Ordering number:ENN1868C

Monolithic Linear IC

LA3401
VCO Non-Adjusting PLL FM MPX
Stereo Demodulator with FM Accessories

Overview • High voltage gain : Approximately 13dB (Commonto FM,

The LA3401 is a multifunctional MPX demodulator IC AM at standard constants) This gain can be varied by
designed for FM stereo electronic tuning. It features the external constants.
VCO non-adjusting function that eliminates the need to • Wide dynamic range : Distortion 1.0%/mono 800mV,
adjust free-running frequency of VCO and the accessory 1kHz input (Post amplifier gain :
functions such as FM/AM input, FM/AM input changeover, Approximately 13dB)
muting. • The semifixed resistor (pin 4) for separation adjust can be
changed to a fixed resistor or can be removed.
• High ripple rejection : 34dB typ.
Applications
• Home stereos, portable hi-fi sets.
Package Dimensions
unit:mm
Functions
• VCO non-adjusting function. 3059-DIP22S
• PLL MPX stereo demodulator. [LA3401]
• Gain variable type post amplifier. 22 12

• FM-AM changeover.
• Muting at the FM-AM changeover mode (changeover

7.62
6.4
mute)

0.25
• Muting function. 1 11
• Drive pin for external muting. 21.2
• VCO stop function.

3.9max
3.25
• Separation adjust function.
• Muting at the VCC-ON mode. 0.51min
3.3

Features 0.95 0.48 1.78 1.7

• Non-adjusting VCO : Eliminates the need to adjust free- SANYO : DIP22S

running frequency.
• Good temperature characteristic of VCO : ±0.1% typ. for
±50°C change.
• Less high frequency distortion of stereo main signal
(0.07% typ. at f=10kHz) (Non-adjusting PLL makes it
possible to make the capture range narrower, providing
less high frequency beat distortion of stereo main sig-
nal.)
• Low distortion : Mono 0.01% typ.
Main 0.025% typ.
• High S/N : 91dB typ./mono 300mV input, LPF
94dB typ./mono 400mV input, LPF

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Specifications
Absolute Maximum Ratings at Ta = 25˚C
Parameter Symbol Conditions Ratings Unit
Maximum Supply Voltage VCC max 16.0 V
Lamp Driving Current IL max 30.0 mA
Allowable Power Dissipation Pd max Ta≤45˚C 620 mW
Operating Temperature Topr –20 to +70 ˚C
Storage Temperature Tstg –40 to +125 ˚C

Operating Conditions at Ta = 25˚C

Parameter Symbol Conditions Ratings Unit
Recommended Supply Voltage VCC 13.0 V
Recommended Input Signal Voltage Vi 300 to 400 mV
Operating Voltage Range VCC op 6.5 to 14.0 V

Operating Characteristics at Ta = 25˚C, VCC=13V, f=1kHz, input 400mV, L+R=90%, pilot=10%

Ratings
Parameter Symbol Conditions Unit
min typ max
Quiescent Current Icco Quiescent 25 35 mA
Input Resistance ri FM, AM input 14 20 kΩ
Ripple Rejection of Power Supply 34 dB
f=100Hz 45 dB
Channel Separation Sep f=1kHz 40 55 dB
f=10kHz 50 dB
Mono 0.01 0.08 %
Stereo main 0.025 0.1 %
Total Harmonic Distortion THD
Stereo sub 0.02 0.1 %
AM 0.01 0.08 %
Allowable Input Level Vin max THD=1% (FM mono, AM) 800 mV
Mono, 300mV, Rg=5.1kΩ, LPF 91 dB
S/N
Mono, 400mV, Rg=5.1kΩ, LPF 80 94 dB
Mono, AM, Input 300mV 802 1162 1545 mV
Output Voltage (*1) Vo
Mono, AM, Input 400mV 1070 1550 2060 mV
Channel Balance CB Mono, AM 1 dB
Muting Attenuation Attmute External mute OFF 70 79 dB
AM → FM 65 72 dB
Crosstalk CT
FM → AM 65 72 dB
Mute-ON Voltage Vmton Pin 15 voltage 3.5 VCC–3 V
Mute-OFF Voltage Vmtoff Pin 15 voltage 0.3 V
Pin 10 voltage, AM → FM 0.5 V
FM/AM Changeover Voltage VFM-AM Pin 10 voltage, FM → AM 4.3 10 V
VCC–2 V
VCO Stop Voltage Pin 17 voltage 5.0 VCC–2 V
19kHz Carrier Leak CL19 De-emphasis 33 dB
38kHz Carrier Leak CL38 De-emphasis 46 dB
Mono-stereo 35 140 mV
Variation in DC Output Voltage (External mute Mono-mute 15 110 mV
OFF Stereo-mute 35 140 mV
AM-mute 15 110 mV
Lamp Lighting Level Pilot 4 8 17 mV
Lamp Hysteresis 3 dB
Capture Range Pilot 30mV ±1.2 %

(Note) *1 : The signal voltage after separation adjust is measured.

