High Bandwidth Triple Video Filters with Buffered
Outputs for RGB or YUV
Features
• 5V ±10% operation
• RGB/YUV filters for ATSC Digital Television VESA
Standard
• 2:1 Mux Inputs for multiple RGB/YUV inputs
• Triple Reconstruction Filter options for 6.7, 12, 24, 30,
and 36MHz to handle various line rates
• Multiple ML6426 outputs can be paralleled to drive RGB/
YUV outputs at different frequencies for various line rates
by means of Disable/Enable pin.
• 6dB drivers and sync tip clamps for DC restore
• DC restore with minimal tilt
• 0.4% differential gain on all channels
0.4º differential phase on all channels
0.8% total harmonic distortion on all channels
• 2kV ESD protection
Block Diagram
RINA/YINA
2
RINB/YINB
5
GINA/UINA
6
GIN/UINB
7
BINA/VINA
8
BINB/VINB
9
A/B MUX
1
MUX
TRANSCONDUCTANCE
ERROR AMP
MUX
TRANSCONDUCTANCE
ERROR AMP
MUX
TRANSCONDUCTANCE
ERROR AMP
General Description
The ML6426 are a family of triple video filters with buffered
outputs. There are several versions of the ML6426, each with
different passband cut-off frequencies of 6.7MHz, 12MHz,
24MHz, 30MHz, and 36MHz. Each channel contains a 4
order Butterworth lowpass reconstruction video filter. The
filter is optimized for minimum overshoot and flat group
delay and guaranteed differential gain and phase at the outputs of the integrated cable drivers.
All input signals from DACs are AC coupled into the
ML6426. All channels have DC restore circuitry to clamp the
DC input levels during video H-sync, using an output feedback clamp. An external H-sync signal is required for this
purpose.
All outputs must be AC coupled into their loads. Each output
can drive 2V
2 (6dB) at 1V
12
V
CCO
+
–
0.5V
+
–
0.5V
+
–
0.5V
into a 150 Ω load. All channels have a gain of
P-P
input levels.
P-P
4
V
CC
R
4th-ORDER
FILTER A
4th-ORDER
FILTER B
4th-ORDER
FILTER C
×2
×2
×2
OUT/YOUT
G
OUT/UOUT
B
OUT/VOUT
th
-
13
11
10
SYNCIN
16
DISABLE
15
GNDO
14
GND
3
ML6426-1ML6426-2ML6426-3ML6426-4ML6426-5ML6426-15
Filter A 6.7MHz 12MHz 24MHz 30MHz 36MHz 15MHz
Filter B 6.7MHz 12MHz 24MHz 30MHz 36MHz 15MHz
Filter C6.7MHz 12MHz 24MHz 30MHz 36MHz 15MHz
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A
B
A
B
A
B
ML6426DATA SHEET
Pin Configuration
ML6426
16-Pin Narrow SOIC (S16N)
16
A/B MUX
RINA/YINA
GND
V
CC
RINB/YINB
GINA/UINA
GINB/UINB
BINA/VINA
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TOP VIEW
SYNC IN
15
DISABLE
14
GNDO
13
R
OUT/YOUT
12
V
CCO
11
G
OUT/UOUT
10
B
OUT/VOUT
9
BINB/VINB
Pin Description
PIN NAMEFUNCTION
1A/B MUX Logic input pin to select between Bank <A> and Bank <B> video inputs . This pin is
internally pulled high.
2R
3GND
4V
5R
6G
7G
8B
9B
10B
11G
12V
13R
14GNDO
15DISABLE Disable/Enable pin . Turns the chip off when logic high. Internally pulled low.
16SYNC IN
A/Y
IN
CC
B/Y
IN
A/U
IN
B/U
IN
A/V
IN
B/V
IN
OUT
OUT
CCO
OUT
Unfiltered analog R- or Y-channel input for Bank <A> . Sync must be provided at
IN
SYNC IN pin.
Analog ground
Analog 5V supply
Unfiltered analog R- or Y-channel input for Bank <B> . Sync must be provided at
IN
SYNC IN pin.
