
Dual-Channel, 14-Bit, CCD Signal 
Processor with Precision Timing™ Core 
FEATURES OF EACH CHANNEL 
1.8 V analog and digital core supply voltage 
Correlated double sampler (CDS) with 
−3 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB, and +6 dB gain 
6 dB to 42 dB, 10-bit variable gain amplifier (VGA) 
14-bit, 40 MHz analog-to-digital converter (ADC) 
Black level clamp with variable level control 
Complete on-chip timing generator  
Precision Timing core with 400 ps resolution @ 40 MHz 
On-chip 3 V horizontal and RG drivers 
100-lead, 9 mm × 9 mm, 0.8 mm pitch, CSP_BGA package  
Internal LDO regulator circuitry 
APPLICATIONS 
Professional HDTV camcorders 
Professional/high end digital cameras 
Broadcast cameras  
Industrial high speed cameras 
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM 
REFT_AREFB_
AD9972
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 
The AD9972 is a highly integrated, dual-channel CCD signal 
processor for high speed digital video camera applications. Each 
channel is specified at pixel rates of up to 40 MHz. The AD9972 
consists of a complete analog front end with analog-to-digital 
conversion combined with a programmable timing driver. The 
Precision Timing core allows adjustment of high speed clocks 
with approximately 400 ps resolution at 40 MHz operation. 
Each analog front end includes black level clamping, CDS, VGA, 
and a 40 MSPS, 14-bit ADC. The timing driver provides the high 
speed CCD clock drivers for the RG_A, RG_B, H1_A to H4_A, 
and H1_B to H4_B outputs. A 3-wire serial interface is used to 
program each channel of the AD9972. 
Available in a space-saving, 9 mm × 9 mm, CSP_BGA package, 
the AD9972 is specified over an operating temperature range of 
−25°C to +85°C. 
REFT_B REFB_B
AD9972
4
4
CDS
CDS
HORIZONTAL
CCDIN_A
CCDIN_B
1.8V OUTP UT LDO A
1.8V OUTP UT LDO B
RG_A 
RG_B
H1_A TO H4_A
H1_B TO H4_B
–3, 0, +3, +6dB
–3, 0, +3, +6dB
DRIVERS
VREF_A
VGA
VGA
INTERNAL CLOCKS
PRECISION
TIMING
CORE
SYNC
GENERATOR
HD_A VD_A HD_B VD_B
6dB
6dB
~
~
42dB
42dB
VREF_B
SL_A
CLAMP
CLAMP
INTERNAL
REGISTERS
SDATA_A
ADC
ADC
Figure 1. 
For more information on the AD9772, contact Analog Devices, Inc. at: afe.ccd@analog.com. 
SL_B
14
14
SDATA_B
DOUT_A
DOUT_B
CLI_A 
CLI_B
SCK_A 
SCK_B
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