SSM2135
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Single Supply Differential Line Driver
Signal distribution and routing is often required in audio systems,
particularly portable digital audio equipment for professional
applications. Figure 35 shows a single-supply line driver circuit
that has differential output. The bottom amplifier provides a
2 V dc bias for the differential amplifier to maximize the output
swing range. The amplifier can output a maximum of 0.8 V rms
signal with a 5 V supply. It is capable of driving into 600 Ω line
termination at a reduced output amplitude.
5V
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AUDIO IN
100µF
1kΩ
DIFFERENTIAL
AUDIO OUT
5V
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1kΩ
2.5kΩ
100Ω
5V
7.5kΩ
5kΩ
1µF
0.1µF
2V
10kΩ
1kΩ
10µF + 0.1µF
00349-036
Figure 35. Single-Supply Differential Line Driver
Single-Supply Differential Line Receiver
Receiving a differential signal with minimum distortion is
achieved using the circuit in Figure 36. Unlike a difference
amplifier (a subtractor), the circuit has a true balanced input
impedance regardless of input drive levels; that is, each input
always presents a 20 kΩ impedance to the source. For best
common-mode rejection performance, all resistors around the
differential amplifier must be very well matched. Best results
can be achieved using a 10 kΩ precision resistor network.
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AUDIO
OUT
1/2
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20k
5V
5V
1/2
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DIFFERENTIAL
AUDIO IN
100Ω
5kΩ
1µF
0.1µF
2.5kΩ
5V
7.5kΩ
10Ω
10µF
20kΩ
20kΩ
2V
20kΩ
20kΩ
10µF + 0.1µF
00349-037
Figure 36. Single-Supply Balanced Differential Line Receiver
Pseudoreference Voltage Generator
For single-supply circuits, a reference voltage source is often
required for biasing purposes or signal offsetting purposes. The
circuit in Figure 37 provides a supply splitter function with low
output impedance. The 1 μF output capacitor serves as a charge
reservoir to handle a sudden surge in demand by the load as
well as providing a low ac impedance to it. The 0.1 μF feedback
capacitor compensates the amplifier in the presence of a heavy
capacitive load, maintaining stability.
The output can source or sink up to 12 mA of current with a
5 V supply, limited only by the 100 Ω output resistor. Reducing
the resistance increases the output current capability. Alternatively,
increasing the supply voltage to 12 V also improves the output
drive to more than 25 mA.
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+ = 5V TO 12V
R3
2.5kΩ
R4
100kΩ
R2
5kΩ
R1
5kΩ
C1
0.1µF
V+
2
OUTPUT
C2
1µF
0349-038
Figure 37. Pseudoreference Generator