60W

AMPLIFIER WITH TONE CONTROL

Excellent 60 - watt stereo amplifier, ideal for videorockolas or for home use. In public establishments, the shop manager can not be approaching the
videorockola whenever necessary tochange the volume. This appliance has a preamp with tone , which enhances and gives strength to the signal before
entering the amplifier stage, facilitating the management of videorockola. You can position the volume control on the shop counter or in the most
comfortable place for management. You can place the volume knob up to 5 meters away from the amplifier without introducing noise.
The  TDA2050  is a monolithic integrated circuit 5 foot designed for audio amplifiers AB class. Thanks to its high power, the TDA2050 has the ability to
provide up to 35W RMS with a 4 ohm load @ THD = 10%, VS = ± 18 volts at a frequency of 1 kHz, and up to 32W on 8 ohm load @ THD = 10%, VS = ± 24V, f
= 1kHz.
Moreover, the  TDA2050  offers under normal conditions, a power of  music 50W , with a 4 ohm load more than 1 second to VS = 22.5V, f = 1kHz. 
The high power and very low harmonic distortion crossover (typ THD = 0.05% @ VS = ± 22V, PO = 0.1 to 15W, RL = 8 ohms, f = 100 Hz to 15 KHz), makes it a
suitable device suitable for use in high fidelity and theater equipment TV at home.Remember to work at 4 ohms is important to use a good heatsink and
add a fan.
We can observe all the materials we use in this project. They are very economical making it more attractive for industry videorockolas. The list of materials,
like the schematic and printed circuit board ( PCB ) found in the file PDF that is at the end of this article. Recommended tocarefully read this text before you
start. Here is each specified step necessary for the success of this project. 
If you are a beginner we recommend you first read our section onRecommendations .
You should start by making the printed circuit board ( PCB ), which can be performed with the method of ironing or screen printing .Remember to ironing
method should reverse printed in mirror mode.The PCB we see in the picture, was made in screenprinting, with its components and antisoldante mask
mask ( Solder mask UV ), which give a more industrial presentation.

If you want to send to make printed circuit boards as the ones we use on our Web site, we recommend the company Microled PCB , which makes very
good print.

 
We must begin by placing all resistors as shown in the mask components in the file is PDF . .
Then we proceed to weld 
the right way welding is simultaneously placing at the point to bewelded; soldering iron,
welding and the workpiece. First is rapidly heated point we welded, touching the tip of the
soldering iron, both leg component, such as the donut on the card and then solder is applied
while the soldering iron is spread over the surface of the point. The remaining surplus of legs
with nail clippers or cold cuts are then cut.
 

 
 
Observe all posted
resistance. If you are
a beginner, you can learn in
ourbasic electronics course , to read the colors or code of resistance, which is essential for
proper placement. 
The resistors are normally used in circuits to limit current. They are basically composed of
conductive and resistive materials, according to the proportion of each other, the desired
resistance values are achieved.
 
 
Now put the bridges or jumpers, built from the leftovers of the legs of the resistors
previously placed on the card. 
These bridges have the function give way to the current above Bakelite, when it comes to
making the design not it was possible to join the tracks by the bottom of the card. For the
jumpers or jumpers, measure the distance on the bakelite, fold the excess wire into the
distance, so that in case the holes and insert, then weld.
 

 
 
We set the basis for the
integrated 8 - pin, which in
this case is an operational
amplifier. Should follow the guidance of the mask components to place it in the right
direction. 
The importance of using foundation for integrated, is that facilitate maintenance or
replacement of integrated circuits.
 

 
 
We put the ceramic capacitors. This
circuit works with +/- 24 volts DC, and support up to 50v ceramic capacitors, so it is not necessary
to specify its voltage. Moreover, all the ceramic capacitors so as polyester, used in this circuit are
above this voltage.
 
 

 
Place polyester capacitors. These
have no polarity. Polyester
capacitors are more accurate than
ceramic capacitors. 
The capacitors are formed by two separate dielectric insulating plates called. The main
function of the capacitor is to store electricity temporarily. In this case part of the
preamplifier. They are responsible for attenuating frequencies and in conjunction with the
tone potentiometers, do the work to enhance the high and low frequencies.
 

 
 
We put electrolytic
capacitors. These capacitors have
polarity if it is important for placement use the guide mask components. The drawings of the
electrolytic capacitors, have a projection indicating the negative pole. Capacitors bring a strip
showing the negative and longest leg is the positive.
 
