FEATURES
Clickless Digitally Controlled Level Adjustment
SSM2160: Six Channels
SSM2161: Four Channels
7-Bit Master Control Gives 128 Levels of Attenuation
5-Bit Channel Controls Give 32 Levels of Gain
Master/Channel Step Size Set by External Resistors
100 dB Dynamic Range
Automatic Power On Mute
Excellent Audio Characteristics:
0.01% THD+N
0.001% IMD (SMPTE)
–90 dBu Noise Floor
–80 dB Channel Separation
90 dB SNR
Single and Dual Supply Operation
APPLICATIONS
Home Theater Receivers
Surround Sound Decoders
Circle Surround* and AC-3* Decoders
DSP Soundfield Processors
HDTV and Surround TV Audio Systems
Automotive Surround Sound Systems
Multiple Input Mixer Consoles and Amplifiers
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The SSM2160 and SSM2161 allow digital control of volume of
six and four audio channels, respectively, with a master level
control and individual channel controls. Low distortion VCAs
(Voltage Controlled Amplifiers) are used in the signal path. By
using controlled rate-of-change drive to the VCAs, the “clicking” associated with switched resistive networks is eliminated in
the Master control. Each channel is controlled by a dedicated
5-bit DAC providing 32 levels of gain. A master 7-bit DAC
feeds every control port giving 128 levels of attenuation. Step
sizes are nominally 1 dB and can be changed by external
resistors. Channel balance is maintained over the entire master
control range. Upon power-up, all outputs are automatically
muted. A three- or four-wire serial data bus enables interfacing
with most popular microcontrollers. Windows* software and an
evaluation board for controlling the SSM2160 are available.
The SSM2160 can be operated from single supplies of +10 V to
+20 V or dual supplies from ±5 V to ±10 V. The SSM2161 can
be operated from single supplies of +8.5 V to +20 V (for
automotive applications) or dual supplies from ± 4.25 V to
±10 V. An on-chip reference provides the correct analog
common voltage for single supply applications. Both models
come in P-DIP and SO packages. See the Ordering Guide for
more details.
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AC-3 is a registered trademark of Dolby Labs, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.
Input level adjusted accordingly. 0 dBu = 0.775 V rms.
3
For other than ±10 V supplies, maximum is VS/4.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Timing Characteristics
Timing
SymbolDescriptionMinTypMaxUnits
t
CL
t
CH
t
DS
t
DH
t
CW
t
WC
t
LW
t
WL
t
L
t
W3
NOTES
1. An idle HI (CLK-HI) or idle LO (CLK-LO) clock may be used. Data is latched on the negative edge.
2. For SPI or microwire three-wire bus operation, tie LD to WRITE , and use WRITE pulse to drive both pins. (This generates an automatic internal load signal.)
3. If an idle HI clock is used, tCW and tWL are measured from the final negative transition to the idle state.
4. The first data byte selects an address (MSB HI), and subsequent MSB LO states set gain/attenuation levels. Refer to the Address/Data Decoding Truth Table.
5. Data must be sent MSB first.
0
CLK
1
1
DATA
0
WRITE
1
0
1
LD
0
Input Clock Pulse Width, Low200ns
Input Clock Pulse Width, High200ns
Data Setup Time50ns
Data Hold Time75ns
Positive CLK Edge to End of Write100ns
Write to Clock Setup Time50ns
End of Load Pulse to Next Write50ns
End of Write to Start of Load50ns
Load Pulse Width250ns
Load Pulse Width (3-Wire Mode)250ns
Absolute maximum ratings apply at +25°C unless otherwise noted.
2
VS is the total supply span from V+ to V–.
3
θJA is specified for the worst case conditions, i.e., for device in socket for P-DIP,
packages and for device soldered onto a circuit board for SOIC packages.
ORDERING GUIDE
PIN CONFIGURATIONS
24-Lead Epoxy DIP and SOIC
24
CH SET
23
MSTR OUT
22
MSTR SET
21
VOUT2
20
VIN2
19
VOUT4
18
VIN4
VOUT6
17
16
VIN6
15
DATA
14
CLK
DGND
13
AGND
V
REF
VOUT1
VIN1
VOUT3
VIN3
VOUT5
VIN5
WRITE
V+
LD
V–
1
2
3
4
5
SSM2160
6
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
7
8
9
10
11
12
20-Lead Epoxy DIP and SOIC
TemperaturePackagePackage
ModelRangeDescriptionOption
SSM2160P0°C to +70°C24-Lead Plastic DIP N-24
SSM2160S0°C to +70°C24-Lead SOLR-24
SSM2160S-REEL0°C to +70°C24-Lead SOLR-24
SSM2161P0°C to +70°C20-Lead Plastic DIP N-20
SSM2161S0°C to +70°C20-Lead SOLR-20
SSM2161S-REEL0°C to +70°C20-Lead SOLR-20
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PIN DESCRIPTIONS
S
SM2160 SSM2161
Pin No.Pin No.NameFunction
11V+V+ is the positive power supply pin. Refer to the Power Supply Connections section for more
information.
