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AIN_4 module

This is a simple way of scaling CVs (as might come from a modular) ready for an STM32F4 Core module.

Schematic

The circuit is a very simple series of two inverting amplifiers per channel. The first is a TL072 powered from +12/-12V, while the second is an MCP6002 powered from 3v3/0V (ground). It's possible to preset the ranges (see below) but it's probably more useful to use the associated Control Board.

For bipolar operation, a +5V reference may be switched in. The output of the first stage is interrupted by a pot in order to attenuate the signal. The second stage has switchable gain from -1 to -0.5 by way of a resistor. Hence one can easily select between 0-5V, 0-10V and +/- 5V input ranges to optimise the signal amplitude reaching the ADC. Because the second op amp is powered at the same voltage as the MCU (ideally the same rail), its inputs are protected from over- and under-voltages.

Note the gain calculation, and beware the top of the signal may clip (harmlessly) if around 3.0V peak is exceeded on the second op amp stage.


BOM v1.2

Type Qty Value Package PartsNotes
resistors
20 49k9 1% or better 0204/7R1, R2, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14, R16, R17, R18, R19, R20, R22, R23, R2449k9/30k resistors aren't so common. For almost equivalent behaviour, one could substitute e.g. 56k/33k. It's best to match pairs/threes or go for 0.1% tolerance parts
4 30k 1% 0204/7R3, R9, R15, R21nominal gain can be adjusted e.g. (22k/49.9k)*5V = 2.2V
capacitors
410p025×050C1, C3, C5, C7
9100n025×050C10, C12, C13, C14, C15, C16, C17, C18, C20remove 1 if powering from Core
310uelectrolytic 2,5-6C9, C11, C19remove 1 if powering from Core
4optional025×050C2, C4, C6, C8can use another e.g. 10pF cap here for more filtering
inductors
2BEAD5MML1, L2or replace with wire link
ICs
2MCP6002PDIL08IC2, IC4sockets are recommended
2TL072PDIL08IC1, IC3sockets are recommended
Vreg
1optionalTO-220VR1remove if powering from Core
headers
7 1X02_SMALLJP1, JP2, JP3, JP4, JP5, JP6, JP7check board for headers as SIL strips of 3, 5 or 6
8 1X03_SMALLJP8, JP9, JP10, JP11, JP12, JP13, JP14, JP15
2 2*5 (shrouded)J1, J2

Versions

v1.2: first release.

Assembly

Putting the board together is simple. As usual, start with the flattest components and work your way up.

Resistors

Capacitors

Power

Headers

For connection to a Control Board, use pin headers placed on the opposite side as the rest of the components i.e. follow the silkscreen markings. It's convenient to use an unsoldered Control Board to align all of the pins at once.

For standalone use, you probably want header pins (or sockets, or even bare wires if you wish) on the same side as the remaining circuitry.


Standalone use

For simplest results, use the complementary Control Board. Otherwise see below for header functions (viewed from the component side).

Five pin header

Three pin header


Interconnection to Core

J1 carries the scaled CV to J5A or J5B of an STM32F4 Core module.


License

Currently the design is © 2016 antilog devices with all rights reserved; all documentation is CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.