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990-0000058-1000  Rev F  Page 23 
3.5.  Power Amplifier 
The power amplifier receives the analog transmit signal from the sonar/IDE interface 
board. The transmit signal is then amplified by a step-up transformers and 3-Stage “H-
Bridge Amplifier Circuit”. The analog transmit signal is sent down the tow cable to the 
tow fish. 
3.6.  Power Board 
The power board generates the assorted voltages required by the subassemblies inside the 
topside unit. The assorted voltages are derived from input power which can be +12 VDC, 
120VAC or 240VAC. 










