19-0542; Rev 2; 11/08
General Description
The MAX5440 dual, 40kΩ logarithmic taper volume con-
trol features a debounced up/down interface for use
with a simple rotary encoder without using a microcon-
troller (µC). Each potentiometer has 32 log-spaced tap
points with a buffered wiper output and replaces
mechanical potentiometers. An integrated bias genera-
tor provides the required ((V
+ V
DD
eliminating the need for costly external op-amp circuits
in unipolar audio applications. A mode-indicator LED
output specifies volume or balance control. Five inte-
grated LED drivers indicate volume level or balance set-
tings, depending on the status of the mode indicator.
The MAX5440 includes debounced pushbutton inputs
for mute and mode. The mute input allows a single
pushbutton to change between volume control and the
-90dB (typ) mute setting. The mode input toggles
between volume and balance control. A click-and-pop
suppression feature minimizes the audible noise gener-
ated by wiper transitions. The MAX5440 provides a
nominal temperature coefficient of 35ppm/°C end-to-
end and 5ppm/°C, ratiometrically. The MAX5440 is
available in a 24-pin SSOP package and is specified for
operation over the -40°C to +85°C extended tempera-
ture range.
Stereo Volume Control
Desktop Speakers
Multimedia Docking Stations
Set-Top Boxes
Automotive Back-Seat Multimedia
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
V
1
LOGIC
2
RENCODEB
RENCODEA
3
MUTE
4
MAX5440
MODE
5
6
SHDN
7
GND
8
H0
L0
9
W0
10
MIDBIAS
11
BIAS
12
SSOP
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Stereo Volume Control
with Rotary Encoder Interface
♦ Logarithmic Taper Volume Control with (31) 2dB
Steps
♦ Low-Power Wiper Buffers Provide 0.003% THD
♦ Single +2.7V to +5.5V or Dual ±2.7V Supply
Voltage Operation
) / 2) bias voltage,
SS
♦ Low 0.5µA Shutdown Supply Current
♦ Integrated Bias Voltage Generator
♦ Five-Segment LED Volume/Balance Indicator
♦ Clickless Switching
♦ 40kΩ End-to-End Fixed Resistance Value
♦ Mute Function Toggles to -90dB (typ)
♦ Power-On Reset to -12dBFS Wiper Position
PART
MAX5440EAG
Applications
V
LOGIC
24
GND
MODEIND
23
22
LEDIND4
LEDIND3
21
20
LEDIND2
LEDIND1
19
18
LEDIND0
17
H1
16
L1
15
W1
14
V
SS
13
V
DD
Features
Ordering Information
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
-40°C to +85°C
24 SSOP
Typical Operating Circuit
V
V
DD
LOGIC
V
SHDN
MODEIND
PEAK
(V
V
) / 2
DD +
SS
MAX5440
H1
W1
RIGHT INPUT
L1
HEADPHONE
MIDBIAS
DRIVER
(V
V
) / 2
DD +
SS
LEDIND0
LEFT INPUT
L0
LEDIND1
W0
LEDIND2
LEDIND3
H0
LEDIND4
BIAS
V
SS
ROTARY
ENCODER
1