22AGNDAGND is the internal ground reference for the audio circuitry. When operating the SSM2160
from dual supplies, AGND should be connected to ground. When operating from a single
supply, AGND should be connected to V
may also be connected to an external reference. Refer to the Power Supply Connections section
for more details.
33 V
REF
V
is the internally generated ground reference for the audio circuitry obtained from a buffered
REF
divider between V+ and V–. In a dual-supply application with the AGND pin connected to
ground, V
should be left floating. In a single supply application, V
REF
AGND. Refer to the Power Supply Connections section for more details.
44CH1 OUTAudio Output from Channel 1.
55CH1 INAudio Input to Channel 1.
66CH3 OUTAudio Output from Channel 3.
77CH3 INAudio Input to Channel 3.
8–CH5 OUTAudio Output from Channel 5.
9–CH5 INAudio Input to Channel 5.
108
WRITEA logic LOW voltage enables the SSM2160 to receive information at the DATA input (Pin 15).
A logic HIGH applied to
WRITE retains data at their previous settings. See Timing Diagrams.
Serves as CHIP SELECT.
119
LDLoads the information retained by WRITE into the SSM2160 at logic LOW. See Timing
Diagrams.
1210V–V– is the negative power supply pin. Connect to ground if using in a single supply application.
Refer to the Power Supply Connections section for more details.
1311DGNDDGND is the digital ground reference for the SSM2160. This pin should always be connected to
ground. All digital inputs, including
drive currents are returned to DGND.
1412CLKCLK is the clock input. It is positive edge triggered. See Timing Diagrams.
1513DATAChannel and Master control information flows MSB first into the DATA pin. Refer to Address/
Data Decoding Truth Table, Figure 19, for information on how to control the VCAs.
16–CH6 INAudio Input to Channel 6.
17–CH6 OUTAudio Output from Channel 6.
1814CH4 INAudio Input to Channel 4.
1915CH4 OUTAudio Output from Channel 4.
2016CH2 INAudio Input to Channel 2.
2117CH2 OUTAudio Output from Channel 2.
2218MSTR SETMSTR SET is connected to the inverting input of an I-V converting op amp used to generate a
Master Control voltage from the Master Control DAC current output. A resistor connected
from MSTR OUT to MSTR SET reduces the step size of the Master control. See the Adjusting
Step Sizes section for more details. A 10 µF capacitor should be connected from MSTR OUT to
MSTR SET to eliminate the zipper noise in the Master control.
2319MSTR OUTMSTR OUT is connected to the output of the I-V converting op amp. See MSTR SET
description.
2420CH SETThe step size of the Channel Control can be increased by connecting a resistor from CH SET to
V+. No connection to CH SET is required if the default value of 1 dB per step is desired. Mini-
mum of 10 Ω external resistor. See the Adjusting Step Sizes section for more details.
, the internally generated voltage reference. AGND
REF
should be connected to
REF
WRITE, LD, CLK, and DATA are TTL input compatible;
TA = 25°C
VS = ±12V
VIN = –31dBu @ 1Hz
RL = 100KΩ
MASTER = 0dB
CHANNEL = 0dB
FREQUENCY – kHz
9b. THD vs. Frequency (FFT)
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
AMPLITUDE – dBu
–100
–110
–120
–130
–140
0222 4 6 8101214161820
TA = 25°C
VS = ±12V
= 100kΩ
R
L
A MASTER = 0dB
CHANNEL = +31dB
B MASTER/CHANNEL = 0dB
A
B
FREQUENCY – kHz
Figure 9c. THD vs. Frequency (FFT)
Figure 10. SMPTE IM vs. Amplitude
V rms
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Figure 11. Noise Floor FFT
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
SUPPLY CURRENT – mA
17
16
15
±4±13±6 ±7 ±8 ±9 ±10 ±11 ±12±5
SUPPLY VOLTAGE – Volts
Figure 13. ISY vs. V
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Figure 12. PSR vs. Frequency
S
SSM2160/SSM2161
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
General
The SSM2160 and SSM2161 are six and four channel volume
controls intended for multichannel audio applications. While
dual channel controls sufficed for “stereo” applications, the
rapidly emerging home theater “surround sound” and auto
sound venues demand both six and four channel high performance controls. The following information applies equally to
the SSM2160 and SSM2161, except where noted. Line level
signals are fed to the six high impedance inputs. The system
microcontroller sets the gain of the six channels via a three or
four wire data bus. In a home theater receiver, the outputs may
be fed to the power amplifiers or buffered and connected to preout/amp-in ports on the rear panel. Refer to Figure 17 for a
typical signal chain using the SSM2160. The Master control
serves the “Volume” control function, and the channel control
serves the “Balance” function. The six channel capability allows
complete control of the front left, front right, center, rear left,
rear right, and sub-bass audio channels.
