FEATURES
330 MSPS Throughput Rate
Triple 10-Bit D/A Converters
SFDR
–70 dB at f
–53 dB at f
= 50 MHz; f
CLK
= 140 MHz; f
CLK
RS-343A/RS-170 Compatible Output
Complementary Outputs
DAC Output Current Range 2 mA to 26 mA
TTL Compatible Inputs
Internal Reference (1.23 V)
Single-Supply 5 V/3.3 V Operation
48-Lead LQFP Package
Low Power Dissipation (30 mW Min @ 3 V)
Low Power Standby Mode (6 mW Typ @ 3 V)
Industrial Temperature Range (–40ⴗC to +85ⴗC)
APPLICATIONS
Digital Video Systems (1600 ⴛ 1200 @ 100 Hz)
High Resolution Color Graphics
Digital Radio Modulation
Image Processing
Instrumentation
Video Signal Reconstruction
= 1 MHz
OUT
= 40 MHz
OUT
Triple 10-Bit High Speed Video DAC
ADV7123
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADV7123 (ADV®) is a triple high speed, digital-to-analog
converter on a single monolithic chip. It consists of three
high speed, 10-bit, video D/A converters with complementary
outputs, a standard TTL input interface, and a high impedance,
analog output current source.
The ADV7123 has three separate 10-bit-wide input ports. A
single 5 V/3.3 V power supply and clock are all that are required
to make the part functional. The ADV7123 has additional video
control signals, composite SYNC and BLANK.
The ADV7123 also has a Power-Save Mode.
The ADV7123 is fabricated in a 5 V CMOS process. Its monolithic CMOS construction ensures greater functionality with
lower power dissipation. The ADV7123 is available in a
48-lead LQFP package.
ADV is a registered trademark of Analog Devices, Inc.
REV. B
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and
reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its
use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that
may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise
under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
1. 330 MSPS throughput
2. Guaranteed monotonic to 10 bits
3. Compatible with a wide variety of high resolution color
graphics systems, including RS-343A and RS-170
Input High Voltage, V
Input Low Voltage, V
Input Current, I
IL
IN
IH
2V
0.8V
–1+1µAV
= 0.0 V or V
IN
PSAVE Pull-Up Current20µA
Input Capacitance, C
IN
10pF
ANALOG OUTPUTS
Output Current2.026.5mAGreen DAC, Sync = High
2.018.5mARGB DAC, Sync = Low
DAC to DAC Matching1.05%
Output Compliance Range, V
Output Impedance, R
OUT
Output Capacitance, C
Offset Error–0.025+0.025% FSRTested with DAC Output = 0 V
Gain Error
2
OC
OUT
01.4V
100kΩ
10pFI
OUT
= 0 mA
–5.0+5.0% FSRFSR = 17.62 mA
VOLTAGE REFERENCE (Ext. and Int.)
Reference Range, V
POWER DISSIPATION
Digital Supply Current
REF
3
Analog Supply Current6772mAR
Standby Supply Current
4
1.12 1.2351.35V
3.49mAf
10.515mAf
1825mAf
8mAR
2.15.0mAPSAVE = Low, Digital, and Control
= 50 MHz
CLK
= 140 MHz
CLK
= 240 MHz
CLK
= 560 Ω
SET
= 4933 Ω
SET
Inputs at V
DD
Power Supply Rejection Ratio0.10.5%/%
NOTES
1
Temperature range T
2
Gain error = {(Measured (FSC)/Ideal (FSC) –1) × 100}, where Ideal = V
3
Digital supply is measured with continuous clock with data input corresponding to a ramp pattern and with an input level at 0 V and VDD.
4
These maximum/minimum specifications are guaranteed by characterization to be over the 4.75 V to 5.25 V range.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
MIN
to T
: –40°C to +85°C at 50 MHz and 140 MHz, 0°C to 70°C at 240 MHz and 330 MHz.
MAX
/R
× K × (3FFH) and K = 7.9896.
REF
SET
–2–
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to T
2
DD
MAX
2
, unless
3.3 V SPECIFICATIONS
(VAA = 3.0 V–3.6 V, V
1
otherwise noted, TJ
= 1.235 V, R
REF
= 110ⴗC.)
MAX
= 560 ⍀, CL = 10 pF. All specifications T
SET
MIN
ParameterMinTypMaxUnitTest Conditions
STATIC PERFORMANCE
Resolution (Each DAC)10BitsR
Integral Nonlinearity (BSL)–1+0.5+1LSBR
Differential Nonlinearity–1+0.25+1LSBR
= 680 Ω
SET
= 680 Ω
SET
= 680 Ω
SET
DIGITAL AND CONTROL INPUTS
Input High Voltage, V
Input Low Voltage, V
Input Current, I
IL
IN
IH
2.0V
0.8V
–1+1µAV
= 0.0 V or V
IN
PSAVE Pull-Up Current20µA
Input Capacitance, C
IN
10pF
ANALOG OUTPUTS
Output Current2.026.5mAGreen DAC, Sync = High
2.018.5mARGB DAC, Sync = Low
DAC to DAC Matching1.0%
Output Compliance Range, V
Output Impedance, R
OUT
Output Capacitance, C
Offset Error00% FSRTested with DAC Output = 0 V
Gain Error
3
OC
OUT
01.4V
70kΩ
10pF
0% FSRFSR = 17.62 mA
VOLTAGE REFERENCE (Ext.)
