APLUS APR9600

INTEGRATED CIRCUITS INC.
APR9600
Single-Chip Voice Recording & Playback Device
60-Second Duration
Features
• Single-chip, high-quality voice recording & playback
solution
- No external ICs required
- Minimum external components
• Non-volatile Flash memory technology
- No battery backup required
• User-Selectable messaging options
- Random access of multiple fixed-duration messages
- Sequential access of multiple variable-duration
messages
General Description
The APR9600 devi ce offers true single-chip voice recording,
non-volatile storage, and playback capability for 40 to 60 seconds. The device supports both random and sequential
access of multiple messages. Sample rates are
si user-selectable, allowing designers to customize their design for unique
quality and storage time needs. Integrated output amplifier,
microphone amplifier, and AGC circuits greatly mplify system design. the device is ideal for use in portable voice
recorders, toys, and many other consumer and industrial
applications.
APLUS integrated achieves these high levels of storage capability by using its proprietary analog/multilevel storage technology implemented in an advanced Flash non-volatile
memory process, where each memory cell can store 256 voltage levels. This technology enables the APR9600 device to
reproduce voice signals in their natural form. It eliminates the
need for encoding and compression, which often introduce
distortion.
Update:2002/11/05
• User-friendly, easy-to-use operation
- Programming & development systems not required
- Level-activated recording & edge-activated play
back switches
• Low power consumption
- Operating current: 25 mA typical
- Standby current: 1 uA typical
- Automatic power-down
• Chip Enable pin for simple message expansion
Pinout Diagram
Figure 1 APR9600 Pinout Diagram
/M 1_M essage
/M2_Next
/M 2_Next
/M 3
/M3
/M 4
/M4
/M 5
/M5
/M 6
/M6
O sc
OscR
/M 7_E D
/M7_END
/M
ption
/M8_Option
/Busy
/Busy
BE
BE
VSSD
V SSD
VSSA
VSS A
SP +
SP+
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
11
12
13
14
14
28
28
27
27
26
26
25
25
24
24
23
23
22
22
21
21
20
20
19
19
18
18
17
17
16
15
16
15
VC CD
/RE
/RE/RE
ExtCIK
ExtClk
MMSEL2
SEL2
MMSEL1
SEL1
/CE
/CE
/Strobe
/Strobe
Ana_O
Ana_Out
ut
Ana_In
Ana_In
AG
C
AGC
MMicRef
icR ef
MMicln
icIn
VCCA
VC
CA
SPSP-
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Functional Description
The APR9600 block diagram is included in order to give
understanding of the APR9600i internal architecture. At the
left hand side of the diagram are the analog inputs. A differential microphone amplifier, including integrated AGC, is
included on-chip for applications requiring its use. The amplified microphone signal is fed into the device by connecting
the Ana_Out pin to the Ana_In pin through an external DC
blocking capacitor. Recording can be fed directly into the
Ana_In pin through a DC blocking capacitor, however, the
connection between Ana_In and Ana_Out is still required for
playback. The next block encountered by the input signal is
the internal anti-aliasing filter. The filter automatically adjusts
its response according to the sampling frequency selected so
Shannon’s Sampling Theorem is satisfied. After anti-aliasing
filtering is accomplished the signal is ready to be clocked into
the memory array. This storage is accomplished through a
combination of the Sample and Hold circuit and the Analog
Write/Read circuit. These circuits are clocked by either the
Internal Oscillator or an external clock source. When playback is desired the previously stored recording is retrieved
from memory, low pass filtered, and amplified as shown on
the right hand side of the diagram. The signal can be heard
by connecting a speaker to the SP+ and SP- pins. Chip-wide
management is accomplished through the device control
block shown in the upper right hand corner. Message management is controlled through the message control block represented in the lower center of the block diagram. More detail
on actual device application can be found in the Sample
Applications section. More detail on sampling control can be
found in the Sample Rate and Voice Quality section. More
detail on message management and device control can be
found in the Message Management section.
Figure 2 APR9600 Block Diagram
/CE
Internal
Oscillator
OscR
/RE
/Strobe
/Busy
BE
MSEL1
MSEL2
Mux
ExtClk
Device Control
Anti-Aliasing
Filter
Ana_In
Sample & Hold
Circuit
Ana_Out
MicIn
MicRef
Automatic Gain
Control (AGC)
PreAmp
AGC
Low Pass
Filter
256k Cell
Flash EPROM
Analog Storage
Array
Amp
SPSP+
Message Decoders
Power Supplies
VCC VCCA VSSD VSSA
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Analog Write &
Read Circuits
Message Control
/M1_Message /M2_Next /M3 /M4 /M5 /M6
/M7_END
/M8_Option
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Message Management
• Tape mode, with multiple variable-duration messages, provides two options:
Message Management General Description
Playback and record operations are managed by on chip circuitry. There are several available messaging modes
depending upon desired operation. These message modes
determine message management style, message length, and
external parts count. Therefore, the designer must select the
appropriate operating mode before beginning the design.
