SSM-2122 [ADI]

Dynamic Range Processors/Dual VCA; 动态范围处理器/双VCA
SSM-2122
型号: SSM-2122
厂家: ADI    ADI
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Dynamic Range Processors/Dual VCA
动态范围处理器/双VCA

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Dynamic Range  
Processors/Dual VCA  
a
SSM2120/SSM2122  
FEATURES  
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM  
0.01% THD at +10 dBV In/Out  
100 dB VCA Dynamic Range  
Low VCA Control Feedthrough  
100 dB Level Detection Range  
Log/Antilog Control Paths  
Low External Component Count  
V+  
36k  
CURRENT  
SIGNAL  
MIRRORS  
OUT  
–V  
C
APPLICATIONS  
Compressors  
+V  
C
Expanders  
Limiters  
V+  
V+  
SIGNAL  
INPUT 36kΩ  
AGC Circuits  
V+  
Voltage-Controlled Filters  
Noise Reduction Systems  
Stereo Noise Gates  
I
REF  
GENERAL DESCRIPTION  
V–  
The SSM2120 is a monolithic integrated circuit designed for the  
purpose of processing dynamic signals in various analog systems  
including audio. This “dynamic range processor” consists of two  
VCAs and two level detectors (the SSM2122 consists of two  
VCAs only). These circuit blocks allow the user to logarithmically  
control the gain or attenuation of the signals presented to the  
level detectors depending on their magnitudes. This allows the  
compression, expansion or limiting of ac signals, some of the  
primary applications for the SSM2120.  
PIN CONNECTIONS  
22-Pin Plastic DIP  
(P Suffix)  
16-Pin Plastic DIP  
(P Suffix)  
THRESH 1  
LOG AV 1  
1
2
GND  
22  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
GND  
16 GND  
21 V+  
SIG  
15  
14  
V+  
OUT 1  
CON  
3
SIG  
20  
19  
OUT 1  
OUT 2  
+V  
C1  
SIG  
OUT 2  
SIG  
4
+V  
C2  
OUT 1  
SSM2122  
TOP VIEW  
(Not to Scale)  
CFT 1  
13 +V  
C2  
+V  
C1  
5
18 CFT 2  
–V  
C1  
12 CFT 2  
SSM2120  
TOP VIEW  
CFT 1  
6
17 –V  
C2  
SIG  
11 –V  
C2  
IN 1  
(Not to Scale)  
–V  
C1  
7
16  
SIG  
IN 2  
I
10 SIG  
REF  
V–  
IN 2  
8
SIG  
IN 1  
15 REC  
IN 2  
9
GND  
REC  
IN 1  
9
14 CON  
OUT 2  
13 LOG AV 2  
THRESH 2  
I
10  
11  
REF  
V–  
12  
REV. C  
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use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties  
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© Analog Devices, Inc., 1995  
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106, U.S.A.  
Tel: 617/329-4700 Fax: 617/326-8703  
SSM2120/SSM2122–SPECIFICATIONS  
(@VS = ؎15 V, TA = +25؇C, IREF = 200 A, +VC = –VC = GND (AV = 0 dB). 0 dB = 1 V rms  
unless otherwise noted)  
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS  
SSM2120/SSM2122  
Parameter  
Conditions  
Min  
Typ  
Max  
Units  
POWER SUPPLY  
Supply Voltage Range  
Positive Supply Current  
Negative Supply Current  
±5  
±18  
10  
–8  
V
mA  
mA  
8
–6  
VCAs  
Max ISIGNAL (In/Out)  
Output Offset  
±300  
±325  
±1  
±350  
±8  
µA  
µA  
Control Feedthrough (Trimmed)  
Gain Control Range  
Control Sensitivity  
Gain Scale Factor Drift  
Frequency Response  
Off Isolation  
R
IN = ROUT = 36 k, –30 dB AV 0 dB  
±750  
µV  
dB  
mV/dB  
ppm/°C  
kHz  
dB  
Unity-Gain  
–85  
+40  
6
–3300  
250  
100  
Unity Gain or Less  
At 1 kHz  
Current Gain  
THD (Unity-Gain)  
Noise (20 kHz Bandwidth)  
+VC = –VC = 0 V  
+10 dBV IN/OUT  
RE: 0 dBV  
–0.5  
+0.5  
0.04  
dB  
%
dB  
0.005  
–80  
LEVEL DETECTORS (SSM2120 ONLY)  
Detection Range  
90  
95  
dB  
Input Current Range  
0.085  
2800  
µA p-p  
nA  
mV/dB  
mV  
Rectifier Input Bias Current  
Output Sensitivity (At LOG AV Pin)  
Output Offset Voltage  
4
3
±0.5  
±3.4  
Frequency Response  
I
I
IN = 1 mA p-p  
IN = 10 µA p-p  
1000  
50  
kHz  
IIN = 1 µA p-p  
7.5  
CONTROL AMPLIFIERS (SSM2120 ONLY)  
Input Bias Current  
Output Drive (Max Sink Current)  
Input Offset Voltage  
±85  
7.5  
±0.5  
±175  
±4.2  
nA  
mA  
mV  
5.0  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
ORDERING GUIDE  
