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The BA6144 is an integrated circuit that drives LED VU meters in audio equipment. It can display input levels between -13dB and +17dB using a 5-point LED bar display. The IC includes a rectifier amplifier that allows it to accept either AC or DC input. It also has constant-current outputs to drive the LEDs without fluctuations in brightness due to power supply voltage changes.

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BA6144 Rohm

The BA6144 is an integrated circuit that drives LED VU meters in audio equipment. It can display input levels between -13dB and +17dB using a 5-point LED bar display. The IC includes a rectifier amplifier that allows it to accept either AC or DC input. It also has constant-current outputs to drive the LEDs without fluctuations in brightness due to power supply voltage changes.

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Audio ICs

LED level meter driver, 5-point,


VU scale
BA6144
The BA6144 is a driver IC for LED VU level meters in stereo equipment and other display applications.
The IC displays the input level (range: 13dB to +17dB) on a 5-point, bar-type LED display.The BA6144 includes a
rectifier amplifier allowing direct AC input, and has constant-current outputs, so it can directly drive the LEDs without
variations in LED current due to supply voltage fluctuations.

Applications
VU meters, signal meters, and other display devices.

Features
1) Rectifier amplifier allows either AC or DC input. 4) Built-in reference voltage means that power supply
2) Wide display level range (13 to +17), so signals voltage fluctuations do not effect the display.
with large dynamic range can be displayed. 5) Wide operating power supply voltage range (5.5V to
3) Constant-current outputs for constant LED current 16V) for a wide range of applications.
when the power supply voltage fluctuates. 6) Low PCB space requirements. Comes in a compact
9-pin SIP package and requires few external compo-
nents.

Absolute maximum ratings (Ta = 25C)

634
Audio ICs BA6144

Block diagram

Electrical characteristics (unless otherwise noted, Ta = 25C, VCC = 12V, and f = 1kHz)

Measurement circuit

635
Audio ICs BA6144

Application example

The response time (attack and release time) can be parallel (Fig. 3 (1)) or in series (Fig. 3 (2)) with the LED.
changed by varying the values of C1 and R1 to change the If a resistor is connected in series with the LED, the LED
time constant. current will change if the supply voltage fluctuates.
C2 is a coupling capacitor, and the potentiometer VR va-
Note: If the power supply voltage exceeds 9V, insert a resistor in series with
ries the input level. Input a fixed voltage level and adjust
the LED current supply line, or connect a heat sink so that the maxi-
the potentiometer so that the LED lights at 0dB. mum power dissipation Pd Max. is not exceeded (see Fig. 4).
To reduce the LED current, connect a resistor either in

External dimensions (Units: mm)

636

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