Relay attenuator shield has been designed for audio attenuation after piano dac output by 1db step size its compact and simple circuit just 6 tiny relays implement a 64 step logarithmic stereo attenuation the 64 steps of 1 0db together span a 63db audio attenuation range.
Relay stepped attenuator schematic.
δ1 v1 0 boards are now available at amb audio shop.
Overview δ1 delta 1 is a high end stereo stepped attenuator implemented in a r 2r resistor laddertopology.
However relay attenuators do have a couple of advantages among which that they can be built for a reasonable cost.
The differential amplifier removes common mode interference while maximizing the use of the voltage headroom in the 256 step attenuator.
256 steps 0 5 db step size.
Attenuator that provides good performance yet can be built with a few basic tools 1 this unit is designed for use in 50 ω line provides a total attenuation of 71 db in 1 db steps offers respectable accuracy and insertion loss through 225 mhz.
It uses high quality miniature latching relays and precision discrete resistors to achieve a level of performance unattainable with conventional potentiometers or mechanical switch based rotary stepped attenuators.
It is very unusual to see a stepped attenuator with more than 64 steps.
A stepwise volume control is implemented with a set of tiny relays and resistors.
Its ir remote control provides convenience over solutions with stepped attenuator rotary switches.
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