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS  
Supply Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±18 V  
Operating Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . –10°C to +55°C  
Junction Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +150°C  
Storage Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –65°C to +150°C  
Maximum Current into Any Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 mA  
Lead Temperature Range (Soldering, 60 sec) . . . . . . . +300°C  
Temperature  
Range  
Package  
Description  
Package  
Option  
Model  
SSM2120  
SSM2122  
–10°C to +50°C 22-Pin Plastic DIP (N-22)  
–10°C to +50°C 16-Pin Plastic DIP (N-16)  
1
Package Type  
θJA  
θJC  
Units  
16-Pin Plastic DIP (P)  
22-Pin Plastic DIP (P)  
86  
70  
10  
7
°C/W  
°C/W  
NOTE  
1θJA is specified for worst case mounting conditions, i.e., θJA is specified for  
device in socket for P-DIP.  
CAUTION  
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily  
accumulate on the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection.  
Although the SSM2120/SSM2122 features proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage  
may occur on devices subjected to high energy electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD  
precautions are recommended to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.  
WARNING!  
ESD SENSITIVE DEVICE  
–2–  
REV. C  
SSM2120/SSM2122  
+V  
C1  
SSM2122  
V+ THRESH 1  
CON  
OUT 1  
|I  
|
IN  
FULL  
WAVE  
REC  
IN 1  
INPUT 1  
OUTPUT 1  
RECTIFIER  
2V  
CFT 1  
–V  
+V  
C1  
V–  
LOG AV 1  
C2  
V+ THRESH 2  
CON  
OUT 2  
|I  
|
IN  
FULL  
WAVE  
RECTIFIER  
REC  
IN 2  
INPUT 2  
OUTPUT 2  
2V  
CFT 2  
–V  
V–  
LOG AV 2  
C2  
Figure 1. SSM2120 Block Diagram  
VCA PERFORMANCE  
VOLTAGE-CONTROLLED AMPLIFIERS  
The two voltage-controlled amplifiers are full Class A current  
in/current out devices with complementary dB/V gain control  
ports. The control sensitivities are +6 mV/dB and –6 mV/dB. A  
resistor divider (attenuator) is used to adapt the sensitivity of an  
external control voltage to the range of the control port. It is  
best to use 200 or less for the attenuator resistor to ground.  
Figures 2a and 2b show the typical THD and noise performance  
of the VCAs over ±20 dB gain/attenuation. Full Class A operation  
provides very low THD.  
0.03  
VCA INPUTS  
0.01  
The signal inputs behave as virtual grounds. The input current  
compliance range is determined by the current into the reference  
current pin.  
REFERENCE PIN  
0.003  
The reference current determines the input and output current  
compliance range of the VCAs. The current into the reference  
pin is set by connecting a resistor to V+. The voltage at the  
reference pin is about two volts above V– and the current will be  
–20  
–10  
0
10  
20  
GAIN – dB  
[(V +)((V )+ 2V )]  
IREF  
=
RREF  
a. VCA THD Performance vs. Gain  
(+10 dBV In/Out @ 1 kHz)  
The current consumption of the VCAs will be directly pro-  
portional to IREF which is nominally 200 µA. The device will  
operate at lower current levels which will reduce the effective  
dynamic range of the VCAs. With a 200 µA reference current,  
the input and output clip points will be ±400 µA. In general:  
–70  
I
CLIP = ±2 IREF  
–80  
–90  
VCA OUTPUTS  
The VCA outputs are designed to interface directly with the virtual  
ground inputs of external operational amplifiers configured as  
current-to-voltage converters. The outputs must operate at virtual  
ground because of the output stage’s finite output impedance.  
The power supplies and selected compliance range determines  
the values of input and output resistors needed. As an example,  
with ±15 V supplies and ±400 µA maximum input and output  
current, choose RIN = ROUT = 36 kfor an output compliance  
range of ±14.4 V. Note that the signal path through the VCA  
including the output current-to-voltage converter is noninverting.  
