CMX631A
Low Voltage
SPM Detector
1998 Consumer Microcircuits Limited
D/631A/1 May 1998 Provisional Information
Features and Applications
Detects 12kHz or 16kHz SPM
Frequencies
Tone Follower and Packet Mode
Outputs
High Speech-Band Rejection
Properties
Low Power Operation (2.7V <0.8mA)
Call Charge Applications on PABX Line
Cards
Complex and/or Simple Telephone
Systems
Remote Telephone/Payphones
Brief Description
The CMX631A is a low-power, system-selectable Subscriber Pulse Metering (SPM) detector that indicates
the presence of either 12kHz or 16kHz telephone call-charge frequencies on a telephone line.
Deriving its input directly from the telephone line, input amplitude/sensitivities are component adjustable to
the user's national ‘Must/Must-Not Decode’ specifications via an on-chip input amplifier. The 12kHz and
16kHz frequency limits are accurately defined by the use of an external 3.579545MHz telephone-system
Xtal or clock-pulse input.
The CMX631A demonstrates exceptional 12kHz and 16kHz performance in the presence of both voice and
noise. This device may operate from a single or differential analogue signal input, from which two individual
logic outputs will be produced; a Tone Follower Output and a Packet Mode Output.
This system (12kHz/16kHz) selectable integrated circuit, requires a 2.7V to 5.5V power supply which may be
line-powered, is available in the following packages: 24-pin SSOP (CMX631AD5), 16-pin SOIC
(CMX631AD4), and 16-pin PDIP (CMX631AP3). Additional package styles may be available to meet
specific design requirements.
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CONTENTS
Section Page
Features and Applications ..................................................................................................1
Brief Description ..................................................................................................................1
1 Block Diagram...................................................................................................................3
2 Signal List..........................................................................................................................4
3 External Components.......................................................................................................5
4 General Description..........................................................................................................6
4.1 Tone Follower Mode ..............................................................................................................6
4.2 Packet Mode..........................................................................................................................6
4.3 Sensitivity Setting...................................................................................................................7
4.4 ‘WILL’/’WILL-NOT’ Detect Frequencies................................................................................9
5 Applications.......................................................................................................................9
5.1 Input Configurations...............................................................................................................9
5.1.1 Protection Against High Voltages................................................................................................. 9
5.1.2 Aliasing....................................................................................................................................... 10
The ‘Clock-Out’ Pin.............................................................................................................................. 10
6 Performance Specification.............................................................................................11
6.1 Electrical Specifications .......................................................................................................11
6.1.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings........................................................................................................ 11
6.1.2 Operating Limits ......................................................................................................................... 11
6.1.3 Operating Characteristics........................................................................................................... 12
6.2 Packages.............................................................................................................................14
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1Block Diagram
Figure 1: Block Diagram
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2Signal List
Packages Signal Description
D5 D4/P3 Name Type
1 1 Xtal/Clock I/P The input to the on-chip clock oscillator; for use with a
3.579545MHz Xtal in conjunction with the Xtal output; circuit
components are on-chip. When using a Xtal input, the Clock
Out pin should be connected directly to the Clock In pin. If a
clock pulse input is used at the Clock In pin, this (Xtal/Clock)
pin must be connected directly to VDD . See Figure 2 and
Section 3 - External Components.
4 2 XtalN O/P The output of the on-chip clock oscillator inverter.
5 3 Clock Out O/P A clock signal derived from the on-chip Xtal oscillator. If the
on-chip oscillator is used, this pin should be connected
directly to the Clock In pin. This output should not be used to
clock other devices
6 4 Clock In I/P The 3.579545MHz clock pulse input to the internal clock
dividers. If an externally generated clock pulse is used, the
Xtal/Clock input pin should be connected to VDD. See
Section 3 External Components.
8 7 VBIAS Power The output of the on-chip bias circuitry. Held internally at
VDD/2, this pin should be de-coupled to VSS. See Figure 2.
12 8 VSS Power Negative supply (GND).
13 9 Signal In + I/P The positive input to the input gain adjusting signal amplifier.
See Section 4.3, Sensitivity Setting and 4.4, ‘Will’/’Will Not’
Detect Frequencies.