Unfiltered analog G- or U-channel input for Bank <A> . Sync must be provided at
IN
SYNC IN pin.
Unfiltered analog G- or U-channel input for Bank <B> . Sync must be provided at
IN
SYNC IN pin.
Unfiltered analog B- or V-channel input for Bank <A> . Sync must be provided at
IN
SYNC IN pin.
Unfiltered analog B- or V-channel input for Bank <B> . Sync must be provided at
IN
SYNC IN pin.
Analog B or V-channel output
Analog G or U-channel output
5V power supply for output buffers
Analog R or Y-channel output
Analog ground
Input for an external H-sync logic signal for filter channels . CMOS level input.
Active High.
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DATA SHEETML6426
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Absolute maximum ratings are those values beyond which the device could be permanently damaged. Absolute maximum
ratings are stress ratings only and functional device operation is not implied.
ParameterMin.Max.Unit
V
CC
–0.37V
Junction Temperature150°C
ESD>2000V
Analog and Digital I/OGND – 0.3V
+ 0.3V
CC
Storage Temperature Range–65150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec)260°C
Thermal Resistance ( θ
)100°C/W
JA
Operating Conditions
ParameterMin.Max.Unit
Temperature Range070°C
V
Range4.55.5V
CC
Electrical Characteristics
Unless otherwise specified, V
SymbolParameterConditionsMin Typ MaxUnits
General
I
A
V
CC
V
OUT
Supply CurrentNo Load (V
Low Frequency Gain (R, G, B)V
Output Level during Sync (R, G, B,)
Output Capability
t
CLAMP
V
I
Clamp Response Time Settled to Within 10mV,
Input Signal Dynamic Range (R, G, B,) AC Coupled1.4 V
OSPeak Overshoot (R, G, B,)2V
C
L
Output Load Capacitance (R, G, B,)All Outputs35pF
Output Load Drive Capability, per Pin
(YUV or RGB Outputs)
dGDifferential Gain (R, G, B,)All Outputs at f
d φ
T
HD
Differential Phase (R, G, B,)All Outputs at f
Output Distortion (R, G, B,)V
PSRRPSRR (R, G, B,)0.5V
I
SC
V
V
T
MUX
IH
IL
Output Short Circuit Current (R, G, B,)Note 2120mA
Input Voltage Logic HighDISABLE, SYNC IN2.5V
Input Voltage Logic LowDISABLE, SYNC IN1.0V
Input Mux
Data Valid
Time
= 5V±10%, T
CC
= Operating Temperature Range (Note 1)
A
= 5.5V)5280mA
CC
= 100mV
IN
at 100KHz5.34 6.0 6.65dB
P-P
DURING SYNC0.70.91.2 V
RL = 150 Ω , AC-coupled@1MHz2V
10ms
C
= 0.1µF
IN
Output Pulse4.3%
P-P
One Load is 150 Ω
C
C
OUT
= 2V
P-P
at 1 MHz0.8 %
P-P
(100kHz) at V
A/B Mux
/20.4%
/20.4°
CC
2 loads
35dB
2µs
Pin Valid
High or Low
P-P
P-P
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ML6426DATA SHEET
Electrical Characteristics (continued)
Unless otherwise specified, V
SymbolParameterConditionsMin Typ MaxUnits
6.7MHz Filter: ML6426-1
f
1dB
f
c
f
0.8fc
f
SB
–1dB Bandwidth Flatness (R, G, B,)25°C4.04.8MHz
–3dB Bandwidth Flatness (R, G, B,)25°C6.06.7MHz
0.8 x f
Attenuation1.5dB
C
StopBand Rejection
(All Channels ≥ 4 f
NOISEOutput Noise (R, G, B,)Fullband1.0mV
X
TALK
X
TALK
T
PD
T
PD
CrosstalkInput of 0.5V
A/B MUX CrosstalkInput of 0.5V
Group Delay (R, G, B,)100kHz70ns
Group Delay Deviation from Flatness
(R, G, B,)
