Ordering number : EN912E

Monolithic Linear IC
For Radio Cassette Recorders
LA3220 Equalizer Amplifier with ALC

Overview
The LA3220 is a 2ch-low-noise equalizer amplifier with ALC for radio cassette recorders.

Features
• Dual pre-amp with built-in ALC (pre-amp × 2 + ALC × 2).
• Due to high gain, recording amp can be formed separately (variable monitor possible).
• ALC and direct motor drive obtained through SEPP output stage.
• Good ALC response balance between channels.
• Good reduced voltage characteristic.
• Excellent channel separation.
• Quick stabilization during power supply input.

Specifications
Absolute Maximum Ratings at Ta = 25°C
Parameter Symbol Conditions Ratings Unit
Maximum supply voltage VCC max 14 V
Allowable current in ALC transistor 3.5 mA
Allowable power dissipation Pd max Ta ≤ 40°C 600 mW
Operating temperature Topr -20 to +75 °C
Storage temperature Tstg -40 to +125 °C

Operating Conditions at Ta = 25°C

Parameter Symbol Conditions Ratings Unit
Recommended supply voltage VCC 5 to 13 V
Load resistance RL not less than 680 Ω

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42308 MS PC/10700TH (KT)/40194HK/O137KI/8064KI, TS No.912-1/9

 LA3220
Electrical Characteristics at Ta = 25°C, VCC = 5V, RL = 10kΩ (PB), Rg = 680Ω (REC), See specified Test Circuit.
Ratings
Parameter Symbol Conditions Unit
min typ max
Quiescent current ICCO 4.5 10 mA
Open voltage gain VGO 85 dB
Voltage gain VG PB 40 dB
REC 58 dB
Maximum output voltage VO max THD = 1%, PB 0.9 1.2 V
Total harmonic distortion THD VO = 0.5V, PB 0.1 1.0 %
Input resistance ri 21 30 kΩ
Channel separation CHsep Rg = 2.2kΩ, VO = 0dBm, PB 40 50 dB
Equivalent input noise voltage VNI Rg = 2.2kΩ, B.P.F. = 20Hz to 20kHz, PB 1.0 2.0 μV
ALC width VIN = -60dBm, REC 35 45 dB
ALC balance VIN = -20dBm, REC 0 2.0 dB
ALC diatortion VIN = -20dBm, REC 0.5 2.0 %

Package Dimensions
unit : mm (typ)
3003B Pd max – Ta
Allowable power dissipation, Pd max – mW 700

19.0
14 8 600

500
7.62
6.4

0.25

400

1 7
300
3.65max
(3.0)

200
0.51min
3.4

100

(1.88) 2.54 0.48 1.2 0

– 20 0 20 40 60 75 80 100
Ambient temperature, Ta – °C
SANYO : DIP14(300mil)

Block Diagram
DC ALC OUT2 IN2 NF2 PC2 OUT2 VCC
8 9 10 11 12 13 14

ALC -
AMP2
2
+

ALC +AMP2
1 -

7 6 5 4 3 2 1
ALC IN ALC OUT IN1 NF1 PC1 OUT1 GND

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Test Circuit

470μF 10kΩ 680Ω

+ 1 2
S2-2 56Ω S3-2 S4-2
S1-2
2.2kΩ 4.7kΩ
1
2 0.033μF B2 20 to 20kHz
22μF

4.7μF
+ B.P.F
+ C2
220μF 10μF S6-2
+ + 51kΩ
8 9 10 11 12 13 14

A LA3220 A VCC=5V
N +
S.G 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 220μF
+
4.7μF
51kΩ
+
22μF + 10μF B1
S1-1 0.033μF 20 to 20kHz
1
2.2kΩ S2-1 4.7kΩ B.P.F C1
2 S3-1 S4-1 S6-1
56Ω
1 2
+
470μF 10kΩ 680Ω
4.7μF
+
680Ω S5-2
300kΩ +
47μF + 680Ω
DS442 × 2 4.7μF S5-1