*2 : The maximum voltage applied to pin 10 (FM/AM changeover voltage) is set to VCC–2V (not exceeding 10V).
*3 : Capture range is defined by :

Capture range = F0–F1 – F0–456 × 100 [%]

F1 456
Where F0 : Free-running frequncy
F1 : Capture frequency when input frequency is changed.

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Test Circuit

* : CSB456F 11typ (Murata)

LPF : BL-13 (Korin Giken)
amp : THE=0.005% max, VNI=1µV max, band width : 100kHz min, ri=330kΩ max.
VG : S/N, muting attenuation, crosstalk measurement=50dBmin, Other measurements than above=0dB

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Sample Application Circuit

(Note 1) Connect pin 14 to GND through a capacitor of

0.01µF or greater.
(Note 2) For R11, C9, it is recommended to use the
following values according to an IF IC to be
used.
IF IC R11 C9
LA1235 3.3k 0.22µ
LA1265, 1230, 1231N 5.6k 0.22µ
LA1260 10k 0.1µ

* : CBS456F11 (Murata)
KBR-457HS (Kyocera)

Sample Printed Circuit Pattern

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External Parts
Part No. Discription Remarks
C1 DC cut
C2 DC cut Decreasing the value worsens separation at low frequencies.
C3 DC cut Decreasing the value worsens separation at low frequencies.
C4, 5 DC cut
C6 Time constant for muting at changeover mode Even when no FM/AM changeover muting is provided, a capacitor of 0.01µF or
greater is connected.
C7 Synce detect filter
C8 Power supply ripple filter
C9 PLL loop filter A capacitor value from 0.1 to 0.22µF is selected according to demodulation output
of FM IF. (Note 1)
C10 PLL loop filter Decreasing the value widens capature range ; increasing the value delays stereo
operation start timing after release of VCO stop.
C11 Improvement in low frequency stereo distortion (L–R) signal and decoder 38kHz switching signal are phased with each other by a
capacitor of 100 to 1000pF (differs with each audio set) connected.
C12 DC cut
C13 Time constant for muting at VCC-ON mode Output signal is muted for a certain time after application of power.
C14, 15 De-emphasis constant The values of C14, C15 are determined so that R1 · C15=R2 · C14=50µs (75µs) is
yielded.
R1, 2 Post amplifier feedback resistor de-emphasis constant R1 · C15=R2 · C14=50µs (75µs)
R3, R4 LPF input resistor 3.3kΩ or greater (If less than this, the maximum output volatage cannot be
obtained.)
Wiring between pin 5 and R3 and between pin 8 and R4 must be made as short
as possible.
R5, 6 LPF output resistor
R7 Limiting resistor The value of R7 is determined so that voltage applied to pin 10 becomes a value
from 4.3V to VCC–2V (not exceeding 10V).
R8 Limiting resistor Current flowing into pin 13 must not exceed 30mA.
R9 Limiting resistor The value of R9 is determined so that voltage applied to pin 15 becomes a value
from 3.5V to VCC–3V.
R10 Limiting resistor The value of R10 is determined so that voltage applied to pin 17 becomes a value
from 5V to VCC–2V.
For how to obtain R10, refer to VCO stop application mentioned later.
R11 Loop filter A resistor value from 3.3 to 10kΩ is selected according to demodulation output of
FM IF (Note 1). Increasing the value widens capature range, but delays stereo
operation start timing after release of VCO stop (Note 2).
R12, 13 Output DC voltage setting Post amplifier output DC voltage.
3.3 (1+R1/R12) or 3.3 (1+R2/R13), extension in output dynamic range.
VR1 Separation adjust Separation is adjusted by changing (L+R) signal level with VR1.
X Free-running frequency setting CSB456F11 (Murata), KBR-457HS (Kyocera)

Note 1 : For C9, R11 setting, refer to Sample Application Circuit (Note 2) and Note 2 for Using IC.
Note 2 : To advance stereo operation start timing, the value of C10 is decreased. Decreasing the value of C10 narrows
capature range. This narrowing also depends on the value of C9. It is recommended to use C10 of 0.47µF or
greater.

