ETC KT2001

KT2001
KENTECH LABS, INC.
POINT SOURCE AUDIO
SPEAKER PROCESSING CIRCUIT
Features
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Compact implementation of Point Source Audio
Technology
Supply Voltage from 5V to 12V
Bipolar Technology for Low Noise
Small 16-pin SOIC Package
Applications
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16-pin 150mil wide SOIC
PC Multimedia Speaker Systems
Home Theater Systems
Car Audio
Description
The KT2001 Point Source Processing Circuit provides a compact way to implement a point source speaker
system. It is designed to operate with either a dual supplies or a single supply voltage; an internal reference
voltage source generates a reference at half of the supply voltage. The chip is fabricated with a bipolar
process that yields low noise while allowing a wide supply voltage range (5V to 12V).
Typical Application Diagram
27nF
12K
+12V
2.2µF
Left Input
2.2µF
Right Input
14
16
18K
12
1 V
SF1
CCP
13 V
CC
15
LIN
Power
Amplifiers
11
SF2
SF3
CTROUT 7
KT2001
12K
RIN
CTRIN 6
GND SUMOUT
8
LOUT 10
ROUT 9
2 V
REF
47µF
5
Point-Source
Satellite Speaker Unit
SUBIN
12K
4.7nF
Subwoofer
SUBOUT 3
4
27K
12nF
27K
27K
27nF
KT2001 Data Sheet (Preliminary)
June 2002
This document pertains to a new product. Characteristic data and other specifications are
subject to change without notice
KT2001 Data Sheet
June 2002
Absolute Maximum Ratings
VCC Supply Voltage
Input Voltage
Current Into Any Pin
Power Dissipation
Storage Temperature Range
20V
-0.3V to VCC+0.3V
± 50mA
500mW
-55°C to 125°C
Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter
VCC Supply Voltage
Operating Temperature Range
Conditions
Min
4.75
0
Typ
Max
12
70
Units
V
°C
Electrical Characteristics (at TA = 25ºC and 5V ≤ VCC ≤ 12V unless otherwise noted)
Parameter
Input Impedance (LIN, RIN)
Conditions
Min
35K
Output Voltage Range
Output Impedance
Typ
50K
0.5
Max
65K
Units
Ω
VCC-1
10
V
Ω
6K
Ω
LIN, RIN = 1.0VRMS, fIN=10kHz
LIN, RIN = 1.0VRMS, fIN=100Hz
LIN, RIN = 1.0VRMS, fIN=100Hz
0.025
0.05
0.05
%
%
%
Signal to Noise Ratio (A-weighted)
LIN, RIN = 0VRMS, measured at LOUT,
ROUT, CTROUT or SUBOUT
105
dB
Power Supply Current
VCC=12V, no input signal
17.0
VREF Input Impedance
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
LOUT, ROUT
CTROUT
SUBOUT
TBD
mA
All Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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VCCP
1
16
RIN
VREF
2
15
LIN
SUBOUT
3
14
SF1
SUBIN
4
13
VCC
SUMOUT
5
12
SF2
CTRIN
6
11
SF3
CTROUT
7
10
LOUT
GND
8
9
ROUT
Pin Connection Diagram
Small-Outline Package
Description of Pin Functions
Name
LIN
RIN
LOUT
ROUT
CTROUT
SUBOUT
SUMOUT
CTRIN
SUBIN
SF1
SF2
SF3
VREF
Pin
15
16
10
9
7
3
5
6
4
14
12
11
2
VCCP, VCC
GND
1,13
8
Function
Left channel input. Has a 50K nominal input impedance
Right channel input. Has a 50K nominal input impedance
Left channel satellite speaker output.
Right channel satellite speaker output.
Center channel satellite speaker output.
Subwoofer speaker output.
Inverted sum of LIN and RIN channels. Should be used to drive CTRIN and SUBIN inputs.
Center channel amp inverting input. Should be connected to feedback network and SUMOUT.
Subwoofer channel amp inverting input. Should be connected to feedback network and SUMOUT.
Side channel filter network pin 1. See application notes for usage
Side channel filter network pin 2. See application notes for usage
Side channel filter network pin 3. See application notes for usage
VREF signal reference input. Should be filtered to ground in single supply applications or
connected to ground for dual supplies
Positive supply pins. Should be externally tied together.
Supply ground for single supply or negative supply for dual supply
Fundamentals of Operation
The KT2001 is designed to act as a specialized low-level crossover circuit for a single three-speaker satellite
unit and a conventional subwoofer. The CTROUT and SUBOUT components only depend on the sum of the left and right
channels. The KT2001 provides an intermediate output that is as follows:
SUM OUT = −
(
1
L IN + R IN
2
)
The CTROUT and SUBOUT outputs are each generated by an undedicated inverting op-amp with inputs CTRIN and
SUBIN respectively. The CTROUT op-amp is designed to provide a single-pole low-pass filter (acting as an inverting
integrator) to generate the center speaker signal. The SUBOUT op-amp is designed to provide a two-pole low-pass filter
to generate the subwoofer speaker signal. The LOUT and ROUT outputs are largely a function of the difference between
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the left and right channel inputs (the side signal). This difference or side signal is filtered by a side filter network
connected to the SF1, SF2 and SF3 pins, and then is combined with the sum components as follows:
 L IN + R IN

