A single-stage boost class-D
amplifier is disclosed. The boost class-D
amplifier includes a pulse width modulator, a
boost controller coupled to the pulse width modulator, a driver coupled to the pulse width modulator and the
boost controller, a
system voltage source, an
inductor coupled to the
system voltage source, a first switch, a second switch, a third switch, a fourth switch, a first
diode coupled between the third switch and a ground terminal, a second
diode coupled between the fourth switch and the ground terminal, and a
capacitor coupled between the first switch and the fourth switch. The pulse width modulator is configured to receive an input
signal and generate a first modulated
signal in response thereto. The
boost controller is configured to receive the first modulated
signal and generate a second modulated signal in response thereto. The driver is configured to receive the first modulated signal and the second modulated signal and generate a
control signal in response thereto.