt Zener and normal power diodes = 0.8mm
Small signal transistors such as BC546 of the TO-92 pack = 0.6mm
Medium signal transistors such as MJE340 of the TO-220 pack = 1.0mm
Power Output devices such as the IRFP240 require a Hole size of 2.5mm
The output devices require mounting on the copper side of the PCB.
Power supply Options
If you are not going to use the split power supply option
Add a wire link on the copper side of the PCB at the pads
Shown. This will connect the Input and VAS stages back
to the main power supply.

If the split power supply option is used, shown below are

Input and VAS stages power supply connections.
The one on the Left is the 110-volt supply
The one on the Right is the +110-volt supply
The Photo shows the copper side of the PCB.

Start constructing the PCB by inserting any wire links, which are shown on the component overlays as Wire1, Wire2. The wire links
are made from spare component leads such as from 5-watt ceramic resistors or or 1/2 watt resistor leads.
Once the links have been taken care of the insertion of all the resistors is next, followed by the capacitors and then the small signal
semiconductors.
You will need to cross-reference the parts list with the printed screen component overlay on the PCB to see where to insert the
required component. Be careful to always insert the polarised components in the right way as shown on the screen-printed
overlay.
Failure to do this will most likely result in the module not functioning properly or damaging one or more of the components in the
module.
The output stage transistors and Q8, which is the IRF610 device, are to be left till last.

Special Mounting requirements for Q1 and Q2

The 2SC2240 TO-92 devices need some special attention when mounting into the PCB. These are marked on the Screen
Overlay on the PCB as Q1 and Q2.
The pin outs are not the same as Q6 & Q7 or the BC546B devices.
On the 2SC2240 the pin outs are as follows. With the flat side of the device facing you and the leads of the pins facing
down to the ground, from left to right the pin outs are Emitter, Collector, and Base.
The Pinouts are marked on the PCB.

Pin outs for 2SC2240

Also do not insert Q8 directly into the PCB; this device is to be connected via flying leads from the PCB to the Q8, which
is to be mounted on top of the output stage.
See Photo at the end of the section Testing the Module
The buffer stage transistors are to be mounted on 10 degrees/watt heats sinks with a one-inch pitch mounting.

Notes and Errata

Unfortunately an error has crept into the component screen overlay
In the AV800 and AV1000 PCBs. Version 1.2 and 1.5 PCBs
The 1.05 Version of AV800 does not have this issue.
There is a component designator duplication of R32 as shown below
This should be R73 As shown in the Bill of Materials and schematic.
This device is a 10 Ohm 1 Watt 5% Carbon Resistor.

Pre-flight test
OK at this stage I am assuming you have populated all of the PCB except Q8 and the main output stage devices IRFP240s and
IRFP9240s
For the time been temporarily wire up Q8 via flying leads. Making sure that you match up the Drain, Gate and Source pinouts on
the PCB, with the Drain, Gate and Source pinouts on the IRF610. Dont insert Q8 directly into the PCB.
It is important to test the function of the amplifier at this point in time, to make sure it is working properly. This is achieved by
soldering a 10-Ohm watt resistor from R19 (the side connected to the output of the amp) to one side of the 330-Ohm 1W
resistor found at R25.
What this does is to connect the feedback resistor R19 to the output of the buffer stage. In doing so it bypasses the output stage
and turns it into a very low powered amplifier, which can be tested without damaging the expensive output stage. Assuming you
have connected the resistor from o/p to the buffer stage. It is now time too connect the +-105 volt supply to it and power it up.
If you have access to a Variac transformer, then slowly power up the amplifier with this as it is much safer and one can monitor the
progress as this is done.
Be sure to have 4k7 Ohm 5-watt bleeder resistors across the power supply capacitors.
Now assuming that there was no smoke, with a multimeter on volts. Measure the following voltage drops across these resistors
locations marked in blue and if they match to within +-10% then you can be sure that the amplifier is OK.
When you have done the checks, be sure to power down and remove the
10-Ohm resistor.
R8~1.5 volts Approximate
R10~1.5 volts Approximate
R15~0.9 volts Approximate
R17~455mv Approximate
R18~455mv Approximate
Offset voltage at R37 should be close to 0 volts, but can be as high as 100mv.
If you are having problems getting anywhere near these values
Then start by looking at the first differential stage current source, Measure with a voltmeter across ZD2, you should read around
14.5 to 15.5 volts DC, now measure across R12 you should measure approximately 13.9 to 14.8 volts DC.
If you can confirm this then the current source is working OK.
Now measure across R8 and R10 you should measure around 1.5 volts DC approximately, on each resistor.
If this measurement is correct then the differential stage is working fine.
Now measure across R15 this should measure approximately 0.8 to 0.9 volts DC.
If this checkout then the amplifier should be working OK.
Most problems are due to in correct placement of components or bad soldering joints.
I have seen some people have problems with fake semiconductors, such as Toshiba transistors, so please choose your
components carefully.