1 Z 
− CTR OUT  + (L IN − R IN ) + 2 
2 Z 


2
1 



L OUT = 
 L IN + R IN

1 Z 
− CTR OUT  + (R IN − L IN ) + 2 
2 Z 


2
1 



R OUT = 
where the impedances Z1 and Z2 are as shown in Figure 1. The side filter network aids speaker crosstalk cancellation
in the bass to low midrange frequencies and can also be used to equalize the speaker response in the high treble
frequencies.
Z1
14
VCCP
VCC
SF1
Z2
12
SF2
KT2001
11
SF3
LOUT
ROUT
Figure 1. General Side Filter Network
Application Notes
A typical application circuit is shown in Figure 2. The component values shown in Figure 2 are
representative of those in a typical circuit, but many values need to be chosen in conjunction with the choice of speaker
drivers and the design of their respective enclosures.
As in most conventional multi-way systems, the subwoofer and satellite speakers operate in mutually
exclusive frequency bands. The KT2001 is designed to use second-order Linkwitz-Riley crossover target functions.
Since the point source system benefits from having the lowest possible crossover frequency, the satellite driver’s
natural 12dB/octave roll-off below resonance is used. The subwoofer crossover function should be tuned to this
resonance. To provide a flat crossover it is important to follow a couple basic guidelines:
1.
2.
The satellite drivers and the enclosure should be designed to have a QES as close to 0.5 as possible
(critically damped).
The satellite drivers need to be connected out-of-phase with respect to the subwoofer speaker. (The
KT2001 does not provide this function internally.)
While the KT2001 nominally provides identical passband gains for each output channel, these will need to be
different depending on the speaker efficiency and other design parameters. In general, the center channel will need to
be attenuated compared to the side (left and right) output channels. Many applications might require a separate
volume control on the subwoofer channel too. The output AC coupling capacitors C8 through C10 shown in Figure 2
can be used in conjunction with resistors R8 through R10 to attenuate bass frequency power to the satellite speakers
below the critical portion of the crossover frequency band.
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C2
27nF
R1
12K
+12V
Left Input
C6
2.2µF
VCCP
13
VCC
15
LIN
16
Right Input
C7
2.2µF
2
C1
47µF
R2
18K
14
1
C8
0.1µF
12
SF3
KT2001
RIN
8
5
SUBIN
R3
12K
Power
Amplifier
Subwoofer
C9
0.1µF
10
LOUT
9
ROUT
7
CTROUT
CTRIN 6
VREF
GND SUMOUT
Point Source
Satellite Speaker Unit
11
SF2
SF1
Power
Amplifiers
SUBOUT
3
R4
12K
C3
4.7nF
C10
0.1µF
R10
15K
R9
15K
R8
15K
4
R5
27K
C5
12nF
R6
27K
R7
27K
C4
27nF
Figure 2. Typical Application Circuit
Subwoofer Filter Design
The Laplace transfer function of the second order filter shown in Figure 2 is as follows:
SUB OUT
A
=−
,
SUM OUT
1 + sC 5 (R7 + R6 (1 + A)) + s 2 R6 R7 C 4 C 5
where the passband gain is defined as:
A≡
R7
R5
The Linkwitz-Riley target function requires a double-pole at or near the satellite speaker driver resonant frequency:
f0 =
1
2π R6 R7 C 4 C 5
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While the circuit shown in Figure 2 assumes a passband gain of one, other values are possible. To choose component
values, after choosing the passband gain, the ratio of the capacitances is restricted as follows (based on the doublepole constraint):
C4
≥ 1+ A
C5
Since the range of standard capacitor values are more limited than the typical range of resistor values, it is often
easiest to choose a ratio of capacitors first and then determine the following resistor ratio:

