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Datasheet
October 2006
NemFX
Digital Multi-Effects Module
Features
• Low cost and high performance Digital Multi-
Effects Module
• Superior sound quality
• 32 or 16 built-in Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Flanger
and Multi-Effects programs
• Semi-custom programs available
• 24-bit, 48 kHz ADC/DAC
• Stereo input, stereo output
• Optional input for a variable parameter
• Only requires a +5 V Power Supply
• RoHS compliant, lead free!
Applications
• Electric and Acoustic Guitar Amplifiers, Bass Amplifiers, Keyboard Amplifiers
• Mixing Consoles, Powered Audio Mixers, DJ Mixers
• Digital Pianos, Electric Pianos, Combo Organs
• Portable PA Systems
• Karaoke Systems
Description
Nemesis Technology, Inc. has introduced the NemFX Series of Multi-Effects Modules. The
NemFX offers programs including Hall, Room, Plate, and Spring Reverbs, Delays, Choruses,
Flangers, Phasers, and Tremolos. Nemesis can also provide semi-custom program banks.
Theory of Operation
The NemFX Module is a tiny daughter card assembly which can be installed on main boards
in products such as guitar amplifiers and mixers. Connection to the NemFX is simple. It
has two analog input pins and two analog output pins for easy stereo in and stereo out
connection. Four digital input pins are used to select one of 16 DSP programs. A fifth
digital input pin can be used to expand the program bank to 32 programs, or it can be
configured as a parameter input to add a variable parameter per program.
Key Specifications*
Parameter Typical
Dynamic Range, SNR (A-weighted) 102 dB
THD+N (A-weighted) -90 dB
Frequency Response (Fs = 48 kHz) 20 Hz – 20 kHz, +0/-0.4 dB
Input Level 2.8 Vpp max
Output Level 2.8 Vpp max
Power Supply 5 V, 115 mA
*since we are continuously improving our products, specifications are subject to change without notice
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Detailed Specifications
(Typical audio performance numbers at nominal supply voltages, 25ºC operating temperature, with suggested I/O
circuitry, ‘Bypass’ DSP program, 997Hz signal unless otherwise specified. All DC voltages relative to ground)
Audio Performance*
Parameter Typical
SNR (A-weighted) 102 dB
Dynamic Range (A-weighted, -60 dBFS) 102 dB
THD+N (A-weighted, -1 dBFS) -90 dB
Frequency Response (Fs = 48 kHz) 20 Hz – 20 kHz, +0/-.4 dB
Frequency Response (Fs = 32 kHz) 20 Hz – 15 kHz, +0/-1 dB
Full Scale Input Level 2.8 Vpp
Full Scale Output Level 2.8 Vpp
Recommended Operating Conditions*
Parameter Min. Typical Max. Unit
Source Impedance - - < 1 Ω
Load Impedance 2 k 10 k - Ω
Full Scale Input Level 2.6 2.8 3.0 Vpp
Full Scale Output Level 2.6 2.8 3.0 Vpp
5V Power supply voltage 4.75 5 5.25 V
5V Power supply current - 115 133 mA
Absolute Maximum Ratings*
Parameter Min. Max. Unit
Analog Voltage Input Level -0.3 5.3V V
5V Power supply -.3 5.3 V
Operating Temperature 0 70 ºC
*since we are continuously improving our products, specifications are subject to change without notice
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Module Block Diagram
NemFX Module
Control Inputs Microcontroller
5
Control
DSP
Audio Data
Clocks
Audio Inputs Output Audio Ouputs
Codec
2.8Vpp max Conditioning 2.8Vpp max
2 2 2
Figure 1: Block Diagram
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Application Diagram
NemFX Module
6 Right Analog Output
5 Left Analog Output
2 Right Analog Input
1 Left Analog Input
3 Analog Ground
8 Analog Ground
9 Digital Ground
4 +5V Input
7 +5V Input
10 PGM 1
11 PGM 2
12 PGM 3
15 PGM 4
16 PGM 5
13 NC
14 NC
See Figure 4
Optional I/O
+5V, 115mA 1 2 4 8
4-Bit Binary Code
Rotary Switch
See Figure 3 COM
+ +
10uF, 10V 10uF, 10V 2.8Vpp max
2.8Vpp max
+ +
10uF, 10V 10uF, 10V 2.8Vpp max
2.8Vpp max
Figure 2: Application Diagram
Input Circuit
The NemFX Module requires a low impedance drive directly from the output of an opamp. A
10 uF capacitor for AC-coupling the input to the module is all that is required. Any
resistance on the input connection to the NemFX Module will cause distortion on the input
signal. The optional circuit shown in Figure 3 can be used if extra attenuation of high
frequency noise is desired or if there is significant energy above 60 kHz in the input
signal to the module. The input analog signal can be up to a maximum of 2.8 Vpp before
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clipping occurs. Analog input signals must stay within the voltage range listed under
‘Absolute Maximum Ratings’ in the specifications section of the datasheet; otherwise,
damage to the NemFX Module can occur. For applications that require a single channel,
connect the input signal to both the Left and Right Analog Input pins. Otherwise, 6 dB
of signal will be lost on DSP programs that expect a stereo input and sum the two inputs
to mono.