 

 
The TDA2050 needed for proper
operation, positive voltage,
negative voltage and ground. Thus
it feeds with dual source. To
facilitate the construction of the transformer and not have to do with TAP center, the design
of the power supply of this amplifier is a voltage doubler that converts alternating current to
direct, and also as its name suggests, doubles, delivering positive voltage, negative voltage
and ground, from a transformer with only two wires. The transformer is 18 volts at 4 amps
simple. 
Note the diodes of the source. Use mask components for placement in the right direction.
 
 
 
For speaker outputs we have used 3-pin connectors, which will remove the pin from the
center. The use of connectors is very useful when making maintenance. We recommend
their use for if you have the amplifier in a videorockola and this fails, it's only disconnect the
connectors and replace the card, giving a good service, fast and efficient, which translates
into profits for you and the owner of the establishment.
 
 

 
We put the knobs to control
high and low. As the amplifier
is stereo, the potentiometers
should be double. The
potentiometer controlling the
low frequencies is 20K and the potentiometer high is 10K. 
For volume potentiometer can be placed two 6 - pin connectors that will remove three
interleaved legs, as shown in the picture and We dissociate and the potentiometer
amplifier. If the amplifier is home use you can put the pot directly on the card.
 
 

 
We put the two integrator circuits TDA2050 . There is an integrated circuit that can replace it ,
giving a cleaner sound, but less power. This integrated is the LM1875 . LM1875 gain is less than
that of TDA 2050, so it is recommended to when we want a 40W power only. But their sound is
very good and is also resistant to abuse and integrated charges. 
If you want to make a comparison between these two integrated. Type in google the name of each
integrated circuit, followed by the word "datasheet " and download the data sheet both
integrated. There you will find the technical specifications with which you can compare and come
to a conclusion of which is the integrated use your needs.
 

The power supply is included in the

circuit, avoiding the use of cables
having to make separately. The TDA2050 , uses symmetric power source with a +/- 24 volt
DC, 48 volts from end to end. For this reason the transformer is 18 volts AC. When the
current is converted to alternating current ( AC ) to direct current ( DC ), multiplied by root of
2, which is equal to 1.4141 .
18 volts AC x 1.4141 = 25.4 DC volts, 1.8 volts less consumption diodes = 23.6 volts DC.
 

 
Signal input carries a three-pin
connector. The pin on the left
receives the left signal, which
comes from music player that will amplify. The pin on the right receives the right signal from the
player, in this case may be the computer of the videorockola. And the center pin receives the
ground. Remember to check very well when connecting the signal, not to go to signal and ground
invest because it does not sound right and what get is an annoying noise. 
 
 

Angled 2 1/8 inches and a rail, both

aluminum can make a very
economical and functional
heatsink. 
Apply silicone grease between the two pieces of aluminum, also, between the integrated
and integrated sink and screw tightly . 
Do not forget that the TDA2050 van isolated sink with insulating mica and silicone grease,
which serve to transmit heat to aluminum. It is important to use a sink large enough. These
integrated emit enough heat. We 
apply silicone grease on the back of the TDA2050 , we put the sink and screwed the nut,
pushing hard to ensure the transmission of heat from the integrated aluminum heat sink.
 
 
The  TL072 is an operational amplifier  JFET  low noise, low power consumption and fast
response speed. The low noise and low harmonic distortion make the TL072 ideal for high
fidelity applications in the field of audio preamplifiers. It has a high input impedance, which
can be set by a voltage divider formed by two resistors. Its operation ranges from 0 ° C to 70
° C. 
If you do not get the TL072 can replace the TL082 , TL062 orJRC4558 . They all sound
different, but their sound is good.
 

 
In the speaker outputs we
have connected a terminal to
baffles pressure. You can use
the type of connector you want, according to your needs or what gets in the local market of
their country. 
We use this type of connector for ease of installation and low price. 
We recommend using this amplifier, speakers from 100W to 200Wpower with an impedance
of 8 Ohms, although we have tested with speakers 300W , 12 inches and responds quite
well. The size in inches, is to suit the user. We recommend 8 to 12 inches.
 
 

 
In the construction of the cable
signal input, we used a stereo shielded cable, connector  RCA double and a three - pin molex
connector. This helps avoid background noise. 
The land of the two cables are attached and placed in the central pin connector three pins. At the
ends of the connector are red and white cord, which will be right and left channel respectively. The
other end of the cable goes to RCA double, unifying land and welding the two positive
independently, each terminal to the center of each RCA female.
 