17 10 Signal In - I/P The negative input to the input gain adjusting signal
amplifier. See Section 4.3, Sensitivity Setting and 4.4,
‘Will’/’Will Not’ Detect Frequencies.
18 11 Amp Out O/P The output of the input gain adjusting signal amplifier. See
Section 4.3, Sensitivity Setting and 4.4, ‘Will’/’Will Not’
Detect Frequencies.
19 13 Tone
Follower
Output
O/P This output provides a logic ‘0’ for the period of a detected
tone and a logic ‘1’ for a NOTONE detection. See 4.1, Tone
Follower Mode and Figure 3.
20 14 Packet
Mode
Output
O/P This output provides a logic ‘0’ for a detected tone and a
logic 1 for NOTONE detection and will ignore a small
fluctuation or fade during the tone signal. See Section 4.2,
Packet Mode and Figure 3.
21 15 System I/P This logic input selects the device operation to either 12kHz
(logic 1) or 16kHz (logic ‘0’) SPM systems. This input has an
internal 1M pull-up resistor (12kHz).
24 16 VDD Power Positive supply. A single, stable power supply is required.
Critical levels and voltages within the CMX631A are
dependent upon this supply. This pin should be de-coupled
to VSS by a capacitor mounted close to the pin. Note: If this
device is line powered, the resulting power supply must be
stable. See Section 5.1.1 - Protection against High Voltages.
2, 3, 7, 9, 10,
11, 14, 15,
16, 22, 23
5,6,12 N/C No internal connection; leave open circuit.
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3External Components
Figure 2: Recommended External Components
R1 Note 1 RFEEDBACK C1 1.0µF ±20%
R2 Note 1 RIN(-) C2 1.0µF ±20%
R3 Note 1 RIN(+) C3 CIN(-)
R4 Note 1 RBIAS C4 CIN(+)
X1 Note 2, 3, 4 3.579545MHz
Table 2: Recommended External Components
Recommended External Component Notes:
1. When calculating input gain components, for correct operation R1 and R4 should always be 33k.
2. For best results, a crystal oscillator design should drive the clock inverter input with signal levels of at
least 40% of VDD, peak to peak. Tuning fork crystals generally cannot meet this requirement. To obtain
crystal oscillator design assistance, consult your crystal manufacturer.
3. The on-chip crystal circuitry includes a feedback resistor (nominally 2M) between pins 1 and 2 and
load capacitors on pins 1 and 2 (nominally 10pF each, excluding package and board parasitics).
4. When using an external clock input, X1 should be removed, Pin 1 (Xtal/Clock) should be tied to VDD,
the Clock In and Clock Out jumper should be removed, and the external clock signal applied to Clock In.
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4General Description
4.1 Tone Follower Mode
The Tone Follower Output produces a logic ‘0’ when a valid signal is detected. A logic ‘1’ signifies a NOTONE
or bad decode. See Figure 3.
4.2 Packet Mode
The Packet (Cumulative Tone) Mode Output will respond and/or de-respond after a cumulative 40ms of good
tone (or NOTONE) in any 48ms period by providing a Logic level output. See Figure 3.
This process will ignore small fluctuations or fades of a valid frequency input and is available for µProcessor
‘wake-up’, Minimum tone detection, NOTONE indication or transient avoidance.
SIGNALINPUT
TONENOTONE
RESPONSE
DELAY
DERESPONSE
DELAY
SIGNALINPUT......
TONEFOLLOWEROUTPUT
PACKETMODEOUTPUT......
TONEFOLLOWEROUTPUT......
PACKETMODEOUTPUT
Figure 3: Tone Follower and Packet Mode Outputs
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4.3 Sensitivity Setting
The CMX631A input sensitivity can be accurately adjusted and set to support many national 12kHz and 16kHz
SPM specifications.
4.3.1 Input Gain Calculation
The input amplifier, with external circuitry, is used to set the sensitivity of the CMX631A to conform to the user's
national level specification with regard to ‘Must’ and ‘Must-Not’ decode signal levels.
With reference to the graphs in Figure 4 and Figure 5, the following steps will assist in the determination of the
required gain/attenuation.
