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LM2438
Monolithic Triple 13.5 ns CRT Driver
LM2438 Monolithic Triple 13.5 ns CRT Driver
August 1999
General Description
The LM2438 is an integrated high voltage CRT driver circuit
designed for use in color monitor applications. The IC contains three high input impedance, wide band amplifiers
which directly drivethe RGB cathodes of a CRT. Each channel has its gain internally set to −14 and can drive CRT capacitive loads as well as resistive loads present in other applications, limited only by the package’s power dissipation.
The IC is packaged in an industry standard 9-lead TO-220
molded plastic power package. See Thermal Considerations
section.
Schematic and Connection Diagrams
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FIGURE 1. Simplified Schematic Diagram
(One Channel)
Features
n Well matched with LM1279 video preamp
n 0V to 5V input range
n Stable with 0–20 pF capacitive loads and inductive
peaking networks
n Convenient TO-220 staggered lead package style
n Standard LM243X Family Pinout which is designed for
easy PCB layout
Applications
n 1024 x 768 displays up to 60 Hz refresh
n Pixel clock frequencies up to 60 MHz
n Monitors using video blanking
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Note: TabisatGND
Top View
Order Number LM2438T
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Notes 1, 3)
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/
Distributors for availability and specifications.
Supply Voltage (V
Bias Voltage (V
Input Voltage (V
Storage Temperature Range (T
) +90V
CC
) +16V
BB
) 0Vto6V
IN
) −65˚C to +150˚C
STG
Lead Temperature
<
(Soldering,
10 sec.) 300˚C
ESD Tolerance, Human Body Model 2 kV
Machine Model 250V
Operating Ranges (Note 2)
V
CC
V
BB
V
IN
V
OUT
+60V to +85V
+8V to +15V
+0V to +5V
+15V to +75V
Case Temperature −20˚C to +100˚C
Do not operate the part without a heat sink.
Electrical Characteristics
(See
Figure 2
Unless otherwise noted: V
DC Tests: VIN= 2.8 VDC;
AC Tests: Output = 40 V
for Test Circuit)
Symbol Parameter Conditions
I
I
V
A
∆A
CC
BB
OUT
V
Supply Current All Three Channels, No AC Input
Bias Current All Three Channels 11 mA
DC Output Voltage No AC Input Signal, VIN= 1.35V 62 65 68 V
DC Voltage Gain No AC Input Signal −12 −14 −16
Gain Matching (Note 4), No AC Input Signal 1.0 dB
V
LE Linearity Error (Notes 4, 5), No AC Input Signal 8
t
R
t
F
Rise Time (Note 6), 10%to 90
Fall Time (Note 6), 90%to 10
OS Overshoot (Note 6) 5
Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur.
Note 2: Operating ratings indicate conditions for which the device is functional, but do not guarantee specific performance limits. For guaranteed specifications and
test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics. The guaranteed specifications apply only for the test conditions listed. Some performance characteristics may
change when the device is not operated under the listed test conditions.
Note 3: All voltages are measured with respect to GND, unless otherwise specified.
Note 4: Calculated value from Voltage Gain test on each channel.
Note 5: Linearity Error is the variation in dc gain from V
Note 6: Input from signal generator: t
= +80V, VBB= +12V, CL= 8 pF, TC= 50˚C;
CC
(25V–65V) at 1 MHz.
PP
Signal, No Output Load
%
%
= 1.0V to VIN= 4.6V.
1 ns.
IN
r,tf
<
LM2438
Min Typical Max
18 mA
13.9 ns
14.2 ns
Units
DC
%
%
AC Test Circuit
Note: 8 pF load includes parasitic capacitance.
FIGURE 2. Test Circuit (One Channel)
Figure 2
shows a typical test circuit for evaluation of the LM2438. This circuit is designed to allow testing of the LM2438 in a 50Ω
environment without the use of an expensive FET probe. The two 2490Ω resistors form a 200:1 divider with the 50Ω resistor and
the oscilloscope. A test point is included for easy use of an oscilloscope probe.The compensation capacitor is used to compensate the stray capacitance of the two 2490Ω resistors to achieve flat frequency response.
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Typical Performance Characteristics (V
(25V−65V), Test Circuit -
Figure 2
unless otherwise specified)
= +80 VDC,VBB= +12 VDC,CL= 8 pF, V
CC
OUT
=40V
PP
FIGURE 3. V
OUT
vs V
IN
FIGURE 4. Speed vs Temp.
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FIGURE 6. Power Dissipation vs Frequency
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FIGURE 7. Speed vs Offset
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FIGURE 5. LM2438 Pulse Response
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Typical Performance Characteristics (V
(25V−65V), Test Circuit -
Figure 2
unless otherwise specified) (Continued)
FIGURE 8. Speed vs Load Capacitance
for Various Inductances
= +80 VDC,VBB= +12 VDC,CL= 8 pF, V
CC
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OUT
=40V
PP
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Theory of Operation
The LM2438 is a high voltage monolithic three channel CRT
driver suitable for high resolution display applications. The
LM2438 operates with 80V and 12V power supplies. The
part is housed in the industry standard 9-lead TO-220
molded plastic power package.