Test Procedure
Measurement
Item S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 Procedure
location
ICCO 2 off off 1 off off - Read ammeter.
VGo 1 on off 1 off off A, B Measure at VGo = 20log VO/VIN (dB) with
input voltage at VIN ; output voltage at VO.
VG 1 off on 1 off off A, B VG = 20log VO/VIN (dB)
VO max 1 off on 1 off off B Measure output voltage VO at THD = 1%
THD 1 off on 1 off off B Measure distortion factor at VO = 0.5V
CH sep S1-1 S1-2 off on 1 off off B Measure crosstaik of amp 1, 2 at output voltage
1 2 VO = 0dBm
2 1
VNI 2 off on 1 off on C Obtain output nois voltage in 1kHz gain equivalent
when Rg = 2.2kΩ
ALC width 1 off off 2 on off B Input voltage renge from when input voltage
VIN = -60dBm until output voltage VO goes up 3dB.
ALC balance 1 off off 2 on off B Output voltage VO level differnce between amp 1, 2
when input voltage VIN = -20dBm is applied.
ALC distortion 1 off off 2 on off B Measure distortion factor when input voltage
VIN = -20Bm is applied.

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Sample Application Circuit : Variable Moniter System

680Ω DS442

Radio
+
MIC.J. 2.2kΩ Tape
DS442 × 2 4.7μF 3.3kΩ
1
4.7kΩ 0.033μF 2

10kΩ
SP

Tape
1000pF 56Ω LA4627N
R-ch 220μF 22μF (R)
R/P Head + + 10μF
+ 4.7μF VR

Radio
+ 51kΩ
8 9 10 11 12 13 14

R
-R VCC
ALC + + 200Ω
ALC 100μF
L +L
MIC.J. 2.2kΩ Tape Radio - LA3220
Tuner R
Tuner L
7 6 5 4 3 2 1
+ 51kΩ Radio
4.7μF +
22μF + 10μF Tape
L-ch

10kΩ
1
R/P Head VR 2
1000pF 4.7kΩ 0.033μF
56Ω LA4627N SP
(L)
DS442 × 2 680Ω 3.3kΩ Meter
+
BIAS
OSC + 4.7μF DS442 +
300kΩ 47μF 1μF

Sample Printed Circuit Pattern (Copper foil side)

INPUT INPUT

300kΩ 2.2kΩ 2.2kΩ 220μF

47μF

7 8
DS442
DS442 4.7μF 4.7μF

56Ω 4.7kΩ 22μF 56Ω

DS442 4.7kΩ DS442

51kΩ 51kΩ
22μF 1 14
0.033μF
4.7μF 4.7μF
0.033μF 10μF
10μF 100μF

680 for use of ALC

680 for use
OUTPUT OUTPUT of ALC

10kΩ 10kΩ
200Ω

70 × 87.3mm3

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1. Circuit Construction
1) This is a dual pre-amp composed of AMP × 2, ACL × 2. Input is obtained from NPN differntial TR1, TR2 ; and
differntial load uses active element TR3 to obtain high voltage gain. The output stage is push-pull system with drive
for low load impedance, and can be directly connected to ALC circuit and meter circuit. Also, because the amp open
loop gain is sufficiently high, it can be used for recording amp and variable monitor is possible. Input impedance is
determined by built-in resistor R1, and is 30kΩ.

pc1

R5
D1 TR5
R2 TR3 TR4 TR6

8
D3 R6
R1 D4 2
TR1 TR2
R7
5 TR7
R3
D2 R4 TR8

4 1

2) ALC Circuit
The ALC circuit is composed of TR1, TR2, and due to DC voltage applied to the 7 control terminals, allows variable
impedance between TR1 collector and emitter and controls pre-amp input level.
* Attack Time and Recovery Time
Attack time is between when input signal is applied until ALC begins to operate. Rcover time is between justed by
R2, C3 time constant. Recovery time is between when input signal disappears to when amp level returns to the
original level. Attack time can be adjusted by C4, R3 time constant.
The rectification circuit, which obtaines ALC control voltage, should be a voltage doubler with superior
compression ratio. Also, for low voltage 6V sets, etc., a germanium diode is recommended for D1, D2.

