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The FatKeys™ SSI2131 Voltage Controlled Oscillator provides the core VCO function with buffered triangle, sawtooth, and variable-width pulse waveform outputs over a ten-octave range. The device offers unparalleled temperature stability, exponentiality, waveform integrity, and ease of use while requiring an absolute minimum of external components. The SSI2131 is a new-generation voltage controlled oscillator for high-performance electronic musical instruments and other systems requiring accurate audio-band waveform generation. The device offers unprecedented levels of temperature stability, exponentiality, waveform integrity, and ease of use.

CD4030B types consist of four independent Exclusive-OR gates. THe CD4030B provides the system designer with a means for direct implementation of the Exclusive-OR function. Features:

• Medium-speed operation—tPHL, tPLH = 65 ns (typ.) at VDD = 10 V, CL = 50 pF
• 100% tested for quiescent current at 20 V
• Standardized, symmetrical output characteristics
• 5-V, 10-V, and 15-V parametric ratings
• Maximum input current of 1 µA at 18 V over full package-temperature range; 100 nA at 18 V and 25°C
• Noise margin (over full package-temperature range) =
  
  • 1 V at VDD = 5 V
  • 2 V at VDD = 10 V
  • 2.5 V at VDD = 15 V
• Meets all requirements of JEDEC Tentative Standard No.

RC4558 dual op amp in an 8-pin DIP package. The RC4558 device is a dual general-purpose operational amplifier, with each half electrically similar to the µA741, except that offset null capability is not provided. The high common-mode input voltage range and the absence of latch-up make this amplifier ideal for voltage-follower applications. The device is short-circuit protected, and the internal frequency compensation ensures stability without external components. Features

• Continuous Short-Circuit Protection
• Wide Common-Mode and Differential Voltage Ranges
• No Frequency Compensation Required
• Low Power Consumption
• No Latch-Up
• Unity-Gain Bandwidth: 3 MHz Typ
• Gain and Phase Match Between Amplifiers
• Low Noise: 8 nV/√Hz Typ at 1 kHz

Applications

• DVD Recorders and Players
• Pro Audio Mixers

PT2399 echo/delay chip used in many DIY and commercial pedals. The PT2399 is in a DIP 16 package. Minimal external components are required for use and delay time is set with resistance.

TL071 single op amp in an 8-pin DIP package. The TL07xx JFET-input operational amplifier family is designed to offer a wider selection than any previously developed operational amplifier family. Each of these JFET-input operational amplifiers incorporates well-matched, high-voltage JFET and bipolar transistors in a monolithic integrated circuit. The devices feature high slew rates, low-input bias and offset currents, and low offset-voltage temperature coefficient. The low harmonic distortion and low noise make the TL07xseries ideally suited for high-fidelity and audio pre-amplifier applications.

The AS394CH is a junction isolated ultra well-matched monolithic NPN transistor pair with an order of magnitude improvement in matching over conventional transistor pairs. Electrical characteristics of these devices such as drift versus initial offset voltage, noise, and the exponential relationship of base-emitter voltage to collector current closely approach those of a theoretical transistor. Extrinsic base and emitter resistances are very low, giving very low noise and operating over a wide current range. To guarantee long term stability of matching parameters, internal clamp diodes have been added across the emitter-base junction of each transistor. These prevent degradation due to reverse biased emitter current, the most common cause of field failures in matched devices.

The CD40106B device consists of six Schmitt-Trigger inputs. Each circuit functions as an inverter with Schmitt-Trigger input. The trigger switches at different points for positive- and negative-going signals. The difference between the positive-going voltage (VP) and the negative-going voltages (VN) is defined as hysteresis voltage (VH). Features:

• Schmitt-Trigger Inputs
• Hysteresis Voltage (Typical):
  
  • 0.9 V at VDD = 5 V
  • 2.3 V at VDD = 10 V
  • 3.5 V at VDD = 15 V
• Noise Immunity Greater Than 50%
• No Limit On Input Rise and Fall Times
• Standardized, Symmetrical Output Characteristics
• For Quiescent Current at 20 V
• Maximum Input Current Of 1 µA at 18 V Over Full Package Temperature Range: 100 nA at 18 V and 25°C
• Low VDD and VSS Current During Slow Input Ramp
• 5-V, 10-V, and 15-V Parametric Ratings

FXCore from Experimental Noize is a DSP designed for creating audio effects in pro-audio devices. FXCore can operate as a standalone device when paired with appropriate CODECs where it generates all necessary clocks or as part of a more complex system where it will lock to the word clock and bit clock provided by another part of the system.
FXCore can store up to 16 programs and their associated register preset values in its internal FLASH memory so no external program storage is required.

