My new multichanel passive balanced pre-amp, battery/solar powerd, remotecontrol.

[Brian Guralnick]

Almost done here, Gerbers should be going out tomorrow night. Can’t wait!!!

Here are the architectural outlines, they will explain everything:

The attenuator module.
http://pages.infinit.net/helloftp/attenattenuator.png

The main processor & display / keypad PCB module.
http://pages.infinit.net/helloftp/attenprocessor.png

Here is the latest schematic of the attenuator. This should give you an idea of how the relay pot is wired.
http://pages.infinit.net/helloftp/attennewsmall.png

[x-pro]

Hi Brian,

What is the attenuation range and steps on your design?

Regards

x-pro

[Brian Guralnick]

Listed in the first illustration in the top middle white box.

64 steps, 96Kohm, 48Kohm, 24Kohm, or 12Kohm, Constructed with 0.1%, or 0.5%(econo) resistors.

Current draw is listed in the bottom left hand corner box.

Module sizes are in the bottom right hand box.

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[cowanrg]

if the picture is shrunk to fit, hold the cursor over it, and you will see icons appear, in the bottom right, click that icon, will goto full size.

[x-pro]

Hi again,

thanks for a quick reply, I didn' t read the text properly, sorry. There is stated clearly that the pots are linear. I did somewhat similar design couple of years ago, however I did use 7 relays per channel to give me 80 steps of 1 dB = 79 dB max attenuation + one more relay for a complete mute. My design had logarithmic curve for volume, otherwise it looks quite familiar .

Good luck!

x-pro

[Brian Guralnick]

Well, if you look at the software options on the processor page, I have a Volumetric, or Logarithmic software emulation.

However, that just makes a nicer volume curve with 24 steps, 24 sending the full 63 level on the relays. It does not simulate the surface resistance charactersist of a real logarithmic pot, or does it? Man, now my head is now spinning off in the wrong direction.

[Brian Guralnick]

Originally posted by x-pro
Hi again,

I did somewhat similar design couple of years ago, however I did use 7 relays per channel to give me 80 steps of 1 dB = 79 dB max attenuation + one more relay for a complete mute. My design had logarithmic curve for volume, otherwise it looks quite familiar .

Good luck!

x-pro

Thanks!

You should see the new relays I'm using, Omron G6KU-2G. They latch & they are the puniest thing i've ever seen. They are 10mmX6.5mmX5.2mm that's SMALLER than a DIP8. I even broke 1 open to see the distance on the contact switches, they are so short and small, you almost need a magnafying glass to get a good look at the contacts.

[Brian Guralnick]

Here's a better view of the attenuator's schematic.

http://pages.infinit.net/helloftp/attennew.png

[x-pro]

Hi Brian,

I did use exactly the same relays - G6K, thought not the latching type. These are not just small, they've got very good contacts quality as well and very low current consumption. Excellent choice . I did look at the larger schematics and have to say that the way you've organised the switching is quite different from what I did.

Cheers

x-pro

[fmak]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Brian Guralnick
[B]Here's a better view of the attenuator's schematic.

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Brian

Looks very good. Are you making pcbs and building plans available and at how much pl?

What are the attentuator steps and the reistors types used?