The MK1573 GenClock™ provides genlock
timing for video overlay systems. The device
accepts the horizontal sync (HSYNC) signal as the
input reference clock, and generates a frequencylocked high speed output. Stored in the device are
the multipliers for 16 combinations of popular
frequencies for analog and digital TV and set-top
box systems. Frequency-locked outputs include
1X, 4X, and 8X the subcarrier frequencies of
NTSC and PAL systems, and 27MHz plus
13.5MHz for digital video systems. In most
selections, the chip recovers the HSYNC clock by
outputting a low jitter 50% duty cycle version of
HSYNC. Also available is an inverted recovered
HSYNC clock, and a double speed recovered
HSYNC clock.
MicroClock can customize this device for any
other different frequencies.
Features
• Packaged in 16 pin narrow (150 mil) SOIC
• The -02 version has one frequency changed
(32MHz was added), and tracks the HSYNC
better than the -01 version.
• Exact ratios stored in the device eliminate the need
for external dividers
• Accepts HSYNC of 15.625kHz or 15.73426kHz
• Highly accurate frequency generation within 1 ppm
• Generates NTSC/PAL subcarrier frequencies, and
4X and 8X of those frequencies
• Generates 27MHz and 13.5MHz
• 2X HSYNC clock available
• Recovered HSYNC clock available
• Inverted HSYNC clock available
• 4.5V to 5.5V operation
Block Diagram
VDDGND
2
FS0-3
HSYNC
Input Clock
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• 0 = connect directly to ground, 1 = connect directly to VDD.
• CLK2 is a recovered HSYNC (with 50% duty cycle) on selections in italic.
• HSYNC reference outputs on CLK3 (in italic) are inverted, recovered HSYNC.
Pin Descriptions
NumberName Type Description
1HSYNCIHSYNC clock input. The output clocks are synchronized to the HSYNC falling edge.
2VDDPConnect to +5V.
3VDDPConnect to +5V.
4CAP1IConnect a 0.01µF ceramic capacitor and a 39kΩ resistor in series between this pin and CAP2.
5GNDPConnect to ground.
6CAP2IConnect a 0.01µF ceramic capacitor and a 39kΩ resistor in series between this pin and CAP1.
7GNDPConnect to ground.
8FS0IFrequency Select 0. Determines CLK outputs (with given input) per table above.
9CLK3OClock 3 determined by status of FS3:0 per table above.
10CLK1OClock 1 determined by status of FS3:0 per table above.
11OEIOutput Enable. Tri-states the three output clocks when low.
12CLK2OClock 2 determined by status of FS3:0 per table above.
13FS1IFrequency Select 1. Determines CLK outputs (with given input) per table above.
14FS2IFrequency Select 2. Determines CLK outputs (with given input) per table above.
15N/C-No Connect. Nothing is connected to this pin.
16FS3IFrequency Select 3. Determines CLK outputs (with given input) per table above.
Type: I = Input, O = output, P = power supply connection
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (Note 1)
DC CHARACTERISTICS (VDD = 5V unless noted)
AC CHARACTERISTICS (VDD = 5V unless noted)
GenClock ™ HSYNC to Video Clock
External Components/Crystal Selection
The MK1573 requires a minimum number of external components for proper operation. A 0.1µF low
leakage capacitor (see Capacitor Selection on following page) should be connected between CAP1 and
CAP2 as close to the chip as possible. A high quality ceramic capacitor is recommended. A decoupling
capacitor of 0.1µF must be connected between VDD and GND pins (pins 2 and 3, 5 and 7) close to the
chip, and 33Ω terminating resistors can be used on clock outputs with traces longer than 1 inch.
Electrical Specifications
ParameterConditionsMinimumTypicalMaximumUnits
Supply Voltage, VDDReferenced to GND7V
Inputs and Clock Outputs-0.5VDD+0.5V
Ambient Operating Temperature070°C
Soldering TemperatureMax of 10 seconds250°C
Storage Temperature-65150°C
Operating Voltage, VDD4.55.5V
Input High Voltage, VIH2V
Input Low Voltage, VIL0.8V
Output High VoltageIOH=-4mAVDD-0.4V
Output High VoltageIOH=-25mA2.4V
Output Low VoltageIOL=25mA0.4V
Operating Supply Current, IDD No Load, VDD=5.0V15mA
Short Circuit CurrentEach output±100mA
Input Capacitance7pF
Actual mean frequency error versus target, note 2 Any clock selection01ppm
Input Frequency, NTSC15.734264kHz
Input Frequency, PAL15.625kHz
Output Clock Rise Time0.8 to 2.0V1.5ns
Output Clock Fall Time2.0 to 0.8V1.5ns
Output Clock Duty Cycle, High TimeAt VDD/24049 to 5160%
Absolute Clock Period JitterTBDps
Output Enable Time, OE high to outputs on50ns
Output Disable Time, OE low to tri-state 3µs
Notes:
1. Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings could cause permanent damage to the device. Prolonged exposure
to levels above the operating limits but below the Absolute Maximums may affect device reliability.