12MHz Filter: ML6426-2
f
1dB
f
c
f
0.8fc
f
SB
–1dB Bandwidth Flatness (R, G, B,)25°C7.89.2MHz
–3dB Bandwidth Flatness (R, G, B,)25°C10.812MHz
0.8 x f
Attenuation1.2dB
C
StopBand Rejection
(All Channels ≥ 4 f
NOISEOutput Noise (R, G, B,)Fullband1mV
X
TALK
X
TALK
T
PD
∆T
PD
CrosstalkInput of 0.5V
A/B MUX CrosstalkInput of 0.5V
Group Delay (R, G, B,)100kHz40ns
Group Delay Deviation from Flatness
(R, G, B,)
24MHz Filter: ML6426-3
f
1dB
f
c
f
0.8fc
f
SB
–1dB Bandwidth Flatness (R, G, B,)25°C13.616MHz
–3dB Bandwidth Flatness (R, G, B,)25°C21.624MHz
0.8 x fC Attenuation1.7dB
StopBand Rejection
(All Channels ≥ 4 fC)
NOISEOutput Noise (R, G, B,)Fullband1.0mV
X
TALK
X
TALK
T
PD
∆T
PD
CrosstalkInput of 0.5V
A/B MUX CrosstalkInput of 0.5V
Group Delay (R, G, B,)100kHz22ns
Group Delay Deviation from Flatness
(R, G, B,)
= 5V±10%, TA = Operating Temperature Range (Note 1)
1. Limits are guaranteed by 100% testing, sampling, or correlation with worst case test conditions.
2. Sustained short circuit protection limited to 10 seconds.
3. 38dB is based on tester noise limits.
= 5V±10%, TA = Operating Temperature Range (Note 1)
CC
≥ 4 fC, Note 3-40dB
f
IN
)
C
at 1 MHz
P-P
Between any two Channels
at 3.58/4.43MHz-54 dB
P-P
to 10MHz0.5 ns
to 27MHz2ns
fIN ≥ 4 fC, Note 3–40dB
at 1 MHz
P-P
Between any two Channels
at 3.58/4.43MHz–54 dB
P-P
to 10MHz0.5 ns
to 30MHz4ns
fIN ≥ 4 fC, Note 3–40dB
at 1 MHz
P-P
Between any two Channels
at 3.58/4.43MHz–54 dB
P-P
to 3.58MHz1ns
to 4.43MHz1 ns
to 10MHz9ns
RMS
-55dB
RMS
–55dB
RMS
–55dB
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Functional Description
The ML6426 is a triple monolithic continuous time video
filter designed for reconstructing video signals from an
YUV/RGB video D/A source. The ML6426 is intended for
use in AC coupled input and output applications.
The filters approximate a 4th-order Butterworth characteristic with an optimization toward low overshoot and flat group
delay. All outputs are capable of driving 2V
coupled 150Ω video loads, with up to 35pF of load capacitance. All outputs are capable of driving a 75Ω load at 1V
All channels are clamped during sync to establish the appropriate output voltage swing range (DC restore). Thus the
input coupling capacitors do not behave according to the
RINA/YINA
2
R
IN
G
IN
B
IN
SYNC IN
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
RINB/YINB
5
GINA/UINA
6
GINB/UINB
7
BINA/VINA
8
BINB/VINB
9
A/B MUX
1
SYNCIN
16
MUX
TRANSCONDUCTANCE
MUX
TRANSCONDUCTANCE
MUX
TRANSCONDUCTANCE
ACTIVE HIGH
into AC
P-P
ERROR AMP
ERROR AMP
ERROR AMP
DISABLE
15
P-P
conventional RC time constant. In most applications, the
ML6426's input coupling capacitors are only 0.1µF.
An external CMOS compatible HSYNC pulse is required
which is Active High on the SYNC IN Pin. See Figure 2.
During sync, the feedback clamp sources/sinks current to
restore the DC level. The net result is that the average input
current is zero. Any change in the input coupling capacitors'
value will linearly affect the clamp response times.