Pin Voltage, Name Remarks

Part No. Voltage [V] Pin Name Remarks
1 3.3 AM input Input resistor 20kΩ
2 3.3 FM input Input resistor 20kΩ
3 3.3 Composite amplifier output Output resistor 1kΩ
4 3.3 Separation adjust
5 3.3 Post amplifier output L output
6 3.3 Post amplifier input Minus input
7 3.3 Post amplifier input Minus input
8 3.3 Post amplifier output R output
9 3.3 VCC–ON muting
10 – FM/AM changeover Input resistor 80kΩ
11 – Muting output
12 0 GND
13 – Stereo indicator Open collector
14 0 or 4.9 Changeover mute Gnd through a capacitor of 0.01µF or greater
15 – Muting Input resistor 80kΩ

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Part No. Voltage [V] Pin Name Remarks
16 2.7 Pilot sync detect filter
17 2.7 Pilot sync detect filter, VCO stop
18 2.7 PLL input
19 2.7 Loop filte0r
20 2.7 Loop filter
21 – OSC – 4.2V
22 VCC Power supplu – 2.5V

Note for Using IC

1. Ceramic resonator
(1) Shown below are ceramic resonators recommended for use in the LA3401.
Type No. Supplier
CSB456F11 Murata
KBR-457HS Kyocera
(2) By externally connecting a capacitor in parallel with a ceramic resonator, ceramic resonators shown below can be
also used.
Ceramic resonator Parallec external capacitor
CSB456F10 (Murata) 20pF
KBR-457HS1 (Kyocera) 15pF

2. Capture range and PLL loop filter constants

(1) It is desirable that the capture range, which is related to the stereo distortion, should be set in the range where the
capture range does not depend on the pilot level. For example, when the PLL loop filter constants are C9=0.22µF,
C10=1µF, R11=3.3kΩ, the capture range characteristic becomes as shown in Fig. 1. For these loop filter constants,
it is desirable that the input pilot level should be approximately 20mV or greater where the capture range does not
depend on the pilot level. Figs. 2, 3 shows how the capture range characteristic changes with the loop filter con-
stants.

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(2) Fig. 5 shows how the capture range changes with

loop filter constant R11.

(3) Fig. 6 shows how the distortion of stereo main (L +

R) changes with loop filter C9.

3. VCO stop method

The relation between VCO stop supply VS and limiting
resistor RS is shown in Fig. 7. RS must be set so that the
voltage on pin 17 is within the specified range when VS
is applied. For example, it is seen from Fig. 7 that the
value of RS is approximately 33kΩ when the voltage on
pin 17 is set to 7V at VS=12V. The relation between RS
and the voltage on pin 17 at the VCO stop mode is shown
in Fig. 8. The voltage on pin 17 at the VCO stop mode
increases with increasing RS. The lower value on pin 17
is set by adding an increase in the voltage to the mini-
mum value specified.

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4. Forced monaural mode

To provide the forced monaural mode, pin 16 is con-
nected to GND through a resistor of 10kΩ. In this case,
VCO oscillation does not stop.

FM/AM mode changeover

(1) How to change over
Changeover is performed by externally applying volt-
age to pin 10.
FM → AM changeover : Apply a voltage of 4.3V to
VCC–2 (not exceeding 10V) to pin.
AM → FM changeover : Apply a voltage of 0.5V or less
to pin 10.
Fig. 9 shows the relation between the voltage on pin 10
and the flow-in current.

(2) Muting in the changeover mode

Muting is turned ON for a certain period of time fixed
by external capacitor C6 in the FM → AM or AM →
FM changeover mode (muting in the changeover mode).
Fig. 10 shows the relation between the muting time in
the chageover mode and C6.

(3) VCO oscillation stop in the AM mode

By externally applying a specified voltage to pin 10 to select the AM mode, VCO oscillation stops automatically and
the monaural mode is forced to be entered.

Muting function
(1) How to turn ON/OFF muting
Muting is turned ON/OFF by externally applying voltage to pin 15.
Muting ON : Apply a voltage of 3.5V to VCC–3V to pin 15.
Muting OFF : Apply a voltage of 0.3V or less to pin 15.
Fig. 9 shows the relation between the voltage on pin 15 and the flow-in current.
(2) Hysteresis characteristic
Muting ON/OFF is allowed a hysteresis of approximately 6dB to prevent malfunction attributable to ripple in-
cluded in the IF meter output, muting drive output.
(3) Forced monaural in the muting mode
By externally applying a specified voltage to pin 15 to select the muting mode, the forced monaural mode is
automatically entered.
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Muting output
Since the muting signal is delivered at the muting output (pin 11) in the following mode, external transistors can be
used to provide external muting.
¡ AM → FM changeover mode (muting in the changeover mode)
™ Muting mode
£ VCC–ON/OFF mode

Fig. 11 shows a sample application of external muting.

