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LA4168M
Overview
The LA4168M is a record/ playback system IC for microcassette and compact cassette recorders. The LA4168M is an
extremely high-functionality IC that includes a motor control governor circuit, a voice sensor circuit that detects sounds
and turns motor on or off, a power switch control circuit that receives an electrical signal from a photosensor and turns all
of the IC function blocks on or off, and a circuit that increases the speed of the motor during playback.
Features
Includes a voice switch that can turn the governor on or off.
Includes a power switch circuit that can turn all the IC function blocks on or off from a photosensor signal. During record,
the IC can automatically turn the governor on or off according to the microphone input level, and furthermore, the
governor on/ off level can be continuously adjusted from an external control knob. (The control used for volume
adjustment during playback.)
Continuously variable microphone monitor level.
Includes a drive pin for an LED that lights only when the governor is on in record mode.
Functions
Microphone and playback preamplifiers
Motor speed and high-speed switching circuit
Record amplifier
Microphone power supply
Power amplifier (BTL, 4Ω)
LED drive circuit
Automatic stop circuit (power switch)
Voice sensor circuit
Governor circuit
Monolithic Linear IC
For Microcassette and Compact Cassette
Recorders
Record/ Playback System
Ordering number : EN5660A