Enhanced Pulse Dialing with LITELINK

Application Note AN-141

1. Introduction
Normally, LITELINK pulse dialing is accommodated by pulsing the OH logic control. With the standard application circuits, LITELINK supports pulse dialing at normal pulse dialing rates with the standard maximum loop currents. Applications that require high speed dial pulses or that require higher than normal loop current (some European applications, for example) may not pulse accurately with the standard application circuit. Clare, Inc. has developed the pulse dialing circuit shown in Figure 1 as a cost-effective solution for using LITELINK with fast or high-current pulsing. This circuit provides for a separate pulse dial input and produces enhanced pulse output. The test results show the improved loop-connect pulse dial performance of this circuit in terms of make transition times.

Figure 1. Pulse Dial Application Circuit

BR+ VDD RCL (see text) U2 CNY174, or MOC207 Pulse Dial Input U1 Q2 MMBT6427-7 25 GAT RBE 1 M (LITELINK) 17 VDDL (Q1 CPC5602C) RGAT (R14)* 270

(R20) RVDDL 2

BR-

*The value of RGAT may be different from the standard application circuit. The value of resistor RCL is determined by your power supply voltage. Calculate RCL to provide 25 mA of current to the CNY174 optocoupler as follows:
V DD 1.5 V R CL = --------------------------25 mA

2. Pulse Dial Circuit Topology

The pulse dial application circuit performs two tasks: Switch the CPC5602 FET as quickly as possible Provide a current path to BR-. Note: Components in this circuit already included in the standard application circuit are enclosed in parentheses. The suggested pulse dial application circuit modification comprises the following components: U1 is a buffer used to drive the optocoupler. The CNY174 optocoupler provides the galvanic isolation required for connection of your equipment to telephone lines. The Darlington provides the path for current to BR-. Q1 is the Clare, Inc. FET required for use with LITELINK.

For 5 Vdc systems, 140 is a good starting value for your design.

3. Pulse Dial Circuit Theory of Operation

In the on-hook state, the source potential on the FET is positive with respect to the gate. During pulse dialing, current flows in the LED in the optocoupler. The current is transformed to light by the optocoupler, forcing increased current through the base-collector junction of the phototransistor. The optocoupler base-collector junction current flows through the 1 M Darlington RBE. With sufficient photo current, the base-emitter junction of the Darlington becomes forward biased, also forward biasing the base-emitter junction of the photo transistor. The collector voltage of the Darlington falls to about 1 V and the VGS of the FET (Q1) rises to zero volts (approximately) making Q1 a low resistance.

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VDDL is pulled low by the Darlington, sinking the loop current and dropping the line voltage rapidly. Resistor RBE insures that leakage current in the nonilluminated phototransistor does not keep the Darlington on during the on-hook state. Figure 4. Line Resistance 850

4. Test Results
The following figures show the input and line output waveforms of the circuit shown in Figure 1 at various telephone line loop resistances. For each of the trace recordings below, channel 1 of the oscilloscope is connected across BR+ and BR-. Channel 2 of the oscilloscope shows the input. All input signals are 20 pulsesper-second. A 50 Vdc supply was used in series with indicated resistor value. Figure 2. Line Resistance 230

5. Part List
The following active components are used for this enhancement in addition to the standard application circuit components: CNY174 Optoisolator, Lite-On, Inc., (DIP), or MOC207 Optoisolator, Fairchild, (SOIC) MMBT6427-7 Darlington, Diodes Incorporated

6. LITELINK Design Resources

6.1 Clare, Inc. Design Resources
The Clare, Inc. web site has a wealth of information useful for designing with LITELINK, including application notes and reference designs that already meet all applicable regulatory requirements. LITELINK data sheets also contains additional application and design information. See the following links: LITELINK datasheets and reference designs Application note AN-107 LOCxx Series - Isolated Amplifier Design Principles Application note AN-114 ITC117P Application note AN-117 Customize Caller-ID Gain and Ring Detect Voltage Threshold for CPC5610/11 Application note AN-140, Understanding LITELINK Application note AN-143, Loop Reversal Detection with LITELINK

Figure 3. Line Resistance 2300

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Application note AN-146, Guidelines for Effective LITELINK Designs Application note AN-147, Worldwide Application of LITELINK Application note AN-149, High Gain (+3 dBm) Operation with LITELINK Application note AN-150, Ground-start Supervision Circuit Using IAA110

6.2 Third Party Design Resources

The following also contain information useful for DAA designs. All of the books are available on amazon.com. Understanding Telephone Electronics, Stephen J. Bigelow, et. al., Butterworth-Heinemann; ISBN: 0750671750 Newtons Telecom Dictionary, Harry Newton, CMP Books; ISBN: 1578200695 Photodiode Amplifiers: Op Amp Solutions, Jerald Graeme, McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing; ISBN: 007024247X Teccor, Inc. Surge Protection Products United States Code of Federal Regulations, CFR 47 Part 68.3

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Clare, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this publication and reserves the right to make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice. Neither circuit patent licenses or indemnity are expressed or implied. Except as set forth in Clares Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale, Clare, Inc. assumes no liability whatsoever, and disclaims any express or implied warranty relating to its products, including, but not limited to, the implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or infringement of any intellectual property right. The products described in this document are not designed, intended, authorized, or warranted for use as components in systems intended for surgical implant into the body, or in other applications intended to support or sustain life, or where malfunction of Clares product may result in direct physical harm, injury, or death to a person or severe property or environmental damage. Clare, Inc. reserves the right to discontinue or make changes to its products at any time without notice. AN-141-R2.0 Copyright 2002, Clare, Inc. All rights reserved. 2/7/2002