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FM stereo matrix generator /1

 

With the verification while partially making each circuit it wants to advance the production of the circuit by an experimental content and to see.

Anything is neither added, anything is not pulled, and and, it is and fills all necessary standards. The circuit was seen based on a simple design that excluded all useless things making it. Please enjoy the world of a sound different from a toy modulator.

The power supply of this experimental circuit uses a good quality about single power supply of 12V/100mA in capacity.
 

The following measuring instruments are at least necessary to make FM modulator explained on this page and to do the experiment verification.

VTVM FG (high impedance voltmeter/ACorDC)
Function generator
frequency counter oscilloscope (real time Oshiro of about 20MHz)

The rule and the thing difference in which the standard is measured are necessary to make the construction thing of something. The measuring instrument by which the production smell of the electric circuit also becomes a rule is necessary. Because anything cannot be evaluated when you do not see the signal

What is the stereo modulator of the matrix method?

in an analog FM stereo modulator, two methods break out. it is used also for a general FM stereo and the transmitter for mini FM, and FM modulator of familiar switching (SW) method and this matrix method. (it is said the phase method. )

it can be said the modulator of a complete analog form in the meaning with a pure modulator of this matrix method.

Because the modulator of the SW method does the timesharing operation digitally, I think necessarily purely it is complete and not analog. As for over sampling MPX etc. that are the development systems of the ??
SW method that is the main current in Europe, a more digital smell is strong. Most correctness is digital because it says oversampllng digtal switching MPX. Float technology director of a bureau get angry link put abruptly crowd.!!

Reference Data link.  (WildCat Data Warehouse)-TX 150/300 FM Broadcast Transmitter

Recently, how if it sees recognizing the sound of FM stereo modulator of a pure analog form again though FM modulator of a full, digital method to use DSP becomes a main current ? will.

if the following block chart is seen, it thinks a rough composition to come by understanding, and the audio signal input to the LorR channel enters (L+R) and (L-R) respectively by being divided into two, and is called "This part is a matrix" circuit that adds up and subtracts the signal.

it might be Balanced modulator that makes the DSB(double-sideband) signal, and the monolithic IC called double balanced mixer is used for this part with the modulator of this type this time the feature though there are some methods to make the side band signal besides this.
 
 

The explanation of a theoretical thing concerning the promotion of the signal of FM stereo modulator etc. is omitted. it records in detail to the technical book and refer, please. it pursues the subject on the assumption of the thing to learn minimum basic knowledge for FM STEREO MPX.
 
 

it go..!?

Production of pilot signal and subcarrier generation circuit
 

First of all, from the pilot signal and the subcarrier generation circuit. This time, it saw attacking it with such a circuit in easily using X 'TAL of 38KHz on hand. This crystal can be obtained anywhere even with mini FM transmitter etc. for which 2035 and BA1404, etc. are used because it is used well.

it is highly accurate it is things except extremely small crystal, and 3 or 5ppm/year. if the load capacity of the crystal oscillation circuit is correctly adjusted, the accuracy of the broadcasting standard is obtained.

Circuit often seen it, and ..

Because this circuit is used well, a little different point is a point that duty cycle can be controlled
though it is a familiar circuit.

Though the story wanders a little it influences the filtering processing after the signal that comes out mutates when SW is done by the signal where duty doesn't become complete for the modulator of the SW type.

Because the filtering processing is smoothly done, correct duty cycle is important.


A detailed explanation page is scheduled to be done in UP for FM modulator of the switching type next time.
 
 

it is necessary to do SW by the signal that duty cycle is in order for the modulator of the SW type.

Normally, crystal of higher-order is used. if the circuit is made from 4060 etc. IC, such a troublesome circuit becomes unnecessary. Because 50/50 accurate duty cycle is obtained if 1/2 flip-flop is passed.
 
 

(38KHz X 'TAL) of However, duty cycle is not suitable at oscillation. Under such a condition, even if positive and negative signal are sent to the above-mentioned SW circuit, a correct signal cannot be promoted.

 
 
 

in the signal of 19KHz in the signal of 38KHz that matches duty cycle, because it is passed. duty is 50/50 of 1/2 from the beginning as for flip-flop

 

To use. X'TAL of 38KHz for the modulation circuit of use SW method and matrix, this circuit has put up the circuit to match and introducing oneself duty cycle though designed to the general purpose.

duty cycle can be controlled by adding a simple circuit though it is a mere crystal oscillation circuit. VR of duty cycle is adjusted while observing it with the oscilloscope.

The following standards exist in "Quality of the electric wave in the frequency modulation broadcasting" of Radio Law.
Pilot signal frequency precision :19000Hz +/-2Hz

it measures with a frequency counter and the thing whose oscillation frequency is in the standard is confirmed. Please there must be a difference in the optimal value of the load capacity by crystal, and increase and decrease and adjust the capacity of the capacitor of 56P on the end side when not installing in the standard. it is possible to fine-tune it by connecting the trimmer capacitor of about 10P with Para.
 


A digital switching signal is resonated by use L in case of this time and though it seems that processing that matches duty cycle in this manner is unnecessary because the sine wave signal is made....

However !
 

in the case to put the signal where duty cycle in this doesn't complete in this case complete signal put little signal accuracy differ see signal distortion first as much as possible exclude accuracy high signal obtain.

it differs from the modulation circuit of the SW method to cut the signal digitally.
it is unlimited from the beginning and the sine wave of Pure signal is necessary. the circuit of the matrix type

There are various methods, and making it tune and producing the signal wave type of the purpose by repeat that steps of filtering how many with OP amplifier etc.
using the resonance of L and C may be little the number of parts from square wave or infinite form signal. the method of making the sine wave signal
Because the phase can be easily adjusted It is an effective technique to the subcarrier and the pilot signal generation circuit of this modulator.

L used for the circuit is multiplex coil, 19T, and 38T of Toko, inc.

The adjustment of the coil turns the core of 38T on the sub career side of 38KHz, suits to the peak, matches the phase with 38KHz to the peak in addition by 19KHz pilot side, and is an end. The phase is almost suitable in the both peak. (rough end of adjustment)
 
 

Construction in sine wave by resonance of L and steps 38KHz/the lower 19 KHz

 
 
 
 

it advances as follows in the place where some signal was obtained though there might be a problem etc. while being advance the circuit in the future. After the whole is completed, let's correct a detailed circuit.
 
 
 
 

Next Page /to the experiment in place
FM stereo matrix generator /2  Production of L-R, L+R circuit, and Balanced modulator circuit
 
 
 

FM stereo matrix generator  introduction
FM stereo matrix generator /1  Production of pilot signal and subcarrier generation circuit
FM stereo matrix generator /2  Production of L-R, L+R circuit, and Balanced modulator circuit
FM stereo matrix generator /3  Production of Pre-emphasis /input filter/buffer amplifier circuit
FM stereo matrix generator /4  Connection to VCO/exciters and phase of pilot signal
FM stereo matrix generator /5  FM stereo modulation signal Spectrum seen from side of electric wave

 
 

document of yamamoto by WildCat FM

 
 
 


 
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2005/04/26 last modified on 2006/04/01