–20  
–10  
0
10  
20  
GAIN – dB  
b. VCA Noise vs. Gain (20 kHz Bandwidth)  
Figure 2. Typical THD and Noise Performance  
REV. C  
–3–  
SSM2120/SSM2122  
TRIMMING THE VCAs  
Note: It is natural to assume that with the addition of the  
averaging capacitor, the LOG AV output would become the  
average of the log of the absolute value of IIN. However, since the  
capacitor forces an ac ground at the emitter of the output  
transistor, the capacitor charging currents are proportional to  
the antilog of the voltage at the base of the output transistor.  
Since the base voltage of the output transistor is the log of the  
absolute value of IIN, the log and antilog terms cancel, so the  
capacitor becomes a linear integrator with a charging current  
directly proportional to the absolute value of the input current.  
This effectively inverts the order of the averaging and logging  
functions. The signal at the output therefore is the log of the  
average of the absolute value of IIN.  
The control feedthrough (CFT) pins are optional control feed-  
through null points. CFT nulling is usually required in applications  
such as noise gating and downward expansion. If trimming is  
not used, leave the CFT pins open.  
Trim Procedure  
1. Apply a 100 Hz sine wave to the control point attenuator.  
The signal peaks should correspond to the control voltages  
which induce the VCAs maximum intended gain and at least  
30 dB of attenuation.  
2. Adjust the 50 kpotentiometer for the minimum  
feedthrough.  
(Trimmed control feedthrough is typically well under 1 mV rms  
when the maximum gain is unity using 36 kinput and output  
resistors.)  
USING DETECTOR PINS RECIN, LOGAV, THRESH AND  
CONOUT  
When applying signals to RECIN (rectifier input) an input series  
resistor should be followed by a low leakage blocking capacitor  
since RECIN has a dc voltage of approximately 2.1 V above  
ground. Choose RIN for a ±1.5 mA peak signal. For ±15 V  
operation this corresponds to a value of 10 k.  
Applications such as compressor/limiters typically do not require  
control feedthrough trimming because the VCA operates at  
unity-gain unless the signal is large enough to initiate gain  
reduction. In this case the signal masks control feedthrough.  
This trim is ineffective for voltage-controlled filter applications.  
A 1.5 Mvalue of RREF from log average to –15 V will establish  
a 10 µA reference current in the logging transistor (Q1). This  
will bias the transistor in the middle of the detector’s dynamic  
current range in dB to optimize dynamic range and accuracy.  
The LOG AV outputs are buffered and amplified by unipolar  
drive op amps. The 39 k, 1 kresistor network at the  
THRESH pin provides a gain of 40.  
LEVEL DETECTION CIRCUITS  
The SSM2120 contains two independent level detection  
circuits. Each circuit contains a wide dynamic range full-wave  
rectifier, logging circuit and a unipolar drive amplifier. These  
circuits will accurately detect the input signal level over a  
100 dB range from 30 nA to 3 mA peak-to-peak.  
An attenuator from the CONOUT (control output) to the  
appropriate VCA control port establishes the control sensitivity.  
Use 200 for the attenuator resistor to ground and choose  
LEVEL DETECTOR THEORY OF OPERATION  
Referring to the level detector block diagram of Figure 3, the  
RECIN input is an AC virtual ground. The next block imple-  
ments the full-wave rectification of the input current. This  
current is then fed into a logging transistor (Q1) whose pair  
transistor (Q2) has a fixed collector current of IREF. The LOG  
AV output is then:  
RCON for the desired sensitivity. Care should be taken to minimize  
capacitive loads on the control outputs CONOUT. If long lines  
or capacitive loads are present, it is best to connect the series  
resistor RCON as closely to the CONOUT pin as possible.  
DYNAMIC LEVEL DETECTOR CHARACTERISTICS  
Figures 4 and 5 show the dynamic performance of the level  
detector to a change in signal level. The input to the detector (not  
shown) is a series of 500 ms tone bursts at 1 kHz in successive  
10 dBV steps. The tone bursts start at a level of –60 dBV (with  
kT  
q
|IIN|  
IREF  
VLOG AV =  
ln  
With the use of the LOG AV capacitor the output is then the log  
of the average of the absolute value of IIN.  