Operating modes do not affect voice quality; for information
on factors affecting quality refer to the Sampling Rate & Voice
Quality section.
The device supports three message management modes
(defined by the MSEL1, MSEL2 and /M8_Option pins shown
in Figures 1 and 2):
• Random access mode with 2, 4, or 8 fixed-duration messages
- Auto rewind
- Normal
Modes cannot be mixed. Switching of modes after the device
has recorded an initial message is not recommended. If
modes are switched after an initial recording has been made
some unpredictable message fragments from the previous
mode may remain present, and be audible on playback, in
the new mode. These fragments will disappear after a record
operation in the newly selected mode. Table 1 defines the
decoding necessary to choose the desired mode.
An important feature of the APR9600 message management
capabilities is the ability to audibly prompt the user to
changes in the device’s status through the use of “beeps”
superimposed on the device’s output. This feature is enabled
by asserting a logic high level on the BE pin.
Table 1
Mode
MSEL1
MSEL2
Random Access 2 fixed duration messages
0
1
Pull this pin to VCC through 100K resistor
Random Access 4 fixed duration messages
1
0
Pull this pin to VCC through 100K resistor
Random Access 8 fixed duration messages
1
1
Becomes the /M8 message trigger input pin
Tape mode, Normal operation
0
0
0
Tape mode, Auto rewind operation
0
0
1
Random Access Mode
Random access mode supports 2, 4, or 8 messages segments of fixed duration. As suggested recording or playback
can be made randomly in any of the selected messages. The
length of each message segment is the total recording length
available (as defined by the selected sampling rate) divided
by the total number of segments enabled (as decoded in
Table1). Random access mode provides easy indexing to
message segments.
Functional Description of Recording in Random Access
Mode
On power up, the device is ready to record or play back, in
any of the enabled message segments. To record, /CE must
be set low to enable the device and /RE must be set low to
enable recording. You initiate recording by applying a low
level on the message trigger pin that represents the message
segment you intend to use. The message trigger pins are
labeled /M1_Message - /M8_Option on pins 1-9 (excluding
pin 7) for message segments 1-8 respectively.
Note: Message trigger pins /M1_Message, /M2_Next,
/M7_END, and /M8_Option, have expanded names to
represent the different functionality that these pins
/M8_Option
assume in the other modes. In random access mode
these pins should be considered purely message trigger pins with the same functionality as /M3, /M4, /M5,
and /M6. For a more thorough explanation of the functionality of device pins in different modes please refer
to the pin description table that appears later in this
document.
When actual recording begins the device responds with a single beep (if the BE pin is high to enable the beep tone) at the
speaker outputs to indicate that it has started recording.
Recording continues as long as the message pin stays low.
The rising edge of the same message trigger pin during
record stops the recording operation (indicated with a single
beep).
If the message trigger pin is held low beyond the end of the
maximum allocated duration, recording stops automatically
(indicated with two beeps), regardless of the state of the message trigger pin. The chip then enters low-power mode until
the message trigger pin returns high. After the message trigger pin returns to high, the chip enters standby mode. Any
subsequent high to low transition on the same message trigger pin will initiate recording from the beginning of the same
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message segment. The entire previous message is then
overwritten by the new message, regardless of the duration
of the new message. Transitions on any other message trigger pin or the /RE pin during the record operation are ignored
until after the device enters standby mode.
Functional Description of Playback in Random Access
Mode
On power up, the device is ready to record or playback, in
any of the enabled message segments. To playback, /CE
must be set low to enable the device and /RE must be set
high to disable recording & enable playback. You initiate playback by applying a high to low edge on the message trigger
pin that representing the message segment you intend to
playback. Playback will continue until the end of the message
is reached. If a high to low edge occurs on the same message trigger pin during playback, playback of the current
message stops immediately.
If a different message trigger pin pulses during playback,
playback of the current message stops immediately (indicated by one beep) and playback of the new message segment begins. A delay equal to 8,400 cycles of the sample
clock will be encountered before the device starts playing the
new message.
If a message trigger pin is held low, the selected message is
played back repeatedly as long as the trigger pin stays low. A
period of silence, of a duration equal to 8,400 cycles of the
sampling clock, will be inserted during looping as an indicator
to the user of the transition between the end and the beginning of the message.