Completing the Module

Now we have come to the soldering in of the output devices. It is assumed at this point that you have all ready matched the output
stage devices as outlined in the accompanying document on How to match output devices.
If this is already done then you can proceed by getting the PCB and flipping it over so the copper side of the board is facing you.
Now identify which is the positive supply side of the PCB and start soldering the IRFP240 devices face down on the appropriate
pads so the metal tabs on the back of the power MOSFETs are facing you.
Once all of the N-channel devices are done proceed with the IRFP9240
P-channel devices, in the same way
After completing this task the module for the most part is completed.
Now there is one device that requires some special attention. This is Q8 and this device is the Vbe multiplier or bias compensation
device, which needs to be mounted off board on a bar of 10cm x 2cm x 6mm thick piece of aluminium and it is this bar of
aluminium that will clamp down the output stage. Q8 will need to be insulated with a TO-220 mica-washer kit from this piece of
metal and flying leads need to be soldered from the Gate, Source and Drain pins of the IRF610 to the appropriately marked pads
on the PCB shown as Q8.
One other thing that needs to be done is to mount some 4mm high rubber feet on copper side of the front and back of the PCB.
This is to hold the PCB off the heat sink, so as not to allow the PCB to touch the heat sink in any way.

Completing the Module Continued

Now having completed the power module and tested the Error, VAS and Buffer stages and you are confident that it is working OK.
Its time to bolt it down to a suitable heat sink. Remember that all of the o/p devices must be insulated with either silicon rubber
washers or mica washers and heat sink compound. The type, size and shape of heat sink are left up to you and the local
availability of heat sinks. But be sure to have a heat sink rated at 0.2 degrees/watt for home use and 0.2 degrees/watt with fan
cooling for PA use.

Testing the module

So we have come to the point where we need to do a full test on the amplifier module.
There are a few checks that need to be done first.
The Drain pins on all the o/p devices need to be checked for Short circuit to the heat sink.
The power supply wiring has been checked for correct polarity to the PCB.
The Multi-turn pot P1 has been turned back to 0 Ohms, so that a measurement of approximately 4.7k is measured across the
Gate and Drain pins of Q8 IRF610.
When wiring up the power supply, be sure to have 10 amp fuses inserted on each of the supply lines.
Connect a multimeter on DC volt range to the o/p of the amplifier.
Ok now that you are happy that the module is set-up correctly apply power via a VARIAC if you have access to one, otherwise just
power the amplifier up.
Looking at the voltmeter you should get from 1mv to 50mv offset voltage.
If this is not the case then power the amplifier down and check your work.
Assuming all is well then power the amplifier down and find a small flat blade screwdriver so you can be ready to adjust P1 for the
biasing of the o/p stage.
But first connect the voltmeter across one of the o/p stage Source resistors using Alligator leads.
Now re-apply power to the amplifier and slowly adjust P1 while watching the voltmeter, for a reading of 18mv.
Now check across the rest of the Source resistors and find the one, which has the highest reading, and adjust P1 till 18mv is read.
Now connect a load and signal source to the amplifier and with a CRO if you have access to one observe that the waveform is
clean and free from noise and distortion.
If you dont have a CRO and Signal generator, connect a pre-amp and loudspeaker and have a good listen. The sound should be
very clean and dynamic.

See over page for a Photo of the completed Amplifier Module.