RIN = 10 k) and return to –60 dBV after each successive 10 dB  
step. Tone bursts range from –60 dBV to +10 dBV. Figure 4  
shows the logarithmic level detector output. The output of the  
detector is 3 mV/dB at LOG AV and the amplifier gain is 40  
which yields 120 mV/dB. Thus, the output at CONOUT is seen  
to increase by 1.2 V for each 10 dBV increase in input level.  
(The unfiltered LOG AV output has broad flat plateaus with  
sharp negative spikes at the zero crossing. This reduces the  
“work” that the averaging capacitor must do, particularly at low  
frequencies.)  
39k  
1kΩ  
THRESH  
V+  
R
CON  
R
|I  
|
IN  
CON  
OUT  
I
REC  
IN  
REF  
IN  
TO V  
FULL  
WAVE  
RECTIFIER  
INPUT  
C
Q2  
200Ω  
Q1  
2V  
V–  
LOG AV  
C
AV  
R
REF  
V–  
Figure 3. Level Detector  
–4–  
REV. C  
SSM2120/SSM2122  
The decay rates are linear ramps that are dependent on the  
current out of the LOG AV pin (set by RREF) and the value of  
2V  
1s  
100  
90  
C
AV. The integration or decay time of the circuit is derived from  
the formula:  
I
REF ×333  
CAV  
Decrementation Rate (in dB/s) =  
10  
0%  
Table I. Settling Time (tS) for CAV = 10 F. tS = tS (CAV = 10 F)  
5 dB  
3 dB  
2 dB  
1 dB  
Figure 4. Detector Output  
10 dB Step  
20 dB Step  
30 dB Step  
40 dB Step  
50 dB Step  
60 dB Step  
11.28 ms  
16.65  
18.15  
21.46  
26.83  
28.33  
27.79  
30.19  
35.56  
37.06  
37.52  
(+144 µs)  
(+46 µs)  
46.09  
51.46  
52.96  
53.42  
2V  
18.61  
100  
90  
APPLICATIONS  
10  
The following applications for the SSM2120 use both the VCAs  
and level detectors in conjunction to assimilate a variety of  
functions.  
0%  
50ms  
The first section describes the arrangement of the threshold  
control in each control circuit configuration. These control  
circuits form the foundation for the applications to follow which  
include the downward expander, compressor/limiter and  
compandor.  
Figure 5. Overlayed Detector Output  
DYNAMIC ATTACK AND DECAY RATES  
Figure 5 shows the output levels overlayed using a storage  
scope. The attack rate is determined by the step size and the  
value of CAV. The attack time to final value is a function of the  
step size increase. Table I shows the values of total settling  
times to within 5 dB, 3 dB, 2 dB and 1 dB of final value with  
THRESHOLD CONTROL  
Figure 6a shows the control circuit for a typical downward  
expander while Figure 6b shows a typical control curve. Here,  
the threshold potentiometer adjusts VT to provide a negative  
unipolar control output. This is typically used in noise gate,  
downward expander, and dynamic filter applications. This  
potentiometer is used in all applications to control the signal  
level versus control voltage characteristics.  
C
AV = 10 µF. When step sizes exceed 40 dB, the increase in  
settling time for larger steps is negligible. To calculate the attack  
time to final value for any value of CAV, simply multiply the  
value in the chart by CAV/10 µF.  
THRESHOLD  
THRESHOLD  
CONTROL  
R
IN  
L
V
T
+
V–  
V+  
R
REC  
IN  
IN  
R
T
MONO  
OR R  
R
CON  
CON  
OUT  
|I  
|
39kΩ  
IN  
R
TO +V  
LL  
C
1kΩ  
200Ω  
2V  
LOG AV  
MONO – R = 10kΩ  
IN  
STEREO – R = 20kΩ  
IN  
C
AV  
1.5MΩ  
V–  
*
*LOWER LIMIT CAN BE FIXED  
BY CONNECTING A RESISTOR  
R
FROM REC TO GROUND  
V–  
LL  
IN  
V
– dB  
IN  
a. Control Circuit  
b. Typical Downward Expander  
Control Curve  
Figure 6. Noise Gate/Downward Expander Control Circuit and Typical Response  
REV. C  
–5–  
SSM2120/SSM2122  
In the noise gate, downward expander and compressor/limiter  
applications, this potentiometer will establish the onset of the  
control action. The sensitivity of the control action depends on  
the value of RT.  
as shown in Figure 8a, with its response in Figure 8b. The value  
of the resistor RPV will determine the maximum output from the  
control amplifier.  
STEREO COMPRESSOR/LIMITER  
For a positive unipolar control output add two diodes as shown  
in Figure 7a. This is useful in compressor/limiter applications.  