Reference Range, V
REF
1.12 1.2351.35V
VOLTAGE REFERENCE (Int.)
Reference Range, V
POWER DISSIPATION
Digital Supply Current
REF
4
Analog Supply Current6772mAR
1.235V
2.25.0mAf
6.512.0mAf
1115mAf
16mAf
8mAR
= 50 MHz
CLK
= 140 MHz
CLK
= 240 MHz
CLK
= 330 MHz
CLK
= 560 Ω
SET
= 4933 Ω
SET
Standby Supply Current2.15.0mAPSAVE = Low, Digital, and Control
Inputs at V
DD
Power Supply Rejection Ratio0.10.5%/%
NOTES
1
These maximum/minimum specifications are guaranteed by characterization to be over the 3.0 V to 3.6 V range.
2
Temperature range T
3
Gain error = {(Measured (FSC)/Ideal (FSC) –1) × 100}, where Ideal = V
4
Digital supply is measured with continuous clock with data input corresponding to a ramp pattern and with an input level at 0 V and VDD.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
MIN
to T
: –40°C to +85°C at 50 MHz and 140 MHz, 0°C to 70°C at 240 MHz and 330 MHz.
MAX
/R
× K × (3FFH) and K = 7.9896.
REF
SET
–3–REV. B
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5 V DYNAMIC SPECIFICATIONS
(VAA = 5 V ⴞ 5%1, V
1
TA = 25ⴗC, unless otherwise noted, TJ
= 1.235 V, R
REF
= 560 ⍀, CL = 10 pF. All specifications are
SET
= 110ⴗC.)
MAX
ParameterMinTypMaxUnit
AC LINEARITY
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range to Nyquist
2
Single-Ended Output
f
= 50 MHz; f
CLK
= 50 MHz; f
f
CLK
f
= 50 MHz; f
CLK
f
= 50 MHz; f
CLK
= 100 MHz; f
f
CLK
f
= 100 MHz; f
CLK
f
= 100 MHz; f
CLK
= 100 MHz; f
f
CLK
f
= 140 MHz; f
CLK
f
= 140 MHz; f
CLK
= 140 MHz; f
f
CLK
f
= 140 MHz; f
CLK
= 1.00 MHz67dBc
OUT
= 2.51 MHz67dBc
OUT
= 5.04 MHz63dBc
OUT
= 20.2 MHz55dBc
OUT
= 2.51 MHz62dBc
OUT
= 5.04 MHz60dBc
OUT
= 20.2 MHz54dBc
OUT
= 40.4 MHz48dBc
OUT
= 2.51 MHz57dBc
OUT
= 5.04 MHz58dBc
OUT
= 20.2 MHz52dBc
OUT
= 40.4 MHz41dBc
OUT
Double-Ended Output
= 50 MHz; f
f
CLK
f
= 50 MHz; f
CLK
f
= 50 MHz; f
CLK
= 50 MHz; f
f
CLK
f
= 100 MHz; f
CLK
f
= 100 MHz; f
CLK
= 100 MHz; f
f
CLK
f
= 100 MHz; f
CLK
f
= 140 MHz; f
CLK
= 140 MHz; f
f
CLK
f
= 140 MHz; f
CLK
f
= 140 MHz; f
CLK
= 1.00 MHz70dBc
OUT
= 2.51 MHz70dBc
OUT
= 5.04 MHz65dBc
OUT
= 20.2 MHz54dBc
OUT
= 2.51 MHz67dBc
OUT
= 5.04 MHz63dBc
OUT
= 20.2 MHz58dBc
OUT
= 40.4 MHz52dBc
OUT
= 2.51 MHz62dBc
OUT
= 5.04 MHz61dBc
OUT
= 20.2 MHz55dBc
OUT
= 40.4 MHz53dBc
OUT
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range within a Window
Single-Ended Output
= 50 MHz; f
f
CLK
= 50 MHz; f
f
CLK
f
= 140 MHz; f
CLK
= 1.00 MHz; 1 MHz Span77dBc
OUT
= 5.04 MHz; 2 MHz Span73dBc
OUT
= 5.04 MHz; 4 MHz Span64dBc
OUT
Double-Ended Output
= 50 MHz; f
f
CLK
f
= 50 MHz; f
CLK
f
= 140 MHz; f
CLK
= 1.00 MHz; 1 MHz Span74dBc
OUT
= 5.00 MHz; 2 MHz Span73dBc
OUT
= 5.00 MHz; 4 MHz Span60dBc
OUT
Total Harmonic Distortion
= 50 MHz; f
f
CLK
T
= 25°C66dBc
A
to T
T
MIN
f
= 50 MHz; f
CLK
f
= 100 MHz; f
CLK
f
= 140 MHz; f
CLK
MAX
= 1.00 MHz
OUT
65dBc
= 2.00 MHz64dBc
OUT
= 2.00 MHz63dBc
OUT
= 2.00 MHz55dBc
OUT
DAC PERFORMANCE
Glitch Impulse10pVs
DAC Crosstalk
Data Feedthrough
Clock Feedthrough
NOTES
1
These maximum/minimum specifications are guaranteed by characterization over the 4.75 V to 5.25 V range.
