Bart N. Locanthi
Bartholomew Nicholas Locanthi II | |
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| Born | 1919 White Plains, New York, U.S. |
| Died | 1994-01-09 Glendale, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Audio engineer, executive |
| Years active | 1947–1994 |
| Known for | Development of analog computer technology; "T circuit" for solid-state power amplifiers; engineering at JBL and Pioneer; contributions to digital audio and compact disc development |
Bartholomew Nicholas Locanthi II (born 1919 in White Plains, New York – died January 9, 1994, in Glendale, California) was a prominent audio engineer and a key figure in the American professional audio sector throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
Education
In 1947, Bart Locanthi earned his Bachelor of Science degree in physics from the California Institute of Technology.
Career
Between 1947 and 1960, his primary focus was on the development of analog computer technology.[1][2]
Locanthi took on the role of Vice President of Engineering at JBL beginning in 1960.
During the late 1960s, he engineered the "T circuit," a novel output topology for solid-state power amplifiers that quickly became an industry benchmark.[3][4] His innovations in transistor amplifier technology were recognized through three United States patents.[5][6][7]
In 1975, he advanced to Vice President at Pioneer North America Development. While at Pioneer, Locanthi led engineering efforts that resulted in the creation of the HPM-100 loudspeaker. Additionally, he played a significant role in digital audio innovation during the formative period of the compact disc.[8]
Locanthi held Fellow status with both the Acoustical Society of America and the Audio Engineering Society (AES). Posthumously honored with the AES Gold Medal in 1996, he contributed extensively to AES activities including serving as papers chairman for conferences, participating on the Board of Governors, and holding the presidency from 1986 to 1987.
Personal life
Locanthi wed astronomer Dorothy N. Davis in 1943.[9] Together, they raised two daughters and one son.[10] After a prolonged struggle with pancreatic cancer, he passed away on January 9, 1994, in Glendale, California.
References
- ↑ Howell N. Tyson Jr., "Caltech's Role in NASTRAN"
- ↑ Analog Simulation: Solution of Field Problems
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- ↑ Technical Details of T-circuit by Bart Locanthi.
- ↑ Template:US patent Transistor Amplifier, 1966.
- ↑ Template:US patent Transistor Amplifier, 1960.
- ↑ Template:US patent Transistor Power Supply, 1958.
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Further reading
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