Figure 7b shows a typical response.  
The two control circuits of Figures 6 and 7 can be used in  
conjunction to produce composite control voltages. Figures 9a  
and 9b show this type of circuit and transfer function for a  
stereo compressor/limiter which also acts as a downward  
expander for noise gating. The output noise in the absence of a  
Bipolar control outputs can be realized by adding a resistor from  
the op amp output to V+. This is useful in compandor circuits  
THRESHOLD  
V+  
THRESHOLD  
CONTROL  
R
R
IN  
V
T
*
+
R
L
PV  
R
CON  
V+  
TO –V  
R
T
C
REC IN  
IN  
MONO  
OR R  
200Ω  
39kΩ  
|I  
|
CON  
OUT  
IN  
1kΩ  
2V  
THRESH  
LOG AV  
MONO – R = 10kΩ  
*UPPER LIMIT CAN BE FIXED BY  
VALUE OF PULL UP RESISTOR (R  
CONNECTED TO POSITIVE SUPPLY  
IN  
)
STEREO – R = 20kΩ  
PV  
IN  
C
AV  
1.5MΩ  
V–  
V–  
V
– dB  
IN  
a. Control Circuit  
b. Typical Compressor/Limiter Control  
Curve  
Figure 7. Compressor/Limiter Control Circuit and Typical Response  
V+  
*
GAIN  
R
IN  
+
L
V
T
V+  
V–  
R
R
PV  
REC  
IN  
R
IN  
V
<
0
V
=
0
V > 0  
T
T
T
T
MONO  
OR R  
39kΩ  
TO +V  
|I  
|
C
IN  
OR –V  
CON  
OUT  
R
C
LL  
1kΩ  
THRESH  
1.5MΩ  
200Ω  
2V  
*UPPER AND  
LOWER LIMITS CAN  
BE ESTABLISHED BY  
LOG AV  
MONO – R = 10kΩ  
IN  
STEREO – R = 20kΩ  
IN  
C
AV  
V–  
VALUES OF R AND  
PV  
*
R
, RESPECTIVELY  
LL  
V–  
V
– dB  
IN  
a. Control Circuit  
b. Typical Compandor Control Curves  
Figure 8. Compandor Control Circuit and Typical Curves  
EXPANSION  
THRESHOLD  
COMPRESSION  
THRESHOLD  
THRESHOLD EXP.  
FIGURE 6  
L
+V  
C
200Ω  
MONO  
OR R  
THRESHOLD COM.  
FIGURE 7  
–V  
C
200Ω  
*
V
– dB  
IN  
a. Control Circuit  
b. Input/Output Curve  
Figure 9. Control Circuit for Stereo Compressor/Limiter with Noise Gating and Input/Output Curve  
–6–  
REV. C  
SSM2120/SSM2122  
10pF  
+V  
C
10pF  
–V  
C
36Ω  
200Ω  
36kΩ  
200Ω  
36kΩ  
SIGNAL  
INPUT  
TRANSMISSION  
OR  
STORAGE  
MEDIUM  
36kΩ  
2200pF  
SIGNAL  
OUTPUT  
2200pF  
47Ω  
47Ω  
–V  
V+  
10kΩ  
C
200Ω  
+V  
1µF  
C
V+  
200Ω  
V+  
1µF  
R
C
V+  
10kΩ  
R
E
10kΩ  
39kΩ  
|I  
|
10kΩ  
IN  
39kΩ  
1kΩ  
REC  
|I  
|
IN  
IN  
1kΩ  
REC  
IN  
LOG AV  
4.7MΩ  
1µF  
LOG AV  
4.7MΩ  
1µF  
V–  
V–  
V–  
V–  
Figure 10. Companding Noise Rejection System  
signal will be dependent on the noise of the current-to-voltage  
converter amplifier if the expansion ratio is high enough.  
being used. As an extreme example, a household tape player  
would require a higher compression/expansion ratio than a  
professional stereo system.  
As discussed in the Threshold Control section, the use of the  
control circuit of Figure 6, including the RPV to V+ and two  
diodes, yields positive unipolar control outputs.  
20  
OVERALL  
RESPONSE  
I
R
3µA  
REF  
REF  
25dB  
= 4.7M  
0
–20  
–40  
–60  
–80  
COMPANDING NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM  
A complete companding noise reduction system is shown in  
Figure 10. Normally, to obtain an overall gain of unity, the  
value of RC is equal to RE. The values of RC/E will determine the  
compression/expansion ratio.  
