Tel: 886-2-66296288 Fax: 886-2-29174598 URL: http://www.princeton.com.

tw

Electronic Volume Controller IC

PT2253A

DESCRIPTION
PT2253A is an electronic volume controller IC utilizing CMOS Technology specially designed for use on audio equipments. It has two (2) built-in channels making it ideally suitable for mono and stereo sound applications. PT2253A provides a wide frequency response range and a very low harmonic distortion to mention a few; thereby guaranteeing a highly effective and reliable performance.

FEATURES
CMOS technology Low power consumption Operating voltage range: Vcc=6 ~ 12V (Backup voltage is up to 4V) 0dB to -68dB attenuation controlled by 2dB/step 2 channels in each chip Capable to control attenuation by a built-in oscillator and Up/Down pin Single power supply or dual power supplies of (+) and (-) can be used Wide frequency response range Very low harmonic distortion Available in 16 pin, DIP package

APPLICATIONS
Audio Equipment Volume Control Traditional VR Replacement

PT2253A V2.8

-1-

December, 2005

Tel: 886-2-66296288 Fax: 886-2-29174598 URL: http://www.princeton.com.tw

Electronic Volume Controller IC

PT2253A

BLOCK DIAGRAM
Vcc Vss /INH

U/D

U/D CK

7 BITS BIDIRECTIONAL SHIFT REGISTER

INT

5 BITS BIDIRECTIONAL CK SHIFT REGISTER U/D

AUTO INITIALIZE CIRCUIT INT CONSTANT CURRENT CIRCUIT DCO

OSC

OSC

L-OUT1

Vcc R-OUT1 CK 7 BITS LATCH CIRCUIT CK 7 BITS LATCH CIRCUIT A-SW A-SW A-SW A-SW A-SW A-SW A-SW A-GND CK 6 BITS LATCH CIRCUIT CK 6 BITS LATCH CIRCUIT A-SW A-SW A-SW A-SW A-SW A-SW R-OUT2 R-IN2 R-IN1

L-IN1

A-SW A-SW A-SW A-SW A-SW A-SW A-SW

CK

CK

A-GND

L-IN2

A-SW A-SW A-SW A-SW A-SW A-SW

L-OUT2

CK

CK

PT2253A V2.8

-2-

December, 2005

Tel: 886-2-66296288 Fax: 886-2-29174598 URL: http://www.princeton.com.tw

Electronic Volume Controller IC

PT2253A

PIN CONFIGURATION
Vss L-OUT1 L-IN1 A-GND L-IN2 LOUT2 /INH DCO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PT2253A 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 Vcc R-OUT1 R-IN1 A-GND R-IN2 R-OUT2 U/D OSC

PIN DESCRIPTION
Pin Name I/O Description Pin No. Vss Power Negative Power Supply 1 10dB/Step Attenuator Output L-OUT1 O 2 A signal applied to IN is attenuated into 7 steps from 0dB to -60dB. L-IN1 I 10dB/Step Attenuator Input 3 A-GND GND Analog Ground Pin 4 L-IN2 I 2dB/Step Attenuator Input 5 2dB/Step Attenuator Output L-OUT2 O 6 A signal applied to IN is attenuated into 5 steps from 0dB to -8dB. Inhibit Terminal. /INH I At L level, all inputs and outputs are disabled. 7 At H level, operation is normal. DCO O DC Current Output Pin 8 OSC I/O RC Connecting Pin for the Oscillator 9 U/D I Attenuator Up/Down Control Pin 10 R-OUT2 O 2dB/Step Attenuator Output, same as L-OUT2. 11 R-IN2 I 2dB/Step Attenuator Input, same as L-IN2. 12 A-GND GND Analog Ground Pin 13 R-IN1 I 10dB/Step Attenuator Input, same as L-IN1. 14 R-OUT1 O 10dB/Step Attenuator Output, same as L-OUT1. 15 Vcc Power Positive Power Supply 16
PT2253A V2.8 -3December, 2005

Tel: 886-2-66296288 Fax: 886-2-29174598 URL: http://www.princeton.com.tw

Electronic Volume Controller IC

PT2253A

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
ATTENUATION SETTING
The Attenuation can be increased or decreased depending on the state of the U/D Pin (either H or L Level) by actuating the built-in oscillator. When power is applied, the attenuation is automatically set at -40dB.

