The Eurorack Module Doepfer A-170 SL Dual Slew Limiter contains two separate slew limiters, also known as portamento controllers or integrators.

The first SL has just one joint control, which sets both rise and fall times (c. 0 …10 sec). The second SL has separate controls for rise and fall times, and can therefore be used as a simple AR envelope generator.

Over and above this, you can set the overall range for these parameters, with a three-position switch, as on the full ADSRs. Both slew limiters have two LEDs each, to show the state of the rising and falling voltages.

Additional technical remarks:
If the upper slew limiter is used for precision applications (e.g. portamento/glide of one or more VCOs) a buffer (e.g. A-185-1 oder A-185-2) is recommended between the Doepfer A-170 SL Dual Slew Limiter output and the VCO(s) input(s). The reason is a small voltage drop that is caused by the protection resistor at the Doepfer A-170 output. An A-185-1 or A-185-2 connected between the Doepfer A-170 SL Dual Slew Limiter and the VCO(s) avoids that voltage loss.

For all the Doepfer A-170 SL Dual Slew Limiter manufactured later than May 2009 (recognizable by the label “Version 2” on the pc board) this remark is not valid as these modules are equipped with an additional voltage buffer at the output. The lower slew limiter cannot be used for precision applications because of the voltage loss caused by the diodes of the circuit.

Doepfer A-170 Dual Slew Limiter Technical Specifications:
– Width: 8 HP / 40.3 mm
– Depth: 40 mm (measured from the rear side of the front panel)
– Current: +20mA (+12V) / -20mA (-12V)