zCautions on use (BA3834F)
(1) Numbers and data in entries
Numbers and data in entries are representative design values and are not guaranteed values of the items.
(2) Example application circuit
Although ROHM is confident that the example application circuit reflects the best possible recommendations, be sure to verify
circuit characteristics for your particular application. Modification of constants for other externally connected circuits may cause
variations in both static and transient characteristics for external components as well as this Rohm IC. Allow for sufficient margins
when determining circuit constants.
(3) Absolute maximum ratings
Use of the IC in excess of absolute maximum ratings, such as the applied voltage or operating temperature range (Topr), may
result in IC damage. Assumptions should not be made regarding the state of the IC (short mode or open mode) when such
damage is suffered. A physical safety measure, such as a fuse, should be implemented when using the IC at times where the
absolute maximum ratings may be exceeded.
(4) GND potential
Ensure a minimum GND pin potential in all operating conditions. Make sure that no pins are at a voltage below the GND at any
time, regardless of whether it is a transient signal or not.
(5) Thermal design
Perform thermal design, in which there are adequate margins, by taking into account the power dissipation (Pd) in actual states of
use.
(6) Short circuit between terminals and erroneous mounting
Pay attention to the assembly direction of the ICs. Wrong mounting direction or shorts between terminals, GND, or other components
on the circuits, can damage the IC.
(7) Operation in strong electromagnetic field
Using the ICs in a strong electromagnetic field can cause operation malfunction.
(8) Frequency characteristics
(11) Recommended operating ranges
The frequency characteristics of this IC are determined by the
resistor connected between the RREF terminal and GND. For
the specification conditions, the value of this resistor is 100kΩ.
If it is necessary to set the frequency characteristics
accurately, use a variable resistor
Provided that the IC is operated within the recommended
operating conditions and the recommended temperature
range, the basic circuit functions are guaranteed. Within
these ranges, ratings for electrical characteristics for
conditions other than those spec cannot be guaranteed, but
the basic function of the band pass filter will be maintained.
(12) Output offset voltage
Note: all bands will shift together.
(9) Load characteristics
To convert the bias sense output signal to the GND sense
signal, the IC performs a V / I conversion, and then an I /V
conversion using a 10kΩ resistor (Typ.) for the output. The
AOUT can drive a CMOS load. (e.g. Microprocessor input
port) but if it is connected to a circuit with low input impedance,
it may cause the output level to drop.
The relationship between the output offset voltage and the
output selection cycle (cycle time) for this IC is shown in
Fig.16. The maximum output offset voltage of 150mV that is
given in the electrical characteristics table is under the
condition that Ts = 200ms.
When Ts is greater than 50ms, the graph of the output offset
voltage is a straight line at 150mV. When Ts is below 50ms,
can be sensitive to transient characteristics of the peak hold
circuit, the shorter the cycle, the larger the output offset
voltage is. Furthermore, the output offset voltage may shift
due to soldering or other temperature stresses. Therefore,
when setting the spectral analyzer light level, take into
consideration the points given above and make sure that the
spectral analyzer light does not light up during quiescent
periods. Use the chart below as a guide and, if necessary,
leave an even a larger margin.
(10) External resistor for the control pin
When using a common port for the output select control and
FL drive, you must add a diode and resistor as shown in Fig.
15 to prevent the FL drive “L” voltage from damaging the IC.
BA3834F
Fig. 15
In this case, the “L” voltage applied to the internal comparator
input terminal V
1
is given by:
R1 +R
R1+R2+R
V1 =
× VREF
To maintain a noise margin of at least 2.5V with respect to the
comparator threshold level Vref, the representative values for
V
ref, R
1
and R
2
are 1.5V, 20kΩ, and 10kΩ respectively. This
20kΩ+R
20kΩ+20kΩ+R
gives :
× 1.5V+0.25V < 1.5V
And from this, the following condition is obtained :R < 30kΩ
In this case, the “L” level voltage V2 for the IC will be :
V2 < 0.75V
Fig.16
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