Power Supplies vs. Signal Levels
The SSM2160 can be operated from dual supplies from ± 5V to
±10 V and from single supplies from +10 V to +20 V. TheSSM2161 can be operated from dual supplies from ± 4.25 V to
±10 V for automotive applications and from single supplies from
+8.5 V to +20 V. In order to keep power dissipation to a
minimum, use the minimum power supply voltages that will
support the maximum input and output signal levels. The peakto-peak output signal level must not exceed 1/4 of the total
power supply span, from V+ to V–. This restriction applies for all
conditions of input signal levels and gain/attenuation settings.
Table I shows supply voltages for several typical output signal
levels for both devices. An on-chip buffered voltage divider
provides the correct analog common voltage for single supply
applications.
Table I. Signal Levels vs. Power Supplies
SSM2160
Dual Power Supplies
As shown in Figure 14, the AGND pin should be connected to
ground and V
should be left floating. The digital ground pin,
REF
DGND, should always be connected to ground for either singleor dual-supply configurations. Pins 1 and 12 should each have
a 10 µF capacitor connected to ground, with a 0.1 µF capacitor
placed as close as possible to the SSM2160 device to help
reduce the effects of high frequency power supply noise. When
a switching power supply is used, or if the power supply lines
are noisy, additional filtering of the power supply lines may be
required.
0.1µF
0.1µF
1
V+
SSM2160
2
AGND
V
REF
12
V–
13
DGND
V–
V+
10µF
10µF
+
+
Figure 14. Dual Supply Configuration
Single Power Supply
When a single supply is used, it is necessary to connect AGND
(Pin 2) to V
(Pin 3) as shown in Figure 15. V
REF
supplies a
REF
voltage midway between the V+ and V– pins from a buffered
resistive divider. When supplying this reference to stages ahead
of the SSM2160 (to eliminate the need for input dc blocking
capacitors, for example), the use of an additional external
buffer, as shown in Figure 16 may be necessary to eliminate any
noise pickup.
Max Output,Max Output,
V rms (V p-p)dBuSingle +VSDual 6 V
0.9 (2.5)+1.310 V±5 V
1.1 (3.0)+3.012 V±6 V
1.3 (3.7)+4.515 V±7.5 V
1.8 (5.0)+7.320 V±10 V
SSM2161
Max Output,Max Output,
V rms (V p-p)dBuSingle +VSDual 6 V
0.75 (2.1)+1.08.5 V±4.25 V
1.1 (3.0)+3.012 V±6 V
1.3 (3.7)+4.515 V±7.5 V
1.8 (5.0)+7.320 V±10 V
S
S
–8–
1
0.1µF
V+
SSM2160
2
AGND
3
V
REF
12
V–
13
DGND
10µF
V+
10µF
+
+
0.1µF
Figure 15. Single Supply Configuration
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OUTPUT
CHANNEL
INPUT
0dB
–127dB
31dB 0dB
MASTER
1
2
3
12
13
V+
SSM2160
AGND
V
REF
V–
DGND
CHnIN
REF
Buffer
V+
+
10µF
10µF
REF
OUT
0.1µF
+
0.1µF
Figure 16. Single Supply Operation with V
Signal Chain Considerations
The SSM2160 is capable of providing an extremely wide control
range, from –127 dB of attenuation (limited only by the noise
floor) to +31 dB of gain. When configuring the system, the
SSM2160 should be in the signal chain where input signals allow
the minimum VCA gain to be used, thus ensuring the lowest
distortion operation. In consumer products, sources that
supply line level signals include FM/AM Tuner, Phono Preamp,
Cassette Deck, CD, Laserdisc, VCR, LINE, AUX and Microphone Preamp. Figure 17 shows a typical application where the
SSM2160 has been placed between a surround-sound decoder
and the power amplification stages. This allows the user to
adjust both volume and balance between six speakers through the
use of the Master and Channel controls.
SSM2160
BALANCE
POWER AMPS
TO
SPEAKERS
FM/AM TUNER
PHONO PREAMP
CASSETTE DECK
COMPACT DISK
LASER DISK
MICROPHONE
LINE LEVEL INPUTS – STEREO PAIRS
MUX
VCR
SURROUND
SOUND
DECODER
VOLUME AND
CONTROLS
Figure 17. Typical Signal Chain Using the SSM2160
Digital Control Range Plan
The SSM2160 may be modelled as six ganged potentiometers
followed by individual programmable gain channel amplifiers, as
shown in Figure 18. In actuality, each channel’s signal level is
set by a VCA that can give gain or attenuation, depending upon
the control voltage supplied. The input potentiometers have a
maximum gain 0 dB (unity), a minimum gain of –127 dB, and
change in 1 dB steps. The channel amplifiers each have minimum gain of 0 dB and a maximum gain of +31 dB and also
change in 1 dB steps. The data settings for the attenuation of
the master “potentiometer” and the channel “amplifier” are
shown in Table II.