Output Circuit
Interfacing to the analog output of the NemFX Module is also very simple. The output of
the NemFX Module must be AC-coupled through a 10 uF capacitor. The output circuit on the
module must drive a load greater than 2 kΩ. For applications that use only a single
channel, connect only to the Left Analog Output. Additional filtering of signals above
60 kHz may be necessary on systems that are sensitive to high frequency noise.
Power Supply
The NemFX Module requires a regulated +5V power supply to achieve rated performance.
Separate Analog and Digital Ground pins are provided to reduce the possibility of digital
interference in the analog signal. The Analog and Digital Ground pins for the NemFX
Module should be connected together near the power supply ground of the host system.
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Application Information
Optional Analog Input Circuit
634 ohm
470 pF
To module
91 ohm
10 uF
2.8Vpp max
634 ohm
470 pF
To module
91 ohm
10 uF
2.8Vpp max
Figure 3: Optional Analog Input Circuit
The circuit show in Figure 3 should be used if any high frequency signals are present in
the analog input to the NemFX Module. The module is sensitive to interference at
6.144MHz (4.096MHz for 32kHz sampling frequency) and any signals in this range must be
attenuated.
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Optional Parameter Input
+5V
5.1k ohm
To optional input
10k ohm
0 ~ 3.3V
Figure 4: Optional Effects Parameter Input
If the NemFX Module is configured to use an analog input (say, from a rotary
potentiometer) for varying parameters, the circuit shown in Figure 4 should be connected
to the PGM 5 input.
>13 V, 115mA 7805 Regulator 5V, 115mA
In Out
47 ohm, 1W +220 uF GND 0.1 uF
+ 10 uF
25V 50V 10V
Figure 5: Suggested 5V Supply Circuit
The circuit shown in Figure 5 should be used when adding the NemFX Module to a design
that currently does not have a 5V supply. This supply will isolate any digital noise
that could be introduced into loosely regulated supplies that are commonly found inside
guitar amplifiers. For systems that use regulators to supply other analog voltages, the
low pass filter on the input of the regulator is not necessary to isolate any digital
noise.
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Ordering Options
NemFX - _ - _ _
Programming Option
A - See Program Chart A
B - See Program Chart B
Sampling Frequency
48 - 48kHz (20Hz - 20kHz bandwidth)
32 - 32kHz (1020ms max. delay time)
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Program Chart A
16 programs, 32 kHz sampling frequency only
In-line effects configuration (i.e., dry signal is mixed in the DSP)
Prog # PGM 4 PGM 3 PGM 2 PGM 1 Program Description
1 0 0 0 0 Small Room Reverb
2 0 0 0 1 Medium Room Reverb
3 0 0 1 0 Large Room Reverb
4 0 0 1 1 Concert Hall Reverb
5 0 1 0 0 Slapback with Reverb
6 0 1 0 1 Medium Delay with Reverb
7 0 1 1 0 Long Delay with Reverb
8 0 1 1 1 Slow Deep Flange with Reverb
9 1 0 0 0 Flange with Reverb and Delay
10 1 0 0 1 Chorus with Reverb
11 1 0 1 0 Chorus with Reverb and Delay
12 1 0 1 1 Rotating Speaker with Reverb
13 1 1 0 0 Octaver with Reverb
14 1 1 0 1 Tremolo with Reverb
15 1 1 1 0 Doubler
16 1 1 1 1 Bypass (no effect)
Note: PGM 5 input is unused.
Suggested rotary switch part number: CTS 288xxxxx163A2 or Belton BTDS20x-116-xxx-1 (where
x=don’t care) or electrical equivalent
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Program Chart B
16 programs, 48 kHz sampling frequency only
Parallel effects configuration (i.e., dry signal is NOT mixed in the DSP).