POWER SUPPLY U/D OSC -30dB -32dB -34dB -36dB -38dB -40dB
When the DOWN Key is pressed, the U/D Pin goes to the L Level and the oscillator is actuated in the down state. Thus, attenuation is increased. Conversely, when the UP Key is pressed, the U/D Pin goes to the H Level and the oscillator is actuated in the up state. Thus, attenuation is decreased. Oscillation frequency (fosc) is dependent on the Cx and the Rx and is determined by the following equation:

fosc =

1 Hz 0.7 (Cx)(Rx)

where: Rs 3Rx

PT2253A V2.8

-4-

December, 2005

Tel: 886-2-66296288 Fax: 886-2-29174598 URL: http://www.princeton.com.tw

Electronic Volume Controller IC

Vcc

PT2253A

Rs

Cx OSC Vcc Rx U/D

+

OSC

UP

DOWN

1F

Rx=33K Cx=4.7F Rs=100K

Vss

PT2253A V2.8

-5-

December, 2005

Tel: 886-2-66296288 Fax: 886-2-29174598 URL: http://www.princeton.com.tw

Electronic Volume Controller IC ATTENUATION DISPLAY OUTPUT

PT2253A

PT2253A has a DC Current Output Pin (DCO). The output level is divided into 13 steps. Please refer to the table below: Step DCO Attenuation 0 0 -64dB ~ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 I 2I 3I 4I 5I 6I 7I 8I 9I 10I 11I 12I 13I -60dB ~ -62dB -54dB ~ -58dB -50dB ~ -52dB -44dB ~ -48dB -40dB ~ -42dB -34dB ~ -38dB -30dB ~ -32dB -24dB ~ -28dB -20dB ~ -22dB -14dB ~ -18dB -10dB ~ -12dB -4dB ~ - 8dB 0dB ~ -2dB

Current value may fluctuate depending on the IC. When high precision is required, use a variable resistor as a load resistor.
13 12 11 8 9 1K 7 Vss 5 4 3 2 STEP 0 1 About 100mV + 30mV Vss 6 8 About 1.3 V 10

PT2253A V2.8

-6-

December, 2005

Tel: 886-2-66296288 Fax: 886-2-29174598 URL: http://www.princeton.com.tw

Electronic Volume Controller IC ATTENUATOR

Attenuator 1 attenuates 0 ~ -60dB at 10dB/step. Attenuator 2 attenuates 0 ~ -8dB at 2dB/step.
BUFFER AMP

PT2253A

0dB 0 IN1 -10 -20 -30 RATT-1 -40 -50 -60 ATTENUATOR 1 A-GND RATT-2=20K (TYP.) -8 ATTENUATOR 2 RATT-2 -6 OUT1 IN2 -2 -4 OUT2

RATT-1=50K(TYP.)

If there is the possibility of excessive voltage in the attenuator, it is recommended that a protective diode be inserted. Please refer to the diagram below.
Vcc

Vcc IN Vss Vss

PT2253A V2.8

-7-

December, 2005

Tel: 886-2-66296288 Fax: 886-2-29174598 URL: http://www.princeton.com.tw

Electronic Volume Controller IC POWER SUPPLY

DUAL POWER SUPPLY

PT2253A

+Vcc
Vcc A-GND Vss /INH DCO DC Vcc UP DOWN U/D OSC

OSC U/D

0V -Vss

SINGLE POWER SUPPLY

+

+Vcc
Vcc A-GND Vss /INH DCO U/D OSC

1/2 VDD (A-GND) 0V (Vss)

DC Vcc

PT2253A V2.8

-8-

December, 2005

Tel: 886-2-66296288 Fax: 886-2-29174598 URL: http://www.princeton.com.tw

Electronic Volume Controller IC INITIALIZATION WHEN POWER ON

PT2253A

PT2253A has the built-in auto-initializing function for during the Power ON period. It has the power supply on reset for the initialization of the chip. If the power supply rises too fast, the initialization may not be fully effected. For initialization to be fully effective, it is necessary to satisfy the following conditions: 1. The /INH Terminal must be raised simultaneously with the supply voltage. 2. Initial attenuation level is -40dB Please refer to the following diagram.