C1 C2
5 2
R1

TR2 D1
TR1 C3 R2
6 7

D2
1 R3 C4 DS442 × 2

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2. Closed loop gain VG (f = 1kHz)
z1
Closed loop voltage gain is gotten at (f = 1kHz) VG ≈ 20log Z1/Z3 4 R1 2
51kΩ
If Z1 = 7.2kΩ C1 z2 10μF
22μF
Z3 = 56Ω
VG = 20log 7.2 × 103/56 becomes = 42dB. R3
56Ω R2 C2
RL
4.7kΩ 0.033μF 10kΩ
z3
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 VCC

External constants are related to the operation starting time of the D1 C4
amp. R1
TR1 TR2
The operation starting time is designed to be within 0.2s, but in this R3 R5
case it is necessary that the differential TR1 and TR2 is the same in
time constant. The condition is : C1 R2 C2
22kΩ
C1 (R1//R2) = R5 × C3 D2 R4 C3
Example : If C1 = 220μF, 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 to 100kΩ 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 10pF
When the amp closed loop gain is lowered, oscillation will occur,
10μF 3 10μF
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 5 2
4
closed loop gain is below VG = 30dB, it should not be used. 51Ω 0.033μF RL
1000pF 20μF 47kΩ
2) Radio Interference Prevention 10Ω
56Ω 0.033μF
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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VO – VIN THD – VO
5 2
VCC = 5V

Total harmonic distortion, THD – %

3 RL = 10kΩ
2
1.0
VG = 40dB/1kHz
Output voltage, VO – V

1.0 7
7
5 0Hz 5
10
3 f= 3
Hz f=
2 1k z 2 10
H 0H
10k z
0.1 VCC = 5V
7 RL = 10kΩ 10k
0.1
5 VG = 40dB/1kHz Hz
1k
3 Rg = 600Ω 7 Hz
NAB
2 5
2 3 5 7 1.0 2 3 5 7 10 2 3 5 7 100 0.1 2 3 5 7 1.0 2 3
Input voltage, VIN – mV Output voltage, VO – V
THD – VCC ALC THD,VO – VIN
3 5
VO = 0.5V 2.2kΩ 4.7μF 10μF f = 1kHz
f = 1kHz RL = 680Ω 3
Total harmonic distortion, THD – %

680Ω
RL = 10kΩ + 2
4.7μF 680Ω

300kΩ
VG = 40dB/1kHz 5V

47μF
DS422 × 2 4V
V CC = 6V

ALC output, VO – V
1.0 VO 1.0
7
7
5
5
3 3
ALC distortion – %

2 2
3
4V
1.0 = 0.1
2 C
7 VC 7
5
5V 5
0.1 6V
3
7 2
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 – 80 – 70 – 60 – 50 – 40 – 30 – 20 – 10
Supply voltage, VCC – V Input voltage, VIN – V
ALC THD,VO – VIN VG – f
5 100
2.2kΩ 4.7μF 10μF VCC = 5V
3 Rg = 600Ω
VG
ALC output, VO – V

680Ω 10μF 2
80 o(
+ 5V V C
680Ω

NF
47μF

300kΩ IS188 × 2 4 =4
Voltage gain,VG – dB

1.0 70μ
F)
VO 7
FLAT
60
5 5
ALC distortion – %

3 3
VCC = 3V

2
V 2 40 NAB
3.5
=
1.0 D 0.1
7 TH
4V 20
5
5V
3
2 0
– 80 – 70 – 60 – 50 – 40 – 30 – 20 – 10 2 3 5 100 2 3 5 1k 2 3 5 10k 2 3 5 100k
Input voltage, VIN – V Frequency, f – Hz
VGo – f THD,VGo – VCC
Voltage gain, V Go – dB