2
Note that the ADV7123 exhibits high performance when operating with an internal voltage reference, V
3
DAC to DAC Crosstalk is measured by holding one DAC high while the other two are making low to high and high to low transitions.
4
Clock and data feedthrough is a function of the amount of overshoot and undershoot on the digital inputs. Glitch impulse includes clock and data feedthrough.
5
TTL input values are 0 V to 3 V, with input rise/fall times of –3 ns, measured from the 10% and 90% points. Timing reference points are 50% for inputs and outputs.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
3
4, 5
4, 5
23dB
22dB
33dB
.
REF
–4–
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(VAA = 3.0 V–3.6 V1, V
3.3 V DYNAMIC SPECIFICATIONS
TA = 25ⴗC, unless otherwise noted, TJ
ParameterMinTypMaxUnit
AC LINEARITY
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range to Nyquist
2
Single-Ended Output
= 50 MHz; f
f
CLK
f
= 50 MHz; f
CLK
f
= 50 MHz; f
CLK
= 50 MHz; f
f
CLK
f
= 100 MHz; f
CLK
f
= 100 MHz; f
CLK
= 100 MHz; f
f
CLK
f
= 100 MHz; f
CLK
f
= 140 MHz; f
CLK
= 140 MHz; f
f
CLK
f
= 140 MHz; f
CLK
f
= 140 MHz; f
CLK
= 1.00 MHz67dBc
OUT
= 2.51 MHz67dBc
OUT
= 5.04 MHz63dBc
OUT
= 20.2 MHz55dBc
OUT
= 2.51 MHz62dBc
OUT
= 5.04 MHz60dBc
OUT
= 20.2 MHz54dBc
OUT
= 40.4 MHz48dBc
OUT
= 2.51 MHz57dBc
OUT
= 5.04 MHz58dBc
OUT
= 20.2 MHz52dBc
OUT
= 40.4 MHz41dBc
OUT
Double-Ended Output
= 50 MHz; f
f
CLK
f
= 50 MHz; f
CLK
= 50 MHz; f
f
CLK
f
= 50 MHz; f
CLK
f
= 100 MHz; f
CLK
= 100 MHz; f
f
CLK
f
= 100 MHz; f
CLK
f
= 100 MHz; f
CLK
= 140 MHz; f
f
CLK
f
= 140 MHz; f
CLK
f
= 140 MHz; f
CLK
= 140 MHz; f
f
CLK
= 1.00 MHz70dBc
OUT
= 2.51 MHz70dBc
OUT
= 5.04 MHz65dBc
OUT
= 20.2 MHz54dBc
OUT
= 2.51 MHz67dBc
OUT
= 5.04 MHz63dBc
OUT
= 20.2 MHz58dBc
OUT
= 40.4 MHz52dBc
OUT
= 2.51 MHz62dBc
OUT
= 5.04 MHz61dBc
OUT
= 20.2 MHz55dBc
OUT
= 40.4 MHz53dBc
OUT
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range within a Window
Single-Ended Output
= 50 MHz; f
f
CLK
f
= 50 MHz; f
CLK
f
= 140 MHz; f
CLK
= 1.00 MHz; 1 MHz Span77dBc
OUT
= 5.04 MHz; 2 MHz Span73dBc
OUT
= 5.04 MHz; 4 MHz Span64dBc
OUT
Double-Ended Output
= 50 MHz; f
f
CLK
f
= 50 MHz; f
CLK
= 140 MHz; f
f
CLK
= 1.00 MHz; 1 MHz Span74dBc
OUT
= 5.00 MHz; 2 MHz Span73dBc
OUT
= 5.00 MHz; 4 MHz Span60dBc
OUT
Total Harmonic Distortion
f
= 50 MHz; f
CLK
= 25°C66dBc
T
A
T
to T
MIN
f
= 50 MHz; f
CLK
= 100 MHz; f
f
CLK
f
= 140 MHz; f
CLK
MAX
= 1.00 MHz
OUT
= 2.00 MHz64dBc
OUT
= 2.00 MHz64dBc
OUT
= 2.00 MHz55dBc
OUT
DAC PERFORMANCE
Glitch Impulse10pVs
DAC Crosstalk
Data Feedthrough
Clock Feedthrough
NOTES
1
These maximum/minimum specifications are guaranteed by characterization over the 3.0 V to 3.6 V range.
2
Note that the ADV7123 exhibits high performance when operating with an internal voltage reference, V
3
DAC to DAC Crosstalk is measured by holding one DAC high while the other two are making low to high and high to low transitions.
4
Clock and data feedthrough is a function of the amount of overshoot and undershoot on the digital inputs. Glitch impulse includes clock and data feedthrough.