Vcc-Vss or /INH TERMINAL VOLTAGE

Vcc-Vss = 4.0 V

T > 1 msec T

Note: If Vcc-Vss drops below 4.0V, the auto-initializing function is actuated.

BACK UP WHEN POWER OFF

When /INH Pin is set at L Level, all input and output pins are disabled and the current consumption is reduced to the minimum. Under this condition, the backup by means of a capacitor becomes possible. An example of this application when a backup capacitor is used is shown below.
VDD Vcc

10K 10K 1000 16V

Vcc

+ -

PT2253A
Vss /INH

-Vss 51K

If Vcc-Vss drops below 4V, the backup becomes impossible.

PT2253A V2.8

-9-

December, 2005

Tel: 886-2-66296288 Fax: 886-2-29174598 URL: http://www.princeton.com.tw

Electronic Volume Controller IC

PT2253A

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

Parameter
Operating temperature Storage temperature

Symbol
Topr Tstg

Ratings
-45 ~ +85 -65 ~ +150

Unit

DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(Unless otherwise specified, Vcc=12V, Vss=0V and Ta=25) Parameter Symbol Conditions Min. Operating supply voltage Vcc 6 Operating supply current Icc Vcc=12V Stand-by-current ISB /INH=0V OSC=12V Input voltage H Level VIH 0.8 x Vcc (/INH, U/D) L Level VIL Vss - 0.3 Attenuator 1 Attenuation level RATT-1 25 (10dB/step) resistor is set to 0dB Attenuator 2 Attenuation level RATT-2 10 (2dB/step) resistor is set to 0dB Bias Vcc/2=6V Max. input amplitude Vin Fin=1KHz ATT=0dB Operating oscillation fosc 5 frequency DCO output current IDCO 1 step 70

Typ. 1
50 20 100

Max. 12 3
10 Vcc + 0.3 0.2 x Vcc 70 28 4.0 10 140

Unit V mA
A V K K Vrms KHz A

PT2253A V2.8

- 10 -

December, 2005

Tel: 886-2-66296288 Fax: 886-2-29174598 URL: http://www.princeton.com.tw

Electronic Volume Controller IC

PT2253A

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(Unless otherwise specified, Vcc=6V, Vss=-6V, GND=0V)

IN1 ~ OUT 1
Parameter
Signal to noise ratio

Symbol
S/N

Frequency response Noise floor Total harmonic distortion

Fr NF THD

Condition ATT=0dB Fin=1KHz Vin=1.0Vrms ATT=-10dB Fin=1KHz Vin=1.0Vp-p Vin=0V, ATT=0dB ATT=-10dB Fin=1KHz Vin=1.0Vrms

Max.
97

Unit
dB

657 0.015 0.010

KHz mV %

IN2 ~ OUT2
Parameter
Signal to noise ratio

Symbol
S/N

Frequency response Noise floor Total harmonic distortion

Fr NF THD

Condition ATT = 0dB Fin=1KHz Vin=1.0Vrms ATT=-2dB Fin=1KHz Vin=1.0Vp-p Vin=0V ATT=0dB ATT=-2dB Fin=1KHz Vin=1.0Vrms

Max.
95

Unit
dB

1820 0.022 0.009

KHz mV %

PT2253A V2.8

- 11 -

December, 2005

Tel: 886-2-66296288 Fax: 886-2-29174598 URL: http://www.princeton.com.tw

Electronic Volume Controller IC

PT2253A

APPLICATION CIRCUIT 1
DUAL POWER SUPPLY (L-CHANNEL ONLY)
Vss -6V

3 10 F

+ _

4 1

+
2

LM358 8

VDD +6V 10 F

Vss

Vcc

10 F INPUT GROUND 10 F OUTPUT

L-OUT1 R-OUT1 L-IN1 A-GND R-IN1 A-GND R-IN2

L-IN2

L-OUT2 R-OUT2 /INH DCO U/D OSC

+
CX 4.7 1N4148

PT2253A
10K

+
RS 100K
1 (0.7) (CX)( RX)