100 100
VCC = 5V 0kΩ
RL = 10kΩ RL = 1
o 680Ω
Total harmonic distortion, THD – %

CNF = 470μF 10
VG 80
C
Voltage gain, VGo – dB

80
Xn
o
C ne 8 60
X1
0p
C F
X4
60 0p 6 40
F
220μF
CX 4
2.2kΩ 10μF
68

40 10μF R THD
0Ω

L=
2 10k CNF = 470μF
10kΩ
Ω f = 1kHz
47μF 51kΩ
VO = 0dB
20 0
2 3 5 100 2 3 5 1k 2 3 5 10k 2 3 5 100k 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Frequency, f – Hz Supply voltage, VCC – V

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VNI – Rg VNI – VCC
3 4.0
VCC = 5V Rg = 2.2kΩ

Equivalent input noise voltage, VNI – μV

Equivalent input noise voltage, VNI – μV
2 VG = 40dB VG = 40dB
RL = 10kΩ RL = 10kΩ
B.P.F = 20Hz to 20kHz 3.0
B.P.F = 20Hz to 20kHz
10.0

5
2.0
3

1.0
1.0

7
5 0
5 7 1k 2 3 5 7 10k 2 3 5 7 100k 2 3 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Signal source resistance, Rg – Ω Supply voltage, VCC – V
Ripple Rejection – VCC CT – f
0 – 40
VCCR = 150mVrms/100Hz VCC = 5V
RL = 10kΩ RL = 10kΩ
VG = 40dB NAB Rg = 2.2kΩ
Ripple rejection rate, Rrej – dB

– 10
Rg = 2.2kΩ – 60
NAB 40dB/1kHz
2

Crosstalk, CT – dB
CH 1
CH

– 20 – 80

CD = 100μ
200μ
– 30 – 100

– 120
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 2 3 5 100 2 3 5 1k 2 3 5 10k 2 3 5 100k
Supply voltage, VCC – V Frequency, f – Hz
VG – RNF ICCO – VCC
60 14
Rg = 0
RL = 10kΩ
12
Quiescent current,ICCO – mA

50
Voltage gain,VG – dB

10

8
40
2.2kΩ 10μF output 6

input
4
30 51kΩ
22μF 4.7kΩ
VCC = 5V 2
RNF 0.033μF 10kΩ RL = 10kΩ
20 f = 1kHz 0
10 2 3 5 7 100 2 3 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
Feedback resistance, RNF – Ω Supply voltage, VCC – V
VN,VO – VCC VO – Ta
8 5
f = 1kHz
RL = 10kΩ VCC = 14V
7
THD = 1%
4
12V
Output voltage, VO – V

Output voltage, VO – V

6 6
Center point voltage, VN – V

5 5
3
9V
4 VN 4
7.5V
2
3 3
VO
5V
2 2
1
f = 1kHz
RL = 10kΩ
1 1
THD = 1%
0 0 0
VG = 40dB
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 – 20 0 20 40 60 80
Supply voltage, VCC – V Ambient temperature, Ta – °C

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VN,ICCO – Ta VGo – Ta
20 10 100
Rg = 0
Solid line = ICCO VCC = 14V
Dotted = VN

Current dissipation, ICCO – mA

Center point voltage, VN – V

16 8 80 5V

Voltage gain,VG – dB
VCC = 14V

12V
12 6 60
9V 14V 7.5V

8 12V 5V 4 40

9V 7.5V
4
5V 2 20
f = 1kHz
RL = 10kΩ
CNF = 470μF
0 0 0
– 20 0 20 40 60 80 – 20 0 20 40 60 80
Ambient temperature, Ta – °C Ambient temperature, Ta – °C

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