25 MSPS correlated double sampler (CDS)
6 dB to 40 dB 10-bit variable gain amplifier (VGA)
Low noise optical black clamp circuit
Preblanking function
10-bit (AD9943), 12-bit (AD9944) 25 MSPS A/D converter
No missing codes guaranteed
3-wire serial digital interface
3 V single-supply operation
Space-saving 32-lead 5 mm × 5 mm LFCSP package
APPLICATIONS
Digital still cameras
Digital video camcorders
PC cameras
Portable CCD imaging devices
CCTV cameras
CCD Signal Processors
AD9943/AD9944
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD9943/AD9944 are complete analog signal processors
for CCD applications. They feature a 25 MHz single-channel
architecture designed to sample and condition the outputs of
interlaced and progressive scan area CCD arrays. The signal
chain for the AD9943/AD9944 consists of a correlated double
sampler (CDS), a digitally controlled variable gain amplifier
(VGA), and a black level clamp. The AD9943 offers 10-bit
ADC resolution, while the AD9944 contains a true 12-bit ADC.
The internal registers are programmed through a 3-wire
serial digital interface. Programmable features include gain
adjustment, black level adjustment, input clock polarity, and
power-down modes. The AD9943/AD9944 operate from a
single 3 V power supply, typically dissipate 79 mW, and are
packaged in space-saving 32-lead LFCSP packages.
CCDIN
AVDD
AVSS
AD9943/AD9944
CDS
REGISTERS
INTERFACE
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
REFT
REFB
BAND GAP
REFERENCE
6dB–40dB
VGA
10
CONTROL
DIGITAL
SDATASCKSL
Figure 1. Functional Block Diagram
10-/12-BIT
ADC
CLP
INTERNAL
TIMING
PBLK
10/12
DATACLKSHDSHP
DRVDD
DRVSS
DOUT
CLPOB
DVDD
DVSS
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Maximum Input Range before Saturation1 1.0 V p-p
Allowable CCD Reset Transient1 500 mV See input waveform in footnote.
Maximum CCD Black Pixel Amplitude1 100 mV
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER (VGA)
Gain Control Resolution 1024 Steps
Gain Monotonicity Guaranteed
Gain Range
Resolution 10 Bits
Differential Nonlinearity (DNL) ±0.3 LSB
No Missing Codes Guaranteed
Data Output Coding Straight binary
Full-Scale Input Voltage 2.0 V
VOLTAGE REFERENCE
Reference Top Voltage (REFT) 2.0 V
Reference Bottom Voltage (REFB) 1.0 V
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE Specifications include entire signal chain.
Gain Range
Gain Accuracy ±1 dB
Peak Nonlinearity 500 mV Input Signal 0.1 % 12 dB gain applied.
Total Output Noise 0.3 LSB rms AC grounded input, 6 dB gain applied.
Power Supply Rejection (PSR) 50 dB Measured with step change on supply.
1
Input signal characteristics defined as follows:
, AVDD = DVDD = DRVDD = 3 V, f
MAX
= 25 MHz, unless otherwise noted.
SAMP
Minimum Gain 5.3 dB See Figure 13 for VGA gain curve.
Maximum Gain 40 41.5 dB
See Variable Gain Amplifier section for VGA
gain equation.
Minimum Clamp Level 0 LSB
Maximum Clamp Level 63.75 LSB
Low Gain (VGA Code = 0) 5.3 dB
Maximum Gain (VGA Code = 1023) 40 41.5 dB
500mV TYP
RESET TRANSIENT
OPTICAL BLACK PIXEL
100mV TYP
1V TYP
INPUT SIGNAL RANGE
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AD9943/AD9944
AD9944 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
T
to T
MIN
Table 4.
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Conditions
CDS
Maximum Input Range before Saturation
Allowable CCD Reset Transient1 500 mV See input waveform in footnote.
Maximum CCD Black Pixel Amplitude1 100 mV
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER (VGA)
Gain Control Resolution 1024 Steps
Gain Monotonicity Guaranteed
Gain Range
Minimum Gain 5.3 dB See Figure 13 for VGA gain curve.
Maximum Gain 40 41.5 dB See Variable Gain Amplifier section for VGA
BLACK LEVEL CLAMP
Clamp Level Resolution 256 Steps
Clamp Level Measured at ADC output.
A/D CONVERTER
Resolution 12 Bits
Differential Nonlinearity (DNL) ±0.4 LSB
No Missing Codes Guaranteed
Data Output Coding Straight binary
Full-Scale Input Voltage 2.0 V
VOLTAGE REFERENCE
Reference Top Voltage (REFT) 2.0 V
Reference Bottom Voltage (REFB) 1.0 V
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE Specifications include entire signal chain.
Gain Range
Gain Accuracy ±1 dB
Peak Nonlinearity 500 mV Input Signal 0.1 % 12 dB gain applied.
Total Output Noise 0.9 LSB rms AC grounded input, 6 dB gain applied.
Power Supply Rejection (PSR) 50 dB Measured with step change on supply.
1
Input signal characteristics defined as follows:
, AVDD = DVDD = DRVDD = 3 V, f
MAX
1
= 25 MHz, unless otherwise noted.
SAMP
1.0 V p-p
Minimum Clamp Level 0 LSB
Maximum Clamp Level 255 LSB
Low Gain (VGA Code = 0) 5.3 dB
Maximum Gain (VGA Code = 1023) 40 41.5 dB
gain equation.
500mV TYP
RESET TRANSIENT
OPTICAL BLACK PIXEL
100mV TYP
1V TYP
INPUT SIGNAL RANGE
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TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
CL = 20 pF, f
Table 5.
Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
SAMPLE CLOCKS
DATACLK, SHP, SHD Clock Period t
DATACLK High/Low Pulse Width t
SHP Pulse Width t
SHD Pulse Width t
CLPOB Pulse Width
SHP Rising Edge to SHD Falling Edge t
SHP Rising Edge to SHD Rising Edge t
Internal Clock Delay t
DATA OUTPUTS
Output Delay t
Pipeline Delay 9 Cycles
SERIAL INTERFACE
Maximum SCK Frequency f
SL to SCK Setup Time t
SCK to SL Hold Time t
SDATA Valid to SCK Rising Edge Setup t
SCK Falling Edge to SDATA Valid Hold t
1
Minimum CLPOB pulse width is for functional operation only. Wider typical pulses are recommended to achieve low noise clamp performance.
= 25 MHz. See CCD-mode timing in Figure 14 and Figure 15, and serial timing in Figure 10 and Figure 11.