1. Draw two horizontal lines from the Y-axis [Signal Level (dB)] in Figure 4 and Figure 5. The upper line
represents the required ‘Must’ decode level. The lower line represents the required ‘Must-Not’ decode level
2. Mark the intersection of the upper horizontal line and the upper sloping line; drop a vertical line from this
point to the X-axis [Amplifier Gain (dB)]. The point where the vertical line meets the X-axis indicates the
minimum Input Amp gain required for reliable decoding of valid signals.
3. Mark the intersection of the lower horizontal line and the lower sloping line; drop a vertical line from this
point to the X-axis. The point where the vertical line meets the X-axis will indicate the maximum allowable
Input Amp gain. Input signals at or below the ‘Must-Not’ decode level will not be detected as long as the
amplifier gain is no higher than this level.
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AMPLIFIER GAIN (dB) VDD = 3.0V (±0.1) TAMB = -40°C to 85°C
SIGNAL LEVEL (dB) 0dB ref: 775mVRMS
Figure 4: Input Gain Calculation Graph for VDD = 3.0V
-50
-45
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25
MUST DECODE LEVEL
MUST NOT DECODE LEVEL
AMPLIFIER GAIN (dB) V = 5.0 (±0.5) TEMP = -40°C to 85°C
DD
SIGNAL LEVEL (dB) 0dB ref: 775mV
RMS
MINIMUM AMPLIFIER GAINMAXIMUM AMPLIFIER GAIN
Figure 5: Input Gain Calculation Graph for VDD = 5.0V
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4.3.2 Input Gain Components
Refer to the gain components found in Table 2 and Figure 2. The user should calculate and select external
components (R1/R2/C3 and R3/R4/C4) to provide amplifier gain within the limits obtained in 4.3.1 Input Gain
Calculation.
Component tolerances should not move the gain-figure outside these limits. The graphs Figure 4 and Figure 5 are
for the calculation of input gain components for a CMX631A using a VDD of 3.0 (±0.1) or VDD of 5.0 (±0.5).
4.4 ‘WILL’/’WILL-NOT’ Detect Frequencies
Figure 6: ‘WILL’/’WILL-NOT’ Detect Frequencies
5Applications
5.1 Input Configurations
Figure 7: Input Configurations
5.1.1 Protection Against High Voltages
Telephone systems may have high DC and AC voltages present on the line. If the CMX631A is a part of host
equipment that has its own signal input protection circuitry, there will be no need for further protection as long as the
voltage on any pin is limited to within VDD +0.3V and VSS -0.3V.
If the host system does not have input protection, or there are signals present outside the device's specified limits,
the CMX631A will require protection diodes at its signal inputs (+ and -). The breakdown voltage of the capacitors
and the peak inverse voltage of the diodes must be sufficient to withstand the sum of the DC voltages plus all
expected signal peaks.
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5.1.2 Aliasing
Due to the sampling nature of switched-capacitor filters used in the CMX631A, high frequency noise or
unwanted signals can alias into the passband, disrupting detection. External components must be chosen
carefully to avoid alias effects.
Possible Alias Frequencies: 12kHz Mode = 52kHz
16kHz Mode = 69kHz
If other filtering in the system has not attenuated these alias frequencies, capacitors should be employed
across resistors R1 and R4 to provide anti-alias filtering.
The low-pass cutoff frequency should be chosen to be approximately 20kHz to 25kHz for a 12kHz system, or
25kHz to 30kHz for a 16kHz system.
i.e.
C = 1
2 x x f x (R1 or R4)0π
When anti-alias capacitors are used, an allowance must be made for reduced gain at the SPM frequency
(12kHz or 16kHz).
The ‘Clock-Out’ Pin
The Clock-Out pin is intended to drive the CMX631A Clock-In pin only. It is not recommended that it be used to
clock other devices within the host equipment.
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6Performance Specification
6.1 Electrical Specifications
6.1.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Exceeding the maximum rating can result in device damage.
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Supply Voltage (VDD-VSS)-0.3 7.0 V
Voltage on any pin to VSS -0.3 (VDD + 0.3) V
Current into ……
VDD -30 30 mA
VSS -30 30 mA
Any other pin -20 20 mA
D4 / P3 Packages Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Total allowable device dissipation at TAMB 25°C800 mW
Derating above TAMB 25°C13 mW/°C
Operating Temperature -40 85 °C
Storage Temperature -40 85 °C
D5 Package Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Total allowable device dissipation at TAMB 25°C550 mW
Derating above TAMB 25°C9mW/°C
Operating Temperature -40 85 °C
Storage Temperature -40 85 °C
6.1.2 Operating Limits
Correct Operation of the device outside these limits is not implied.