5
TTL input values are 0 V to 3 V, with input rise/fall times of –3 ns, measured at the 10% and 90% points. Timing reference points are 50% for inputs and outputs.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
3
4, 5
4, 5
= 1.235 V, R
REF
= 680 ⍀, CL = 10 pF. All specifications are
SET
= 110ⴗC.)
MAX
65dBc
23dB
22dB
33dB
.
REF
–5–REV. B
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(VAA = 5 V ⴞ 5%2, V
5 V TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
1
unless otherwise noted, TJ
ParameterMinTypMaxUnitCondition
ANALOG OUTPUTS
Analog Output Delay, t
Analog Output Rise/Fall Time, t
Analog Output Transition Time, t
Analog Output Skew, t
CLOCK CONTROL
7
f
CLK
7
f
CLK
7
f
CLK
Data and Control Setup, t
Data and Control Hold, t
Clock Pulsewidth High, t
Clock Pulsewidth Low t
Clock Pulsewidth High t
Clock Pulsewidth Low t
Clock Pulsewidth High t
Clock Pulsewidth Low t
Pipeline Delay, t
PSAVE Up Time, t
NOTES
1
Timing specifications are measured with input levels of 3.0 V (VIH) and 0 V (VIL) 0 for both 5 V and 3.3 V supplies.
2
These maximum and minimum specifications are guaranteed over this range.
3
Temperature range: T
4
Rise time was measured from the 10% to 90% point of zero to full-scale transition, fall time from the 90% to 10% point of a full-scale transition.
5
Measured from 50% point of full-scale transition to 2% of final value.
6
Guaranteed by characterization.
7
f
max specification production tested at 125 MHz; 5 V limits specified here are guaranteed by characterization.
CLK
Specifications subject to change without notice.
PD
MIN
6
6
9
4
7
5
8
0.550MHz50 MHz Grade
0.5140MHz140 MHz Grade
0.5240MHz240 MHz Grade
1
2
4
5
4
5
4
5
6
6
10
to T
: –40°C to +85°C at 50 MHz and 140 MHz, 0°C to 70°C at 240 MHz.
Analog Output Delay, t
Analog Output Rise/Fall Time, t
Analog Output Transition Time, t
Analog Output Skew, t
CLOCK CONTROL
7
f
CLK
7
f
CLK
7
f
CLK
7
f
CLK
Data and Control Setup, t
Data and Control Hold, t
Clock Pulsewidth High, t
Clock Pulsewidth Low, t
Clock Pulsewidth High, t
Clock Pulsewidth Low t
Clock Pulsewidth High t
Clock Pulsewidth Low t
Clock Pulsewidth High t
Clock Pulsewidth Low t
Pipeline Delay, t
PSAVE Up Time, t
NOTES
1
Timing specifications are measured with input levels of 3.0 V (VIH) and 0 V (VIL) 0 for both 5 V and 3.3 V supplies.
2
These maximum and minimum specifications are guaranteed over this range.
3
Temperature range: T
4
Rise time was measured from the 10% to 90% point of zero to full-scale transition, fall time from the 90% to 10% point of a full-scale transition.
5
Measured from 50% point of full-scale transition to 2% of final value.
6
Guaranteed by characterization.
7
f
max specification production tested at 125 MHz; 5 V limits specified here are guaranteed by characterization.
CLK
Specifications subject to change without notice.
PD
MIN
6
10
to T
6
6
9
2
4
6
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
6
MAX
4
7
5
8
1
6
0.2ns
1.5ns
1.4nsf
1.4nsf
1.875nsf
1.875nsf
2.85nsf
2.85nsf
8.0nsf
8.0nsf
1.01.01.0Clock Cycles
: –40°C to +85°C at 50 MHz and 140 MHz, 0°C to 70°C at 240 MHz and 330 MHz.
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300°C
NOTES
1
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only; functional operation of the
device at these or any other conditions above those listed in the operational sections
of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
2
Analog Output Short Circuit to any Power Supply or Common can be of an
indefinite duration.
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily
accumulate on the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection.
Although the ADV7123 features proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may
occur on devices subjected to high energy electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD
precautions are recommended to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.
330 MHz
2, 3
BLANK
SYNC
PIN CONFIGURATION
R5
R7
R9
R6
R8
48 47 46 45 4439 38 3743 42 41 40
1
G0
G1
G2
G3
G4
G5
G6
G7
G8
G9
PIN 1
2
IDENTIFIER
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
AA
V
B0
B1
ADV7123
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
B3
B2
R4
R3
B5
B4
PSAVE
R1
R
36
V
REF
35
COMP
34
IOR
33
IOR
32
IOG
31
IOG
V
30
AA
29
V
AA
28
IOB
27
IOB
26
GND
25
GND
B9
B8
B7
B6
CLOCK
SET
R0
R2
–8–
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PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
Pin No.MnemonicFunction
1–10G0–G9R0, G0, and B0 are the least significant data bits. Unused pixel data inputs should be connected to
either the regular PCB power or ground plane.
11BLANKComposite Blank Control Input (TTL Compatible). A logic zero on this control input drives the analog
outputs, IOR, IOB, and IOG, to the blanking level. The BLANK signal is latched on the rising edge
of CLOCK. While BLANK is a logical zero, the R0–R9, G0–G9, and B0–B9 pixel inputs are ignored.
