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Harris, Tom. "How Amplifiers Work." 05 March 2002. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/amplifier.htm> 13 May 2008.
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Introduction to How Amplifiers Work
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Pump it Up
3.
Electronic Elements
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Boosting the Voltage
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