R7
C
C C
= 2 4 − (1 + A) − 2 4  4 − (1 + A)
R6
C5
C5  C5

The actual component values can be chosen by using the following relationship:
1
2πf 0
R6 C 4 =
C4
C5
R7
R6
The ratios can be used to determine the remaining components as follows:
C5 =
C4
 C4

 C5



,
R
R7 = R6  7
 R6

 ,

R5 =
R7
A
It may be necessary to iterate the process to find a close match with standard values. There are a couple of
convenient simplifications in special cases. For instance:
If
R
C4
= 1 + A , then 7 = 1 + A too.
C5
R6
For A=1, there is a convenient ratio with C4 = 27nF and C5=12nF (as shown in Figure 2.) This implies that
R5=R6=R7. In this special case:
R5 = R6 = R7 =
3
4πf 0 (27 nF )
Center Filter Design
Since the CTROUT output is used internally to the KT2001 to generate the LOUT and ROUT signals, the gain of
the center filter should always be one. That is:
R3 = R4
For the simple integrator shown, the center/side crossover frequency is:
f CC =
1
2πR4 C 3
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This frequency should be chosen empirically. Typically it will be in the high-treble range (>5KHz). Many applications
will benefit if C3 is simply absent.
Side Filter Design
For the side filter network shown in Figure 2, the overall side or difference signal transfer function is:
1 R 
1 Z 2 1 R2
1
+
= +
=  + 2 
2 Z 1 2 R1 1 + sR2 C 2  2 R1 
R1 R2
C2
R1 + 2 R2
1 + sR2 C 2
1+ s
It is probably best to keep the pole of the function at or above the satellite resonant frequency:
f0 ≤
1
2πR2 C 2
And it probably is best to keep the zero of the function below 1KHz or so:
1KHz ≥
1
R1 R2
2π
C2
R1 + 2 R2
Input Bypass Capacitors
Since the DC signal levels will be biased at the VREF level, many applications will require AC coupling
capacitors on the input and/or the output. The input capacitors should be chosen based on the desired roll-off
frequency in conjunction with the nominal input impedance of 50KΩ (0.47µF is the recommended minimum value for
these input capacitors).
Power Supplies
The KT2001 is designed to operate with a single 5V to 12V supply or dual ±2.5V to ±6V supplies. Proper
bypassing of these supplies is important to ensure low noise and proper function of the chip. The input signal DC
reference level is established by the VREF input pin (nominally VCC /2 - 0.3V). This pin can be tied to ground for dual
supply operation. When operating with a single supply, the VREF pin should be bypassed to ground with a 10-100µF
capacitor. Larger values of this capacitor generally improve power supply noise rejection. If another low-impedance
ground reference is available, the pin VREF can be tied to it. The VREF pin has a relatively high impedance; as a
consequence, it cannot be used to supply much current without additional buffering.
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KT 2001 FUNCTIONALITY TESTING
(KT2001) Test Description
Setup: SF1-3 Not engaged; Center and subwoofer op amps not driven by Sum Out; Vcc = 12V; TA = 20° C
Test
Test Name
Nom Value
DESCRIPTION
1
ICC
15MA
Supply Current
2
VREF
5.67V
Reference voltage for all internal and external inputs
3-14
V RBUF
± 10MV
DC quiescent values re VREF for all inputs and outputs
