CML Semiconductor Products
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Mobile Radio Audio Processor
FX506
Publication D/506/3 July 1994
Features/Applications
Military/Marine and Mobile
Radio Applications
Full Rx and Tx Filtering to
CEPT Standards
FM/AM/SSB Applications
Digital Control of Volume,
Noise Squelch and R.S.S.I.
16-kbit Data and Voice Scrambler
Compatible
Tx VOGAD Circuitry
Low-Power 5-Volt CMOS
Process
Serial µP Control of ALL Chip
Functions
Deviation Limiter
Tx
Rx
EXTERNAL AUDIO
PROCESSES
4.0MHz
AUDIO
RSSI
RECEIVER
REF.
MODULATION
TRANSMITTER
VCO
CTCSS and DATA
Tx AUDIO
FX506
FX506
MIC.1
Single-Chip
Audio Processor
MIC.2
PA
SERIAL
BUS
SQUELCH/CARRIER
DETECT
SYSTEM
UP
HIGH
SQUELCH
LOW
µP
VOLUME
DOWN
Brief Description
The Post-Process Path can adjust and prepare
the input audio for output to the chosen transmitter
driver or loudspeaker amplifier.
The FX506 is a µProcessor-controlled, single-chip
device containing ALL the circuit elements necessary
to perform the audio functions of a mobile (or portable)
radio system.
On-chip signal paths include: speech-band/pre-
emphasis filters, variable gain/attenuation stages,
voice-compression and deviation limiter circuitry.
Each function in the signal path can be addressed or
by-passed –– providing “real-time,” dynamic control ––
by the µProcessor. This half-duplex device comprises
two separate audio signal paths.
The Pre-Process Path performs filtering and level
adjustment on audio (Rx or Tx) for use in auxiliary
systems such as “Frequency Inversion Scrambling,”
“Sub-Audio” tone or “In-Band” data signalling. This path
is output at the “Pre-Process Audio Output” pin. If no
external processes are being used this output should
be connected to the “Pre-process Audio Input” pin.
Suitably software configured, the FX506, which can
operate on voice, direct-digital or tone-data and sub-
audio frequencies, is compatible with FM, AM and
SSB type transceivers. Digital gain elements are
provided on-chip for dynamic control and balance of
signal-path levels during manufacturing, test and
operation.
System Squelch, a separate path, is sourced from
either the incoming signal or Received Signal
Strength Indication (R.S.S.I.) from the radio circuitry.
The FX506, a low-power 5-volt CMOS device, is
available in 24-pin/lead plastic DIL and SMD
packages.