CML Semiconductor Products
PRODUCT INFORMATION
FX029
Dual Digitally Controlled
Amplifier Array
Applications
Cellular and PMR
Communications Systems
Automatic and Manual Test
Equipment
Remote Gain Adjustments
Telephone Audio Settings
Medical Equipment
Audio and Data Gain Setting
Applications
Publication D/029/3 April 1997
Provisional Issue
Features
2 Digitally Controlled Amplifiers
Gain/Attenuation Range of ±48dB
+ Output Mute, in 2dB Steps
Gain/Attenuation Levels Set by
Serial Interface
Separate Fixed-Gain Uncommitted
Amplifier
5 Volt Low-Power Operation
SERIAL CLOCK
SERIAL DATA
LOAD/LATCH
STAGE 1
CONTROL
REGISTER
Gain
Control 1
SERIAL
INTERFACE
STAGE 2
CONTROL
REGISTER
Control 2
Gain
IN 1A
IN 1B
IN 1C
6
6
IN 2A
IN 2B
Stage 1
V
BIAS
V
BIAS
Stage 2
Stage 2 Inputs
FX029
Stage 1 Inputs
V
DD
V
BIAS
V
SS
Control 1
Control 2
-
+
V
SS
V
SS
Stage 3
(UNCOMMITTED)
IN 3
Stage 3 Input
V
BIAS
OUTPUTS
1A
1B
2
3
Fig.1 Functional Block Diagram
Brief Description
The FX029 single-chip Dual Digitally Controlled
Amplifier Array can replace manual audio-level
controls in most electronic applications including radio
and line communications systems.
The FX029 comprises two digitally controlled gain
and attenuation stages, with each stage having 48
distinct gain steps (range; between -48dB and +48dB
in 2dB steps) plus a MUTE state to powersave the
addressed section. Minimum current drain results from
muting both sections.
Both gain stages have selectable inputs. This
switching allows for selection of three different input
signals to stage 1 and two to stage 2.
1
Stage 1 also provides output switching.
In addition to the two digitally controlled gain stages,
there is a general purpose, uncommitted inverting
amplifier; the gain of this particular amplifier is
component controlled externally using negative
feedback.
Control of each gain stage section is accomplished
through the serial interface. All switching is
accomplished using controlled rise and fall times,
thereby ensuring no annoying transients (clicks or
pops).
The FX029 requires a single 5 volt supply and is
available in compact cerdip and small outline packages.
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