Tape Mode
Tape mode manages messages sequentially much like traditional cassette tape recorders. Within tape mode two options
exist, auto rewind and normal. Auto rewind mode configures
the device to automatically rewind to the beginning of the
message immediately following recording or playback of the
message. In tape mode, using either option, messages must
be recorded or played back sequentially, much like a traditional cassette tape recorder.
Function Description Recording in Tape Mode using the
Normal Option
On power up, the device is ready to record or play back, starting at the first address in the memory array. To record, /CE
must be set low to enable the device and /RE must be set low
to enable recording. A falling edge of the /M1_Message pin
initiates voice recording (indicated by one beep). A subsequent rising edge of the /M1_Message pin during recording
stops the recording (also indicated by one beep). If the
/M1_Message pin is held low beyond the end of the available
memory, recording will stop automatically (indicated by two
beeps). The device will then assert a logic low on the
/M7_END pin for a duration equal to 1600 cycles of the sam-
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ple clock, regardless of the state of the /M1_Message pin.
The device returns to standby mode when the /M1_Message
pin goes high again.
After recording is finished the device will automatically rewind
to the beginning of the most recently recorded message and
wait for the next user input. The auto rewind function is convenient because it allows the user to immediately playback
and review the message without the need to rewind. However, caution must be practiced because a subsequent
record operation will overwrite the last recorded message
unless the user remembers to pulse the /M2_Next pin in
order to increment the device past the current message.
A subsequent falling edge on the /M1_Message pin starts a
new record operation, overwriting the previously existing
message. You can preserve the previously recorded message by using the /M2_Next input to initiate recording in the
next available message segment. To perform this function,
the /M2_Next pin must be pulled low for at least 400 cycles of
the sample clock.
The auto rewind mode allows the user to record over the previous message simply by initiating a record sequence without
first toggling the /M2_Next pin. To record over any other message however requires a different sequence. You must pulse
the /CE pin low once to rewind the device to the beginning of
the voice memory.The /M2_Next pin must then be pulsed low
for the specified number of times to move to the start of the
message you wish to overwrite. Upon arriving at the desired
message a record sequence can be initiated to overwrite the
previously recorded material. After you overwrite the message it becomes the last available message and all previously recorded messages following this message become
inaccessible. If during a record operation all the available
memory is used the device will stop recording automatically,
(double beep) and set the /M7_END pin low for a duration
equal to 1600 cycles of the sample clock. Playback can be
initiated on this last message, but pulsing the /M2_Next pin
will put the device into an “overflow state”.
Once the device enters an overflow state any subsequent
pulsing of /M1_Message or /M2_Next will only result in a double beep and setting of the /M7_END pin low for a duration
equal to 400 cycles of the sample clock. To proceed from this
state the user must rewind the device to the beginning of the
memory array. This can be accomplished by toggling the /CE
pin low or cycling power. All inputs, except the /CE pin, are
ignored during recording.
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Function Description of Playback in Tape Mode using
the Normal Option
On power-up, the device is ready to record or play back,
starting at the first address in the memory array. Before you
can begin playback, the /CE input must be set to low to
enable the device and /RE must be set to high to disable
recording and enable playback. The first high to low going
pulse of the /M1_Message pin initiates playback from the
beginning of the current message; on power up the first message is the current message. When the /M1_Message pin
pulses low the second time, playback of the current message
stops immediately. When the /M1_Message pin pulses low a
third time, playback of the current message starts again from
its beginning. If you hold the /M1_Message pin low continuously the same message will play continuously in a looping
fashion. A 1,530 ms period of silence is inserted during looping as an indicator to the user of the transition between the
beginning and end of the message.
Note that in auto rewind mode the device always rewinds to
the beginning of the current message. To listen to a subsequent message the device must be fast forwarded past the
current message to the next message. This function is
accomplished by toggling the /M2_Next pin from high to low.
The pulse must be low for least 400 cycles of the sampling
clock. After the device is incremented to the desired message
the user can initiate playback of the message with the playback sequence described above. A special case exists when
the /M2_Next pin goes low during playback. Playback of the
current message will stop, the device will beep, advance to
the next message and initiate playback of the next message.
(Note that if /M2_Next goes low when not in playback mode,
the device will prepare to play the next message, but will not
actually initiate playback).
If the /CE pin goes low during playback, playback of the current message will stop, the device will beep, reset to the
beginning of the first message, and wait for a subsequent
playback command.
When you reach the end of the memory array, any subsequent pulsing of /M1_Message or /M2_Next will only result in
a double beep. To proceed from this state the user must
rewind the device to the beginning of the memory array. This
can be accomplished by toggling the /CE pin low or cycling
power.