Testing the module

The Amplifier shown below is an example of how
The AV800 and AV1000 Power MOSFET amplifiers
Should look like once completed.
The one shown is the AV800. The AV1000 will be
Almost identical, but has 6 more output devices
Notice the Q8 how it is mounted on top of the output stage
And a flying lead goes back to the PCB.
The aluminium bar, which is holding the output stage down, is not
Optional. Do not use 3mm bolts for each output device, as this
Will not apply even pressure across the output stage devices.
The aluminium bar also acts as small heat sink and helps to thermally stabilise the output
stage.

Congratulations, Your amplifier module is complete.

Kind Regards
Anthony Eric Holton
www.aussieamplifiers.com

Specifications for the AV1000 MOSFET Amplifier

All measurements were taken at an AC Mains input of 240 volts.

And with a 2kva Toroidal Transformer powering the Amplifier module.
Filtering with only 20,000uf per voltage rail
One channel only was been driven.
Frequency response 10hz to 100khz
THD measured at 100 watts into 8 Ohms 0.01% @1khz
Power Output into 8 Ohms = 550 Watts RMS
Power Output into 4 Ohms = 1056 Watts RMS
Damping Factor = 400
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------How to bridge 2 x AV1000 Power modules
For 1800-2000 Watts RMS into 8 Ohms.
Power output in bridging mode is dependant on your power supply used
And is only recommended you load the bridged amplifier with an 8 Ohm load.
To Bridge the AV1000 amplifier modules, connect the speaker load across the 2 positive outputs
Of each amplifier module, no ground connection is made to the loudspeaker load at all.
The AV1000 module has 2 active inputs. One is Non-Inverting +.I/P the other is inverting I/P.
Amplifier A has the Non-Inverting input connect to the pre-amp
Amplifier B has the Inverting input connected to the pre-amp
The other un-used inputs on each respective amplifier are connected to the signal ground connection.

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Bill of Materials for the AV1000 Power MOSFET Amplifier

Designator Component Cross Reference List
-----------------------------------------------------------C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
C10
C11
C12
C13
C14
C15
C16
C17
C18
C19
C20
C21
C22
C23
C24
C25
C26
C27
C28
C29
C30
C31
C32
C33
D1
D2
D3
D4
P1
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
Q9
Q10
Q11
Q12
Q13
Q14
Q15
Q16
Q17
Q18

22uf Bipolar
22uf Bipolar
1nf MKT 100v
1nf MKT 100v
10nf MKT 63v
22pf Ceramic Now Removed Do Not Use
100pf Ceramic Updated to New Value
10nf MKT 63v
100nf MKT 63v
100uf 25 volt RB PCB Mount
220nf - 1uf MKT 63v
100uf 100v RB PCB Mount
100uf 100v RB PCB Mount
100uf 100v RB PCB Mount
100uf 100v RB PCB Mount
100uf 100v RB PCB Mount
100uf 100v RB PCB Mount
100uf 100v RB PCB Mount
100uf 100v RB PCB Mount
100uf 100v RB PCB Mount
100uf 100v RB PCB Mount
100uf 100v RB PCB Mount
100uf 100v RB PCB Mount
100uf 100v RB PCB Mount
100uf 100v RB PCB Mount
100uf 100v RB PCB Mount
100uf 100v RB PCB Mount
100uf 100v RB PCB Mount
100uf 100v RB PCB Mount
100uf 100v RB PCB Mount
100uf 100v RB PCB Mount
100nf x2 Main 250 volt AC Rated
22pf Ceramic Now Removed Do Not Use
1N4007 1 Amp 1000 Volt Diode
1N4007 1 Amp 1000 Volt Diode
BY550-600 6 Amp Diode
BY550-600 6 Amp Diode
5k Ohm Multiturn Pot Vertical Adjust
2SC2240
2SC2240
BC546B
BC546B
2SA1837
2SA1837
2SC4793
IRF610 or 2SC4793
2SC4793
2SC4793
2SC4793 or IRF610
2SA1837 or IRF9610
IRFP9240
IRFP240
IRFP9240
IRFP240
IRFP9240
IRFP240

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Bill of Materials for the AV1000 Power MOSFET Amplifier