Figure 18. Potentiometer Representation of SSM2160
(One Channel Only)
Table II. Master and Channel Control
Data
dBHexBinary
MasterMin Atten07F1111111
Max Atten–127000000000
ChannelMax Gain+310000000
Midgain+151010000
Min Gain01F11111
When using Channel controls as balance controls, the center
would be with Channel = 10
gain to the maximum would occur at Channel = 00
the gain to minimum would occur at Channel = 1F
Figure 19. Interface Characteristics, DAC Address/Data Decoding Truth Table
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MASTER
DAC
CHANNEL
DAC
IN
OUT
R
C
IFS SET
SUMMATION
RESISTOR
“R”
i
SIGNAL
V+
R
M
C
R
M
, RC, C
EXTERNAL
SSM2160
+31
+16
0
–16
–32
–48
–64
–80
–96
–112
–128
0 0 0 0 0
1 1 1 1 1
0 0 0 0 0
1 1 1 1 1
CHANNEL
GAIN
CHANNEL
GAIN
CHANNEL
GAIN
MASTER
ATTENUATION
+31
+16
0
+31
+16
0
NOISE FLOOR
0 0 0 0 0 0
NET GAIN/ATTEN
1 1 1 1 1 1
Serial Data Input Format
The standard format for data sent to SSM2160 is an address
byte followed by a data byte. This is depicted in the truth table,
Figure 19. Two 8-bit bytes are required for each Master and
each of the six channel updates. The first byte sent contains the
address and is identified by the MSB being logic high. The
second byte contains the data and is identified by the MSB being
logic low. The 7 LSBs of the first data byte set the attenuation level
from 0 dB to –127 dB for the Master. The 5 LSBs of the byte set
the Channel gain levels from 0 dB to 31 dB.
Serial Data Control Inputs
The SSM2160 provides a simple 3- or 4-wire serial interface—
see the timing diagram in Figure 1. Data is presented to the
DATA pin and the serial clock to the CLK pin. Data may be
shifted in at rates up to 1 MHz (typically).
The shift register, CLK, is enabled when the
low. The
the shift register contents are not transferred to the holding
register until the rising edge of
LD will be tied together, forming a tradition 3-wire serial interface.
To enable a data transfer, the
logic low. The 8-bit serial data, formatted MSB first, is input on
the DATA pin and clocked into the shift register on the falling
edge of CLK. The data is latched on the rising edge of
and
dBumV rmsMasterChannelNet dBumV rms
0775–313100775
–3122031310775
–28310313131100
Saturation Prevention
Unlike a passive potentiometer, the SSM2160 can give up to
+31 dB of gain, thereby creating a potential for saturating the
VCAs, resulting in an undesirable clipping or overload condition. Careful choice of input signal levels and digital gain
parameters will eliminate the possibility. A few of the many
acceptable gain and attenuation settings that keep the signals
within the prescribed limits are shown in Table III. The
input and output levels are given in mV rms and dBu (0 dBu
= 0.775 V rms).
Line one of the table: the master is not allowed to have less than
–31 dB attenuation, and the channel is allowed +31 dB of gain.
Since the net gain is zero, there is no possibility of overload with
the expected maximum input signal.
Line two of the table shows that input signal limited to –31 dBu
will allow +31 dB of Channel gain and 0 dB of Master attenuation. With an input below –31 dBu, the output will never
exceed 0 dBu, so no overloading is possible.
Line Three of the table allows an input of –28 dBu, Master
attenuation of 0 dB, and 31 dB Channel gain. The output is a
maximum of 3 dBu (1.1 V rms), which is acceptable for power
supplies of ±6 V or more. So long as V p-p < V
will be no overloading (See Table I).
WRITE input is
WRITE thus serves as a Chip Select input; however,
LD. In most cases, WRITE and
WRITE and LD inputs are driven
LD.
Table III. Input/Output Levels vs. Attenuation/Gain
Input Gain/Loss Output
SUPPLY
/4, there
WRITE
If unity overall gain is required from the SSM2160, there should
be no net gain between the master (loss) and channel (gain),
with both at their lowest attenuation position. Minimum
channel gain is recommended for minimum distortion.
