Car audio systems require high fidelity. ROHM Ics offer a wide dynamic range, low distortion, and low noise, making them ideal for a wide variety of car audio systems. ROHM utilizes analog technologies for the lowest noise and distortion on the market. The BD375 series is comprised of 18 models in different input/output channels and tuning functions for compatibility with different audio sources, cabin interiors, entertainment systems, and customer preferences. In addition, original advanced switching technology is employed to minimize shock noise during volume switching, ensuring high fidelity operation.
Features
Advanced switching technology utilized to minimize shock noise during volume/tone/fader adjustment.
No external parts required. Microcontroller-controlled 2-/3-band equalizer built in
Internal loudness function enables audio adjustment based on cabin characteristics.
Integrated subwoofer LPF
Ground isolation amp input built in for high common mode rejection ratio: 65dB (typ.)
Total harmonic distortion: 0.001% typ.
System Block Diagram
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Key Feature 1 : Advanced switching technology eliminates shock noise for high fidelity adjustment
With conventional volume technology the signal waveform becomes momentarily disconnected during adjustment, resulting in shock noise. (Refer to the blue line in the figure at right) ROHM's advanced switching technology eliminates these instantaneous disconnections, smoothing out the signal waveform during adjustment for virtually no shock noise. (Refer to the red line in the figure at right) The BD375 series utilizes proprietary switching technology not only for volume, but for input gain adjustment, tone control, and loudness switching as well.
Key Feature 2 : Ultra-low loss and distortion for high fidelity audio
The development of high performance internal elements circuitry results in low noise, low distortion sound processors (3.8uVrms slew noise at 0dB input/output gain and 0.001% distortion at 1Vrms input). This ensures high fidelity audio reproduction in automotive systems.
Until now changing the gain of the equalizer and the target frequency required modification of the external components. ROHM's novel circuit design with integrated programmable parametric equalizer enables the target frequency (fo), equalizer gain, and Q Curve to be controlled via microcontroller without the need for external parts/modifications.
Key Feature 4 : New parametric equalizer for loudness
Vehicles come in all types of shapes and sizes. In order to create a realistic sound stage with high fidelity audio bass correction (utilizing LPF, HPF, and loudness, for example) is required. ROHM has developed a parametric-type loudness function for low-end (bass) correction compatible with vehicles of all types. Control is enabled using a microcontroller via I2C bus. In addition, the target frequency and high-end gain can be freely adjusted, making bass correction possible without requiring external components.
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Sound Processors with Built-In 2-Band Equalizer
Part No.
Power Supply Voltage (V)
Current Consumption (mA)
No. of Input Selectors
Input Gain (dB)
Volume (dB)
Fader (dB)
Para-metric EQ
Loudness
LPF for Subwoofer
Output Noise (µVrms)
Maximum Output (Vms)
Distor-tion (%)
Package
No. of Outputs
Single
ISO
7511FS
7.0 to 9.5
15
3
0
0 to +20
0 to -40
0 to -62, ∞
4
-
-
-
6
2.3
0.005
SSOP- A20
BD37512FS
1
BD37513FS
38
+15 to -79, ∞
0 to -79, ∞
○
3.8
0.001
BD37514FS
5
○
BD37515FS
+15 to -79, ∞
○
○
BD37521FS
0 to -79, ∞
4
-
EXT
-
SSOP- A24
BD37522FS
4
○
○
BD37523FS
+15 to -79, ∞
5
○
Sound Processors with Built-In 3-Band Equalizer
Part No.
Power Supply Voltage (V)
Current Consum ption (mA)
No. of Input Selectors
Input Gain (dB)
Vol- ume (dB)
Fader (dB)
Para-metric EQ
L o u d n e s s
LPF for Sub-woofer
Mixing
L e v e l
M e t e r
O p t i o n s
Output Noise (µVrms)
Maximum Output (Vms)
Distor- tion (%)
Pack- age
Single
I S O
No. of Out-puts
A T T
BD37524FS
7.0 to 9.5
38
4
1
0 to +20
+15 to -79, ∞
+15 to -79, ∞
6
○
○
LPF
-
-
○
-
3.8
2.3
0.001
SSOP- A24
BD37531FV
2/3/5
3/2/1
-
-
SSOP- B28
BD37532FV
LPF
BD37533FV
○
BD37534FV
○
BD37541FS
EXT
-
-
-
SSOP- A32
BD37542FS
LPF
○
BD37543FS
LPF + HPF
○
BD37544FS
1/3/4
-
-
Super Bass
BD37545FS
2/3/5
○
Ext. I/O
*The input selector (i.e. 2/3/5 and 3/2/1) indicates the possible recombinant single and ISO inputs
ROHM utilizes and cultivates the most advanced technologies to develop products optimized to meet customer needs.
Sound Processor ICs for Car Audio
Key Feature 1 | Key Feature 2 | Key Feature 3 | Key Feature 4 | Lineup
Overview
Car audio systems require high fidelity. ROHM Ics offer a wide dynamic range, low distortion, and low noise, making them ideal for a wide variety of car audio systems.
ROHM utilizes analog technologies for the lowest noise and distortion on the market. The BD375 series is comprised of 18 models in different input/output channels and tuning functions for compatibility with different audio sources, cabin interiors, entertainment systems, and customer preferences. In addition, original advanced switching technology is employed to minimize shock noise during volume switching, ensuring high fidelity operation.
Features
Lineup
Key Feature 1 : Advanced switching technology eliminates shock noise for high fidelity adjustment
ROHM's advanced switching technology eliminates these instantaneous disconnections, smoothing out the signal waveform during adjustment for virtually no shock noise. (Refer to the red line in the figure at right)
The BD375 series utilizes proprietary switching technology not only for volume, but for input gain adjustment, tone control, and loudness switching as well.
Key Feature 2 : Ultra-low loss and distortion for high fidelity audio
Key Feature 3 : Integrated 2-/3-band parametric equalizer
Key Feature 4 : New parametric equalizer for loudness
ROHM has developed a parametric-type loudness function for low-end (bass) correction compatible with vehicles of all types. Control is enabled using a microcontroller via I2C bus. In addition, the target frequency and high-end gain can be freely adjusted, making bass correction possible without requiring external components.
Lineup
Sound Processors with Built-In 2-Band Equalizer
Supply
Voltage
(V)
Consumption
(mA)
Selectors
Gain (dB)
(dB)
EQ
Subwoofer
Noise
(µVrms)
Output
(Vms)
(%)
Outputs
to
9.5
to
+20
to
-40
to
-62,
∞
A20
to
-79,
∞
to
-79,
∞
to
-79,
∞
to
-79,
∞
A24
to
-79,
∞
Sound Processors with Built-In 3-Band Equalizer
Supply
Voltage
(V)
Consum
ption
(mA)
Input
Selectors
Gain
(dB)
ume
(dB)
(dB)
EQ
o
u
d
n
e
s
s
Sub-woofer
e
v
e
l
M
e
t
e
r
p
t
i
o
n
s
Noise
(µVrms)
Output
(Vms)
tion (%)
age
S
O
Out-puts
T
T
to
9.5
to
+20
to
-79,
∞
to
-79,
∞
A32
+
HPF
Bass
I/O
*The input selector (i.e. 2/3/5 and 3/2/1) indicates the possible recombinant single and ISO inputs
ROHM utilizes and cultivates the most advanced technologies to develop products optimized to meet customer needs.

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