V FLT IN/OUT
V SUM OUT
V SUB IN/OUT
V CTR IN/OUT
V LOUT
V ROUT
15-16
GN L-SUM
-0.5
Gain from Left and Right inputs to SUM output with ± 1V applied to inputs
GN R-SUM
17
GN L-LO
+1.0
18
GN L-RO
± 20MV
19
GN R-RO
+1.0
20
CTR OA
± 10MV
21-22
CTR-LO
+1.0
Gain from Lin to Lout with ± 1V applied to input
Crosstalk from Lin to Rout; this due to incomplete cancellation of signals and effectively measures gain matching
Gain from Rin to Rout with ± 1V applied to input
Center op amp summing node R with ± 100 UA applied. Effectivly measures op amp gain for ± 2V output swing
Gain from Center out to Left and Right outputs at ± 1V
CTR-RO
23-24
SUB OA
± 10MV
Filter and Sub op amp summing node R with ± 100 UA applied and ± 2V output swing
RBUF VP+
10.5V
Right buffer max. high and min. low output with 11.7 / 0.3V applied to input and 0.5 MA sink/source at output
RBUF VP-
.35V
27
SF3 VP+
10.5V
Filter max. high output with - 0.3 MA applied to input
28
LO VP+
10.5V
Left max. high output with Filter at max high and additional -2V from Center out; 2MA sink at left out
29
SF3 VP-
.35V
Filter min. low output with +0.3 MA at input
30
LO VP-
.45V
Left min. low output with Filter at min. low and additional +2V from Center out; 1MA source at left out
32-33
LBUF VP+
± .1V
Left buffer max. high and min. low output with 11.7 / 0.3V applied to input as measured through and compared to Filter output
FLT OA
25-26
LBUF VP34-35
37,39
40-41
43-44
31,36,38,45
46-47
Neg. value means buffer output / filter CM input swing is limiting factor
SUM VP+
10.5V
RO VP-
.4V
and 1MA source on Right out.
SUM VP-
.60V
Sum min. low and Right max. high outputs with 11.7V applied to both Left and Right inputs and with .75MA source on Sum out
RO VP+
10.5V
and 2MA sink on Right out.
CTR VP+
10.5V
Center max. high and min. low output with ± .6MA applied to input and with 2MA sink and .6MA source on its ouput
CTR VP-
.5V
SUB VP+
10.5V
SUB VP-
.5V
LO IL
1.3MA
RO IL
1.3MA
SUM IL
.9MA
SUB IL
1.3MA
L RIN
50K
R RIN
50K
Sum max. high and Right min. low ouputs with 11.7 / 0.3V applied to both Left and Right inputs and with 2MA sink on Sum out
Sub max. high and min. low output with ± .3MA applied to its input and 2MA sink and with .75MA source on its ouput
Output sink capability of Left, Right, Sum, and Sub ouputs
Left and right inputs resistance measured by increasing inputs 4V above quiescent and measuring input current
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Notes
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The information furnished in this data sheet is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is
assumed by Kentech Labs, Inc. for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which
may result from its use. This document is the property of Kentech Labs, Inc. and implies no license under patents,
copyrights, trademarks, or trade secrets.
Copyright © Kentech Labs, Inc. 2002
(All Rights Reserved)
For more information about Point Source audio technology please visit our website at
www.kentechlabs.com.
KENTECH LABS, INC.
2010 North First Street, Suite 403
San Jose, CA 95131
ph 408.894.1565
fax 408.894.8116
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