Each channel is essentially tilt-free. Each input is clamped
.
by a feedback amp which responds to the output during sync.
The ML6426 is robust and stable under all stated load and
input conditions. Bypassing both V
pins directly to
CC
ground ensures this performance.
5V5V
12
0.5V
0.5V
0.5V
4
V
CC
4th-ORDER
FILTER A
4th-ORDER
FILTER B
4th-ORDER
FILTER C
GNDO
14
×2
×2
×2
GND
R
G
B
3
OUT/YOUT
OUT/UOUT
OUT/VOUT
220µF
75Ω
13
220µF
75Ω
11
220µF
75Ω
10
V
CCO
+
–
+
–
+
–
R
G
B
Figure 1. Typical Application Schematic
V
= 2.5V
PW
MIN
IH
VIL = 1.0V
= 2µS
50% x V
SYNC IN
Figure 2. SYNC IN Pulse Width
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DATA SHEETML6426
Typical Applications
onto the CRT at 30Hz. Excessive large area flicker would
result. Such kinds of flicker can be seen on a PAL display
Reconstruction filter selection for HDTV and
VGA signal filtering
The filtering requirements for HDTV and VGA standards
vary depending on the resolution of the image to be displayed, and its refresh rate. The actual refresh rate of the display is not necessarily the same as the transmission rate of
the frames of images. Some formats use a frame rate of
with its brightness set high. To avoid this, the video will need
to be stored in a frame buffer. This buffer already exists in
the MPEG decoder of HDTV systems, so there is no cost
penalty. The buffer is read out at twice the rate as the frame
rate for 30Hz systems, thus getting us a refresh rate of 60Hz.
Similar things are done for the 24Hz frame rate formats to
boost them to a 60Hz refresh rate.
30Hz, but the display of those formats cannot be scanned
Table 1. HDTV / Advanced TV Applications: (From Table 10.3 from ATSC document A54)
P=progressive scan, I=interlaced scan, na = not available
Notes
1. NTSC display rates, can be fed directly into NTSC encoder (set top box)
2. 60 Hz also includes 59.94Hz
3. Custom frequencies ranging ± 3 to 6MHz can be special cut to order
Approximate
Horizontal
Rate
Approximate
Sample Clock
Approximate
Reconstruction
Filter Cutoff
ML6426-4
ML6426-4
Fairchild
Filter to Use
(Note 3)
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Pixel clock rates for the output D/A converters can be
roughly determined from the Table 1. Don’t forget that the
deflection system of a CRT display needs retrace time for the
vertical and horizontal.
This retrace time can vary from one design of an HDTV set
to another, as it only involves tradeoffs between the frame
buffer in the MPEG decoder and the CRT deflection system.
Allowing for 10% retrace time for the vertical and 20% for
the horizontal, the appropriate Reconstruction Filter is summarized in Table 2.
For VGA or RGB monitors, the following resolutions can
use the corresponding Reconstruction Filter and Video
Amplifier as shown in Table 3.
Using the ML6426 in Multiple Resolutions
Several ML6426 devices can be used in parallel to construct
a selectable filter selection block ranging from frequencies
between 6.7 MHz to 50MHz. Each ML6426 can be individually controlled via the disable pin. In a parallel configuration,
as shown in Figure 3 and 7, several ML6426 devices can be
used and selected via general purpose I/O or other logic to
perform the proper reconstruction filtering for the resolution
of choice. This configuration allows for a minimum of bill of
materials and reduces cost. Fairchild’s ML6426 EVAL Kit
demonstrates multi-resolution designs. Furthermore, since
the ML6426 pin-out is identical for all the options, the filters
can be interchanged. This allows for ease of product migration to integrate newer resolutions to filter and drive various
DAC outputs at different sampling frequencies.
Figures 4, 5, and 6 show system diagrams when the ML6426
provides a good solution. Figure 7 provides a more detailed
description for advanced TV applications using various resolutions for legacy video, SDTV, and HDTV.
Table 3. Choosing the Correct Reconstruction Filter and Video Amplifier for TV Applications, ML6426 options
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