12SYNCComposite Sync Control Input (TTL Compatible). A logical zero on the SYNC input switches off a
40 IRE current source. This is internally connected to the IOG analog output. SYNC does not override any other control or data input; therefore, it should only be asserted during the blanking interval.
SYNC is latched on the rising edge of CLOCK.
If sync information is not required on the green channel, the SYNC input should be tied to logical zero.
13, 29, 30 V
AA
14–23B0–B9R0, G0, and B0 are the least significant data bits. Unused pixel data inputs should be connected to
24CLOCKClock Input (TTL Compatible). The rising edge of CLOCK latches the R0–R9, G0–G9, B0–B9,
25, 26GNDGround. All GND pins must be connected.
27, 31, 33 IOB, IOG, IOR Differential Red, Green, and Blue Current Outputs (High Impedance Current Sources). These RGB
28, 32, 34 IOB, IOG, IOR Red, Green, and Blue Current Outputs. These high impedance current sources are capable of directly
35COMPCompensation Pin. This is a compensation pin for the internal reference amplifier. A 0.1 µF ceramic
36V
37R
REF
SET
38PSAVEPower Save Control Pin. Reduced power consumption is available on the ADV7123 when this pin is active.
39–48R0–R9Red, Green, and Blue Pixel Data Inputs (TTL Compatible). Pixel data is latched on the rising edge of
Analog Power Supply (5 V ± 5%). All VAA pins on the ADV7123 must be connected.
either the regular PCB power or ground plane.
SYNC, and BLANK pixel and control inputs. It is typically the pixel clock rate of the video system.
CLOCK should be driven by a dedicated TTL buffer.
video outputs are specified to directly drive RS-343A and RS-170 video levels into a doubly terminated
75 Ω load. If the complementary outputs are not required, these outputs should be tied to ground.
driving a doubly terminated 75 Ω coaxial cable. All three current outputs should have similar output
loads whether or not they are all being used.
capacitor must be connected between COMP and V
AA
.
Voltage Reference Input for DACs or Voltage Reference Output (1.235 V)
A resistor (R
) connected between this pin and GND controls the magnitude of the full-scale video
SET
signal. Note that the IRE relationships are maintained, regardless of the full-scale output current. For
nominal video levels into a doubly terminated 75 Ω load, R
The relationship between R
and the full-scale output current on IOG (assuming I
SET
= 530 Ω.
SET
is connected
SYNC
to IOG) is given by:
R
SET
The relationship between R
SET
IOG (mA)= 11,445 × V
IOR, IOB (mA)= 7,989.6 × V
(Ω)= 11,445 × V
and the full-scale output current on IOR, IOG, and IOB is given by:
(V)/IOG (mA)
REF
(V)/R
REF
REF
(V)/R
SET
SET
(Ω) (SYNC being asserted)
(Ω)
The equation for IOG will be the same as that for IOR and IOB when SYNC is not being used, i.e.,
SYNC tied permanently low.
CLOCK.
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TERMINOLOGY
Blanking Level
The level separating the SYNC portion from the video portion
of the waveform. Usually referred to as the front porch or back
porch. At 0 IRE units, it is the level that will shut off the picture
tube, resulting in the blackest possible picture.
Color Video (RGB)
This usually refers to the technique of combining the three primary
colors of red, green, and blue to produce color pictures within
the usual spectrum. In RGB monitors, three DACs are required,
one for each color.
Sync Signal (SYNC)
The position of the composite video signal that synchronizes the
scanning process.
Gray Scale
The discrete levels of video signal between reference black and
reference white levels. A 10-bit DAC contains 1024 different
levels, while an 8-bit DAC contains 256.
Raster Scan
The most basic method of sweeping a CRT one line at a time to
generate and display images.
Reference Black Level
The maximum negative polarity amplitude of the video signal.
Reference White Level
The maximum positive polarity amplitude of the video signal.
Sync Level
The peak level of the SYNC signal.
Video Signal
The portion of the composite video signal that varies in gray
scale levels between reference white and reference black. Also
referred to as the picture signal, this is the portion that may be
visually observed.
