2
CX-692
Q104
PICKUP UNIT
IC103 TA1254AF
45 LDO1
MDI1
44
GND
7
VCC
8
VPS
IC101
3
4
2
1
IM
CP
OUT
PICKUP UNIT
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
1. Circuit Description
1.1 APC circuit
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APC (Automatic Power Control) circuit
[Fig. 1 CD and Fig. 2 DVD]
Since the optical output of laser beam diodes carries a
large negatived temperature characteristic, necessary
optical power cannot be acquired when driven at a
lower current level. The APC circuit is a circuit to
control the current levels so that the output of the
monitor diode may become constant. By measuring
the voltage occurring between the LD and the drive
transistor, the LD current can be found out and such
current value should be within
±
20% of the value
indicated on the pickup unit flexible P.C. board when
handling the CD and should be 50mA or less when
handling the DVD.