Muting in the VCC-ON mode

1. Muting time
Muting is turned ON for a certain period of time fixed
by external capacitor C13. Fig. 12 shows the relation
between the muting time and C13.

2. Values of AM/FM input coupling capacitors (C1, C2) and value of C13
If muting is released before the DC voltage on the AM input (pin 1) or FM input (pin 2) is stabilized after VCC is
turned ON, pop noise is generated. Therefore, the value of C13 must be determined by the input coupling capacitor
value. The adequate value of C13 for C1, C2 of 10µF is 10µF or thereabouts. If the value of C1, C2 is increased, the
value of C13 is also increased accordingly.

Feedback resistance of post amplifier and total gain, de-emphasis constant values
Table 1 shows the feedback resistance of post amplifier and total gain, de-emphasis

Table 1. Feedback resistance of post amplifier and total gain, de-emphasis

R1 (R2) Total C13 (C14) 50µs C13 (C14) 50ms
33kΩ 3.0dB 1500pF 2200pF
39kΩ 4.5dB 1200pF 2000pF
51kΩ 6.5dB 1000pF 1500pF
62kΩ 8.5dB 750pF 1200pF
82kΩ 11.0dB 620pF 910pF
100kΩ 13.0dB 510pF 750pF
130kΩ 15.0dB 390pF 560pF
150kΩ 16.0dB 330pF 510pF
180kΩ 17.5dB 270pF 390pF

Total gain : Value in monaural mode

R1 · C15=R2 · C14=50µs, 75µs

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How to externd the dynamic range of the post amplifier

In the Sample Application Circuit of the LA3401 the dynamic range of the post amplifier is extended by connecting
resistors R12, R13 across the virtual GND points (pins 6, 7) of the post amplifier and GND as shown in Fig. 13 to set
the output (pins 5, 8) DC voltages to an adequate value.
The DC voltages on pins 5, 8 are obtained as follows :

RB + R1 R1
3.3 =3.3 1+
RB RB

RB + R2 R2
3.3 =3.3 1+
RB RB

The upper and lower loss voltages of the post amplifier output
are approximately 2V and 0.5V respectively as shown in Fig.
14. With these loss voltages considered, the voltages on pins
5, 8 are set.
In the Sample Application Circuit the voltages on pins 5, 8 are
set to 6V and the maximum output voltage is obtained at
VCC=13V.

The Sample Application Circuit provides the reduced

voltage characteristic at approximately 9V. If the reduced
voltage characteristic at approximately 6V is required,
remove R12, R13 shown in the Sample Application
Circuit. Then, the output (pins 5, 8) DC voltages becomes
approximately 3.3V and the reduced voltage characteristic
becomes as shown in Fig. 15. Fig. 15 shows the THD vs.
VCC characteristic, but other characteristics such as
separation are also available at VCC=6V by removing
R12, R13.

Low-pass filter
Fig. 16 shows a sample circuit configuration where an
LC filter is used as the low-pass filter and Fig. 17 shows
a sample characteristic of this filter. As compared with the LPF (BL-13) in the Sample Applicatin Circuit, the use of
this filter makes the attenuation less at 19kHz, 38kHz : therefore, carrier leak at the LPF output causes the stereo
distortion and separation characteristic to get worse than specified in the Operating Characteristics. For the stereo
distortion, the BL-13 provides approximately 0.02%, while the LC filter provides approximately 0.5%.

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Decorder circuit (Refer to the Block Diagram in the Sample Application Circuit.)
The LA3401 adopts a decoder circuit of chopper type. The sub signal syncdetected by this decoder is applied to the post
amplifier minus input through Rb as shown in the Sample Application Circuit. This signal is matrixed with the main
signal coming out of amplifier A5 and passing through RC.
The gain for the sub signal is :
VS R1 · 2 or VS R2 · 2
Rb π Rb π R1, R2 : Post amplifier feedback resistor
VS : Peak value of input sub signal
The gain for the main signal is : VR1 : Semifixed resistor for separation adjust
VR1 · R1 or V VR1 VM : Peak value of input main signal
VM M · R2
Ra + VR1 Rc Ra + VR1 Rc
In the LA3401, the gain of the main signal is varied with VR1 to adjust the separation. Since the IF output is generally
such that the sub signal level is lower than the main signal level, the separation can be adjusted by attenuating the main
signal level with VR1. The use of an antibirdie filter across the IF output and the FM input of the LA3401 may cause the
sub signal level to be raised, and when the sub signal level is higher than the main signal level the separation cannot be
adjusted with VR1. In this case, the sub signal level is attenuated to be less than the main signal level and applied to the
LA3401 and the separation is adjusted with VR1.

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