Figure 20. VCA Control Scheme
Control Range and Channel Tracking
Each Channel VCA is controlled by its own DAC’s output, plus
the control signal from the master DAC. This is shown in
Figure 21. Channel DACs are configured to increase the gain of
the VCA in 1 dB steps from zero to 31 dB. Thus, the midpoint
(15, or 16 if you prefer) should be chosen as the center setting
of the electronic balance controls. Since the master DAC feeds
all summation nodes, the attenuation of all VCAs simultaneously change from 0 dB to the noise floor.
Maximum Attenuation of all channels occurs when the Master is
set to –127 dB attenuation, and the Channel is set to 0 dB gain.
Minimum Attenuation of all channels occurs when the Master is
set at 0 dB, and the Channel is set to +31 dB.
Once the channel to channel balance has been set, the Master
may be changed without changing the balance. This is shown
graphically in Figure 21.
Figure 21. Practical Control Range
Master/Channel Step Sizes
The details of the DAC control of the Channel VCAs is
depicted in Figure 20. A 7-bit current output DAC and an op
amp converts the digitally commanded master control level to
an analog voltage. A capacitor across the feedback resistor
limits the rate of change at the output to prevent clicking. A
5-bit DAC converts the digitally commanded channel control
level to a voltage via a resistor R. These two control signals sum
in resistor R and are fed to the channel VCA. Although we
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CHAN
1.5
1.4
1.0
10
1
10
3
10
2
CHANNEL STEP SIZE
1.3
1.2
1.1
present the attenuation and gain as two separate items, in fact,
the VCA can be operated smoothly from a gain condition to an
attenuation. The master and channel step sizes default to 1 dB
in the absence of external components. The step sizes can be
changed by the addition of external resistors if finer resolution is
desired.
Control Range vs. Step Size
Before adjusting step sizes from the standard 1 dB, consider the
effect on control range. The master control and the channel
control provide 1 dB step sizes, which may be modified by the
addition of external resistors. As the total number of steps is
unchanged, reduction of the step size results in less control
range. The range of the control is:
Range = Step Size (dB) × (Number of Levels Used)
Since the master volume control operates from a 7-bit word, its
DAC has 128 levels (including 0). The channel volume control
DAC is a 5-bit input, so there are 32 levels for volume control
(including 0). As can be seen in Figure 21, the practical control
range is set by the noise floor. It can be advantageous to reduce
the master step size to give finer steps from zero attenuation
down to the noise floor.
Reducing Master Step Size
To reduce the master step size, place a resistor, R
between
M,
MSTR SET and MSTR OUT. The master step size of the
master volume control will then become:
is connected between MSTR SET and MSTR OUT. There
could be some variation from lot to lot, so applications requiring
precise step size should include a fixed plus a trimmer to span
the calculated value ±25%. In this example, R
is not needed
C
as the default channel step size is already 1 dB. CH SET is left
floating. With this step size, the dynamic range of the master
control is:
DNR = 0.5 × 127 dB = 63.5 dB
In this configuration, the maximum master volume is 0 dB,
while the minimum volume is –63.5 dB. Since the channel
volume can still provide 0 dB to 31 dB of gain, the total system
gain can vary between –63.5 dB and 32 dB. Note that a 0 dB
command setting to the master control always results in unity
gain, regardless of the step size.
Channel Step Size
The channel DACs’ full-scale current is set by an internal
resistor to the V+. By shunting this resistor, the full-scale
current, and therefore the step size, will increase. No provisions
are available for reducing the channel step size. To increase the
channel step size, place a resistor, R
, from CH SET to V+.
C
Note that a 0 dB setting for a channel will always give unity
gain, regardless of how large or small the step size is. This is
true for both the master and channel volume controls.
where, X
decibels. See Figure 22 for practical values of R
the step size for the master control can only be adjusted to less
than 1 dB. No resistor is required for the default value of 1 dB
per step. For larger step sizes, use digital control. Noninteger
dB step sizes can be obtained by using digital control and a
reduced step size.
Example: Modifying Master Step Size to 0.5 dB
A master step size of 0.5 dB is desired for the master control,
while a 1 dB step size is adequate for the channel control. Using
the above equation or Figure 22, R
1700 X
1– X
R
MASTER
MASTER
MASTER
4
10
RM=
is the desired master control step size in
MASTER
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
MASTER STEP SIZE – dB
0.2
0
2
10
3
10
Figure 22. Master Step Size vs. R
is found to be 1700 Ω and
M
. Note that
M
5
10
M
Figure 23. Channel Step Size vs. R
C
Example: Modifying Channel Step Size
A channel step size of 1.3 dB is desired. From Figure 23 we see
that a 40 Ω resistor (approximately) connected from CH SET to
V+ is required. As this varies from lot to lot, the exact value
should be determined empirically, or a fixed resistor plus
trimmer potentiometer should be used. Take care not to short
Pin 24 to Pin 1 as damage will result.