2:1  
EXPANSION  
2:1  
COMPRESSION  
Table II shows compression/expansion ratios ranging from 1.5:1  
to full limiting with the corresponding values of RC/E  
.
An example of a 2:1 compression/expansion ratio is plotted in  
Figure 11. Note that signal compression increases gain for low  
level signals and reduces gain for high levels while expansion  
does the reverse. The net result for the system is the same as the  
original input signal except that it has been compressed before  
being sent to a given medium and expanded after recovery. The  
compression/expansion ratio needed depends on the medium  
–80  
–60  
–40  
–20  
0
20  
INPUT SIGNAL LEVEL – dB  
Figure 11. Companding Noise Reduction with 2:1  
Compression/Expansion Ratio  
Table II.  
Gain  
Compressor  
Only  
Output Signal  
Increase (dB)  
Expander  
Only  
Output Signal  
Increase (dB)  
(Reduction  
or Increase)  
(dB)  
Input Signal  
Compression/  
VCONTROL –  
Increase (dB)  
Expansion Ratio  
RC/E  
(mV/dB)  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
6.67  
13.33  
10.00  
6.67  
5.00  
4.00  
2.67  
2.00  
0
22.67  
30.00  
33.33  
35.00  
36.00  
37.33  
38.00  
40.00  
1.5:1  
2:1  
3:1  
4:1  
5:1  
7.5:1  
10:1  
AGC*/Limiter  
11,800  
7,800  
5,800  
5,133  
4,800  
4,415  
4,244  
3,800  
2.0  
3.0  
4.0  
4.5  
4.8  
5.2  
5.4  
6.0  
10.00  
13.33  
15.00  
16.00  
17.33  
18.00  
20.00  
*AGC for Compression Only.  
REV. C  
–7–  
SSM2120/SSM2122  
DYNAMIC FILTER  
Figure 12 shows a control circuit for a dynamic filter capable of  
single ended (nonencode/decode) noise reduction. Such circuits  
usually suffer from a loss of high frequency content at low signal  
levels because their control circuits detect the absolute amount  
of highs present in the signal. This circuit, however, measures  
wideband level as well as high frequency band level to produce  
a composite control signal combined in a 1:2 ratio respectively.  
The upper detector senses wideband signals with a cutoff of  
20 Hz while the lower detector has a 5 kHz cutoff to sense only  
high frequency band signals. This approach allows very good  
noise masking with a minimum loss of “highs” when the signal  
level goes below the threshold.  
V+  
THRESHOLD  
CONTROL  
V–  
2.2µF  
10kΩ  
REC  
160kΩ  
12kΩ  
IN  
39kCON  
THRESH  
OUT  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
|I  
|
IN  
9
1
3
1kΩ  
F
20Hz  
C
(WIDEBAND)  
LOG AV  
2
3.3µF  
V–  
1.5MΩ  
V–  
V+  
160kΩ  
3300pF  
10kΩ  
REC  
39kΩ  
5.6kΩ  
IN  
CON  
THRESH  
12  
OUT  
|I  
|
IN  
15  
14  
1kΩ  
F
= 5kHz  
C
200Ω  
(HIGH FREQUENCY)  
LOG AV  
13  
+V  
C
5
36kΩ  
3.3µF  
V–  
1.5MΩ  
36kΩ  
100pF  
SIG  
36kΩ  
SIG  
8
OUT  
V–  
IN  
36kΩ  
5
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
47Ω  
2200pF  
7
–V  
C
200Ω  
Figure 12. Dynamic Noise Filter Circuit  
–8–  
REV. C  
SSM2120/SSM2122  
Figures 13a–c show the filter’s 3 dB frequency response with the  
threshold potentiometer at V+, centered, and V–. Data was  
taken by applying a 300 Hz signal to the wideband detector and  
a 20 kHz signal to the high-frequency band detector simultane-  
ously. These figures correspond to filter characteristics for  
50 dB, 70 dB and 90 dB dynamic range program source  
material, respectively. The system could thus treat signals from  
anything ranging from 1/4" magnetic tape to high performance  
compact disc players.  
20  
10  
50.6  
50.6 50.6  
0
50.6 50.6 50.6  
–10  
–20  
–30  
–40  
–50  
17.8 26  
26  
26  
6
8.3 11.7 11.7 11.7  
1.9  
1.0  
1.0  
2.75 3.9  
5.5  
2.4  
1.1  
5.5  
2.4  
1.1  
5.5  
2.4  
1.1  
1.0  
1.0  
1.2  
1.0  
1.7  
1.0  
Note that in Figure 13a the control circuit is designed so that  
the minimum cutoff frequency is about 1 kHz. This occurs as  
the control circuit detects the noise floor of the source material.  
