SSM2164PZ Analog Devices Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock
SSM2164PZ is a quad-channel voltage-controlled amplifier IC from Analog Devices, offering 110 dB channel separation and 0.3% harmonic distortion across 4 independent gain channels. Packaged in a 16-pin DIP for audio mixing and synthesis applications. From $8.00 in stock worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Analog Devices
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 16
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- SSM2164PZ Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 4 independent voltage-controlled gain channels in a single 16-pin DIP, enabling compact quad-path audio VCA designs
- 110 dB channel separation between VCA paths ensuring crosstalk-free mixing of 4 simultaneous audio signals
- 0.3% total harmonic distortion delivering clean audio amplification for professional mixing consoles and synthesizer modules
Applications
SSM2164PZ is designed for voltage-controlled mixing consoles, analog synthesizer VCA stages, and dynamic range processors such as compressors and limiters. Its 4-channel architecture allows a single IC to control the gain of four stereo or mono audio paths simultaneously, making it popular in Eurorack modular synthesizer modules and audio matrix routing systems where low crosstalk at 110 dB is essential for signal integrity.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | No |
| Manufacturer Package Code | N-16 |
| YTEOL | 0 |
| Channel Separation | 110dB |
| Consumer IC Type | VOLUME CONTROL CIRCUIT |
| Harmonic Distortion | 0.3% |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T16 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Channels | 4 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Supply Current-Max | 8mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 18V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 4V |
| Surface Mount | NO |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Package | Dual-In-Line Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.33.00.01 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the 110 dB channel separation of SSM2164PZ affect audio mixing performance?
The 110 dB channel separation between SSM2164PZ's 4 VCA channels means that a full-scale signal on one channel bleeds into adjacent channels at a level 110 dB below its own amplitude. At a 0 dBu reference level, crosstalk is below -110 dBu—far below the audible threshold and well under the -90 dBu noise floor of most 24-bit audio interfaces. This enables clean 4-channel mixing without detectable inter-channel leakage even in high-gain configurations.
What level of harmonic distortion does SSM2164PZ introduce, and is it suitable for professional audio paths?
SSM2164PZ specifies 0.3% total harmonic distortion, which is characteristic of the exponential VCA architecture used in analog synthesizers. For professional mixing consoles requiring THD below 0.01%, a lower-distortion VCA should be selected. In synthesizer and effects applications, however, 0.3% THD contributes mild harmonic warmth at audio frequencies from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, which many designers treat as an intentional character trait rather than a flaw.
How is gain controlled in SSM2164PZ, and what control voltage range is required?
SSM2164PZ uses an exponential current-in, voltage-out architecture where the control input is a current derived from a voltage applied through an external resistor. A 33 mV change in control voltage corresponds to approximately 2 dB of gain change, enabling a 0 V to 3.3 V control range to sweep gain over roughly 200 dB of dynamic range. In practice, usable gain range from unity (0 dB) to full attenuation spans a control voltage of 0 V to approximately 2 V depending on the external resistor value.
For a Eurorack modular synthesizer VCA module, how many gain channels does SSM2164PZ provide on a single IC?
SSM2164PZ provides 4 independent voltage-controlled gain channels in a single 16-pin DIP package, equivalent to 4 discrete VCA circuits. In a Eurorack module with a ±12 V supply rail, each channel independently amplifies or attenuates audio signals from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, allowing one chip to implement a complete 4-voice polyphonic amplitude envelope processor using just 4 external control voltage inputs.
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