2. Most selections have zero ppm error. Some selections have a maximum of 1 ppm synthesis error .
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Loop Bandwidth and Loop Filter Component Selection
The series connected capacitor and resistor between CAP1 and CAP2 (pins 4 and 6) determine the dynamic
characteristics of the phase-locked loop. The capacitor must have very low leakage, therefor a high quality
ceramic capacitor is recommended. DO NOT use any type of polarized or electrolytic capacitor. The values
of the RC network determine the bandwidth of the PLL.
The tracking of the jitter on the HSYNC input improves with increasing values of R and decreasing values of
C, until a point is reached where the loop starts becoming unstable. At that point, HSYNC tracking becomes
unreliable. Loop filter values between 470pF and 0.01µF, and 18kΩ and 120kΩ will work for most
application where the PLL must track HSYNC jitter with minimum error. A good starting point is 680pF
and 82kΩ. The optimum values should be determined by the spectral characteristics of the HSYNC jitter.
The following formula gives the approximate loop bandwidth for the MK1573:
537
fbw =
For example, if CLK1 is running at 24MHz and C=1000pF, then
fbw =
If minimum absolute jitter is required, the RC network should be replaced by a single capacitor with a value
between 0.01µF and 2µF. Larger values will cause the PLL to start more slowly. For example, if C=2µF, the
loop may take several seconds to start.
fclk1 • C
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24x106 • 1x10-9
PC Board Layout
A proper board layout is critical to the successful
use of the MK1573. In particular, the CAP1 and
CAP2 pins are very sensitive to noise and leakage
(CAP1 at pin 4 is the most sensitive). Traces
must be as short as possible and the capacitor
and resistor must be mounted next to the device
as shown to the right. The capacitor connected
between pins 3 and 5 is the power supply
decoupling capacitor.
where: fbw is the loop bandwidth in Hertz
fclk1 is the frequency of CLK1 in Hertz
C is the value of capacitor in Farads
= 3.47kHz
1
16
2
15
3
14
4
13
12
5
11
6
10
7
8
9
cap
V
cap
G
resist.
=connect to VDD
V
=connect to GND
G
The high frequency output clocks on CLK1 and
CLK2 may benefit from a series 33Ω resistor
connected close to the pin (not shown).
Video Clock Multipliers/Accuracies
In the table on page 2 are the actual multipliers stored in the MK1573-02 ROM, which shows that the
accuracies are within one ppm for the output clocks.
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Clock Waveforms
In addition to generating the video clock on CLK1 (pin 10), the MK1573 also outputs the recovered
HSYNC clocks. On certain selections, a double speed recovered HSYNC clock is also available. These
recovered clocks will have lower jitter than the HSYNC input due to the filtering action of the PLL. The
jitter spectrum of the recovered clocks will be reduced at frequencies higher than the loop bandwidth. The
above section describes how to calculate the approximate loop bandwidth. The waveforms of the
recovered clocks fall into one of three different groups depending on the address selection:
Addresses 0 to 7 and C
Addresses A and B
Addresses D, E, and F
HSYNC
input
CLK3
HSYNC
input
CLK2
CLK3
HSYNC
input
CLK2
CLK3
The recovered clocks are triggered by the falling edge of HSYNC and are delayed by about 100ns.
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Inches
Millimeters
GenClock ™ HSYNC to Video Clock
Package Outline and Package Dimensions
EH
h x 45°
D
Q
e
b
c
16 pin SOIC narrow
SymbolMinMaxMinMax
A0.0550.0701.3971.778
b0.0130.0190.3300.483
c0.0070.0100.1910.254
D0.3850.4009.77910.160
E0.1500.1603.8104.064
H0.2250.2455.7156.223
e
h0.0160.406
Q0.0040.010.1020.254
A
Ordering Information
Part/Order NumberMarkingPackageTemperature
MK1573-02SMK1573-02S16 pin narrow SOIC0-70°C
MK1573-02STRMK1573-02SAdd Tape & Reel0-70°C
While the information presented herein has been checked for both accuracy and reliability, MicroClock Incorporated assumes no responsibility for either its use or for the
infringement of any patents or other rights of third parties, which would result from its use. No other circuits, patents, or licenses are implied. This product is intended for use in
normal commercial applications. Any other applications such as those requiring extended temperature range, high reliability, or other extraordinary environmental requirements
are not recommended without additional processing by MicroClock. MicroClock reserves the right to change any circuitry or specifications without notice. MicroClock does not
authorize or warrant any MicroClock product for use in life support devices or critical medical instruments.
CHANGE HISTORY
Version Date first publishedComments
A10/18/96Original
B12/4/97Final version
GenClock is a trademark of MicroClock Incorporated