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SAA3004
Remote control transmitter
Product specification
File under Integrated Circuits, IC02
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Philips Semiconductors Product specification
Remote control transmitter SAA3004
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The SAA3004 transmitter IC is designed for infrared remote control systems. It has a total of 448 commands which are
divided into 7 sub-system groups with 64 commands each. The sub-system code may be selected by a press button,
a slider switch or hard wired.
The SAA3004 generates the pattern for driving the output stage. These patterns are pulse distance coded. The pulses
are infrared flashes or modulated. The transmission mode is defined in conjunction with the sub-system address.
Modulated pulses allow receivers with narrow-band preamplifiers for improved noise rejection to be used. Flashed pulses
require a wide-band preamplifier within the receiver.
The SAA3004 has the following features:
• Flashed or modulated transmission
• 7 sub-system addresses
• Up to 64 commands per sub-system address
• High-current remote output at V
• Low number of additional components
• Key release detection by toggle bits
• Very low stand−by current (< 2 µA)
• Operational current < 2 mA at 6 V supply
• Wide supply voltage range (4 to 11 V)
• Ceramic resonator controlled frequency (typ. 450 kHz)
• Encapsulation: 20-lead plastic DIL or 20-lead plastic mini-pack (SO-20)
= 6 V (−IOH= 40 mA)
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PACKAGE OUTLINES
SAA3004P: 20-lead DIL; plastic (SOT146); SOT146-1; 1996 December 11.
SAA3004T: 20-lead mini-pack; plastic (SO20; SOT163A); SOT163-1; 1996 December 11.
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Remote control transmitter SAA3004
Fig.1 Transmitter with SAA3004.
INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
Key matrix inputs and outputs (DRV0N to DRV6N and SEN0N to SEN6N)
The transmitter keyboard is arranged as a scanned matrix. The matrix consists of 7 driver outputs and 7 sense inputs as
shown in Fig.1. The driver outputs DRV0N to DRV6N are open drain N-channel transistors and they are conductive in
the stand-by mode. The 7 sense inputs (SEN0N to SEN6N) enable the generation of 56 command codes.
With 2 external diodes all 64 commands are addressable. The sense inputs have P-channel pull-up transistors, so that
they are HIGH until they are pulled LOW by connecting them to an output via a key depression to initiate a code
transmission.
Address mode input (ADRM)
The sub-system address and the transmission mode are defined by connecting the ADRM input to one or more driver
outputs (DRV0N to DRV6N) of the key matrix. If more than one driver is connected to ADRM, they must be decoupled
by a diode. This allows the definition of seven sub-system addresses as shown in Table 3. If driver DRV6N is connected
to ADRM the data output format of REMO is modulated or if not connected, flashed.
The ADRM input has switched pull-up and pull-down loads. In the stand-by mode only the pull−down device is active.
Whether ADRM is open (sub-system address 0, flashed mode) or connected to the driver outputs, this input is LOW and
will not cause unwanted dissipation. When the transmitter becomes active by pressing a key, the pull−down device is
switched off and the pull-up device is switched on, so that the applied driver signals are sensed for the decoding of the
sub-system address and the mode of transmission.
The arrangement of the sub-system address coding is such that only the driver DRVnN with the highest number (n)
defines the sub-system address, e.g. if driver DRV2N and DRV4N are connected to ADRM, only DRV4N will define the
sub-system address. This option can be used in transmitters for more than one sub-system address. The transmitter may
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be hard-wired for sub-system address 2 by connecting DRV1N to ADRM. If now DRV3N is added to ADRM by a key or
a switch, the transmitted sub-system address changes to 4.
A change of the sub-system address will not start a transmission.
Remote control signal output (REMO)
The REMO signal output stage is a push-pull type. In the HIGH state a bipolar emitter−follower allows a high output
current. The timing of the data output format is listed in Tables 1 and 2.
The information is defined by the distance t
modulated pulses (see Fig.3).
The format of the output data is given in Figs 2 and 3. In the flashed transmission mode the data word starts with two
toggle bits T1 and T0, followed by three bits for defining the sub-system address S2, S1 and S0, and six bits F, E, D, C,
B and A, which are defined by the selected key.
In the modulated transmission mode the first toggle bit T1 is replaced by a constant reference time bit (REF). This can
be used as a reference time for the decoding sequence.
The toggle bits function as an indication for the decoder that the next instruction has to be considered as a new
command.
The codes for the sub−system address and the selected key are given in Tables 3 and 4.
Oscillator input/output (OSCI and OSCO)
The external components must be connected to these pins when using an oscillator with a ceramic resonator.
The oscillator frequency may vary between 400 kHz and 500 kHz as defined by the resonator.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Keyboard operation
In the stand-by mode all drivers (DRV0N to DRV6N) are on. Whenever a key is pressed, one or more of the sense inputs
(SENnN) are tied to ground. This will start the power-up sequence. First the oscillator is activated and after the debounce
time t
Within the first scan cycle the transmission mode, the applied sub-system address and the selected command code are
sensed and loaded into an internal data latch. In contradiction to the command code the sub-system address is sensed
only within the
transmitted sub-system address is not altered.
(see Fig.4) the output drivers (DRV0N to DRV6N) become active successively.
DB
first
scan cycle. If the applied sub-system address is changed while the command key is pressed, the
between the leading edges of the flashed pulses or the first edge of the
b
In a multiple key-stroke sequence (see Fig.5) the command code is always altered in accordance with the sensed key.
Multiple key-stroke protection
The keyboard is protected against multiple key-strokes. If more than one key is pressed at the same time, the circuit will
not generate a new output at REMO (see Fig.5). In case of a multiple key-stroke the scan repetition rate is increased to
detect the release of a key as soon as possible.
There are two restrictions caused by the special structure of the keyboard matrix:
• The keys switching to ground (code numbers 7, 15, 23, 31, 39, 47, 55 and 63) and the keys connected to SEN5N and
SEN6N are not covered completely by the multiple key protection. If one sense input is switched to ground, further
keys on the same sense line are ignored.
• SEN5N and SEN6N are not protected against multiple key-stroke on the same driver line, because this condition has
been used for the definition of additional codes (code numbers 56 to 63).
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Output sequence (data format)
The output operation will start when the selected code is found. A burst of pulses, including the latched address and
command codes, is generated at the output REMO as long as a key is pressed. The format of the output pulse train is
given in Figs 2 and 3. The operation is terminated by releasing the key or if more than one key is pressed at the same
time. Once a sequence is started, the transmitted words will always be completed after the key is released.
The toggle bits T0 and T1 are incremented if the key is released for a minimum time t
(see Fig.4).
REL
The toggle bits remain unchanged within a multiple key-stroke sequence.
REF = reference time; T0 and T1 = toggle bits; S0, S1 and S2 = system address; A, B, C, D, E and F = command bits
(a) flashed mode: transmission with 2 toggle bits and 3 address bits, followed by 6 command bits (pulses are flashed).
(b) modulated mode: transmission with reference time, 1 toggle bit and 3 address bits, followed by 6 command bits (pulses are modulated).
Fig.2 Data format of REMO output; .
(1) Flashed pulse.
(2) Modulated pulse (tPW= (5 ×tM) + tMH.
Fig.3 REMO output waveform.
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