Functional Description of Recording in Tape Mode using
Auto Rewind Option
On power-up, the device is ready to record or play back,
starting at the first address in the memory array. Before you
can begin recording, the /CE input must be set to low to
enable the device and /RE must be set to low to enable
recording. On a falling edge of the /M1_Message pin the
device will beep once and initiate recording. A subsequent
rising edge on the /M1_Message pin will stop recording and
insert a single beep. If the /M1_Message pin is held low
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beyond the end of the available memory, recording stops
automatically, and two beeps are inserted; regardless of the
state of the /M1_Message pin. The device returns to the
standby mode when the /M1_Message pin is returned high.
A subsequent falling edge on the /M1_Message pin starts a
new record operation in the memory array immediately following the last recorded message, thus preserving the last
recorded message.
To record over all previous messages you must pulse the /CE
pin low once to reset the device to the beginning of the first
message. You can then initiate a record sequence, as
described above, to record a new message. The most
recently recorded message will become the last recorded
message and all previously recorded messages following this
message will become inaccessible.
If you wish to preserve any current messages it is recommend that Auto Rewind option be used instead of Normal
option. If Normal option is necessary the following sequence
can be used. To preserve current messages you must fast
forward past the messages you want to keep before you can
record a new message. To fast forward when using the Normal option you must switch to play mode and listen to messages sequentially until you arrive at the beginning of the
message you wish to overwrite. At this stage you should
switch back to record mode and overwrite the desired message. The most recently recorded message will become the
last recorded message and all previously recorded messages
following this message will become inaccessible. All inputs,
except /CE are ignored during recording.
Functional Description of Playback in Tape Mode using
Auto Rewind Option
On power-up, or after a low to high transition on /RE the
device is ready to record or play back starting at the first
address in the memory array. Before you can begin playback
of messages, the /CE input must be set to low to enable the
device and /RE must be set to high to enable playback. The
first high to low going pulse of the /M1_Message pin initiates
playback from the beginning of the current message. When
the /M1_Message pin pulses from high to low a second time,
playback of the current message stops immediately. When
the /M1_Message pin pulses from high to low a third time,
playback of the next message starts again from the beginning. If you hold the /M1_Message pin low continuously, the
current message and subsequent messages play until the
one of the following conditions is met: the end of the memory
array is reached, the last message is reached, the
/M1_message pin is released. If the last recorded message
has already played, any further transitions on the
/M1_Message pin will initiate a double beep for warning and
the /M7_END pin will go low. To exit this state you must pulse
the /CE pin low once during standby to reset the pointer to
the beginning of the first message.
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Microprocessor Controlled Message Management
The APR9600 devi ce incorporates several features designed
to help simplify microprocessor controlled message management. When controlling messages the microprocessor essentially toggles pins as described in the message management
sections describe previously. The /Busy, /Strobe, and
/M7_END pins are included to simplify handshaking between
the microprocessor and the APR9600
The /Busy pin when low indicates to the host processor that
the device is busy and that no commands can be currently
accepted. When this pin is high the device is ready to accept
and execute commands from the host.
The /Strobe pin pulses low each time a memory segments is
used. Counting pulses on this pin enables the host processor
to accurately determine how much recording time has been
used, and how much recording time remains. The APR9600
has a total of eighty memory segments.
The /M7_END pin is used as an indicator that the device has
stopped its current record or playback operation. During
recording a low going pulse indicates that all memory has
been used. During playback a low pulse indicates that the
last message has played.
Microprocessor control can also be used to link several
APR9600 devices together in order to increase total available
recording time. In this application both the speaker and
microphone signals can be connected in parallel. The microprocessor will then control which device currently drives the
speaker by enabling or disabling each device using their
respective /CE pins. A continuous message can not be
recorded in multiple devices however because the transition
from one device to the next will incur a delay that is noticeable upon playback. For this reason it is recommended that
message boundaries and device boundaries always coincide.
Higher sampling rates increase the bandwidth and hence the
voice quality, but they also use more memory cells for the
same length of recording time. Lower sampling rates use
fewer memory cells and effectively increase the duration
capabilities of the device, but they also reduce incoming signal bandwidth. The APR9600 accommodates sampling rates
as high as 8 kHz and as low a 4 kHz. You can control the
quality/duration trade off by controlling the sampling frequency.
An internal oscillator provides the APR9600 sampling clock.
Oscillator frequency can be changed by changing the resistance from the OscR pin to GND. Table 2 summarizes resistance values and the corresponding sampling frequencies, as
well as the resulting input bandwidth and duration.