The circuit diagram of the LM2438 is shown in
Figure 1
. The
PNP emitter follower, Q5, provides input buffering. Q1 and
Q2 form a fixed gain cascode amplifier with resistors R1 and
R2 setting the gain at −14. Emitter followers Q3 and Q4 isolate the high output impedance of the cascode stage from
the capacitance of the CRT cathode which decreases the
sensitivity of the device to load capacitance. Q6 provides biasing to the output emitter follower stage to reduce crossover distortion at low signal levels.
Figure 2
shows a typical test circuit for evaluation of the
LM2438. This circuit is designed to allow testing of the
LM2438 in a 50Ω environment without the use of an expensive FET probe. In this test circuit, the two 2.49 kΩ resistors
form a 200:1 wideband, low capacitance probe when connected to a 50Ω coaxial cable and a 50Ω load (such as a
50Ω oscilloscope input). The input signal from the generator
is ac coupled to the base of Q5.
Application Hints
INTRODUCTION
National Semiconductor (NSC) is committed to provide application information that assists our customers in obtaining
the best performance possible from our products. The following information is provided in order to support this commitment. The reader should be aware that the optimization of
performance was done using a specific printed circuit board
designed at NSC. Variations in performance can be realized
due to physical changes in the printed circuit board and the
application. Therefore, the designer should know that component value changes may be required in order to optimize
performance in a given application. The values shown in this
document can be used as a starting point for evaluation purposes. When working with high bandwidth circuits, good layout practices are also critical to achieving maximum performance.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The LM2438 performance is targeted for the XGA (1024 x
768, 60 Hz refresh) resolution market. The application circuits shown in this document to optimize performance and to
protect against damage from CRT arcover are designed specifically for the LM2438. If another member of the LM243X
family is used, please refer to its datasheet.
POWER SUPPLY BYPASS
Since the LM2438 is a wide bandwidth amplifier, proper
power supply bypassing is critical for optimum performance.
Improper power supply bypassing can result in large overshoot, ringing or oscillation. 0.1 µF capacitors should be connected from the supply pins, V
close to the LM2438 as is practical. Additionally, a 47 µF or
larger electrolytic capacitor should be connected from both
supply pins to ground reasonably close to the LM2438.
ARC PROTECTION
During normal CRT operation, internal arcing may occasionally occur. Spark gaps, in the range of 200V, connected from
the CRT cathodes to CRTground will limit the maximum volt-
and VBB, to ground, as
CC
age, but to a value that is much higher than allowable on the
LM2438. This fast, high voltage, high energy pulse can damage the LM2438 output stage. The application circuit shown
in
Figure 9
is designed to help clamp the voltage at the output of the LM2438 to a safe level. The clamp diodes, D1 and
D2, should have a fast transient response, high peak current
rating, low series impedance and low shunt capacitance.
FDH400 or equivalent diodes are recommended. Do not use
1N4148 diodes for the clamp diodes. D1 and D2 should have
short, low impedance connections to V
spectively. The cathode of D1 should be located very close
to a separately decoupled bypass capacitor (C3 in
and ground re-
CC
Figure 9
The ground connection of D2 and the decoupling capacitor
should be very close to the LM2438 ground. This will significantly reduce the high frequency voltage transients that the
LM2438 would be subjected to during an arcover condition.
Resistor R2 limits the arcover current that is seen by the diodes while R1 limits the current into the LM2438 as well as
the voltage stress at the outputs of the device. R2 should be
1
a
⁄2W solid carbon type resistor. R1 can be a1⁄4W metal or
carbon film type resistor. Having large value resistors for R1
and R2 would be desirable, but this has the effect of increasing rise and fall times. Inductor L1 is critical to reduce the initial high frequency voltage levels that the LM2438 would be
subjected to. The inductor will not only help protect the device but it will also help minimize rise and fall times as well as
minimize EMI. For proper arc protection, it is important to not
omit any of the components shown in
Figure 9
.
).
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FIGURE 9. One Channel of the LM2438 with the Recommended Application Circuit
OPTIMIZING TRANSIENT RESPONSE
Figure 9
Referring to
and L1) that can be adjusted to optimize the transient response of the application circuit. Increasing the values of R1
and R2 will slow the circuit down while decreasing overshoot. Increasing the value of L1 will speed up the circuit as
well as increase overshoot. It is very important to use inductors with very high self-resonant frequencies, preferably
above 300 MHz. Ferrite core inductors from J.W. Miller Magnetics (part
mance of the device in the NSC application board. The values shown in
for the evaluation of the LM2438. Using a variable resistor
for R1 will simplify finding the value needed for optimum performance in a given application. Once the optimum value is
determined the variable resistor can be replaced with a fixed
value.
EFFECT OF LOAD CAPACITANCE
Figure 8
shows the effect of increased load capacitance on
the speed of the device. This demonstrates the importance
of knowing the load capacitance in the application.
also shows the effect inductance has on the rise and fall
times.
