Hypex Electronics is a Dutch electronics company known for its Class D audio amplifier modules. These employ a control method called Universal class D (UcD), invented by Bruno Putzeys and patented by Philips. [1]
History
The company was formed in 1996. [2] Hypex began producing the UcD in the early 2000s after Philips declined to use Putzeys' technology in its own product range. By 2004, the company had produced a 180-watt Class-D amplifier on a 40-square-centimetre (6.2 sq in) board with around 0.02% total harmonic distortion. Putzeys joined Hypex full-time in 2005, and began working on UcD's follow-up, the NCore, with an improved reduction in distortion with 92% efficiency. [1]
Products
Hypex modules can be found in some high-end audio products, [3] [4] including NAD Electronics (who produce customised versions of the original Hypex UcD) [5] [6] or in musical instrument amplifiers. [7] The TEAC AX-505 amplifier is driven by a Hypex Class D nCore, [8] as is the NAD Master Series M10 streaming amplifier. [9]
The NCore 400 is available in kit form, that allows the module to be used in lower-end equipment. [10] It supports a signal-to-noise ratio of 125 decibels and a switching speed of 470-530 kilohertz. [11]
Manufacturing
The company has its own production facility based in Malaysia. The first factory was established in Simpang Empat in 2011, moving to Parit Buntar in 2017. [2]
References
- ^ a b "The Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame: Philips UcD Audio Amplifier". IEEE Spectrum: Technology, Engineering, and Science News.
- ^ a b "All ears to serve customers' needs". The Star Online. August 5, 2017.
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- ^ "Interview Bruno Putzeys – Kii Audio, nCore – Alpha-Audio" – via www.alpha-audio.nl.
- ^ "Product of the Month: NAD C 388". Gramophone.
- ^ Sait, Daniel J. (December 17, 2019). "NAD Electronics' CI 8–120 DSP Amp Targets Distributed Audio Systems".
- ^ Herrera, Jonathan. "Hartke TX600 Head review". Guitar World.
- ^ Sparrow, Mark (1 August 2019). "This New Amplifier From TEAC Looks Retro But It Packs An Almighty Punch". Forbes. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
- ^ "Is this the best streaming amp ever?". Pocket Lint. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
- ^ "Review Hypex nCore 400 bouwpakket".
- ^ "Review Hypex nCore 400 bouwpakket - Pagina 5 van 5".