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Supply Voltage (VDD)2.7 3.0/5.0 5.5 V
Operating Temperature -40 85 °C
Xtal/Clock Frequency 3.558918 3.589368 MHz
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6.1.3 Operating Characteristics
All device characteristics are measured under the following conditions unless otherwise specified:
VDD = 3.0V to 5.0V @ TAMB = -40°C to 85°C
Audio Level 0dB (ref.) = 775mVRMS, Noise Bandwidth = 50kHz
Xtal/Clock Frequency = 3.579545MHz, System Setting = 12kHz or 16kHz
Notes Min. Typ. Max. Units
Supply Current
VDD = 3.0V - - 0.8 mA
VDD = 5.0V - - 2.2 mA
Logic Inputs/Outputs
Input Logic ‘1’ 70.0 - - %VDD
Input Logic ‘0’ - - 30.0 %VDD
Output Logic ‘1’ 90.0 - - %VDD
Output Logic ‘0’ - - 10.0 %VDD
Xtal/Clock or Clock In Frequency 3.558918 -3.589368 MHz
External Clock Pulse Width
High 100 - - ns
Low 100 - - ns
Input Amplifier
D. C. Gain 60.0 - - dB
Bandwidth (-3dB) -100 -Hz
Input Impedance -1.0 M
Logic Impedances
Input
System 0.7 -3.8 M
Clock In 10.0 - - M
Output -14.0 30.0 k
Overall Performance
12kHz Detect Bandwidth 111.820 -12.180 kHz
12kHz Not-detect Frequencies (below 12kHz) 1- - 11.520 kHz
12kHz Not-detect Frequencies (above 12kHz) 112.480 - - kHz
16kHz Detect Bandwidth 115.760 -16.240 kHz
16kHz Not-detect Frequencies (below 16kHz) 1- - 15.360 kHz
16kHz Not-detect Frequencies (above 16kHz) 116.640 - - kHz
Sensitivity
VDD = 3.0V±0.1V 2-27.8 --31.8 dBm
VDD = 5.0V±0.5V 2-23.5 --27.5 dBm
Tone Operating Characteristics
Signal-to-Noise Requirements (Amp Input) 3, 4, 5, 6 22.0 20.0 -dB
Signal-to-Voice Requirements (Amp Input) 3, 4, 5, 7 -36.0 -40.0 -dB
Signal-to-Voice Requirements (Amp Output) 5, 6 -25.0 --29.0 dB
Tone Follower Mode 1, 8
Response and De-Response Time 10.0 ms
Packet Mode 1, 8
Response and De-Response Time 40.0 -48.0 ms
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Operating Characteristics Notes:
1. With adherence to Signal-to-Voice and Signal-to-Noise specifications.
2. With Input Amplifier gain set to unity gain. See Section 4.3 for description of sensitivity setting.
3. Common Mode SPM and balanced voice signal.
4. Immune to false responses.
5. Immune to false de-responses.
6. With SPM and voice signal amplitudes balanced. To avoid false de-responses due to saturation, the
peak to peak voice+noise level at the output of the Input Amp (12/16kHz Filter Input) should be no
greater than the dynamic range of the device.
7. Maximum voice frequencies = 3.4kHz.
8. Response, De-Response and Power-up Response timing.
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6.2 Packages
The CMX631A is available in the following packages. Additional package styles may be available to meet
specific design requirements.
Figure 8: 24-pin SSOP Mechanical Outline: order as part no. CMX631AD5
Figure 9: 16-pin SOIC Mechanical Outline: order as part no. CMX631AD4
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Handling precautions: This product includes input protection, however, precautions should be taken to prevent device damage
from electro-static discharge. CML does not assume any responsibility for the use of any circuitry described. No IPR or circuit
patent licences are implied. CML reserves the right at any time without notice to change the said circuitry and this product
specification. CML has a policy of testing every product shipped using calibrated test equipment to ensure compliance with this
product specification. Specific testing of all circuit parameters is not necessarily performed.
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Figure 10: 16-pin PDIP Mechanical Outline: order as part no. CMX631AP3