140W Class-AB Amplifier with MJL4281A / MJL4302A Transistors – With PCB

140W Class AB Amplifier using MJL4281A and MJL4302A transistors with PCB

Discover High-Fidelity Sound: Build a 140W Class AB Amplifier with MJL4281A and MJL4302A Transistors along with PCB

This is a simple 140W Class AB amplifier using MJL4281A and MJL4302A transistors, which stands out for its simplicity, quality, and is a moderate amplifier to build.

You can be making two of these boards, to be able to work with two outputs, in stereo, and make an amplifier with total power of 280W RMS.

This amplifier works with a simple power supply, that is, a unipolar, non-symmetric power supply.

This amplifier circuit can be used in almost any type of application that requires a simple amplifier, with great performance, low noise and low distortion, and good sound quality.

It uses 2 output power transistors, NPN transistor MJL4281, and PNP transistor MJL4302, forming a pair of complementary transistors.

⚙️ The Power Transistors

The MJL4281A and MJL4302A transistors are power transistors designed for high power audio, they have a collector-emitter sustaining voltage of 350 V.

It’s high gain – 80 to 240, with hFE = 50 (min) 8A collector current, and a low harmonic distortion, which makes a transistor excellent for high power operation and audio quality.

🔌 The Circuit

This circuit has a moderate complexity, it is not recommended for those who have no experience in electronics and in assembly of amplifier circuits.

You should have minimum knowledge in an intermediate to advanced level to assemble this type of power amplifier.

The schematic diagram of complete circuit, shown in Figure 2 below, is a very robust amplifier, with great sound quality and very stable, responding very well at all audible frequencies, with little attenuation in 20Hz to 20Khz hearing frequency range.

Fig. 2 – Schematic Diagram 140W Class AB Amplifier using MJL4281A and MJL4302A transistors

⚡ Power supply

The power supply is symmetrical, with a voltage of +45V | 0V | -45V, and direct current, with at least 6 Amps of current. For continuous use, we recommend 4A, especially if used in a subwoofer.

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In Figure 3 below, we have a suggestion for a power supply that we use in our projects. In this article, besides having the schematic diagram with a Printed Circuit Board, you will understand how to easily calculate your own Power Supply, with the desired voltage.

You can in the link below:

• Symmetrical Power Supply for Power Amplifiers using Calculation + PCB

Fig. 3 – Symmetrical Power Supply for Power Amplifiers

🧮 Components List

• Semiconductor
  • Q1, Q2, Q3 …. 2N5551 NPN Transistor
  • Q4, Q6 ……….. BD139 NPN Transistor
  • Q5, Q7 ……….. BD140 PNP Transistor
  • Q8 ……………… MJL4302A NPN Transistor
  • Q9 ……………… MJL4281A NPN Transistor
  • LED1 …………. Light Emitter Diode (general use)
• Resistor
  • R1, R3 ……….. 2K2Ω resistor (red, red, red, gold)
  • R2, R4, R8 ….. 22KΩ resistor (red, red, orange, gold)
  • R5, R6 ……….. 560Ω resistor (green, blue, brown, gold)
  • R7 ……………… 1K2Ω resistor (brown, red, red, gold)
  • R9 ……………… 1KΩ resistor (brown, black, red, gold)
  • R10, R11 ……. 3K3Ω resistor (orange, orange, red, gold)
  • R12, R13 ……. 220Ω resistor (red, red, brown, gold)
  • R14, R15 ……. 0.22Ω / 5W resistor (red, red, silver, gold)
  • R16 ……………. 10Ω / 1W resistor (brown, black, black, gold)
  • RP1 ……………. 2K Potentiometer
• Capacitor
  • C1 ……………… 2.2uF / 25V electrolytic capacitor
  • C2 ……………… 330pF ceramic, polyester capacitor
  • C3, C5 ……….. 100uF / 65V electrolytic capacitor
  • C4, C6, C7 …. 100nF ceramic, polyester capacitor
• Miscellaneous
  • P1, P2 ………… Screw Terminal Type 5mm 2-Pin Connector
  • P3 ……………… Screw Terminal Type 5mm 3-Pin Connector
  • Others ………… PCB, tin, wires, heat sink, soldering Iron, etc.

🖨️ Printed Circuit Board – Download

We are offering PCB – Printed Circuit Board, in GERBER, PDF and PNG files, for you who want to do most optimized assembly, either at home.

If you prefer in a company that develops board, you can be downloading and make files in Download option below.

Fig. 3 – PCB 140W Class AB Amplifier using MJL4281A and MJL4302A transistors

📥 Files to Download, Direct Link:

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