TPC 11. SFDR vs. f
140 MHz (Single-Ended and
Differential)
f
OUT
– MHz
OUT
@ f
CLOCK
=
72.0
71.8
71.6
71.4
71.2
SFDR – dBc
71.0
70.8
70.6
70.4
2085145
TEMPERATURE – ⴗC
TPC 12. SFDR vs. Temperature @
f
= 50 MHz, (f
CLOCK
= 1 MHz)
OUT
1650
76
74
72
70
THIRD HARMONIC
68
66
THD – dBc
64
62
60
58
0160
TPC 13. THD vs. f
SECOND HARMONIC
FOURTH
HARMONIC
50100140
FREQUENCY – MHz
@ f
CLOCK
OUT
=
2 MHz (Second, Third, and Fourth
Harmonics)
–5.0
–45.0
SFDR – dBm
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
LINEARITY – LSBs
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
020
TPC 14. Linearity vs. I
–5.0
–45.0
SFDR – dBm
217.62
I
– mA
OUT
OUT
1.00
0.50
0.00
LINEARITY – LSB
–0.50
–1.00
TPC 15. Typical Linearity
–5.0
–45.0
SFDR – dBm
0.75
1023
–0.42
CODE – INL
–85.0
0kHz
START
35.0MHz70.0MHz
TPC 16. Single-Tone SFDR @
= 140 MHz (f
f
CLOCK
= 2 MHz)
OUT1
STOP
–85.0
START
0kHz
35.0MHz70.0MHz
TPC 17. Single-Tone SFDR @
f
= 140 MHz (f
CLOCK
= 20 MHz)
OUT1
–12–
STOP
–85.0
0kHz
START
35.0MHz70.0MHz
TPC 18. Dual-Tone SFDR @ f
140 MHz (f
= 13.5 MHz, f
OUT1
14.5 MHz)
STOP
CLOCK
=
OUT2
REV. B
=
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ADV7123
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The ADV7123 contains three 10-bit D/A converters, with three
input channels, each containing a 10-bit register. Also integrated
on board the part is a reference amplifier. CRT control functions
BLANK and SYNC are integrated on board the ADV7123.
Digital Inputs
Thirty bits of pixel data (color information) R0–R9, G0–G9,
and B0–B9 are latched into the device on the rising edge of each
clock cycle. This data is presented to the three 10-bit DACs and
then converted to three analog (RGB) output waveforms. See
Figure 2.
CLOCK
DIGITAL INPUTS
(R9–R0, G9–G0, B9–B0,
SYNC, BLANK)
ANALOG OUTPUTS
(IOR, IOG, IOB
IOR, IOG, IOB)
DATA
Figure 2. Video Data Input/Output
The ADV7123 has two additional control signals that are
latched to the analog video outputs in a similar fashion. BLANK
and SYNC are each latched on the rising edge of CLOCK to
maintain synchronization with the pixel data stream.
The BLANK and SYNC functions allow for the encoding of
these video synchronization signals onto the RGB video output.
This is done by adding appropriately weighted current sources
to the analog outputs, as determined by the logic levels on the
BLANK and SYNC digital inputs. Figure 3 shows the analog
output, RGB video waveform of the ADV7123. The influence of
SYNC and BLANK on the analog video waveform is illustrated.
Table I details the resultant effect on the analog outputs of
BLANK and SYNC.
All these digital inputs are specified to accept TTL logic levels.
Clock Input
The CLOCK input of the ADV7123 is typically the pixel clock
rate of the system. It is also known as the dot rate. The dot rate,
and thus the required CLOCK frequency, will be determined by
the on-screen resolution according to the following equation:
Refresh Rate=Horizontal Scan Rate. This is the rate at
which the screen must be refreshed,
typically 60 Hz for a noninterlaced system
or 30 Hz for an interlaced system.
Retrace Factor=Total Blank Time Factor. This takes into
account that the display is blanked for a
certain fraction of the total duration of
each frame (e.g., 0.8).
RED, BLUEGREEN
mAVmAV
18.620.726.671.000
100 IRE
008.050.3
43 IRE
00
NOTES:
1. OUTPUTS CONNECTED TO A DOUBLY TERMINATED 75⍀ LOAD.
= 1.235V, R
2. V
REF
3. RS-343A LEVELS AND TOLERANCES ASSUMED ON ALL LEVELS.
SET
= 530⍀.
WHITE LEVEL
BLANK LEVEL
SYNC LEVEL
Figure 3. RGB Video Output Waveform
Table I. Video Output Truth Table (R
= 530 ⍀, R
SET
LOAD
= 37.5 ⍀)
DAC
DescriptionIOG (mA)IOG (mA)IOR/IOBIOR/IOBSYNCBLANKInput Data
WHITE LEVEL26.67018.620113FFH
VIDEOVideo + 8.0518.62 – VideoVideo18.62 – Video11Data
VIDEO to BLANKVideo18.62 – VideoVideo18.62 – Video01Data
BLACK LEVEL8.0518.62018.6211000H
BLACK to BLANK018.62018.6201000H
Therefore, if we have a graphics system with a 1024 × 1024
resolution, a noninterlaced 60 Hz refresh rate and a retrace
factor of 0.8, then:
Dot Rate = 1024 × 1024 × 60/0.8
= 78.6 MHz
The required CLOCK frequency is thus 78.6 MHz.
All video data and control inputs are latched into the ADV7123
on the rising edge of CLOCK, as described in the Digital Inputs
section. It is recommended that the CLOCK input to the
ADV7123 be driven by a TTL buffer (e.g., 74F244).
Video Synchronization and Control
The ADV7123 has a single composite sync (SYNC) input control. Many graphics processors and CRT controllers have the
ability of generating horizontal sync (HSYNC), vertical sync
(VSYNC), and composite SYNC.
In a graphics system that does not automatically generate a
composite SYNC signal, the inclusion of some additional logic
circuitry will enable the generation of a composite SYNC signal.
The sync current is internally connected directly to the IOG
output, thus encoding video synchronization information onto
the green video channel. If it is not required to encode sync
information onto the ADV7123, the SYNC input should be tied
to logic low.