CD4046B CMOS Micropower Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) consists of a low-power, linear voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) and two different phase comparators having a common signal-input amplifier and a common comparator input. A 5.2-V zener diode is provided for supply regulation if necessary. Features:

• Very low power consumption: 70 µW (typ.) at VCO fo = 10 kHz, VDD = 5 V
• Operating frequency range up to 1.4 MHz (typ.) at VDD = 10 V, RI = 5 k
• Low frequency drift: 0.04%/°C (typ.) at VDD = 10 V
• Choice of two phase comparators:
  
  • Exclusive-OR network (I)
  • Edge-controlled memory network with phase-pulse output for lock indication (II)
• High VCO linearity: <1% (typ.) at VDD = 10 V
• VCO inhibit control for ON-OFF keying and ultra-low standby power consumption
• Source-follower output of VCO control input (Demod.

TL061 single op amp in an 8-pin DIP package. The JFET-input operational amplifiers of the TL06x series are designed as low-power versions of the TL08x series amplifiers. They feature high input impedance, wide bandwidth, high slew rate, and low input offset and input bias currents. The TL06x series features the same terminal assignments as the TL07x and TL08x series. Features

• Very Low Power Consumption
• Typical Supply Current: 200 µA (Per Amplifier)
• Wide Common-Mode and Differential Voltage Ranges
• Low Input Bias and Offset Currents
• Common-Mode Input Voltage Range Includes VCC+
• Output Short-Circuit Protection
• High Input Impedance: JFET-Input Stage
• Internal Frequency Compensation
• Latch-Up-Free Operation
• High Slew Rate: 3.5 V/µs Typical

Dual wide-bandwidth TL082 opamps in an 8-pin DIP package. The TL082 offers a high input impedance and 4MHz bandwidth.

OP275 dual audio op amp in an 8-pin DIP package. The OP275 is the first amplifier to feature the Butler Amplifier front end. This new front end design combines both bipolar and JFET transistors to attain amplifiers with the accuracy and low noise performance of bipolar transistors, and the speed and sound quality of JFETs. Total Harmonic Distortion plus Noise equals that of previous audio amplifiers, but at much lower supply currents. A very low l/f corner of below 6 Hz maintains a flat noise density response. Whether noise is measured at either 30 Hz or 1 kHz, it is only 6 nVHz. The JFET portion of the input stage gives the OP275 its high slew rates to keep distortion low, even when large output swings are required, and the 22 V/µs slew rate of the OP275 is the fastest of any standard audio amplifier.

The AS395 dual monolithic PNP transistor offers excellent parametric matching and high frequency performance. Low noise characteristics (1 nV/√Hz typ @ 1 kHz), high bandwidth (190 MHz typical), and low offset voltage (100 µV max), makes the AS395 an excellent choice for demanding preamplifier applications.Tight current gain matching (3% max mismatch) and high current gain (100 min), over a wide range of collector current, makes the AS395 an excellent choice for current mirrors. A low value of bulk resistance makes the AS395 an ideal component for applications requiring accurate logarithmic conformance. To ensure the long-term stability of the matching parameters, internal protection diodes across the base-emitter junction clamp any reverse base-emitter junction potential.

TL084 quad op amp in a 14-pin DIP package. These devices are low cost, high speed, dual JFET input operational amplifiers with an internally trimmed input offset voltage ( BI-FET II™ technology). They require low supply current yet maintain a large gain bandwidth product and fast slew rate. In addition, well matched high voltage JFET input devices provide very low input bias and offset currents. The TL082 is pin compatible with the standard LM1558 allowing designers to immediately upgrade the overall performance of existing LM1558 and most LM358 designs. These amplifiers may be used in applications such as high speed integrators, fast D/A converters, sample and hold circuits and many other circuits requiring low input offset voltage, low input bias current, high input impedance, high slew rate and wide bandwidth.

OPA2134 SoundPlus™ Audio dual op-amp with low distortion, low noise and precision. The OPA2134 are ultra-low distortion, low-noise operational amplifiers fully specified for audio applications. A true FET input stage is incorporated to provide superior sound quality and speed for exceptional audio performance. This, in combination with high output drive capability and excellent DC performance, allows for use in a wide variety of demanding applications. In addition, the OPA2134 has a wide output swing, to within 1 V of the rails, allowing increased headroom and making it ideal for use in any audio circuit. The OPA2134 SoundPlus™ audio operational amplifiers are easy to use and free from phase-inversion and the overload problems often found in common FET-input operational amplifiers. They can be operated from ±2.5-V to ±18-V power supplies.