Designator Component
------------------------------Q19
Q20
Q21
Q22
Q23
Q24
Q25
Q26
Q27
Q28
Q29
Q30
Q31
Q32
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
R8
R9
R10
R11
R12
R13
R14
R15
R16
R17
R18
R19
R20
R21
R22
R23
R24
R25
R26
R27
R28
R29
R30
R31
R32
R33
R34
R35
R36
R37
R38
R39
R40
R41
R42

IRFP9240
IRFP240
IRFP9240
IRFP240
IRFP9240
IRFP240
IRFP9240
IRFP240
IRFP9240
IRFP240
IRFP9240
IRFP240
IRFP9240
IRFP240
1k 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
1k 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
15k 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
15k 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
15k 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
150 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
150 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
2k2 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
22k 1-Watt Carbon
5%
2k2 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
22k 1-Watt Carbon
5%
10k 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
330 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
4k7 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
150 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
10k 1-Watt Carbon
5%
100 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
150 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
15k 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
1K 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
100 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
4k7 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
100 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
100 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
330 1 Watt Carbon 5%
10 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
10 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
330 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
330 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
330 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
330 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
330 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
330 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
330 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
330 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
330 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
330 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
330 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
330 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
330 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
330 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
330 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%

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Bill of Materials for the AV1000 Power MOSFET Amplifier

Designator Component Cross Reference List
-----------------------------------------------------------R43
R44
R45
R46
R47
R48
R49
R50
R51
R52
R53
R54
R55
R56
R57
R58
R59
R60
R61
R62
R63
R64
R65
R66
R67
R68
R69
R70
R71
R72
R73
ZD1
ZD2
ZD3
ZD4
LD1
LD2
HS1
HS2

330 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%

330 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
330 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
330 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
330 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
0.22 Ohm 5 Watt Wire Wound or Metal Film
0.22 Ohm 5 Watt Wire Wound or Metal Film
0.22 Ohm 5 Watt Wire Wound or Metal Film
0.22 Ohm 5 Watt Wire Wound or Metal Film
0.22 Ohm 5 Watt Wire Wound or Metal Film
0.22 Ohm 5 Watt Wire Wound or Metal Film
0.22 Ohm 5 Watt Wire Wound or Metal Film
0.22 Ohm 5 Watt Wire Wound or Metal Film
0.22 Ohm 5 Watt Wire Wound or Metal Film
0.22 Ohm 5 Watt Wire Wound or Metal Film
0.22 Ohm 5 Watt Wire Wound or Metal Film
0.22 Ohm 5 Watt Wire Wound or Metal Film
0.22 Ohm 5 Watt Wire Wound or Metal Film
0.22 Ohm 5 Watt Wire Wound or Metal Film
0.22 Ohm 5 Watt Wire Wound or Metal Film
0.22 Ohm 5 Watt Wire Wound or Metal Film
0.22 Ohm 5 Watt Wire Wound or Metal Film
0.22 Ohm 5 Watt Wire Wound or Metal Film
0.22 Ohm 5 Watt Wire Wound or Metal Film
0.22 Ohm 5 Watt Wire Wound or Metal Film
10 5 Watt Wire Wound or Metal Film
100 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
100 1/4 watt Metal Film 1%
47k Ohms watt 1% Metal Film
47k Ohms watt 1% Metal Film
10 Ohm 1 Watt Carbon 5%
1N4744 15-volt 1Watt
1N4744 15-volt 1Watt
1N4744 15-volt 1Watt
1N4744 15-volt 1Watt
Light Emitting Diode Any Colour
Light Emitting Diode Any Colour
Small 1 pitch To-220 PCB mount heat sink
Small 1 pitch To-220 PCB mount heat sink

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Component Inventory for the AV1000 Amplifier Module

