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SA615D

Manufacturer: PHILIPS, S, PHIL, PHI

High performance low power mixer FM IF system

Partnumber Manufacturer Quantity Availability
SA615D PHILIPS, S, PHIL, PHI 4586 In Stock

Description and Introduction

High performance low power mixer FM IF system The **SA615D** is a **low-power FM IF system** integrated circuit (IC) manufactured by **Siemens** (now part of Infineon Technologies).  

### **Specifications:**  
- **Function:** FM IF (Intermediate Frequency) amplifier, quadrature detector, and logarithmic signal strength indicator (RSSI).  
- **Operating Voltage:** Typically **4.5V to 8V**.  
- **Current Consumption:** Low power consumption, typically **8mA**.  
- **Frequency Range:** Designed for **FM IF applications at 10.7 MHz** (standard FM IF frequency).  
- **Gain:** High gain IF amplifier with **limiting functionality**.  
- **Demodulation:** Includes a **quadrature detector** for FM demodulation.  
- **RSSI Output:** Provides a **logarithmic Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) output** for signal level monitoring.  
- **Package:** Typically available in **DIP (Dual In-line Package)** or **SOIC (Small Outline IC)**.  

### **Features:**  
- **Low power consumption** suitable for portable and battery-operated devices.  
- **Integrated limiting amplifier** for improved signal-to-noise ratio.  
- **Built-in quadrature detector** eliminates the need for external coils in some applications.  
- **RSSI output** for automatic gain control (AGC) or signal strength indication.  
- **Wide supply voltage range** for flexibility in different circuit designs.  

### **Applications:**  
- **FM radio receivers** (portable, car radios).  
- **Communication equipment** with FM demodulation.  
- **Signal strength measurement circuits**.  

This IC is now considered **obsolete** but was widely used in vintage FM radio designs.

Application Scenarios & Design Considerations

High performance low power mixer FM IF system

Alternative Part Number

  • NE615D --: Same FM IF amplifier/detector function and pinout, direct functional equivalent from the original Signetics/Philips lineage.
  • TDA6151 --: Similar FM IF subsystem for radio applications, usable as a functional substitute with minor circuit adaptation.
  • CA3089E --: Classic FM IF amplifier and detector IC with comparable functionality, suitable as a fallback alternative with layout adjustments.
  • MC1350P --: Similar IF amplifier IC with comparable gain and supply requirements, commonly used in the same receiver applications.
  • TDA615 --: Equivalent IF amplifier IC from the TDA series with comparable pinout and electrical characteristics.
  • LM615 --: Functionally similar IF amplifier device suitable as a cross-manufacturer replacement when the original is unavailable.
  • TDA6150 --: Similar IF amplifier IC with comparable gain and supply requirements, usable as a functional substitute with minor circuit checks.

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