Muting
The SSM2160 offers master and channel muting. On power
up, the master mute is activated, thus preventing any transients
from entering the signal path and possibly overloading amplifiers down the signal path. Mute is typically better than –95 dB
relative to a 0 dBu input. Due to design limitations, the individual
channel muting results in increased signal distortion in the
unmuted channels. Users should determine if this condition is
acceptable in the particular application.
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VOUT 1
VOUT 6
SSM2160
CH1 OUT
CH6 OUT
1/2 SSM2135
1/2 SSM2135
13
16
15
14
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
12
11
10
9
8
1
2
3
4
7
6
5
SSM2160
+
0.1µF
10µF
+
0.1µF
10µF
+
10µF
R
M
*
OUT
IN
CH 2
OUT
IN
CH 4
OUT
IN
CH 6
DATA
CLK
OUT
IN
CH 1
OUT
IN
CH 3
OUT
IN
CH 5
V–
WRITE
LD
V+
**OPTIONAL SEE “STEP SIZE”
**TYPICAL 1–10µF: SEE “D.C. BLOCKING”
R
C
*
**
DC Blocking and Frequency Response
All internal signal handling uses direct coupled circuitry.
Although the input and output dc offsets are small, dc blocking
is required when the signal ground references are different.
This will be the case if the source is from an op amp that uses
dual power supplies (i.e., ±6 V), and the SSM2160 uses a single
supply. If the signal source has the capability of operating with
an externally supplied signal, connect the V
(Pin 3) to the
REF
source’s external ground input either directly or through a
buffer as shown in Figure 16.
The same consideration is applied to the load. If the load is
returned to AGND, no capacitor is required. When the
SSM2160 is operated from a single supply, there will be a dc
output level of +V
/2 at the output. This will require dc blocking
S
capacitors if driving a load referred to GND.
When dc blocking capacitors are used at the inputs and outputs,
they form a high pass filter with the input and load resistance
both of which are typically 10 kΩ. To calculate the lower –3 dB
frequency of the high-pass filter formed by the coupling capacitor
and the input resistance, use the following formulas:
f
= 1/(2 πRC), or
C
C = 1/(2π R f
)
C
where R is the typically 10 kΩ input resistance of the SSM2160
or the load resistance. C is the value of the blocking capacitor
when f
is known.
C
If a cutoff frequency of 20 Hz were desired, solving for C gives
0.8 µF for the input or output capacitor. A higher load imped-
ance will allow smaller output capacitors to give the same 20 Hz
cutoff. Note that the overall low-pass filter will be the cascade
of the two, so the response will be –6 dB at 20 Hz. A practical
and economical choice would be 1 µF/15 V electrolytics.
Signal/Noise Considerations and Channel “Center” Gain
The SSM2160 should be placed in the signal flow where levels
are high enough to result in low distortion and good SNR, but
not so high to require unusually high power supplies. In a
typical application, input and output signal levels will be in the
300 mV ± 200 mV rms range. This level is typically available
from internal and external sources. As previously mentioned,
the +31 dB of gain available in the VCA is usually used for
balancing the various channels and is usually set to +15 dB or
+16 dB in its “center” position. Due to the nature of VCAs’
performance vs. gain, the minimum gain that will allow balancing the channels should be used. If no balance function is
required, the channel gain should be set to 0 dB. Use the
lowest value of “centered” gain when less than the full balance
range is needed. For example, if only ± 6 dB channel gain
variations were needed, the “center” could be set at +6 dB,
giving +6 dB ± 6 dB, rather than at +15 dB ± 6 dB. This
would result in improved S/N ratio and less distortion.
Digital Interface
Digital logic signals have fast rising and falling edges that can
easily be coupled into the signal and ground paths if care is not
taken with PC board trace routing, ground management, and
proper bypassing. In addition, limiting the high state logic
signal levels to 3.5 V will minimize noise coupling.
Load Considerations
The output of each SSM2160 channel must be loaded with a
minimum of 10 kΩ. Connecting a load of less than 10 kΩ will
result in increased distortion and may cause excessive internal
heating with possible damage to the device. Capacitive loading
should be kept to less than 50 pF. Excessive capacitive loading
may increase the distortion level and may cause instability in the
output amplifiers. If your application requires driving a lower
impedance or more capacitive load, use a buffer as shown in
Figure 24.
Figure 24. Output Buffers to Drive Capacitive Loads
Windows Software
Windows software is available to customers from Analog
Devices to interface the serial port of a PC (running Windows
3.1) with the SSM2160. Contact your sales representative for
details on obtaining the software. For more details, see the
Evaluation Board section.