Prog # PGM 4 PGM 3 PGM 2 PGM 1 Program Description
1 0 0 0 0 Hall Reverb 1
2 0 0 0 1 Hall Reverb 2
3 0 0 1 0 Room Reverb 1
4 0 0 1 1 Room Reverb 2
5 0 1 0 0 Room Reverb 3
6 0 1 0 1 Plate Reverb 1
7 0 1 1 0 Plate Reverb 2
8 0 1 1 1 Spring Reverb
9 1 0 0 0 Delay 1
10 1 0 0 1 Delay 2
11 1 0 1 0 Delay 3
12 1 0 1 1 Delay 4
13 1 1 0 0 Delay 5
14 1 1 0 1 Delay 6
15 1 1 1 0 Delay 7
16 1 1 1 1 Delay 8
Note: PGM 5 input is unused.
Suggested rotary switch part number: CTS 288xxxxx163A2 or Belton BTDS20x-116-xxx-1 (where
x=don’t care) or electrical equivalent
Program Chart B2
16 programs, 48 kHz sampling frequency only
Parallel effects configuration (i.e., dry signal is NOT mixed in the DSP).
Prog # PGM 4 PGM 3 PGM 2 PGM 1 Program Description
1 0 0 0 0 Hall Reverb (5.0 sec)
2 0 0 0 1 Hall Reverb (3.0 sec)
3 0 0 1 0 Room Reverb (2.0 sec)
4 0 0 1 1 Room Reverb (1.0 sec)
5 0 1 0 0 Plate Reverb (3.5 sec)
6 0 1 0 1 Plate Reverb (1.5 sec)
7 0 1 1 0 Echo (170 ms) + Reverb (3.0 sec)
8 0 1 1 1 Echo (300 ms) + Reverb (5.0 sec)
9 1 0 0 0 Echo (100 ms, 50% feedback)
10 1 0 0 1 Echo (200 ms, 50% feedback)
11 1 0 1 0 Echo (350 ms, 50% feedback)
12 1 0 1 1 Echo (500 ms, 50% feedback)
13 1 1 0 0 Chorus + Reverb (4.0 sec)
14 1 1 0 1 Chorus + Reverb (2.0 sec)
15 1 1 1 0 Flanger + Reverb (4.0 sec)
16 1 1 1 1 Flanger + Reverb (2.0 sec)
Note: PGM 5 input is unused.
Suggested rotary switch part number: CTS 288xxxxx163A2 or Belton BTDS20x-116-xxx-1 (where
x=don’t care) or electrical equivalent
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Program Chart C
16 programs, 48 kHz sampling frequency only
Parallel effects configuration (i.e., dry signal is NOT mixed in the DSP).
Prog # PGM 4 PGM 3 PGM 2 PGM 1 Program Description
1 0 0 0 0 Room Reverb
2 0 0 0 1 Hall Reverb
3 0 0 1 0 Plate Reverb
4 0 0 1 1 Spring Reverb
5 0 1 0 0 Slapback with Reverb
6 0 1 0 1 Medium Delay with Reverb
7 0 1 1 0 Long Delay with Reverb
8 0 1 1 1 Slow Tremolo Chorus with Reverb
9 1 0 0 0 Chorus Slow
10 1 0 0 1 Flange Fast
11 1 0 1 0 Slow Deep Flange with Reverb
12 1 0 1 1 Phaser
13 1 1 0 0 Tremolo with Reverb
14 1 1 0 1 Rotating Speaker Fast
15 1 1 1 0 Doubler
16 1 1 1 1 Octaver with Reverb
Note: PGM 5 input is unused.
Suggested rotary switch part number: CTS 288xxxxx163A2 or Belton BTDS20x-116-xxx-1 (where
x=don’t care) or electrical equivalent
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Mechanical Drawing
2.000in. 0.125in. 0.062in.
0.125in.
Ø0.125in.
Max component height
1.750in. NemFX Module
1 16
0.050in.
0.250in. 0.100in.
0.23in.
Max component height
0.10in.
0.32in.
0.025in.
Figure 6: Mechanical Drawing
The module shown in Figure 6 is approximately actual size when this page is printed on 8
½” x 11” paper.
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Important Information
Nemesis Technology, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear in
this document and reserves the right to change information or specifications detailed
herein at any time without notice. Before considering any use or application, consult
Nemesis Technology, Inc. to verify that the information used is complete and the latest
available. Information contained in this document is only for illustration purposes and
may vary depending upon a user’s specific application. Customers are responsible for
applications of Nemesis Technology, Inc. components in their products.
NemFX Modules are electronic devices and should be handled in static safe and otherwise
appropriate manner. Nemesis Technology, Inc. will not be held responsible for any
mishandling of NemFX Modules.
Nemesis Technology, Inc. will, however, accept responsibility for adding the sweet sounds
of reverb and other effects to your audio products.
Contact Information
Nemesis Technology, Inc.
24872 Sandflower Court
Dana Point, CA 92629-1918 USA
vox/fax: +1.949.661.6932
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