The CD4049UB devices are inverting hex buffers, and feature logic-level conversion using only one supply voltage (VCC). The input-signal high level (VIH) can exceed the VCC supply voltage when these devices are used for logic level conversions. These devices are intended for use as CMOS to DTL or TTL converters and can drive directly two DTL or TTL loads. (VCC = 5 V, VOL ≤ 0.4 V, and IOL ≥ 3.3 mA.) Features:

• Inverting
• High Sink Current for Driving 2 TTL Loads
• High-to-Low Level Logic Conversion
• 100% Tested for Quiescent Current at 20 V
• Maximum Input Current of 1 µA at 18 V Over Full
• Package Temperature Range; 100 nA at 18 V and 25°C
• 5-V, 10-V, and 15-V Parametric Ratings

Applications

• CMOS to DTL or TTL Hex Converters
• CMOS Current Sink or Source Drivers
• CMOS High-to-Low Logic Level Converters

Quad low-power opamps in an 14-pin DIP package. The LM324 offers a 1MHz bandwidth and can be powered from a single supply.

CD4001UB quad 2-input NOR gate provides the system designer with direct implementation of the NOR function and supplements the existing family of CMOS gates. Features:

• Propagation delay time = 30 ns (typ.) at CL = 50 pF, VDD = 10 V
• Standardized symmetrical output characteristics
• 100% tested for maximum quiescent current at 20 V
• Meets all requirements of JEDEC Tentative Standard No. 13B, "Standard Specifications for Description of ’B’ Series CMOS Devices"
• Maximum input current of 1 µA at 18 V over full package-temperature range; 100 nA at 18 V and 25°C
• 5-V, 10-V, and 15-V parametric ratings

The AS571D is Alfa’s version of the NE571 or SA571 in an SOIC package. AS571 is a versatile low cost dual gain control circuit in which either channel may be used as a dynamic range compressor or expandor. Each channel has a full-wave rectifier to detect the average value of the signal, a linearized temperature-compensated variable gain cell, and an operational amplifier. AS571 is well suited for use in VCA blocks, noise reduction systems, compandors/expanders ,etc. Features

• Complete compressor and expandor
• Temperature compensated
• Channel separation >86 dB
• Greater than 110 dB dynamic range
• Levels adjustable with external components
• Distortion may be trimmed out

Applications

• VCA
• High level limiter
• Low level expandor − noise gate
• Dynamic filters
• Dynamic noise reduction systems

µA741 single op amp in an 8-pin DIP package. The µA741 device is a general-purpose operational amplifier featuring offset-voltage null capability. The high common-mode input voltage range and the absence of latch-up make the amplifier ideal for voltage-follower applications. The device is short-circuit protected and the internal frequency compensation ensures stability without external components. A low-value potentiometer may be connected between the offset null inputs to null out the offset voltage. Features

• Short-Circuit Protection
• Offset-Voltage Null Capability
• Large Common-Mode and Differential Voltage Ranges
• No Frequency Compensation Required
• No Latch-Up

The AS194DE is a junction isolated ultra well-matched monolithic NPN transistor pair with an order of magnitude improvement in matching over conventional transistor pairs. Electrical characteristics of these devices such as drift versus initial offset voltage, noise, and the exponential relationship of base-emitter voltage to collector current closely approach those of a theoretical transistor. Extrinsic base and emitter resistances are very low, giving very low noise and operating over a wide current range. To guarantee long term stability of matching parameters, internal clamp diodes have been added across the emitter-base junction of each transistor. These prevent degradation due to reverse biased emitter current, the most common cause of field failures in matched devices.

The CD4051B analog multiplexers are digitally-controlled analog switches having low ON impedance and very low OFF leakage current.

IC component sockets for dual in-line package chips (DIP, PDIP, DIL, DIPP.) These sockets feature ladder style cases with tinned stamped and formed connections.

CD4011B NAND gates provide the system designer with direct implementation of the NAND function and supplement the existing family of CMOS gates. All inputs and outputs are buffered. Features:

• Propagation delay time = 60 ns (typ.) at CL = 50 pF, VDD = 10 V
• Buffered inputs and outputs
• Standardized symmetrical output characteristics
• Maximum input current of 1 µA at 18 V over-full package temperature range; 100 nA at 18 V and 25°C
• 100% tested for quiescent current at 20 V
• 5-V, 10-V, and 15-V parametric ratings
• Noise margin (over full package temperature range:
  
  • 1 V at VDD = 5 V
  • 2 V at VDD = 10 V
  • 2.5 at VDD = 15 V
• Meets all requirements of JEDEC Tentative Standard No. 13B, "Standard Specifications for Description of "B" Series CMOS Devices"