MT8870 DTMF Decoder Audio/Speech Telephone Module Standard Quality

The MT8870 DTMF Decoder is a widely used integrated circuit (IC) designed to decode Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) signals.

DTMF signals are the tones generated by telephones when keys are pressed. This IC is commonly used in telecommunication systems, such as telephone exchanges, remote control systems, and interactive voice response (IVR) systems.

MT8870 DTMF Decoder is ideally suited to adding dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF) decoding to your project. This detection module interprets the incoming tone and produces a coded output that can be connected to all manner of microcontrollers.

MT8870 DTMF Decoder is commonly found in touch tone devices such as a phone. The tone is a combination of two separate sine waves that produce a unique signal that can be transmitted or heard. When the module receives the signal it is able to decode it and produce a binary output that can be used in other devices. The module shows the state of the signal through onboard LEDs.

As an idea, you can connect up a mobile phone via 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable to the module. Dialling into the phone from a second mobile and then using the keypad will produce the tones on the original phone. The tones in the call can then be interpreted by the module, allowing you to control all manner of projects. The pins are suited to standard sockets with a pin pitch of 2.54mm.

The MT8870 DTMF Decoder is a kind of commonly used multi-frequency decode IC product developed by the MITEL company. It is a complete DTMF receiver. After it received the DTMF signal, it will divide the signal into high-frequency group and low-frequency group and send the signal to the digital decoder which can figure out the key value then send it to the outside Bus via four lines( Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4) as the binary form.

Here are some key features and functionalities of the MT8870 DTMF Decoder:

1. DTMF Signal Decoding: The primary function of the MT8870 is to decode the DTMF signals generated by telephone keypads. It can detect and decode 16 different DTMF tones, corresponding to the numbers 0 through 9, as well as the symbols *, #, A, B, C, and D.
2. Built-in Filters: The IC incorporates low-group and high-group filters to separate the high and low frequencies of the DTMF signals.
3. Digital Output: Upon detecting a valid DTMF signal, the MT8870 provides a digital output corresponding to the detected key or symbol.
4. Serial Interface: Some versions of the MT8870 DTMF Decoder feature a serial interface that allows for easy integration with microcontrollers or other digital systems.
5. Wide Operating Voltage Range: The IC typically operates over a wide voltage range, making it suitable for various applications.
6. Noise Immunity: It is designed to have good noise immunity, ensuring reliable operation even in noisy environments.
7. Applications: The MT8870 DTMF Decoder finds applications in various systems where DTMF signal decoding is required, such as telephone-based control systems, automated banking systems, security systems, and more.

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1. Onboard voice input interface
2. Low power consumption
3. Internal gain setting amplifier
4. Onboard LED, it is very convenient to check the output state.
5. Adjustable guard time
6.  Central office quality
7. Onboard 3.5mm input interface
8. 5 Channel interface
9. On-board MT8870 frequency decoder chip
10. Power-down mode
11. Inhibit mode
12. Onboard audio input interface
13. Onboard LED lights for output state indication Complete DTMF Receiver.
14. Does not require external circuits or wiring, it can be inserted directly into the UNO/MEGA2560/DUE board to use.
15. 12-Digital outputs decode mobile and fixed telephone keys (0-9, * #). Also, another 4 Digital output(ABCD) can use “DTMF Dial” for Software control.

 

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Package Includes:

1 x MT8870 DTMF Audio/Speech Decoding Telephone Module