Figure 26 shows how the SSM2160 can be configured to drive a
stereo headphone output amplifier. Note that the minimum
load specification precludes driving headphones directly. This
example assumes that audio left and right signals are being fed
into Channels 1 and 2, respectively. Additional amplifiers could
be connected to the outputs to provide additional channels.
The master control will set the loudness, and the channel
controls will set the balance. The headphone amplifiers may be
connected to the same power supplies as the SSM2160. The
stereo audio signals are directly coupled to the noninverting
input of both op amps. Depending upon the headphones and
the signal levels, the optional R1 may be selected to provide
additional gain. The gain is determined by:
AV=1+
R2
R1
As an example, suppose a high impedance headphone (600 Ω)
required a minimum of 25 mW to produce the desired loudness.
Further, suppose the system design made available an output
level from the SSM2160 of 300 mV. If the output were buffered
without gain and applied directly to the headphone, the power
would be:
2
V
P =
R
2
(0.3)
P =
600
=0.15 mW
This is obviously too little power, so we solve the equation for
the voltage required to produce the desired power of 25 mW:
V = PR
V = 0.025 × 600 = 3.9V rms
The gain of the amplifiers must then be:
3.89
R1=
AV=
A
R2
12
V
R2
R1
=
0.3
=1+
=12
6000
12
=13
R2
R1
=500 Ω
If lower impedance headphones were used, say 30 Ω, the voltage
required would be 0.9 V rms, so a gain of 3 would suffice, thus
R1 = 2.5 kΩ and R2 = 5 kΩ.
The 100 pF capacitor, C
, in parallel with R2, creates a low-
2
pass filter with a cutoff above the audible range, reducing the
gain to high frequency noise. A small resistor within the
feedback loop protects the output stage in the event of a short
circuit at the headphone output but does not measurably reduce
the signal swing or loop gain. The dc blocking capacitor at the
output establishes a high pass filter with a –3 dB corner frequency determined by the value of C1 and the headphone
impedance. With 600 Ω headphones, an output capacitor of 15
µF sets this corner at 20 Hz. Similarly, a 30 Ω headphone will
require 250 µF.
REV. 0
–13–
CAUTION: As with all headphone applications, listening to
loud sounds can cause permanent hearing loss.
The following information is to be used with the SSM2160
evaluation board, which simplifies connecting the part into
existing systems. Audio signals are fed in and out via standard
RCA-type audio connectors. A stereo headphone driver socket
is provided for the convenience of listening to Channels 1 and
2. Microsoft Windows software is available for controlling the
serial data bus of the SSM2160 via the parallel port driver
(LPT) of an IBM-compatible PC. The software may be
downloaded from the Analog Devices Internet web site at
http://WWW.ANALOG.COM, or by requesting a diskette from
Analog Audio marketing by faxing (408)727-1550. The demo
board comes complete with the necessary parallel port cable and
telephone type plug that mates with the evaluation board.
Power Supplies
The demo board should be connected to ± 6 V supplies for
initial evaluation. If other supply voltages are planned, they can
be subsequently changed. The power configuration on the
evaluation board is per Figure 14.
Signal Inputs and Outputs
Input load impedances are approximately 10 kΩ, so the load on
the sources is relatively light. DC blocking capacitors are
provided on the evaluation board. The load impedance
connected to the outputs must be no less than 10 kΩ and no
more than 50 pF shunt capacitance. This enables driving short
lengths of shielded or twisted wire cable. If heavier loads must
be driven, use an external buffer as shown in Figure 25. Note
that 50 Ω isolation resistors are placed in series with each
SSM2160 output and may be jumpered if desired.
Digital Interface
The interconnecting cable provided has a DB25 male connector
for the parallel port of the PC and an RJ14 plug that connects to
the evaluation board. This cable is all that is required for the
computer interface.
Software Installation
If installing the software from a diskette, and using Windows
version 3.1 or later, select the RUN command from the FILE
menu of the Program Manager. In the command line, type
a:\setup and press return. If you downloaded the software to
SSM2160/SSM2161
your hard disk from the Analog Devices website to, say,
C:\SSM2160, on the command line type C:\SSM2160\SETUP
and press Return. The software will be automatically installed
and a SSM2160 start-up icon will be displayed. Double-click
the icon to start the application. Under the menu item “Port,”
select the parallel port that is assigned to the connector used on
your PC if different from the default LPT1.
Windows Control Panel
The control panel contains all the functions required to control
the SSM2160, and each feature will be described below. A
mouse is needed to operate the various controls. It is possible
to overload the VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier) by incorrect input levels, master and control settings. If you have not
read the sections of the data sheet regarding control planning,
do so now. While no damage will occur to the SSM2160, the
results will be unpredictable.
