LA3220
The rectification circuit, which obtaines ALC control voltage, should be a voltage doubler with superior compres-
sion ratio. Also, for low voltage 6V sets, etc., a germanium diode is recommended for D1, D2.
2. Closed loop gain VG (f=1kHz)
Closed loop voltage gain is gotten at (f=1kHz) VG ≈ 20log Z1/Z3
If Z1=7.2kΩ
Z3=56Ω
VG=20log 7.2 × 103 /56 becomes=42dB.
Therefore, equalizer response is determined by these constants.
So, playback amp gain is :
a. 20log R1/R3 in low frequency regions
b. 20log Z2/Z3 in high frequency regions
Recording amp gain is
VG=20log R1/R3
3. External constants
External constants are related to the operation starting time
of the amp.
The operation starting time is designed to be within 0.2s,
but in this case it is necessary that the differential TR1
and TR2 is the same in time constant. The condition is :
C1 (R1//R2)=R5 · C3
Example : If C1=220µ, R1//R2=5kΩ, R5=51kΩ
then C3 is 22µF
· C1 is a decoupling capacitor, and its capacity changes the ripple rejection rate. (If capacity is large, ripple rejection
rate is large.) It is also related to the amp operation starting time, and when R5, C3 time constant is large, C1 must also
be made large. The recommended value is 220µF.
· C2 is an input capacitor, and more than 4.7µF is recommended.
· C3 is an NF capacitor, and determines the low region cut-off frequency. If C3 is increased, operation starting time
lengthens. 10µF is recommended. The recommended constants therefore are :
R5 (RF) C1 (CD) C2 (IN) C3 (NF)
51k to100kΩ 220µF
4.7µF
22µF
200kΩ
330µF
10µF
10µF
We do not recommended more than 200kΩ for R5 which lengthens amp operation starting time.
4. Notes on Use
1) Oscillation
When the amp closed loop gain is lowered, oscillation will occur, so
when using it with under 40dB gain, connect 10pF between pin 3 and
pin 2, and 0.033µF (mylar) + 10Ω to the load end. When closed loop
gain is below VG=30dB, it should not be used.
2) Radio Interference Prevention
Connect about 1000pF between input pin (pin 5) and the ground.
3) Maximu Rating
VCC max is VCC=14V, and it should not go over this. The recommended power supply voltage is 5V to 13V.
4) Load Impedance
The total load impedance as seen from the output terminal should not be less than 680Ω.
5) A shrt between pins will cause breakdown or deterioration.
6) A load short will cause breakdown or deterioration.
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