1 F

fosc =

RX 33K 1N4148 UP SW DOWN SW

RS 3RX

PT2253A V2.8

- 12 -

December, 2005

Tel: 886-2-66296288 Fax: 886-2-29174598 URL: http://www.princeton.com.tw

Electronic Volume Controller IC

PT2253A

APPLICATION CIRCUIT 2
DUAL POWER SUPPLY (L-CHANNEL ONLY)
Vss -6V

3
10F

+
LM358

4 1

+ 2

8
68pF

VDD +6V 10F +

0.15 F 51K

110K
Vss Vcc

10F INPUT GROUND

+ 10F +

L-OUT1 R-OUT1 L-IN1 A-GND L-IN2 R-IN1 A-GND R-IN2

OUTPUT

L-OUT2 R-OUT2 /INH DCO U/D

PT2253A
10K

CX 4.7

RS 100K
fosc =

1 (0.7)(CX)( RX)

RX 33K

RS 3RX UP SW

1N4148 DOWN SW

Note: Since the buffer amp between Att-1 and Att-2 is already 10dB voltage gain, higher input level may cause OP amps output clipping. To avoid unwanted distortion, the input signal level applied at IN-1 should not be over 1Vrms.

PT2253A V2.8

- 13 -

OSC

1N4148 1F

December, 2005

Tel: 886-2-66296288 Fax: 886-2-29174598 URL: http://www.princeton.com.tw

Electronic Volume Controller IC

PT2253A

APPLICATION CIRCUIT 3
SINGLE POWER SUPPLY
Vcc (6 ~ 12V)

3 8 1 + 2 LM358 4

0.1F

5 8 7 + 6 LM358 4

Vss

Vcc

L-OUT1 R-OUT1

A-GND L-IN2

A-GND R-IN2

Vcc Vcc

/INH DCO

U/D OSC

PT2253A
10K + 100F

Vcc

+4.7F 1 IN4148 33K IN4148 2 1 2 2 2 +

100K

10K

Up Key

PT2253A V2.8

- 14 -

Output (Left Channel)

10F C3 +

L-OUT2 R-OUT2

Input (Left Channel)

10F C1 +

L-IN1

R-IN1

10F C2

Input (Right Channel)

10F C4

Output (Right Channel)

1 F

December, 2005

Tel: 886-2-66296288 Fax: 886-2-29174598 URL: http://www.princeton.com.tw

Electronic Volume Controller IC

PT2253A

APPLICATION CIRCUIT 4
SINGLE POWER SUPPLY
Vcc (6 ~ 12V)

0.15F 51K

3 8 1 + 2LM358 4 110K

0.15F 0.1F 51K

5 8 7 + 6LM358 4 110K

68pF Input (Left Channel) 10F C1 +

Vss

Vcc

68pF 10F C2 + Vcc

L-OUT1 R-OUT1 L-IN1 A-GND L-IN2 R-IN1 A-GND R-IN2

Input (Right Channel)

/INH DCO

U/D OSC

Vcc

PT2253A
10K + 100F

100K

10K

Up Key

Note: Since the buffer amp between Att-1 and Att-2 is already 10dB voltage gain, higher input level may cause OP amps output clipping. To avoid unwanted distortion, the input signal level applied at IN-1 should not be over 1Vrms.

PT2253A V2.8

- 15 -

Output (Left Channel) Vcc

10F C3 +

L-OUT2 R-OUT2

10F C4

Output (Right Channel)

4.7F 1 IN4148 33K IN4148 2 1 2 2 2 +

1 F

December, 2005

Tel: 886-2-66296288 Fax: 886-2-29174598 URL: http://www.princeton.com.tw

Electronic Volume Controller IC

PT2253A

ORDER INFORMATION
Valid Part Number PT2253A PT2253A-S PT2253A (L) PT2253A-S (L) Package Type 16 Pins, DIP, 300mil 16 Pins, SOP, 300mil 16 Pins, DIP, 300mil 16 Pins, SOP, 300mil Top Code PT2253A PT2253A-S PT2253A PT2253A-S

Notes: 1. (L), (C) or (S) = Lead Free. 2. The Lead Free mark is put in front of the date code.