Capacitors
2 x 22uf Bipolar
2 x 1nf 100-volt MKT
1 x 100pf 100-volt Ceramic
2 x 100nf 100-volt MKT
15 x 100uf 100-volt RB PCB mount
1 x 100nf 250 volts AC mains X2
1 x 10nf 100v MKT
Resistors
1 x 5k Ohm Vertical Adjust Multi-Turn Pot
3 x 1k Ohm 1% watt watt metal film
4 x 15k Ohm watt 1% metal film
1 x 4.7k Ohm watt 1% metal film
2 x 10 Ohm watt 1% metal film
2 x 2.2k Ohm watt 1% metal film
1 x 10k Ohm 1 watt 5% carbon
2 x 22k Ohm 1 watt 5% carbon
1 x 10k Ohm watt 1% metal film
1 x 330 Ohm watt 1% metal film
7 x 100 Ohm watt 1% metal film
3 x 150 Ohm watt 1% metal film
1 x 330 Ohm 1 watt 5% carbon
20 x 330 Ohm watt 1% metal film
20 x 0.22 Ohm 5 watt 5% wire wound or metal film
1 x 10 Ohm 5 watt 5% wire wound
2 x 47k watt 1% metal film
Semiconductors
2 x BY550-600 6 Amp diodes
4 x 1N4744 15 volts 1 watt Zener diodes
2 x BC546B NPN Transistors
2 x 2SC2240 NPN Transistors
3 x 2SC4793 NPN Transistors
2 x 2SA1837 PNP Transistors
10 x IRFP240 Power MOSFETs
10 x IRFP9240 Power MOSFETs
1 x IRF9610 Power MOSFET
2 x IRF610 Power MOSFET
Misc Components
1 x AV1000 Printed Circuit Board
1 x 3 Screw Terminal PCB mount connector
4 x 1 mount TO-220 transistor Heat Sinks
2 x RED LEDS
4 x 5mm Rubber Feet

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AV1000 MOSFET Power Amplifier Schematic Version 3 Release Date 27th October 2005

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+105V
C14

C12
100uf 100v

R9

R10

R15

2k2

22k 1 Watt

2k2

150

C18

C20

C22

100uf 100v 100uf 100v 100uf 100v 100uf 100v

100

R8

C16

C24

C26

C28

C30

D1

R70

100uf 100v 100uf 100v 100uf 100v 100uf 100v 100uf 100v

1N4007

R28
A

R71
47k

Q14
IRFP240

330

Q16

R30

LD1
LED

IRFP240

330

Q1

Q2

2SC2240

2SC2240

C6

Q5

Q6

2SA1837

2SA1837

Q18

R32
C7

Now Removed

IRFP240

330

100pf

Q20

R34

IRFP240

330

Q22

R36

IRFP240

D3

330

Q3

ZD1

BC546B

C1

R1

R3

22uf Bipolar1k

15k

1N4744

Q4

R38

BC546B

330

IRFP240

Q26

R40

IRFP240

330

R5

C4

15k

1nf MKT 63v

R6

R7

150

150

Q11

330

R26
10

C3

C8
10nf

R16

220nf MKT

R48

R50

R52

R54

R56

R58

R60

R62

R64

R66

4k7

1N4744

0.22

0.22

0.22

0.22

0.22

0.22

0.22

0.22

0.22

0.22

R49

R51

R53

R55

R57

R59

R61

R63

R65

R67

R68

0.22

0.22

0.22

0.22

0.22

0.22

0.22

0.22

0.22

0.22

10

Q8

R25

IRF610 or 2SC4793

330

5k
ZD4

Q7

1N4744 15 volt 1 Watt

R11

ZD2

IRFP240

330

ZD3

C11

10k 1 Watt

Q32

R46

R22

P1

15k

IRFP240

R44

1nf MKT 63v

R4

Q30

2SC4793

100

R2

IRFP240

330

R24

22uf Bipolar1k

Q28

R42

C2

BY550-600

Q24

1N4744

2SC4793 or MJE340

22k 1 Watt

R20

R14

R21

R27

100

10

1K

R47
Q31

330

IRFP9240

4k7

C33

10k

100nf x2

Q29

330

R23

IRFP9240

Q12

100

Now Removed

2SA1837

R43
Q27

330

R73
10 Ohm 1 Watt

C32

R45

R12

C5
10nF

IRFP9240

R41
R19

330

15k

R39

Q25
IRFP9240

Q23

330

R13

C9
100nf MKT

BY550-600

Q21

330

IRFP9240

R35

C10
100uf BP

D4

IRFP9240

R37

330

Q9

Q10

2SC4793

2SC4793

Q19

330

IRFP9240

R33
Q17

330

IRFP9240

LD2
LED

R31
Q15

330

R17

R18

100

100

IRFP9240

R29
330

Q13

R72
47k

IRFP9240

R69
D

100

C13

D2

C15

1N4007

C17

C19

C21

C23

C25

C27

C29

C31

100uf 100v
100uf 100v 100uf 100v 100uf 100v 100uf 100v
-105V

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Matching Hexfet MOSFETs for the AV1000

