The present invention discloses a voltage detection type overcurrent
protection device, which applies to the output stage of a CMOS Class-D
audio amplifier. Generally, a Class-D audio amplifier is used to drive a
high-load loudspeaker; therefore, it needs a high-current driver. When
there is a short circuit in the load, the high current will burn out the
driver stage. The present invention detects the output voltage to
indirectly monitor whether the output current is too large. Once an
overcurrent is detected, the output-stage transistor is turned off to
stop high current lest the circuit be burned out.