A linear amplifier in which output current flows over the whole of the input current cycle, i.e. the angle of flow equals 2π. These amplifiers have low distortion but low efficiency. Distortion can occur with large-signal operation due to the device transfer characteristics becoming nonlinear (see diagram).
Distortion in class A amplifier with large-signal operation
- pin
- pinacoid
- pinacol rearrangement
- pinch analysis
- pinch-and-swell
- pinch effect
- pinch point
- Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth (1746–1825)
- Pincus, Gregory Goodwin
- pincushion distortion
- Pindaris
- PIN diode
- pineal eye
- pineal gland
- pineapple
- PING
- ping
- pingback
- pinger
- ping flooding
- pingo
- ping-pong
- pin grid array
- ping storm
- pin header