The SC5388 is a 2-channel digital preset equalizer utilizing
CMOS technology. It provides 5 different sound selections, namely:
Flat/normal, rock, Pops, Classic and Jazz. A Bass Booster may be
added any of 5 sound selections, thereby creating more audio
versatility. SC5388 provides two types of key selection mode
namely: the Direct and the Cyclic. Pin assignment and application
circuit are optimized for cost saving advantages and easy PCB
layout.
FEATURES
* Wide operating voltage range(V
* Low total harmonic distortion and high S/N ratio
(THD+N<0.02%, S/N > 95dB)
* LED display output mode
* Less external parts
* 5-sound selections provided
* Bass booster function
* Direct and cyclic key selection provided
* 2-Channel output
APPLICATIONS
* Walkman
* Car Audio
* Fader and MPEG Card
* Multimedia Audio components
6VCC--Positive Supply Voltage.
7BIAS--A capacitor may be connected between this Pin and GND.
8GND--Ground.
9SELISelect Control Pin.
10MUTE-11CYCICyclic Select Pin.
12BBIBass Booster Control Input Pin.
13NC--No Connected.
14B
15FLATI/OFLAT Mode Display & Control Input Pin.
16ROCKI/OROCK Mode Display & Control Input Pin.
17POPSI/OPOPS Mode Display & Control Input Pin.
18CLASSICI/OCLASSIC Mode Display & Control Input Pin.
19JASSI/OJASS Mode Display & Control Input Pin.
20OUT
21B
22B
23T
24IN
LED
R
R1
R2
R
R
Left Bass Control Pin 1. A Capacitor may be Connected between this Pin
and B
L2
Left Bass Control Pin 2. A Capacitor may be Connected between this Pin
and B
.
L1
Left Treble Control Pin . A Capacitor may be Connected between this Pin
and OUT
Mute Pin. The Mute Pin can eliminate the noise when mode changing
occurs. A capacitor is connected between this Pin and GND.
OBass Booster Control Input Pin.
ORight Channel Output in.
Right Bass Control Pin 1. A Capacitor may be Connected between this Pin
-and B
Right Bass Control Pin 2. A Capacitor may be Connected between this Pin
-and B
Right Treble Control Pin . A Capacitor may be Connected between this Pin
-and OUT
IRight Channel Input.
R2.
R1
.
L
.
.
R
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The SC5388 is a 2-channel and 5-Mode digital preset equalizer with a Bass Booster function. It provides two
types of key selection mode namely: the Direct and the Cyclic. These two key selection Modes are determined by
SEL pin. Please refer to the table below:
Key Selection Mode SEL Pin Description
Press FLAT key to activate Flat Mode
Press ROCK key to activate Rock Mode
DirectLow
CyclicFloating/High
Note: 1). The Bass Booster can be controlled in the same manner under the Direct or the Cyclic Key selection
Mode. To turn the Bass Booster ON or OFF, press the BB Key.
2). Under the Cyclic Selection mode, press the CYC Key, to go to the next sound selection.
Press POPS key to activate Pops Mode
Press CLASSIC key to activate Classic Mode
Press JAZZ key to activate Jazz Mode
...Flat→ Rock →Pops→ Classic→ Jazz →Flat→Rock...
As seen in the table above, the cyclic key selection mode is active when the SEL pin is floating or “high”. Under
this mode, any of the sound selections(Flat, Rock, Pops, classic, Jazz) may be selected by pressing the CYC key.
The default value is the Flat Mode. This Means that when power is turned ON, the mode is active. Pressing the
Cyclic Key lets you go from one sound selection to the other in the following order: Flat→ Rock →Pops→ Classic→ Jazz. That is, press the CYC key to activate the next mode. The BB key controls the Bass Booster. When the
power is turned ON, the bass Booster is OFF.
2. DIRECT KEY SELECTION MODE
The direct key selection mode is active when the SEL pin is set to “LOW”. As the name implies, you can directly
select the sound selection you like simply by pressing the respective keys. This means, that to select the JAZZ
mode, press the JAZZ key, CLASSIC Mode ,press the CLASSIC key and so forth. Take note that when the power
is turned On, the Flat Mode is active. The Bass Booster is independent of the key/sound mode selected and may
be turned ON or OFF at any time.
3. FREQUENCY RESPONSE
The Fig.1 ~ Fig.5 illustrate the various frequency response under the various sound selection(Flat, Rock, Pops,
Classic, Jazz, and Bass Booster).
Different sound selections exhibit different frequency gains at different frequency levels. Please refer to the table
below:
It is general knowledge that different individuals have different listening preference. The application circuit of
SC5388 included in this specification has been designed for the taste general listening public; however, you can
make the necessary adjustment to suit your personal taste. Please refer to the Section below.
1. TREBLE ADJUSTMENT
The Treble adjustment is made by changing the value of the 2 capacitors connected between TL-OUTL,TROUT
Please refer to Fig. 6.
R,
As the capacitor value becomes bigger, the treble of the gain frequency curve is shifted down. Likewise, as the
capacitor value become smaller, the treble gain frequency curve shifts the opposite direction. Referring to the Fig.6.
we see that at 6dB, different capacitor values exhibit different frequency response. Capacitor value 1800pF has a
lower frequency gain response than 1200pF capacitor.
Bass adjustment can be made by changing the values of the capacitor connected between BL1~BL2and
B
. Please refer to Fig.7.
R1~BR2
The larger the capacitor value used, the frequency response curve shifts down. Like wise, the smaller the
capacitor value, the frequency response curve shifts the opposite direction. In Fig.7, at 9dB different capacitor
value exhibit different frequency responses. A capacitor with a value of 0.1µF has smaller frequency response than