1.0  
–50  
–40  
–30  
–20  
–10  
0
10  
20  
Dynamic filtering limits the signal bandwidth to less than 1 kHz  
unless enough highs are detected in the signal to cover the noise  
floor in the mid- and high frequency range. In this case the filter  
opens to pass more of the audio band as more highs are detected.  
The filter’s bandwidth can extend to 50 kHz with a nominal  
signal level at the input. At other signal levels with varying high  
frequency content, the filter will close to the required band-  
width. Here, noise outside the band is removed while the  
perceived noise is masked by other signals within the band.  
Even in this system, however, a certain amount of mid- and high  
frequency components will be lost, especially during transients  
at very low signal levels. This circuit does not address low  
frequency noise such as “hum” and “rumble.”  
WIDEBAND SIGNAL LEVEL – dB  
a. VTHRESH at V+  
20  
10  
50.6  
50.6 50.6  
0
50.6 50.6 50.6  
–10  
–20  
–30  
–40  
–50  
50.6 50.6 50.6 50.6  
48 49.2 49.2 49.2 49.2  
15.1  
7.1  
22  
10  
22  
10  
4.2  
22  
10  
4.2  
22  
10  
4.2  
22  
10  
4.2  
4.9  
2.2  
1.5  
3.1  
4.2  
–50  
–40  
–30  
–20  
–10  
0
10  
20  
WIDEBAND SIGNAL LEVEL – dB  
b. VTHRESH Centered  
20  
10  
50.6  
50.6 50.6  
0
50.6 50.6 50.6  
–10  
–20  
–30  
–40  
–50  
50.6 50.6 50.6 50.6  
50.6 50.6  
50.6 50.6 50.6  
41 41 41  
12.3 17.3 17.8 17.8 17.8 17.8 17.8 17.8  
50.6 50.6 50.6  
50.6 50.6 50.6  
40  
41  
41  
41  
–50  
–40  
–30  
–20  
–10  
0
10  
20  
WIDEBAND SIGNAL LEVEL – dB  
c. VTHRESH at V–  
Figure 13. 3 dB Filter Response  
REV. C  
–9–  
SSM2120/SSM2122  
V+  
THRESHOLD  
200Ω  
V–  
12kΩ  
V+  
160kΩ  
1kΩ  
R
IN1  
39kΩ  
REC  
CON  
OUT  
IN  
SIGNAL  
INPUT  
IN |I  
|
IN  
+V  
C
F
20Hz  
C
36kΩ  
12kΩ  
LOG AV  
1.5MΩ  
C
AV1  
SIGNAL  
OUTPUT  
V–  
47Ω  
2200pF  
V–  
V+  
–V  
C
160kΩ  
200Ω  
R
IN2  
REC  
39kΩ  
5.6kΩ  
200Ω  
CON  
OUT  
IN  
IN |I  
|
IN  
1kΩ  
DOWNWARD EXPANDER  
F
= 5Hz  
C
LOG AV  
1.5MΩ  
+V  
C
36kΩ  
C
AV2  
V–  
36kΩ  
100pF  
V–  
36kΩ  
36kΩ  
36kΩ  
47Ω  
2200pF  
–V  
C
200Ω  
Figure 14. Dynamic Filter with Downward Expander  
DYNAMIC FILTER WITH DOWNWARD EXPANDER  
A composite single-ended noise reduction system can be  
realized by a combination of dynamic filtering and a downward  
expander. As shown in Figure 14, the output from the wideband  
detector can also be connected to the +VC control port of the  
second VCA which is connected in series with the sliding filter.  
This will act as a downward expander with a threshold that  
tracks that of the filter. Although both of these techniques are  
used for noise reduction, each alone will pass appreciable  
amounts of noise under some conditions. When used together,  
both contribute distinct advantages while compensating for each  
other’s deficiencies.  
The dynamic filter and downward expander techniques used  
together can be employed more subtly to achieve a given level of  
noise reduction than would be required if used individually. Up  
to 30 dB of noise reduction can be realized while preserving the  
crisp highs with a minimum of transient side effects.  
+20  
–30  
–40  
–50  
–60  
+20  
–30  
–45  
–60  
Downward expansion uses a VCA controlled by the level  
detector. This section maintains dynamic range integrity for all  
levels above the user adjustable threshold level. As the input  
level decreases below the threshold, gain reduction occurs at an  
increasing rate (see Figure 15). This technique reduces audible  
noise in fade outs or low level signal passages by keeping the  
standing noise floor well below the program material.  