Table 2
Reference Rosc Value & Sampling Frequency
Sampling
Frequency
Input
Bandwidth
84 KW
4.2 kHz
2.1 kHz
60 sec
38 KW
6.4 kHz
3.2 kHz
40 sec
24 KW
8.0 kHz
4.0 kHz
32 sec
Ref Rosc
Duration
NOTICE: Rosc table above is for reference only,different
lots ICs will have somewhat different Rosc value
performance..
Signal Storage
The APR9600 samples incoming voice signals and stores the
instantaneous voltage samples in non-volatile FLASH memory cells. Each memory cell can support voltage ranges from
0 to 256 levels. These 256 discrete voltage levels are the
equivalent of 8-bit (28=256) binary encoded values. During
playback the stored signals are retrieved from memory,
smoothed to form a continuous signal, and then amplified
before being fed to an external speaker.
Sampling Rate & Voice Quality
According to the Shannon’s sampling theorem, the highest
possible frequency component introduced to the input of a
sampling system must be equal to or less than half the sampling frequency if aliasing errors are to be eliminated. The
APR9600 automatically filters its input, based on the selected
sampling frequency, to meet this requirement.
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Sampling Application
The following reference schematics are included as examples on how a recording system might be designed. Each reference schematic shows the device incorporated in one of its’
three main modes, Random Access, Tape mode - Normal
option, and Tape mode - Auto Rewind option. Note that in
several of the applications either one or all of the /Busy,
/Strobe, or /M7_END pins are connected to LEDs as indicators of device status. This is possible because all of these
pins and signals were designed to have timing compatible
with both microprocessor interface and manual LED indication. Figure 3 shows the device configured in tape mode, normal operation. This mode is the minimal part count
application of the APR9600
.
Sampling rate is determined by
the resistor value on pin 7 (OscR). The RC network on pin 19
sets the AGC “attack time”.
A bias must be applied to the electret microphone in order to
power its built in circuitry. The ground return of this bias network is connected to the normally open side of the record
push button. This configuration gates power to microphone
so that it is biased only during recording. This configuration
saves power when not recording by shutting off power to the
electret microphone. Both pins 18 and 19, MicIn and MicRef,
must be AC couple to the microphone network in order to
block the DC biasing voltage.
Figure 3 Tape Mode, Normal Option
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Vcc
Play / Record Trigger
1
2
/M 1_M essage
/M 2_N ext
VC C D
28
/R E
27
skip to next message switch 3
/M 3
ExtC lk
26
4
/M 4
M SEL2
25
5
/M 5
M SEL1
24
6
/M 6
/C E
23
7
O scR
/Strobe
22
8
/M 7_EN D
Ana_O ut
21
9
/M 8_O ption
Ana_In
20
10
/Busy
AG C
19
11
BE
M icR ef
18
12
VSSD
M icIn
17
13
VSSA
VC C A
16
14
SP+
SP-
15
Vcc
End Indicator LED
100 k
38 k
Slide action record / playback switch
100 k
Rewind switch
100 k
Flashing record / play Indicator LED
0.1µF
Busy Indicator LED
100 k
4.7µF
4.7k
220 k
0.1µF
Electret
Microphone
0.1µF
+
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0.1µF
22µF
Vcc
22µF
4.7k
1k
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Figure 4 shows the device configured in tape mode, using the
auto rewind option. Auto rewind is convenient for systems
designed to store multiple messages. Auto rewind option
does slightly increase parts count above that required for nor-
mal option The Busy pin, /Strobe, and /M7_END are again
connected to LEDs to offer indication to the user of device
status.