EFFECT OF OFFSET
Figure 7
shows the variation in rise and fall times when the
output offset of the device is varied from 40 to 50 V
rise time shows a maximum variation relative to the center
data point (45 V
tion of about 2%relative to the center data point.
THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS
Figure 4
shows the performance of the LM2438 in the test
circuit shown in
The figure shows that the rise time of the LM2438 increases
by approximately 5%as the case temperature increases
from 50˚C to 100˚C. This corresponds to a speed degradation of 1%for every 10˚C rise in case temperature. The fall
time increases by approximately 7.5%as the case temperature increases from 50˚C to 100˚C. This corresponds to a
speed degradation of 1.5%for every 10˚C rise in case temperature.
Figure 6
shows the maximum power dissipation of the
LM2438 vs. Frequency when all three channels of the device
are driving an 8 pF load with a 40 V
on, one pixel off signal. The graph assumes a 72%active
time (device operating at the specified frequency) which is
typical in a monitor application. The other 28%of the time
, there are three components (R1, R2
#
78F1R8K) were used for optimizing the perfor-
Figure 9
can be used as a good starting point
Figure 8
DC
) of about 2%. The fall time shows a varia-
DC
Figure 2
as a function of case temperature.
alternating one pixel
p-p
. The
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the device is assumed to be sitting at the black level (65V in
this case). This graph gives the designer the information
needed to determine the heat sink requirement for his application. The designer should note that if the load capacitance
is increased theAC component of the total power dissipation
will also increase.
The LM2438 case temperature must be maintained below
100˚C. If the maximum expected ambient temperature is
70˚C and the maximum power dissipation is 2.6W (from
ure 6
, 30 MHz bandwidth) then a maximum heat sink thermal
Fig-
resistance can be calculated:
This example assumes a capacitive load of 8 pF and no resistive load.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
A typical application of the LM2438 is shown in
Figure 11
Used in conjunction with an LM1279, a complete video channel from monitor input to CRTcathode can be achieved. Performance is ideal for 1024 x 768 resolution displays with
pixel clock frequencies up to 60 MHz.
Figure 11
is the schematic for the NSC demonstration board that can be used to
evaluate the LM1279/2438 combination in a monitor.
PC BOARD LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
For optimum performance, an adequate ground plane, isolation between channels, good supply bypassing and minimizing unwanted feedback are necessary.Also,the length of the
signal traces from the preamplifier to the LM2438 and from
the LM2438 to the CRT cathode should be as short as possible. The following references are recommended:
Ott, Henry W., “Noise Reduction Techniques in Electronic
Systems”, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1976.
“Video Amplifier Design for Computer Monitors”, National
Semiconductor Application Note 1013.
Pease, Robert A., “Troubleshooting Analog Circuits”,
Butterworth-Heinemann, 1991.
Because of its high small signal bandwidth, the part may oscillate in a monitor if feedback occurs around the video channel through the chassis wiring. To prevent this, leads to the
video amplifier input circuit should be shielded, and input circuit wiring should be spaced as far as possible from output
circuit wiring.
.
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NSC DEMONSTRATION BOARD
Figure 12
the NSC LM1279/2438 demonstration board. The schematic
of the board is shown in
good example of a layout that can be used as a guide for future layouts. Note the location of the following components:
•
•
•
The routing of the LM2438 outputs to the CRT is very critical
to achieving optimum performance.
routing and component placement from pin 1 of the LM2438
shows the routing and component placement on
Figure 11
. This board provides a
C54, C56—VCCbypass capacitor, located very close to
pin 4 and ground pins
C43, C44—VBBbypass capacitors, located close to pin
8 and ground
C53, C55 — Additional VCCbypass capacitors, near
LM2438 and V
protection.
clamp diodes. Very important for arc
CC
Figure 13
shows the
FIGURE 10. Waveform at Cathode with LM1279/243X Demo Board
to the red cathode. Note that the components are placed so
that they almost line up from the output pin of the LM2438 to
the red cathode pin of the CRT connector. This is done to
minimize the length of the video path between these two
components. Note also that D16, D17, R21 and D9 are
placed to minimize the size of the video nodes that they are
attached to. This minimizes parasitic capacitance in the
video path and also enhances the effectiveness of the protection diodes. The anode of protection diode D17 is connected directly to a section of the the ground plane that has
a short and direct path to the LM2438 ground pins. The cathode of D16 is connected to V
pacitor C53 (see
Figure 13
very close to decoupling ca-
CC
) which is connected to the same
section of the ground plane as D17. The diode placement
and routing is very important for minimizing the voltage
stress on the LM2438 during an arcover event. Lastly, notice
that S1 is placed very close to the red cathode and is tied directly to CRT ground.
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FIGURE 11. LM1279/243X Demonstration Board Schematic
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FIGURE 12. LM1279/243X Demo Board Layout
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FIGURE 13. Trace Routing and Component Placement for Red Channel Output
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted
LM2438 Monolithic Triple 13.5 ns CRT Driver
CONTROLLING DIMENSION IS INCH
VALUES IN [ ] ARE MILLIMETERS
NS Package Number TA09A
Order Number LM2438T
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