Datasheet AV9173-01CS08, AV9173-01CN08, ICS9173-01CN08, ICS9173-01CS08 Datasheet (ICST)

Integrated
Circuit
Systems, Inc.

General Description Features

AV9173-01

Block Diagram

Video Genlock PLL

AV9173-01RevC052197P

• Phase-detector/VCO circuit block

• Ideal for genlock system

• Reference clock range 25 kHz to 1 MHz for full
output clock range

• Input clocks down to 12kHz possible with restricted
output conditions (see Table 1)

• Output clock range 1.25 to 75MHz

• On-chip loop filter

• Single 5 volt power supply

• Low power CMOS technology

• Small 8-pin DIP or SOIC package

The AV9173-01 provides the analog circuit blocks required
for implementing a video genlock dot (pixel) clock
generator. It contains a phase detector, charge pump, loop
filter, and voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO). By grouping
these critical analog blocks into one IC and utilizing
external digital functions, performance and design
flexibility are optimized as are development time and
system cost.

When used with an external clock divider, the AV9173-01
forms a Phase-Locked Loop configured as a frequency
synthesizer. The AV9173-01 is designed to accept video
horizontal synchronization (h-sync) pulses and produce a
video dot clock. A separated, negative-going sync input
reference pulse is required at pin 2 (IN).

The AV9173-01 is also suited for other clock recovery
applications in such areas as data communications.

ICS reserves the right to make changes in the device data identified in this
publication without further notice. ICS advises its customers to obtain the latest
version of all device data to verify that any information being relied upon by the
customer is current and accurate.

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AV9173-01

Pin Descriptions

Pin Configuration

8-Pin DIP or SOIC

Table 1: Allowable Input Frequency to Output Frequency (Outputs in MHz)

PIN

NUMB ER

PIN NAME TYPE DESCRIPTION

1 FBIN Inp ut Feedback Input
2

IN Inp ut Input for reference sync pulse
3 GND — Ground
4 FS0 Inp ut Frequency Select 0 input
5 OE Inp u t Output E nable
6 CLK1 Out put Clock Output 1
7 VDD — Power Supply (+5V)
8 CLK2 Out pu t Cloc k Output 2 (Divided-by-2 from Clock 1)

fIN (kHz)

f

OUT for FS = 0 (M Hz) fOUT for FS = 1 (MHz)

CL K1 Ou tp ut CL K2 O utp u t CL K1 O utp u t CL K2 O u tpu t

12

≤ fIN ≤ 14 kHz 44.0 to 75 22.0 to 37.5 11.0 to 18.75 5.5 to 9.375

14

< fIN ≤ 17 kHz 30.0 to 75 15.0 to 37.5 7.5 to 18.75 3.75 to 9.375

17

< fIN ≤ 30 kHz 25.0 to 75 12.5 to 37.5 6.25 to 18.75 3.125 to 9.375

30

< fIN ≤ 35 kHz 15.0 to 75

7.5 to 37.5 3.75 to 18.75 1.875 to 9. 375

35

< fIN ≤ 1000 kHz 10.0 to 75

5.0 to 37.5 2.5 to 18.75

1.25 to 9.375

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AV9173-01

Using the AV9173-01

Figure 1: Typical Application of AV9173-01 in a Video Genlock System

Most video sources, such as video cameras, are
asynchronous, free-running devices. To digitize video or
synchronize one video source to another free-running
reference video source, a video “genlock” (generator lock)
circuit is required. The AV9173-01 integrates the analog
blocks which make the task much easier.

In the complete video genlock circuit, the primary function of
the AV9173-01 is to provide the analog circuitry required to
generate the video dot clock within a PLL. This application is
illustrated in Figure 1. The input reference signal for this
circuit is the horizontal synchronization (h-sync) signal. If a
composite video reference source is being used, the h-sync
pulses must be separated from the composite signal. A video
sync separator circuit, such as the National Semiconductor
LM1881, can be used for this purpose.

The clock feedback divider shown in Figure 1 is a digital
divider used within the PLL to multiply the reference
frequency. Its divide ratio establishes how many video dot
clock cycles occur per h-sync pulse. For example, if 880 pixel
clocks are desired per h-sync pulse, then the divider ratio is set
to 880. Hence, together the h-sync frequency and external
divider ratio establish the dot clock frequency:

f

OUT

= fIN • N where N is external divide ratio

Both AV9173-01 input pins IN and FBIN respond only to
negative-going clock edges of the input signal. The h-sync
signal must be constant frequency in the 25 kHz to 1 MHz
range and stable (low clock jitter) for creation of a stable
output clock.

Refer to Application Brief (AB01) for additional details on
use of input frequencies below 25kHz. By following the
guidelines in this brief and meeting the test conditions in the

AC specifications (VCO frequency), an input as low as
12kHz (such as NTSC or PAL h-sync) can be used.

The output hook-up of the AV9173-01 is dictated by the
desired dot clock frequency. The primary consideration is the
internal VCO which operates over a frequency range of
10 MHz to 75 MHz. Because of the selectable VCO output
divider and the additional divider on output CLK2, four
distinct output frequency ranges can be achieved. The
following Table lists these ranges and the corresponding
device configuration.

Note that both outputs, CLK1 and CLK2, are available during
operation even though only one is fed back via the external
clock divider.

Pin 5, OE, tristates both CLK1 and CLK2 upon logic low
input. This feature can be used to revert dot clock control to
the system clock when not in genlock mode (hence, when in
genlock mode the system dot clock must be tristated).