Reference Input
The ADV7123 contains an on-board voltage reference. The
pin is normally terminated to VAA through a 0.1 µF capaci-
V
REF
tor. Alternatively, the part could, if required, be overdriven by
an external 1.23 V reference (AD1580).
A resistance R
connected between the R
SET
pin and GND
SET
determines the amplitude of the output video level according to
Equations 1 and 2 for the ADV7123:
IOG* (mA) = 11,445 × V
IOR, IOB (mA) = 7,989.6 × V
*Applies to the ADV7123 only when SYNC is being used. If SYNC is not being
encoded onto the green channel, Equation 1 will be similar to Equation 2.
Using a variable value of R
(V)/R
REF
, as shown in Figure 4, allows for
SET
REF
SET
(V)/R
(Ω) (1)
(Ω)(2)
SET
accurate adjustment of the analog output video levels. Use of a
fixed 560 Ω R
resistor yields the analog output levels as quoted
SET
in the specification page. These values typically correspond to
the RS-343A video waveform values as shown in Figure 3.
D/A Converters
The ADV7123 contains three matched 10-bit D/A converters.
The DACs are designed using an advanced, high speed, segmented architecture. The bit currents corresponding to each
digital input are routed to either the analog output (bit = “1”) or
GND (bit = “0”) by a sophisticated decoding scheme. As all this
circuitry is on one monolithic device, matching between the
three DACs is optimized. As well as matching, the use of identical current sources in a monolithic design guarantees monotonicity and low glitch. The on-board operational amplifier stabilizes
the full-scale output current against temperature and power
supply variations.
Analog Outputs
The ADV7123 has three analog outputs, corresponding to the
red, green, and blue video signals.
The red, green, and blue analog outputs of the ADV7123 are
high impedance current sources. Each one of these three RGB
current outputs is capable of directly driving a 37.5 Ω load, such
as a doubly terminated 75 Ω coaxial cable. Figure 4a shows the
required configuration for each of the three RGB outputs connected into a doubly terminated 75 Ω load. This arrangement
will develop RS-343A video output voltage levels across a
75 Ω monitor.
A suggested method of driving RS-170 video levels into a 75 Ω
monitor is shown in Figure 4b. The output current levels of the
DACs remain unchanged, but the source termination resistance,
Z
, on each of the three DACs is increased from 75 Ω to 150 Ω.
S
IOR, IOG, IOB
DACs
Z
= 75⍀
S
(SOURCE
TERMINATION)
TERMINATION REPEATED THREE TIMES
FOR RED, GREEN, AND BLUE DACs
= 75⍀
Z
O
(CABLE)
Z
= 75⍀
L
(MONITOR)
Figure 4a. Analog Output Termination for RS-343A
IOR, IOG, IOB
DACs
Z
= 150⍀
S
(SOURCE
TERMINATION)
TERMINATION REPEATED THREE TIMES
FOR RED, GREEN, AND BLUE DACs
= 75⍀
Z
O
(CABLE)
Z
= 75⍀
L
(MONITOR)
Figure 4b. Analog Output Termination for RS-170
More detailed information regarding load terminations for various output configurations, including RS-343A and RS-170, is
available in an Application Note entitled Video Formats &Required Load Terminations available from Analog Devices, publication no. E1228–15–1/89.
Figure 3 shows the video waveforms associated with the three
RGB outputs driving the doubly terminated 75 Ω load of
Figure 4a. As well as the gray scale levels, Black Level to White
Level, the diagram also shows the contributions of SYNC andBLANK for the ADV7123. These control inputs add appropriately weighted currents to the analog outputs, producing the specific
output level requirements for video applications. Table I details how
the SYNC and BLANK inputs modify the output levels.
Gray Scale Operation
The ADV7123 can be used for stand-alone, gray scale (monochrome), or composite video applications (i.e., only one channel
used for video information). Any one of the three channels,
RED, GREEN, or BLUE, can be used to input the digital video
data. The two unused video data channels should be tied to
logical zero. The unused analog outputs should be terminated
with the same load as that for the used channel. In other words,
if the red channel is used and IOR is terminated with a doubly
terminated 75 Ω load (37.5 Ω), IOB and IOG should be terminated with 37.5 Ω resistors. See Figure 5.
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REV. B
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ADV7123
37.5⍀
37.5⍀
DOUBLY
TERMINATED
75⍀ LOAD
VIDEO
INPUT
R0
R9
G0
G9
B0
B9
ADV7123
IOR
IOG
IOB
GND
Figure 5. Input and Output Connections for Stand-Alone
Gray Scale or Composite Video
Video Output Buffers
The ADV7123 is specified to drive transmission line loads, as
are most monitors rated. The analog output configurations to
drive such loads are described in the Analog Interface section
and illustrated in Figure 5. However, in some applications it may
be required to drive long “transmission line” cable lengths. Cable
lengths greater than 10 meters can attenuate and distort high
frequency analog output pulses. The inclusion of output buffers
will compensate for some cable distortion. Buffers with large full
power bandwidths and gains between two and four will be required.
