Stereo FM transmitter circuit using BA1404.
Notes.
A high quality stereo FM transmitter circuit is shown here. The circuit is based on the IC BA1404 from ROHM Semiconductors. BA1404 is a monolithic FM stereo modulator that has built in stereo modulator, FM modulator, RF amplifier circuitries. The FM modulator can be operated from 76 to 108MHz and power supply for the circuit can be anything between 1.25 to 3 volts.
In the circuit R7, C16, C14 and R6, C15, C13 forms the pre-emphasis network for the right and left channels respectively. This is done for matching the frequency response of the FM transmitter with the FM receiver. Inductor L1 and capacitor C5 is used to set the oscillator frequency. Network C9,C10, R4,R5 improves the channel separation. 38kHz crystal X1 is connected between pins 5 and 6 of the IC. Composite stereo signal is created by the stereo modulator circuit using the 38kHz quartz controlled frequency.
Circuit diagram.
Notes.
- Assemble the circuit on a good quality PCB.
- Powering the circuit from a battery will reduce noise.
- Use an 80 cm copper wire as antenna.
- For L1 make 3 turns of 0.5mm dia enamelled copper wire on a 5mm dia ferrite core.
33 Comments
Hello, I wonder can instead of 38 kHz crystal resonator to put strong such as 500 kHz to 1 MHz (Sorry if i have errors my english is bad i’m from serbia ) 🙂
C13 and C14 are just coupling capacitors, nothing to do with pre-emphasis. The pre-emphasis circuit consists of C15/R6 and C16/R7 respectively, simple 1st-order high-pass filters. These ones give a time constant of about 50uS which is correct for UK, Australia, NZ, etc. For US/Canada change C15 and C16 to 1.5nF.
Correct me if I’m wrong but left and right Line In are wired at the same point looks like it would combine the two rather than having an independent left and right speaker(stereo)
…Ok my error I just see it properly the inside dot is + and the outer circle for line in is – so the only this it’s connected to is the ground between the two line ins
I need a BA 1404 IC. Is it available in India ? Please give me the address. I’m ready to pay in terms of Indian currency.
i purchased it from e-bay
i too want to buy ic ba 1404. from e bay i cudnt get a seller for order 2 IC or less.. kindly give me a link. and how many days dd it take to ship the part to you?
thanks in advance.
jai
can i use it with my fm receiver??
Hello,
how can I variate the output frequency?
Hello,
I am a professor of electronics in France, and I would like to work with my students on a stereo encoder.
For that I would like two copies of 38 kHz quartz please.
Can you send me.
Thank you in advance.
I bought it here,works nice! Best Regards
i found quality circuit at the same time i want all the component alogh with the pcb for Stereo FM transmitter using BA1404
where should i purchase all the require component plz help
i want 2 have back room radio station , can you please me more about transmitters, especially how to built them to broadcast for a long distance.
Can it be possible to make a radio mp3 broadcast a long distance without buying an external boaster?
@Frednand
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I LIKE THESE CIRCUIT.BUT I WANT TO LEAN MORE ABOUT THIS ESPECIAL HOW TO MAKE THEM.WHAT CAN I DO?
sir how about monophonic transmission? is there any suitable or prefered circuit configuration?..thanks
how much is the inductance range /value of L1? can i replace it with different type but with the same value?
the freq comutation will still be equal to the computation for resonance freq of LC connected in paarallel? like fr=(2pi*sqrt(LC)^-1? how about some loading capacitance? do i still need to connect additional capacitor ? thanks
i thought if we’re using LC as osc. it is in parallel connection? so you mean if i replaced the xtal with LC the Lc will be in series connection? from 5-LC-6 and vice versa? or i do still need to connect the LC(as the osc)into the gnd/ground? can yo please send me the details on the connection? plz? and what if i use external osc? like for instance a 555 timer ic configured as osc.with 38khz oscillating frequency output…how or what will be the connection from pin 3 of 555 timer ic to the BA1404 pins for osc? thanks
Hi Nin you can use series LC tuned circuit between Pins 5 and 6.
hmmm i see.. if i utilized the LC as the alternative component for crystal , does it will follow the same connection? like for instance the crystal is connected across pin 5 and 6 and in series with the capacitor as its loading capacitance..if i replace it with LC will i connect it similar to the crystal? with LC both in parallel to each other,in series with a capacitor and connected across pin 5 and 6?..thanks..pls reply me immediately
Hi Nin you can try LC network than RC, but tuning is critical without proper test instruments. But the 38KHz crstal will be best.
i encountering a hard time looking for 38khz oscillator..can i utilized RC osc. instead? as an alternative or replacement for the said crystal oscillator?
With the above transmitter and 1/2 wavelength antenna you can get the signal within the house. say within 50 feet or so. if you want higher range you have to feed the output of this IC to a 5watt or better RF amplifier.
Left in and right in are audio inputs, of course.
How’s the power and signal range with this transmitter? Could it be made for >1 km?
What is left in and right in
am a researcher, a student studing electrical engineering networking and telecoms is my field.
it is very intresting circuit but i am unable to find 38khz cristal in agra please tell me any shop’s name in agra or delhi
From where can I get BA1404 it is not available in our area(kerala, TN). can any one suggest a shop (with address) in south india !
hai sreejith ba1404 have in shop
address:
sunrise electronics
coimbatore,
tamilnadu,
india
“where can i get 38kHz crystal oscillator please tell me.
Any information about L1 ??
see notes
I have a problem with this coil. I can’t make it properly at home.
Is a ready-coil available in market? Plz…. .. help me.. .. I have the all listed parts include the IC without this coil & Xtal