When unused, inputs FS0 and OE must be tied to either GND
(logic low) or VDD (logic high).

For further discussion of VCO/PLL operation as it applies to
the AV9173-01, please refer to the AV9170 application note.
The AV9170 is a similar device with fixed feedback dividers
for skew control applications.

FS0 State Output Used Frequency R ange

0
0
1
1

CLK1
CLK2
CLK1
CLK2

10 - 75 MHz

5 - 37.5 MHz

2.5 - 18.75 MHz

1.25 - 9.375 MHz

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AV9173-01

Absolute Maximum Ratings

VDD (referenced to GND). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.0 V

Operating Temperature under Bias . . . . . . . . . 0°C to +70°C

Storage Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 65°C to +150°C

Voltage on I/O pins referenced to GND . . . . . GND –0.5 V to V

DD

+0.5 V

Power Dissipation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 watts

Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings above may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those listed in the operational sections
of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect product
reliability.

VDD = +5V ±5%, TA = 0°C to 70°C, unless otherwise stated

Electrical Characteristic

Notes:

1. Duty cycle measured at 1.4V.

2. Input Reference Frequency = 25 kHz, Output Frequency = 25 MHz. Jitter measured between adjacent vertical pixels.

3. CLK1 frequency applies for FS = 0. For FS = 1 condition, divide allowable CLK1 range by the factor of 4.

DC CHARACTERISTICS

PA RAMETE R SYMBOL TEST CO NDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

Input Low Voltage V

IL

V

DD

= 5V — — 0.8 V

Input High Voltage V

IH

V

DD

= 5V 2.0 — — V

Input Low Current I

IL

V

IN

= 0V -5——µA

Input High Current I

IH

V

IN

= V

DD

-5—5 µA

Output Low Voltage

1

V

OL

I

OL

= 8mA — — 0.4 V

Output High Voltage

1

V

OH1

I

OH

= -1mA,

V

DD

= 5.0V

V

DD

-0.4V — — V

Output High Voltage

1

V

OH2

I

OH

= -4mA,

V

DD

= 5.0V

V

DD

-0.8V — — V

Output High Voltage

1

V

OH3

I

OH

= -8mA 2.4 — — V

Supply Current I

DD

Unloaded, 50 MHZ — 20 50 mA

5

AV9173-01

VDD = +5V ±5%, TA = 0°C to 70°C, unless otherwise stated

Electrical Characteristics

Notes:

1. Parameter is guaranteed by design and characterization. Not 100% tested in production.

2. Input Reference Frequency = 25 kHz, Output Frequency = 25 MHz. Jitter measured between adjacent vertical pixels.

3. CLK1 frequency applies for FS = 0. For FS = 1 condition, divide allowable CLK1 range by the factor of 4.

4. An Application Brief (AB01) documents the operation of the AV9173 for low input frequencies. This provides
guidelines for usable output frequencies and feedback ratios required to use inputs below 25 kHz. By following these
guidelines, the AV9173 will operate down to 12 kHz inputs across temperature, voltage and lot-to-lot variation.

AC CHARACTERISTICS

PARAMETER SYMBOL TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

Input Clock Rise Time

1

ICLK

r

— — 10 ns

Input Clock Fall Time

1

ICLK

f

— — 10 ns

Output Rise Time

1

t

r1

15pF load; 0.8 to 2.0V — 0.6 1.5 ns

Output Rise time

1

t

r2

15pF load;
20% to 80% V

DD

— 1.6 3.0 ns

Output Fall time

1

t

f1

15pF load; 2.0 to 0.8V — 1.0 2.0 ns

Output Fall time

1

t

f2

15pF load;
80% to 20% V

DD

— 0.9 2.0 ns

Output Duty Cycle

1

d

t

15pF load 40 47 55 %

Jitter, one sigma

1

T

1s1

CLK1 frequency≥ 25 MHz — 120 250 ps

Jitter, absolute

1

T

abs1

CLK1 frequency≥ 25 MHz -400 ±250 400 ps

Jitter, one sigma

1

T

1s2

CLK1 frequency< 25 MHz — — 1 %

Jitter, absolute

1

T

abs2

CLK1 frequency< 25 MHz — — 2 %

Line-to-line jitter,

1

absolute

2

TL

abs

—±4—ns

Input Frequency,

1

IN or FBIN f

i

Se e al lo wa bl e fi be l ow : 12 — 1000 kHz

CLK1 Fre quency

1, 3, 4

f

CLK1

12 ≤ fi ≤ 14 kHz 44.0 — 75 MHz
14

< f

i

≤ 17 kHz 30.0 — 75 MHz

17

< f

i

≤ 30 kHz 25.0 — 75 MHz

30

< f

i

≤ 35 kHz 15.0 — 75 MHz

35

< f

i

≤ 1000 kHz 10.0 — 75 MHz

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AV9173-01

Ordering Information

AV9173-01CN08 - or - AV9173-01CS08

8-Pin DIP PACKAGE

8-Pin SOIC PACKAGE

XXX XXXX- PPP M X#W

Lead Count & Package Width

Lead Count = 1, 2 or 3 digits
W = 0.3" SOIC or 0.6" DIP; None = Standard Width

Package Type

N = DIP (Plastic)
S = SOIC

Pattern Number (2 or 3 digit number for parts with ROM code patterns)
Device Type (consists of 3 or 4 digit numbers)
Prefix

ICS, AV = Standard Device

Example:

ICS reserves the right to make changes in the device data identified in this
publication without further notice. ICS advises its customers to obtain the latest
version of all device data to verify that any information being relied upon by the
customer is current and accurate.