Philips Semiconductors
Infrared remote control transmitter
(RECS 80 low voltage)
Preliminary specification
SAA3008
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The SAA3008 transmitter IC is designed for infrared remote control systems. It has a capacity for 1280 commands
arranged in 20 sub-system address groups of 64 commands each. The subsystem address may be selected by
press-button, slider switches or be hard-wired.
Commands are transmitted in patterns which are pulse distance coded. Modulated pulse transmissions allow a
narrow-band receiver to be used for improved noise rejection. The modulation frequency of the SAA3008 is 38 kHz which
is 1⁄12 of the oscillator frequency of 455 kHz (typical).
Features
• Modulated transmission
• Ceramic resonator controlled frequency
• Data-word-start with reference time of unique start pattern
• Supply voltage range 2 V to 6.5 V
• 40 mA output current capability
• Very low standby current (< 4 µA at VDD = 6 V)
• Up to 20 subsystem address groups; up to 1280 commands
• Up to 64 commands per subsystem address; up to 1280 commands
• Requires few additional components
PACKAGE OUTLINES
SAA3008P: 20-lead DIL; plastic (SOT146); SOT146-1; 1996 December 6.
SAA3008T: 20-lead mini-pack; plastic (SO20; SOT163A); SOT163-1; 1996 December 6.
December 1988
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