Master Volume
The master volume fader controls the 7-bit word that determines the attenuation level. There are 128 levels (2
from zero dB attenuation through –127 dB attenuation. To
change the level, simply click the up or down arrows or click in
the space directly above or below the fader “knob,” or “drag”
the knob up or down to its desired position. (Drag refers to
placing the screen cursor arrowhead on the control, pressing and
holding the left mouse button while moving the arrow to the
desired position.)
Master Mute
Below the master volume fader is the Master Mute button.
Click this button to mute all channels. Clicking it again will
unmute all channels. The application defaults to MUTE when
started. Mute reduces outputs to approximately –95 dB below
inputs up to 0 dBu.
7
) that range
Channel Volume
Each of the channel fader controls can be set to one of 32 levels
of gain, from 0 dB to +31 dB. See master volume above for details.
Channel Mute
Same function as Master Mute but on a channel basis. Due to
the design limitations, muting an individual channel results in
an increased distortion level of the unmuted channels. Users
must determine if this condition is acceptable in their application.
Channel Balance
The channel balance fader adjusts all channels over their range
without affecting the master volume setting. Relative channel
differences will be maintained until the top or the bottom of the
range is reached. The master volume fader does the same function
as this fader, which was made available for evaluation convenience.
Fades
Both master and channel fades can be achieved by pressing the
“MEM 1” button when levels are at a desired starting position
and the “MEM 2” button at the desired ending position. “Fade”
controls individual channels and “Master Fade,” the master
volume. “Fade Time” sets timing from 0.1 (fastest) to 9.9
(slowest). Press “Fade” to commence operation. If “Fade” is
pressed again, a fade back to the starting point will occur. The
“Jump” button causes a direct jump to the opposite memory
position.
Halt
“Halt” is a software interrupt in case of a problem, or to stop a
long fade time.
Update
Data currently on display is resent to the SSM2160. This is
useful when parts are being substituted in the evaluation board,
or when the interface cable is changed.
Should you have any questions regarding the evaluation board
or the SSM2160, please contact the Analog Audio group
applications specialist at (408)562-7520.
–14–
REV. 0
SEATING
PLANE
0.0118 (0.30)
0.0040 (0.10)
0.0192 (0.49)
0.0138 (0.35)
0.1043 (2.65)
0.0926 (2.35)
0.0500
(1.27)
BSC
0.0125 (0.32)
0.0091 (0.23)
0.0500 (1.27)
0.0157 (0.40)
8°
0°
0.0291 (0.74)
0.0098 (0.25)
x 45°
2011
101
0.5118 (13.00)
0.4961 (12.60)
0.4193 (10.65)
0.3937 (10.00)
0.2992 (7.60)
0.2914 (7.40)
PIN 1
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
Dimensions shown in inches and (mm).
SSM2160
SSM2160/SSM2161
0.210
(5.33)
MAX
0.200 (5.05)
0.125 (3.18)
0.210 (5.33)
MAX
0.160 (4.06)
0.115 (2.93)
24-Lead Plastic DI P
(N-24)
1.275 (32.30)
1.125 (28.60)
24
112
PIN 1
0.022 (0.558)
0.014 (0.356)
0.100 (2.54)
BSC
13
0.070 (1.77)
0.045 (1.15)
0.280 (7.11)
0.240 (6.10)
0.060 (1.52)
0.015 (0.38)
0.150
(3.81)
MIN
SEATING
PLANE
0.325 (8.25)
0.300 (7.62)
20-Lead Plastic DIP
(N-20)
1.060 (26.90)
0.925 (23.50)
20
110
PIN 1
0.022 (0.558)
0.014 (0.356)
0.100
(2.54)
BSC
11
0.070 (1.77)
0.045 (1.15)
0.280 (7.11)
0.240 (6.10)
0.060 (1.52)
0.015 (0.38)
0.130
(3.30)
MIN
SEATING
PLANE
0.325 (8.25)
0.300 (7.62)
0.195 (4.95)
0.115 (2.93)
0.015 (0.381)
0.008 (0.204)
0.195 (4.95)
0.115 (2.93)
0.015 (0.381)
0.008 (0.204)
SSM2161
24
1
0.0118 (0.30)
0.0040 (0.10)
PIN 1
0.6141 (15.60)
0.5985 (15.20)
0.0500
(1.27)
BSC
24-Lead SOL
(R-24)
0.1043 (2.65)
0.0926 (2.35)
0.0192 (0.49)
0.0138 (0.35)
20-Lead SOL
(R-20)
13
12
SEATING
PLANE
0.2992 (7.60)
0.2914 (7.40)
0.4193 (10.65)
0.3937 (10.00)
0.0125 (0.32)
0.0091 (0.23)
0.0291 (0.74)
0.0098 (0.25)
0.0500 (1.27)
8°
0°
0.0157 (0.40)
x 45°
REV. 0
–15–
C2214–6–10/96
–16–
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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