 
 
To build the  transformer  for this
amplifier, use a core of 2.8 cm by
3.5 cm. In countries that have a voltage on the public network of 115 volts, it is necessary
to roll 495 turns of wire gauge 23, in the primary winding and 78 turns of wire 18 gauge in
the secondary winding.  
For countries having a voltage 220 in the public network, you must give 947 turns on the
primary winding and the caliber of this, in the table would be 26  AWG . The secondary
winding is unchanged. 
 

The dissipation is essential for the

proper operation of the
amplifier. The lack of it, will make the integrated burn when a hard work. 
In the case of using this amplifier in a videorockola, we recommend placing a fan of 12 volts. The
fan can connect you directly to thetransformer by placing a diode in series with the positive fan,
with the cathode facing the fan. Thus the fan runs despite not receiving direct current ( DC ). The
diode passes only the positive half cycles, allowing the fan to operate. This is done to prevent the
fan noise is filtered by the amplifier.
 

 
The fuse holder, as the name
implies, is to hold a fuse, in this
case, we will place 1.5 to 2 amps maximum. The fuse holder is placed in series in one wire
transformer input. If a fuse is placed very high, NO protects the amplifier overloads or short
circuits. Use the recommended fuse.
 
 
 
measurements
 
The first measurement is done is to input voltage AC . That is, where the transformer is connected to the power amplifier. We put the meter scale
continuity. With a black tip on the ground and the red lead into the AC input, after leaving some numbers capacitors while the source is loaded, you must
dial infinity (1 on the left). Invest tips and should mark the same. If read zero ( 0 ) or a number, check the printed backlit to rule outpossible short
between tracks, check the position of the diode bridge and each capacitor. If the error persists, remove the integrated one and measure again. If the
measurement without integrated is correct, it is because one of them is defective. Proceed to replace it.
 

Now you must measure the supply voltage of the amplifier. We proceed to connect the
transformer to the amplifier and the public network, using a  series  made with a
traditional 60W bulb. Series allows testing circuits or devices, without the risk of burning. If
the amplifier is shorted, the bulb turns on . If the circuit is not shorted or open, the light
bulb does not turn on .  
The measurement between ground and Vcc, is done with the multimeter on the scale
voltage DC and ground black tip and red is placed on the bridge or jumper marked with a
minus (-), which is negative voltage. You should mark approximately -24 volts DC. If the
measure does not give the recommended voltage, disconnect the transformer and measure
it, placing the multimeter on the scale AC voltage and you must dial 18 volts AC, which when
multiplied by root of 2, gives 25 volts DC, less consumption diodes , gives the 23.6 volts
DC, as seen in the photograph.

 
 
The measurement between ground and + Vcc , is done with the multimeter in DC voltage scale
and the black tip on the ground and the red bridge marked with the plus sign (+), which is positive
voltage is placed. You should mark about 24 volts DC. If not, check the circuit as explained in our
section on  Recommendations .
 
 

 
 
To check the outputs, measured
with the multimeter on the scale of
continuous voltage, placing the
black tip on the ground and the red
on the left output ( L ). You should read zero ( 0 ). If you arrive at any output voltage
appear, there may be short between tracks and voltage output clue integrated. Double
- check the form. If everything is correct and the voltage at the output persists, change the
integrated circuit.Repeat the same process on the right output.
 
Other details to consider
 
In stores with videorockola, it is
common to find that the
shopkeeper handles the volume from the bar, without having to go to the jukebox. 
You can extend the potentiometer wires up to 5 meters without noises seeping. If you want a
longer distance, you should build the amplifier 40W with volume control and voltage
controlled tones. 
For convenience when installing and removing the amplifier, two 6 - pin connectors are placed,
which have been withdrawn previously three interleaved pin. you 
can also solder wires directly to the printed circuit, although this sacrifice comfort that gives the
connector, at the time of
installation or maintenance.

 
If you do not want to place the volume potentiometer away from the amplifier, but I plan to
use in a videorockola, you can make an extension of the length needed to place it on one of
the walls of the cabinet, leaving in sight, to control the volume when necessary.
To view larger photo, click on it.
 
 
 
The extent of the volume control has a connector that is placed on the outside of the
videorockola furniture. In this case we use a DIN 6 - pin connector, we place in the
videorockola furniture, giving the facility to disconnect the extension when carrying the
videorockola. 
This can be ignored, but did not recommend, unless the videorockola ever It is changed
fence site.
 

 
 
The amplifier of 60 watts with
volume control, is a
development that has had great commercial success in the market videorockolas
manufactured in Colombia, making it an ideal for small spaces amplifier, combined with its
low cost and easy construction, has extended its use to amplify the sound of the computer
at home or neighborhood businesses. We 
expect this project to be used by people looking for a source of income.
Success!