Figure 4 Tape Mode, Auto Rewind Option
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Vcc
Play / Record Trigger
1
Skip to next message switch
Vcc
End Indicator LED
100 k
38 k
/M 1_M essage
VC C D
28
/R E
27
2
/M 2_N ext
3
/M 3
ExtC lk
26
4
/M 4
M SEL2
25
5
/M 5
M SEL1
24
6
/M 6
/C E
23
7
O scR
/Strobe
22
8
/M 7_EN D
Ana_O ut
21
9
/M 8_O ption
Ana_In
20
10
/Busy
AG C
19
11
BE
M icR ef
18
12
VSSD
M icIn
17
13
VSSA
VC C A
16
14
SP+
SP-
15
Slide action record / playback sw itch
100 k
Rewind switch
100 k
Flashing record / play Indicator LED
0.1µF
Busy Indicator LED
100 k
4.7µF
4.7k
220 k
0.1µF
Electret
Microphone
0.1µF
+
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0.1µF
22µF
Vcc
22µF
4.7k
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Figure 5 shows the device configured in random access
mode. The device is using eight message segments, the maximum available, in this mode. Note that message trigger pins
that are not used, for modes with less than eight segments,
can be left unconnected with the exception of pin
/M8_Option which should be pulled to VCC through a 100k
resistor
Figure 5 Random Access Mode
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Vcc
M1 message trigger pin
1
/M 1_M essage
VC C D
28
/R E
27
M2 message trigger pin
2
/M 2_N ext
3
/M 3
ExtC lk
26
4
/M 4
M SEL2
25
5
/M 5
M SEL1
24
6
/M 6
/C E
23
7
O scR
/Strobe
22
Ana_O ut
21
Ana_In
20
AG C
19
M icR ef
18
Slide action record / playback switch
M3 message trigger pin
M4 message trigger pin
M5 message trigger pin
100 k
M6 message trigger pin
38 k
M7 message trigger pin
8
/M 7_EN D
9
/M 8_O ption
100 k
Busy Indicator LED
100 k
Flashing record / play Indicator LED
0.1µF
M8 message trigger pin
Vcc
Rewind sw itch
10
/Busy
11
BE
12
VSSD
4.7µF
4.7k
220 k
0.1µF
M icIn
17
Electret
M icrophone
0.1µF
13
VSSA
14
SP+
+
VC C A
16
SP-
15
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0.1µF
22µF
Vcc
22µF
4.7k
1k
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APR9600
Pin Descriptions
Table 1
Functionality in Tape Mode
Pin Name
Pin
No.
Functionality in Random
Access Mode
Normal Option
Auto Rewind Option
/M1_Messsage
1
Message 1: This pin forces a
jump to message 1 for either
recording or playback.
Message: A low edge on this pin
plays or records the next message.
/M2_Next
2
Message 2: This pin forces a
jump to message 2 for either
recording or playback.
Next Message: This active low input This pin should be left unconnected
pin forces a skip to the next message when the device is used in this
for either playback or recording
Message: A low edge on this pin
plays or records the current message.
mode.
/M3
3
Message 3: This pin forces a
jump to message 3 for either
recording or playback.
This pin should be left unconnected
when the device is used in this
mode.
This pin should be left unconnected
when the device is used in this
mode.
/M4
4
Message 4: This pin forces a
jump to message 4 for either
recording or playback
This pin should be left unconnected
when the device is used in this
mode.
This pin should be left unconnected
when the device is used in this
mode.
/M5
5
Message 5: This pin forces a
jump to message 5 for either
recording or playback.
This pin should be left unconnected
when the device is used in this
mode.
This pin should be left unconnected
when the device is used in this
mode.
/M6
6
Message 6: This pin forces a
jump to message 6 for either
recording or playback.
This pin should be left unconnected
when the device is used in this
mode.
This pin should be left unconnected
when the device is used in this
mode.
OscR
7
Oscillator Resistor: this input
allows an external resistor to
be connected to the tank circuit of the internal oscillator.
Refer to table X for a list of
resistors and their resultant
sampling rates.
Same as Mode 1.
Same as Mode 1.
/M7_END
8
Message 7: This pin forces a
jump to message 7 for either
recording or playback.
During playback a low level on this
pin indicates that all recorded messages have been played. During
recording a low level on this pin indicates that the end of the memory
array was reached.
During playback a low level on this
pin indicates that all recorded messages have been played. During
recording a low level on this pin indicates that the end of the memory
array was reached.
/M8_Option
9
Message 8: This pin forces a
jump to message 8 for either
recording or playback.
Option: This pin in conjunction with
MSEL1 and MSEL2 sets record and
playback operating mode. Consult
table 1 for decoding information.
MSEL1 and MSEL2 sets record and
playback operating mode. Consult
table 1 for decoding information.
/Busy
10
This pin indicates that the
device is currently busy performing internal functions and
can neither record nor playback at the current time.
Same as Mode 1.
Same as Mode 1.
BE
11
If this pin is pulled high Beep is
enabled. If this pin is pulled low
beep is disabled
Same as Mode 1.
Same as Mode 1.
VSSD
12
Digital GND Connection: Connect to system ground.
Same as Mode 1.
Same as Mode 1.
VSSA
13
Analog GND Connection: Connect system ground.
Same as Mode 1.
Same as Mode 1.
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APLUS
APR9600
Pin Descriptions
Functionality in Tape Mode
Pin Name
Pin
No.
Functionality in Random
Access Mode
SP+
14
Positive Output for Speaker
Connection: Should be connected to the positive terminal
of the output speaker. Total
output power is.1 W into 16
ohms. Do not use speaker
loads lower than 8 ohms or
device damage may result.
Same as Mode 1.
Same as Mode 1.
SP-
15
Negative Output for Speaker
Connection: Should be connected to the negative terminal
of the output speaker.
Same as Mode 1.
Same as Mode 1.
