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This is a simple way of scaling CVs (as might come from a modular) ready for an STM322F4 Core module.
The circuit is a very simple series of two inverting amplifiers per channel. The first is a TL072 powered from +12/-12V, while the second is an MCP6002 powered from 3v3/0V (ground). It's possible to preset the ranges (see below) but it's probably more useful to use the associated Control Board.
For bipolar operation, a +5V reference may be switched in. The output of the first stage is interrupted by a pot in order to attenuate the signal. The second stage has variable gain from -1 to -0.5 by way of a switched resistor. Hence one can easily select between 0-5V, 0-10V and +/- 5V input ranges to optimise the signal amplitude reaching the ADC. Because the second op amp is powered at the same voltage as the MCU (ideally the same rail), its inputs are protected from over- and under-voltages.
Type | Qty | Value | Package | Parts | Notes |
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resistors | |||||
20 | 49k9 | 0204/7 | R1, R2, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14, R16, R17, R18, R19, R20, R22, R23, R24 | ||
4 | 30k | 0204/7 | R3, R9, R15, R21 | nominal gain can be adjusted e.g. (22k/49.9k)*5V = 2.2V | |
capacitors | |||||
4 | 10p | 025×050 | C1, C3, C5, C7 | ||
9 | 100n | 025×050 | C10, C12, C13, C14, C15, C16, C17, C18, C20 | remove 1 if powering from Core | |
3 | 10u | electrolytic 2,5-6 | C9, C11, C19 | remove 1 if powering from Core | |
4 | optional | 025×050 | C2, C4, C6, C8 | can use another e.g. 10pF cap here for more filtering | |
inductors | |||||
2 | BEAD | 5MM | L1, L2 | ||
ICs | |||||
2 | MCP6002P | DIL08 | IC2, IC4 | sockets are recommended | |
2 | TL072P | DIL08 | IC1, IC3 | sockets are recommended | |
Vreg | |||||
1 | optional | TO-220 | VR1 | remove if powering from Core | |
headers | |||||
7 | 1X02_SMALL | JP1, JP2, JP3, JP4, JP5, JP6, JP7 | check board for headers as SIL strips of 3, 5 or 6 | ||
8 | 1X03_SMALL | JP8, JP9, JP10, JP11, JP12, JP13, JP14, JP15 | |||
2 | 2*5 (shrouded) | J1, J2 |
Putting the board together is simple. As usual, start with the flattest components and work your way up.
For simplest results, use the complementary Control Board. Otherwise see below for header functions.
J1 carries the scaled CV to J5A or J5B of an STM32F4 Core module.
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