–75  
This technique by itself is less effective for signals with  
predominantly low frequency content such as a bass solo where  
wideband frequency noise would be heard at full level. Also,  
since the level detector has a time constant for signal averaging,  
percussive material can modulate the noise floor causing a  
“pumping” or “breathing” effect.  
Figure 15. Typical Downward Expander I/O Characteristics  
at –30 dB Threshold Level (1:1.5 Ratio)  
–10–  
REV. C  
SSM2120/SSM2122  
FADER AUTOMATION  
The SSM2300 8-channel multiplexed sample-and-hold IC  
makes an excellent controller for VCAs in automation systems.  
The SSM2120 can be used in fader automation systems to serve  
two channels. The inverting control port is connected through  
an attenuator to the VCA control voltage source. The noninverting  
control port is connected to a control circuit (such as Figure 6)  
which senses the input signal level to the VCA. Above the  
threshold voltage, which can be set quite low (for example  
–60 dBV), the VCA operates at its programmed gain. Below  
this threshold the VCA will downward expand at a rate deter-  
mined by the +VC control port attenuator. By keeping the release  
time constant in the 10 ms to 25 ms range, the modulation of  
the VCA standing noise floor (–80 dB at unity-gain), can be  
kept inaudibly low.  
Figure 16 shows the basic connection for the SSM2122 operating  
as a unity-gain VCA with its noninverting control ports grounded  
and access to the inverting control ports. This is typical for fader  
automation applications. Since this device is a pinout option of  
the SSM2120, the VCAs will behave exactly as described  
earlier in the VCA section.  
The SSM2122 can also be used with two or more op amps to  
implement complex voltage-controlled filter functions. Biquad  
and state-variable two-pole filters offering low pass, bandpass  
and high pass outputs can be realized. Higher order filters can  
also be formed by connecting two or more such stages in series.  
+15V  
0.1µF  
10pF  
10pF  
36kΩ  
1
16  
36kΩ  
2
15  
1/2  
TL082  
SIG  
OUT 1  
200Ω  
220kΩ  
200Ω  
14  
3
4
5
6
7
8
V+  
V–  
1/2  
TL082  
SIG  
OUT 2  
200Ω  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
V+  
50kΩ  
*
SSM2122  
220kΩ  
200Ω  
50kΩ  
*
–V  
C1  
36kΩ  
V–  
SIG  
IN 1  
–V  
C2  
2000pF  
150kΩ  
0.1µF  
36kΩ  
SIG  
IN 2  
V+  
47Ω  
2000pF  
47Ω  
–15V  
*OPTIONAL CONTROL FEEDTHROUGH TRIM  
Figure 16. SSM2122 Basic Connection (Control Ports at 0 V)  
REV. C  
–11–  
SSM2120/SSM2122  
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS  
Dimensions shown in inches and (mm).  
16-Pin Plastic DIP  
(N-16)  
0.840 (21.33)  
0.745 (18.93)  
16  
9
8
0.280 (7.11)  
0.240 (6.10)  
1
0.325 (8.25)  
0.300 (7.62)  
0.195 (4.95)  
0.115 (2.93)  
0.060 (1.52)  
0.015 (0.38)  
PIN 1  
0.210 (5.33)  
MAX  
0.130  
(3.30)  
MIN  
0.160 (4.06)  
0.115 (2.93)  
0.015 (0.381)  
0.008 (0.204)  
0.070 (1.77) SEATING  
0.100  
(2.54)  
BSC  
0.022 (0.558)  
0.014 (0.356)  
PLANE  
0.045 (1.15)  
22-Pin Plastic DIP  
(N-22)  
1.080 (27.43)  
1.020 (25.91)  
22  
1
12  
11  
0.280 (7.11)  
0.240 (6.10)  
0.325 (8.25)  
0.195 (4.95)  
0.115 (2.93)  
0.060 (1.52)  
0.015 (0.38)  
0.300 (7.62)  
PIN 1  
0.210  
(5.33)  
MAX  
0.015 (0.381)  
0.008 (0.204)  
0.160 (4.06)  
0.115 (2.93)  
SEATING  
PLANE  
0.022 (0.558) 0.100  
0.070 (1.77)  
0.045 (1.15)  
(2.54)  
BSC  
0.014 (0.356)  
–12–  
REV. C  

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