VCCA
16
Analog Positive Power Supply:
This connection supplies
power for on-chip analog circuitry. Should be connected to
the positive supply rail as outlined in the reference schematics.
Same as Mode 1.
Same as Mode 1.
MicIn
17
Microphone Input: Should be
connected to the microphone
input as outlined in the reference schematics.
Same as Mode 1.
Same as Mode 1.
MicRef
18
Microphone GND Reference:
Should be connected to the
microphone input as outlined
in the reference schematics.
Same as Mode 1.
Same as Mode 1.
AGC
19
Automatic Gain Control Attack
Time: The time constant of the
RC network connected to this
input determines the AGC
attack time. The attack time is
defined as the delay present
before the AGC circuit begins
to adjust gain. The values
shown in the reference schematics have been optimized
for voice applications.
Same as Mode 1.
Same as Mode 1.
Ana_In
20
Analog In: This pin must be
connected to Ana_Out through
a 0.1µF Capacitor.
Same as Mode 1.
Same as Mode 1.
Ana_Out
21
Analog Out: This pin must be
connected to Ana_In through a
0.1µF Capacitor.
Same as Mode 1.
Same as Mode 1.
/Strobe
22
Strobe: This pin indicates programming of each individual
recording segment. The falling
edge represents the beginning
of the sector. The rising edge
indicates that the sector is half
full.
Same as Mode 1.
Same as Mode 1.
Normal Option
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Auto Rewind Option
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APLUS
APR9600
Pin Descriptions -cont.
Functionality in Tape Mode
Pin Name
Pin
No.
Functionality in Random
Access Mode
/CE
23
Chip Select: A low level on this
pin enables the device for
operation. Toggling this pin
also resets several message
management features.
Same as Mode 1.
Same as Mode 1.
MSEL1
24
Mode Select1: This pin in conjunction with MSEL2 and
/M8_Option sets record and
playback operating mode.
Consult table 1 for decoding
information.
Same as Mode 1.
Same as Mode 1.
MSEL2
25
Mode Select2: This pin in conjunction with MSEL1 and
/M8_Option sets record and
playback operating mode.
Consult table 1 for decoding
information.
Same as Mode 1.
Same as Mode 1.
ExtClk
26
External Clock: This clock can
be used instead of the internal
clock for greater programming
control and or accuracy. When
using the internal clock this pin
should be tied to system GND.
Same as Mode 1.
Same as Mode 1.
/RE
27
Record Enable: this pin controls whether the device is in
write or read mode. Logic level
high is read.
Same as Mode 1.
Same as Mode 1.
VCCD
28
Digital Positive Power Supply:
This connection supplies
power for on-chip digital circuitry. Should be connected to
the positive supply rail as outlined in the reference schematics.
Same as Mode 1.
Same as Mode 1.
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Normal Option
Auto Rewind Option
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APLUS
APR9600
Electrical Characteristics
The following tables list Absolute Maximum Ratings, DC Characteristics, and Analog Characteristics for the APR9600 device.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Item
Symbol
Condition
Min
Max
Unit
Power Supply voltage
VCC
TA = 25°C
-0.3
6.5
V
Input Voltage
VIN2
IIN<20mA
-1.0
VCC + 1.0
V
Storage Temperature
TSTG
-
-65
150
°C
Temperature Under Bias
TBS
-
-65
125
°C
Lead Temperature
TLD
<10s
-0.3
300
°C
DC Characteristics
Item
Symbol
Condition
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Power Supply voltage
VCC
TA = 25°C
4.5
6.0
Input High Voltage
6.5
V
VIH
-
2.0
-
-
V
Input Low Voltage
VIL
-