PT2253A V2.8

- 16 -

December, 2005

Tel: 886-2-66296288 Fax: 886-2-29174598 URL: http://www.princeton.com.tw

Electronic Volume Controller IC

PT2253A

PACKAGE INFORMATION
16 PINS, DIP, 300MIL

PT2253A V2.8

- 17 -

December, 2005

Tel: 886-2-66296288 Fax: 886-2-29174598 URL: http://www.princeton.com.tw

Electronic Volume Controller IC

Symbol A A1 A2 b b1 b2 b3 c c1 D D1 E E1 e eA eB eC L Min. 0.015 0.115 0.014 0.014 0.045 0.030 0.008 0.008 0.780 0.005 0.300 0.240
0.000 0.115

PT2253A
Nom. 0.130 0.018 0.018 0.060 0.039 0.010 0.010 0.790 0.310 0.250 0.100 bsc 0.300 bsc 0.130 Max. 0.210 0.195 0.022 0.020 0.070 0.045 0.014 0.011 0.800 0.325 0.280
0.430 0.060 0.150

Notes: 1. Controlling Dimension: INCHES. 2. Dimensioning and tolerancing per ANSI Y14.5M-1982. 3. Dimensions A, A1 and L are measured with the package seated in JEDEC Seating Plane Gauge GS-3. 4. D, D1 and E1 dimensions do not include mold flash or protrusions. Mold flash or protrusions shall not exceed 0.010 inch. 5. E and eA measured with the leads constrained to be perpendicular to datum -C-. 6. eB and eA are measured at the lead tips with the leads unconstrained. 7. N is the maximum number of terminal positions (N=16). 8. Pointed or rounded lead tips are preferred to ease insertion. 9. b2 and b3 maximum dimensions do not include dambar protrusions. Dambar protrusions shall not exceed 0.010 (0.25mm). 10. Variation AB is a full lead package. 11. Distance between leads including dambar protrusions to be 0.005 in minimum. 12. Datum plane -H- coincident with the bottom of lead where lead exits body. 13. Refer to JEDEC MS-001 Variation AB. JEDEC is the registered trademark of JEDEC SOLID STATE TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION.

PT2253A V2.8

- 18 -

December, 2005

Tel: 886-2-66296288 Fax: 886-2-29174598 URL: http://www.princeton.com.tw

Electronic Volume Controller IC 16 PINS, SOP, 300MIL

PT2253A

Symbol A A1 B C D E e H h L

Min. Max 2.35 2.65 0.10 0.30 0.33 0.51 0.23 0.32 10.10 10.50 7.40 7.60 1.27 BSC 10.00 10.65 0.25 0.75 0.40 1.27 o 0 8o

PT2253A V2.8

- 19 -

December, 2005

Tel: 886-2-66296288 Fax: 886-2-29174598 URL: http://www.princeton.com.tw

Electronic Volume Controller IC

PT2253A

Notes: 1. Controlling Dimension: MILLIMETER 2. Dimensioning and tolerancing per ANSI Y14.5M-1982. 3. Dimension D does not include mold flash, protrusions or gate burrs. Mold flash, protrusions and gate burrs shall not exceed 0.15mm (0.006 in) per side. 4. Dimension E does not include interlead flash or protrusions. Interlead flash and protrusions shall not exceed 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) per side. 5. The chamfer on the body is optional. If it is not present, a visual index feature must be located within the crosshatched area. 6. L is the length of the terminal for soldering to a substrate. 7. N is the number of terminal positions (N=16). 8. The lead width B, as measured 0.36 mm (0.014in) or greater above the seating plane, shall not exceed a maximum value of 0.61mm (0.024in.) 9. Refer to JEDEC MS-013 Variation AA. JEDEC is the registered trademark of JEDEC SOLID STATE TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION.

PT2253A V2.8

- 20 -

December, 2005