When using this type of MOSFET in the AV1000 amplifier is strongly
recommended that the output stage devices be matched. As it has been
found that if this is not done then there is no guarantee that they will share the
current under load.
The Source resistors provide only a bit of local feedback and dont in any way
force the devices to current share.
The best method I have found to work very well utilises just a 150 Ohm 1 watt
resistor and a +15 volt DC power supply.
If you look at the schematic below it shows how to connect and measure the
N-channel devices and the P-channel devices.
With the devices connected, as shown measure across the Drain and Source
pins with a multimeter set to DC volts and measurement of between 3.8 volts
and 4.2 volts will be shown. Simply match the device in-groups to a tolerance
of +-100mv.
Please note that you only have to match the n-channel to the n-channel
devices and the p-channel to the p-channel devices, not the N-channel
devices to the P-channel devices.

DRAIN

+15 VOLTSVCC

GND

R1
150 Ohm 1 watt

M1
DC VOLTMETER

Q2
P-channel MOSFET
GATE
SOURCE

DRAIN
M1
DC VOLTMETER

GATE

R1
150 Ohm 1 watt

Q1
N-channel MOSFET
SOURCE

GND

VCC

+15 VOLTS

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Optional Heat Sinking

The Heat Sink shown below would be the smallest I would recommend and with
The addition of a Fan, blowing cool air across the PCB
For Home use the Fan could removed.

MF35-151.5

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Pin Outs for all of the Transistors used in the AV1000

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Pin Outs for all of the Transistors used in the AV1000

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Pin Outs for all of the Transistors used in the AV1000

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Pin Outs for all of the Transistors used in the AV1000

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Toroidal Transformer Mains Surge Limiter

Toroidal transformers with a rating from 500 VA and up require a mains surge limiter.
Otherwise you run the risk of tripping the 16-20 Amps mains circuit breaker in your home.
While this is not dangerous it is annoying and inconvenient.
Here is a circuit you can build up to circumvent this issue.

The part list is shown below

2 x 10k Ohm watt carbon or metal film resistors
3 x 1k Ohm watt carbon or metal film resistors
1 x 2.2k Ohm watt carbon or metal film resistor
1 x 25 Ohm 15 to 50 watts Metal Clad resistor
1 x 10uf 25-volt electrolytic capacitor
1 x 470uf 25v electrolytic capacitor
6 x 1N4007 1-amp diodes
1 x LM741 Opamp
1 x BC556 PNP transistor
1 x 12 volt activated relay with 10 amps or greater contact rating
1 x mains power transformer with 1 x 9vAC secondary winding rating @ 1 Amp

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Suggest Power Supply for AV1000 MOSFET Amplifier

Suggested power supply for Mono

DPDT Mains Rated Switch 10A

T1

C2
100nf 250vAC x2

D
Active Mains

BD1

C1

Neutral Mains

+105 Volts

Active Mains
100nf 250vAC x2

Mains Earth
Mains Switch
Local Mains Supply

Bridge Rectifier
Toroidal Transformer

+ C1
10,000uf 130-160 Volt

+ C3
10,000uf 130-160 Volt

+ C2
10,000uf 130-160 Volt

+ C4
10,000uf 130-160 Volt

R2
10k 5 watt

Power GND
2 x 77 Volt AC Secondaries Windings
R1
10k 5 watt

-105 Volts

Suggested power supply for Stereo

+105 Volts
BD2

+ C1
10,000uf 130-160v

+ C2
10,000uf 130-160v

R1
10k 5 watt

Bridge Rectifier
DPDT Mains Rated Switch 10A

T2

C2
100nf 250vAC x2
2 x 77 Volt AC Secondaries Windings
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C1

Neutral Mains

Local Mains Supply

Power GND

100nf 250vAC x2

Mains Earth
Mains Switch
Local Mains Supply

Toroidal Transformer

BD3
+ C3
10,000uf 130-160v

+ C4
10,000uf 130-160v

R2
10k 5 watt

Bridge Rectifier

-105 Volts

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