Output High Voltage
-
-
0.8
V
VOH
Output Low Voltage
IOH=-1.6mA
2.4
-
-
V
VOL
IOL=-4.0mA
-
-
0.45
V
Input Leakage Current
IIH
VIH =VCC
-
-
1.0
mA
Input Leakage Current
IIL
VIL=VSS
-1.0
-
-
mA
IOZ
VOUT=VCC
or
VOUT=Vss
-1.0
-
1.0
mA
Operating Current Consumption
ICC
Internal Clock, No Load
-
25
-
mA
Standby Current Consumption
ICCS
No Load
-
1.0
-
muA
Symbol
Condition
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
MicIn Input Voltage
VMI
-
-
-
30
mVP-P
MicIn Input Resistance
RMI
-
-
15
-
kW
MicIn Amp Gain (1)
GMI1
AGC=2.25v
-
30
-
dB
MicIn Amp Gain (2)
GMI2
AGC=3.8V
-
-2
-
dB
AnaIn Input Voltage
VANI
-
-
-
140
mVP-P
AnaIn Input Resistance
RANI
-
-
500
-
kW
AnaIn Amp Gain
GANI
AnaIn to SP+/-
-
10
-
dB
AGC Output Resistance
Output Tristate Leakage Current
Analog Characteristics*
Item
RAGC
-
-
225
-
kW
Sp+/- Output Power
PSP
RSP+/-=16W
-
12.2
-
mW
Voltage Amplitude across SP+/-
VSP
RSP+/->16W
-
1.4
-
VP-P
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APR9600 Bonding Pad Diagram and Bonding Pad Coordinates
VCCD
/M2_MESSAGE
/M3
/M1_MESSAGE
VCCD
/M4
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
ExtClk
MSel2
/WE
MSel1
/M5
APR9600
/M6
/CE
/Strobe
OscR
AnaOut
/M7_Overflow
AnaIn
/M8_Option
AGC
/Busy
BE
VSSA
VSSD
VSSA
Sp+
Sp-
VCCA
VCCA
MicIn
MicRef
Notes :
Die Dimensions
Die Thickness
Pad Opening
X-Axis : 212 +/- 1 mils
Y-Axis : 176 +/- 1 mils
13.8 +/- 1.0 mils
4.3 mils
X-Axis : 5450 µm
Y-Axis : 4550 µm
(350 +/- 25 µm)
(110 µm)
The following table list the bonding pad coordinates for the APR9600 device. NOTE:All
coordinates are with respect to the center of the die (µm).
Pin Name
X-Axis
Y-Axis
Pin Name
X-Axis
Y-Axis
/M1_Message
/M2_Next
/M3
/M4
/M5
/M6
OscR
/M7_Overflow
/M8_Option
/Busy
BE
VSSD
VSSA
VSSA
Sp +
Sp VCCA
VCCA
-1075
-1393
-1833
-2151
-2513
-2513
-2513
-2485
-2485
-2435
-1953
-1728
-1532
-1337
-840
347
844
1066
2007
2007
2007
2007
1397
1079
617
-865
-1193
-1987
-1987
-2003
-1976
-1952
-1838
-1838
-1909
-1951
MicIn
MicRef
AGC
AnaIn
AnaOut
/Strobe
/CE
MSel1
MSel2
ExtClk
/WE
VCCD
VCCD
1708
2064
2491
2491
2491
2514
2514
2514
2121
1592
1088
-577
-757
-1969
-1969
-1865
-1513
-1013
696
1182
1532
2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
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APR9600
OLD APR9600 SOP RECORDING VOICE 40" ~ 60"
MODE
MSEL-1
( PIN-24 )
MSEL-2 ( PIN-25 )
/M8 ( PIN-9 )
2 FIXED MESSAGES
0
1
Pull-high 100KOhm
4 FIXED MESSAGES
1
0
Pull-high 100KOhm
8 FIXED MESSAGES
1
1
/M8 trigger pin
1 FIXED MESSAGES
0
0
0
TAPE MODE –NEXT
0
0
0
TAPE MODE - AUTO
0
0
1
Ref. ROSC
Sampling Frequency
Inoput bandwidth
Voice duration
84 K Ohm
4.2 KHz
2.1 KHz
60 sec.
38 K Ohm
6.4 KHz
3.2 KHz
40 sec.
24 K Ohm
8.0 KHz
4.0 KHz
32 sec.
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APR9600
NEW APR9600 SOP RECORDING VOICE 40" ~ 60"
MODE
MSEL-1
( PIN-3 )
MSEL-2 ( PIN-4 )
/M8 ( PIN-16 )
2 FIXED MESSAGES
0
1
Pull-high 100KOhm
4 FIXED MESSAGES
1
0
Pull-high 100KOhm
8 FIXED MESSAGES
1
1
/M8 trigger pin
1 FIXED MESSAGES
0
0
0
TAPE MODE –NEXT
0
0
0
TAPE MODE - AUTO
0
0
1
Ref. ROSC
Sampling Frequency
Inoput bandwidth
Voice duration
84 K Ohm
4.2 KHz
2.1 KHz
60 sec.
38 K Ohm
6.4 KHz
3.2 KHz
40 sec.
24 K Ohm
8.0 KHz
4.0 KHz
32 sec.
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APR9600
APR9600 line-In Type Recording Circuit:
APR9600 AMP Approcation Circuit :
Tg1
Tg2 Tg3 Tg4
Off On Off
2 Sec.(S1~S2)
On: Rec. On Off Off
4 Sec.(S1~S4)
Off Off Off
8 Sec.(S1~S8)
Off: Play On On On Tape –Next (S1~S2)
On On Off
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Tape –Auto (S1)