The BA3308F/FV is a dual preamplifier for recording and playback with ALC (auto level control), developed for stereo radio,
cassette recorders, tape recorders, and other pre amplifiers audio applications.
ALC circuit has a build in rectification circuit with wide adjustable dynamic range, high gain, low distortion amplifiers with
direct coupling and mute circuit, used to cut off pop noise during power on.
Available in SOP14, or SSOP-B14 Packages.
●Features
1) Built-in ALC rectification diode
2) Wide operating power supply voltage range (V
3) Low current consumption (I
4) High gain (G
5) Low distortion (THD=0.1%)
6) Low noise (V
7) Input coupling capacitor not needed
8) Good ALC channel balance
9) Built-in power supply mute circuit
10) Dynamic range of ALC can be changed by attaching input resistance.
●Applications
Stereo radio, cassette tape recorders, stereo cassette decks, home stereos, music centers, etc.
The BA3308F/FV amplifier of ch1 and ch2 input stage
(13pin, 9pin) can be direct coupled or use coupling
capacitors (C1/C2). The voltage gain of the record amplifier
is determined by G
control of the pop noise that occurs at power-on (see
“Cautions on use”) and direct current bias fed back is set by
R5/R6 and C5/C6 at the output stage.
V=R5/R3. The R5/R6, and C3/R3 regulate
Technical Note
BA3308
2 (8)1 (9)3 (7)5
13(9)
R
(R2)
3.9k
C
(C2)
10F
11(10)1 (7)
1
R
3
1
INPUT
(R4)
39
C
3
(C4)
100F
ch1
(ch2)
R
5
(R6)
18k
Fig.14
Fig.5
Cont
C
(C6)
10F
5
OUTPUT
C
(C8)
22F
ch2
(ch1)
ch2
(ch1)
4
7
R
(R8)
1M
7
2) ALC
The BA3308F/FV has an on-chip signal rectifier and electronic
volume needed for ALC. The signal rectifier compares the direct
current output voltage that is superposed in the output stage (1, 7pin)
signal to the reference voltage 4.5V
F (≒3V; 1VF is approximately
0.7V) in the comparator circuit and if the output voltage is higher, it
turns the comparator ON to charge the smoothing capacitor C
Since the operation point of the output stage of amplifier ch1 and ch2
is fixed at 3V
F, the comparator turns ON when the peak value of the
signal output voltage is 1.5VF (effective value approx. 0.75V). Once
the direct current signal for electronic volume is controlled, ALC
operation starts. The electronic volume, which is connected between
the input line (13, 9pin) and GND, causes the input signal to
attenuate according to the ratio of the external resistance (R
the resistance value of the electronic volume. The ALC range varies
according to the values of R
1 and R2. For small ALC variation the
S/N will determinate an adequate ALC range is obtained by applying
several k of the R
1 and R2. The attack time and recovery time of
ALC are set according to C7 and R7 of 4pin. If the time constants
7, R7) are large, the recovery time will be long and as C7 becomes
Since amplifier ch1 and ch2 are used as a NAB equalizer
.
amplifier at playback, a time constant circuit is established in
the NF section (1-11pin, 7-10pin) to obtain NAB
characteristics. The voltage gain at this time is determined by
the following formula:
V = │R11+R9/ (│+jC9・R9)│/R3
G
Obtain the necessary gain by regulating the (power-on pop
noise prevention) NAB time constant circuit in the same way
when regulating the gain at recording stage. The operating
point of the output stage (1,7pin) is fixed at 3VF.
Accordingly, even if V
MAX-VCC characteristic (Fig.13), the maximum output voltage
V
does not rise above 1.2V (Typ.). 4pin is grounded at playback
CC is raised to 5V or more, as in the
since ALC is not needed. For better signal-to-noise ratio
characteristics at playback, don’t use R
attached to the input pin (13pin, 9pin).
1) Numbers and data in entries are representative design values and are not guaranteed values of the items.
2) Although ROHM is confident that the example application circuit reflects the best possible recommendations, be sure
to verify circuit characteristics for your particular application. Modification of constants for other externally connected
circuits may cause variations in both static and transient characteristics for external components as well as this Rohm
IC. Allow for sufficient margins when determining circuit constants.
3) Absolute maximum ratings
Use of the IC in excess of absolute maximum ratings, such as the applied voltage or operating temperature range
(Topr), may result in IC damage. Assumptions should not be made regarding the state of the IC (short mode or open
mode) when such damage is suffered. A physical safety measure, such as a fuse, should be implemented when using
the IC at times where the absolute maximum ratings may be exceeded.
4) GND potential
Ensure a minimum GND pin potential in all operating conditions. Make sure that no pins are at a voltage below the
GND at any time, regardless of whether it is a transient signal or not.
5) Thermal design
Perform thermal design, in which there are adequate margins, by taking into account the permissible dissipation (Pd) in
actual states of use.
6) Short circuit between terminals and erroneous mounting
Pay attention to the assembly direction of the ICs. Wrong mounting direction or shorts between terminals, GND, or other
components on the circuits, can damage the IC.
7) Operation in strong magnetic fields
Using the ICs in a strong electromagnetic field can cause operation malfunction.
8) The BA3308F/FV has an on-chip power supply mute circuit that checks for pop noise at power-on. This prevents the
occurrence of pop noise by timing the charge times of the direct current cut capacitors C
3 and C4 of 10pin and 11pin,
and of capacitor C8 for the ripple filter of 5pin.
Accordingly, to obtain an adequate effect, it is recommended that the constants of the application circuit be used in C
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