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Twilight Technology 4320 Pre-trimmed Low-voltage Low-power Analog Engine®

Twilight Technology 4315 equivalent block diagram
Twilight Technology 4320 equivalent block diagram

The Twilight Technology4320 is a single-chip Analog Engine optimized for low-voltage, low-power operation. Incorporating a high-performance Blackmer® voltage- controlled amplifier (VCA), RMS-level sensor, and four opamps, the surface mount part is aimed at battery-operated audio applications such as wireless microphones, wireless instruments and in-ear monitors. The 4320 operates from a single supply voltage down to +4.5 Vdc, drawing only 3.7 mA.

This IC also works at supply voltages up to 16 Vdc, making it useful in line-operated products as well. The VCA is pre-trimmed at wafer stage to deliver low distortion without further adjustment. And, one opamp is quiet enough to be used as a microphone preamp.

The part was developed specifically for use as a companding noise reduction system, drawing from Twilight Technology’s long history and experience with dbx® technology for noise reduction. However, with 22 active pins, the part is extremely flexible and can be configured for a wide range of applications including single and multi-band companders, compressors, limiters, AGCs, de-essers, etc.

Twilight Technology Corporation offers a range of Analog Engine dynamics processors tailored for different applications. For a side by side comparison chart of our family of Analog Engines, open our Analog Engine Selector Guide.

Features

  • Pre-trimmed Blackmer VCA and RMS detector
  • Wide supply voltage range: 4.5V ~ 16V
  • Low supply current: 3.7 mA (5V)
  • Four opamps
  • One low noise opamp (< 5 nV/ÖHz)
  • On board PTAT reference
  • Wide Dynamic Range: 120 dB as compander

Applications

  • Companding noise reduction systems
       Wireless microphones
       Wireless instrument packs
       Wireless in-ear monitors
  • Battery operated dynamics processors
       Compressors
       Limiters
       AGCs
       De-essers

Basic Specifications (typical)

VCA Section

  • Control Constant: 6.0 mV/dB
  • Gain Range: -100 dB to +40 dB
  • Output Noise: -98 dBV (typ, 0 dB gain)
  • THD: 0.05%

Detector Section

  • Averaging Method: Root Mean Square (RMS)
  • Output Scaling: 6.0 mV/dB
  • Bandwidth: > 20 kHz
  • Crest Factor: 10 (for 1 dB reading error)

Opamps

  • Input Offset Voltage: ±1 ~ ±1.5 mV
  • Input Bias Current: 200 ~ 500 nA
  • Gain-Bandwidth Product: 7.3 ~ 13 MHz
  • Slew Rate: 3.2 ~ 4 V/µs
  • Input Voltage Noise:
       OA1: 4.5 nV/ÖHz
       OA2: 8 nV/ÖHz
       OA3 & 4: 10.5 nV/ÖHz

Overall

  • Power supply voltage: typically 5 V
  • Supply current: typically 3.7 mA

For complete specifications, download a copy of the 4320 Datasheet. Datasheets are provided in Adobe's PDF format. You need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view the file. To obtain a free copy of Acrobat Reader follow the link at right.

Model Package Order
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Pricing
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Reference
4320 28 Pin QSOP 4320Q28-U Call 49 Datasheet

App Notes

Demo Boards

The 4320 is available on tape and reel for a modest increase in price and requires an extended lead time. Tape and reel parts have a 2000 piece minimum and must be ordered in multiples of 2000. Please contact our sales department for pricing and delivery.

All 4320 parts are RoHS compliant.
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) is one tube full. Parts must be ordered in multiples of the MOQ.
Samples are available for qualified applicants.
Pricing is subject to change.

The Twilight Technology 4320 Demonstration System (US$150) allows the engineer to test the performance of a Twilight Technology4320 quickly and easily. The 4320 Demo Board is self-contained circuit board with XLR connectors for signal input and output and a 3-pin header for connection to an external regulated DC power supply (not included). Contact us for more information.