These buffers will also need to be able to supply sufficient current
over the complete output voltage swing. Analog Devices produces a range of suitable op amps for such applications. These
include the AD84x series of monolithic op amps. In very high
frequency applications (80 MHz), the AD8061 is recommended.
More information on line driver buffering circuits is given in the
relevant op amp data sheets.
Use of buffer amplifiers also allows implementation of other video
standards besides RS-343A and RS-170. Altering the gain components of the buffer circuit will result in any desired video level.
Z
2
IOR, IOG, IOB
DACs
Z
= 75⍀
S
(SOURCE
TERMINATION)
+V
AD848
–V
S
Z
1
0.1F
S
75⍀
0.1F
ZO = 75⍀
(CABLE)
GAIN (G) = 1 +
= 75⍀
Z
L
(MONITOR)
Z
1
Z
2
Figure 6. AD848 As an Output Buffer
PC Board Layout Considerations
The ADV7123 is optimally designed for lowest noise performance, both radiated and conducted noise. To complement the
excellent noise performance of the ADV7123, it is imperative
that great care be given to the PC board layout. Figure 7
shows a recommended connection diagram for the ADV7123.
The layout should be optimized for lowest noise on the ADV7123
power and ground lines. This can be achieved by shielding the
digital inputs and providing good decoupling. The lead length
between groups of V
and GND pins should be shortened to
AA
minimize inductive ringing.
Ground Planes
The ADV7123, and associated analog circuitry, should have a
separate ground plane referred to as the analog ground plane.
This ground plane should connect to the regular PCB ground
plane at a single point through a ferrite bead, as illustrated in
Figure 7. This bead should be located as close as possible
(within three inches) to the ADV7123.
The analog ground plane should encompass all ADV7123
ground pins, voltage reference circuitry, power supply bypass
circuitry, the analog output traces, and any output amplifiers.
The regular PCB ground plane area should encompass all the
digital signal traces, excluding the ground pins, leading up to
the ADV7123.
Power Planes
The PC board layout should have two distinct power planes,
one for analog circuitry and one for digital circuitry. The analog
power plane should encompass the ADV7123 (V
) and all
AA
associated analog circuitry. This power plane should be connected to the regular PCB power plane (V
) at a single point
CC
through a ferrite bead, as illustrated in Figure 7. This bead
should be located within three inches of the ADV7123.
The PCB power plane should provide power to all digital logic
on the PC board, and the analog power plane should provide
power to all ADV7123 power pins, voltage reference circuitry,
and any output amplifiers.
The PCB power and ground planes should not overlay portions
of the analog power plane. Keeping the PCB power and ground
planes from overlaying the analog power plane will contribute to
a reduction in plane-to-plane noise coupling.
Supply Decoupling
Noise on the analog power plane can be further reduced by the
use of multiple decoupling capacitors (see Figure 7).
Optimum performance is achieved by the use of 0.1 µF ceramic
capacitors. Each of the two groups of V
should be individu-
AA
ally decoupled to ground. This should be done by placing the
capacitors as close as possible to the device with the capacitor
leads as short as possible, thus minimizing lead inductance.
It is important to note that while the ADV7123 contains circuitry to reject power supply noise, this rejection decreases with
frequency. If a high frequency switching power supply is used,
the designer should pay close attention to reducing power
supply noise. A dc power supply filter (Murata BNX002) will
provide EMI suppression between the switching power supply
and the main PCB. Alternatively, consideration could be
given to using a three terminal voltage regulator.
Digital Signal Interconnect
The digital signal lines to the ADV7123 should be isolated as
much as possible from the analog outputs and other analog
circuitry. Digital signal lines should not overlay the analog
power plane.
Due to the high clock rates used, long clock lines to the ADV7123
should be avoided to minimize noise pickup.
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ADV7123
Any active pull-up termination resistors for the digital inputs
should be connected to the regular PCB power plane (V
CC
) and
not the analog power plane.
Analog Signal Interconnect
The ADV7123 should be located as close as possible to the
output connectors, thus minimizing noise pickup and reflections
due to impedance mismatch.
The video output signals should overlay the ground plane and
not the analog power plane, thereby maximizing the high frequency power supply rejection.
POWER SUPPLY DECOUPLING (0.1F AND 0.01F
CAPACITOR FOR EACH V
0.1F
ANALOG GROUND PLANE
0.1F
R
SET
530⍀
75⍀
75⍀ 75⍀
COMPLEMENTARY
OUTPUTS
5V (V
VIDEO
DATA
INPUTS
V
R
V
REF
SET
IOR
IOG
IOB
13, 29,
30
AA
0.1F
)
AA
39-48
14-23
COMP
R9–R0
1-10
G9–G0
B9–B0
ADV7123
SYNC
BLANK
CLOCK
PSAVE
IOR
IOG
IOB
GND
25, 26
For optimum performance, the analog outputs should each have
a source termination resistance to ground of 75 Ω (doubly
terminated 75 Ω configuration). This termination resistance
should be as close as possible to the ADV7123 to minimize
reflections.
Additional information on PCB design is available in an application
note entitled, Design and Layout of a Video Graphics System forReduced EMI. This application note is available from Analog
Devices, publication no. E1309–15–10/89.