The STV9553 is a triple-channel video amplifier
designed in a 120V-high voltage technology and
able to drive in DC-coupling mode the 3 cathodes
of a CRT monitor.
TheSTV9553supportsPICTUREBOOST
applications where video amplitude up to 50V or
above is required, ensuring a maximum quality of
the still pictures or moving video.
PerfeclymatchedwiththeSTV921xST
preamplifiers, it provides a highly performant and
very cost effective video system.
Note 1: The STV9553 goes into stand-by mode when Vcc is switched off (<1.5V).
In stand-by mode, Vout is set to low level.
Note 2: Matching measured between each channel.
Note 3: Pulsed current width < 50µs
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
SymbolParameterTest ConditionsMin.TypMaxUnit
DYNAMIC parameters (see Figure 1)
t
R
t
F
OS
R
OS
F
∆GLow frequency gain matching (Note 4)V
BWBandwidth at -3dBV
t
SET
CT
L
CT
H
Rise timeVDC=50V, ∆V=40V
Fall timeVDC=50V, ∆V=40V
PP
PP
Overshoot, white to black transition5%
Overshoot, black to white transition0%
= 50V, f=1MHz5%
DC
=50V, ∆V=20V
DC
2.5% Settling timeVDC=50V, ∆V=40V
V
=50V, ∆V=20V
Low frequency crosstalk
High frequency crosstalk
DC
f = 1 MHz50dB
V
=50V, ∆V=20V
DC
f = 20MHz32dB
PP
PP
PP
PP
DYNAMIC parameter in PICTURE BOOST condition (Note 5)
t
OS
PB
PB
Rise/fall timeVDC=50V, ∆V=60V
Overshoot white to black or black to white
transition
=50V, ∆V=60V
V
DC
PP
PP
Note 4: Matching measured between each channel.
Note 5: PICTURE BOOST condition (video amplitude at 50V or above) is used in some applications when displaying
still picture or moving video. In this condition the high level of contrast improves the pictures quality at the
expense of the video performances (t
and Overshoot) which are slightly deteriorated.
R,tF
10.8ns
12.8ns
29MHz
15ns
15ns
9%
Figure 1. AC test circuit
50Ω
IN
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V
CC
1
STV9553
110V12V
V
3
DD
7
∆V
V
DC
OUT RP= 300 Ω
11
CL=8pF
V
REF
8
GNDP
5
GNDA
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6THEORY OF OPERATION
6.1General
The STV9553 is a three-channel video amplifier supplied by a low supply voltage: VCC(typ.12V) and a
high supply voltage: VDD(up to 115V).
The high values of VDDsupplying theamplifier output stage allow direct control of the CRT cathodes (DC
coupling mode).
In DC coupling mode, the application schematic is very simple and only a few external components are
needed to drive the cathodes. In particular, there is no need of the DC-restore circuitry which is used in
classical AC coupling applications.
The output voltage range is wide enough (Figure 2) to provide simultaneously :
– Cut-off adjustment (typ. 25V)
– Video contrast (typ. up to 40V),
– Brightness (with the remaining voltagerange).
In normal operation, the output video signal must remain inside the linear region whatever the cut-off,
brightness and contrast adjustments are.
Figure 2. Output signal, level adjustments
15V
17V
V
DD
(A) Top Non-Linear Region
Blanking pulse
Linear region
GND
Video Signal
(E) Bottom Non-Linear Region
(B) Cut-off Adjust. (25V Typ.)
(C) Brightness Adjust. (10V Typ.)
(D) Contrast Adjust. (40V Typ.)
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6.2Output voltage
A very simplified schematic of each STV9553 channel is shown in Figure 3.
The feedback network of each channel is integrated with a typical built-in voltage gain of G=20 (40k/2k).
The output voltage V
V
= (G+1) x V
OUT
for G = 20 and V
V
= 117.6 - 20 x V
OUT
REF
REF
is given by the following formula:
OUT
-(GxVIN)
= 5.6V, we have
IN
Figure 3. Simplified schematic of one channel
2k
IN
V
REF
GNDA
40k
V
DD
-
+
GNDP
OUT
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7POWER DISSIPATION
The total power dissipation is the sum of the static DC and the dynamic dissipation:
P
TOT=PSTAT+PDYN
The static DC power dissipation is approximately:
P
STAT=VDDxIDD+VCCxICC
The dynamic dissipation is, in the worst case (1 pixel On/ 1 pixel Off pattern):
P
=3VDDxCLxV
DYN
where fis the videofrequency and K the ratio between the active line and the total horizontal lineduration.
Example:
for VDD= 110V, VCC= 12V,
IDD= 15mA, ICC= 40mA,
V
=40VPP, f = 25MHz,
OUT
CL= 8pF and K = 0.72.
We have:
P
= 2.13W and P
STAT
.
OUT(PP)
= 1.90W
DYN
x f x K (see Note 6)
Therefore:
P
=4.03W.
TOT
Note 6: This worst thermal case must only be considered for TJmax calculation. Nevertheless, during the average life
of the circuit, the conditions are closer to the white picture conditions.
Figure 6. Power dissipation versus frequencyFigure 7. Speed versus temperature
5.00
4.00
3.00
2.00
Power dissipation (W)
1.00
0.00
102030
Vdd=90V
Frequency (MHz)
(72% active time)
Vdd=100
Vdd=110V
14
13.5
13
12.5
12
11.5
Speed (ns)
11
10.5
10
5060708090100
Tf
Tr
Case Temperature (°C)
Figure 8. Speed versus offsetFigure 9. Speed versus load capacitance
18
15
14
13
12
Speed (ns)
11
10
40455055606570
Tr
Tf
Offset(Vdc)
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16
15
14
Speed (ns)
13
12
11
10
8 101214161820
Tf
Tr
Load capacitance (pF)
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9INTERNAL SCHEMATICS
Figure 10. RGB inputsFigure 11. RGB outputs
VCC
IN
pins 1, 2, 4
GNDS
Figure 12. VDDFigure 13. VCC
VDDVCC
STV9553
VDD
OUT
pins 9, 10, 11
GNDS
GNDS
Figure 14. GNDPFigure 15. GNDA
GNDA
GNDP
GNDS
GNDS
GNDS
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10APPLICATION HINTS
10.1 How to choose the high supply voltage value (VDD) in DC coupling mode
The VDDhigh supply voltage must be chosen carefully. It must be high enough to provide the necessary
video adjustment but set to minimum value to avoid unecessary power dissipation.
Example (see Figure 2):
The following example shows how the optimum VDDvoltage value is determined:
– Cut-off adjustment range (B) : 25V
– Max contrast (D) : 40V
As the amplifier outputs are connected to the CRT cathodes, special attention must be given to protect
them against possible arcing inside the CRT.
Protection must be considered when starting the design of the video CRT board. It should always be
implemented before starting to adjust the dynamic video response of the system.
The arcing network that we recommend (see Figure 16) provides efficient protection without deteriorating
the amplifier video performances.
The total resistance between the amplifier and the CRT cathode (R10+R11) protects the device against
overvoltages. We recommend to use R10+R11 > 300 Ω.
Spark gaps are strongly recommended for arcing protection.
): To be connected as close as possible to the device
(
*
(**): R19 must be mandatorily used
(***): Ground separation network
GNDP
33-40Ω
FDH400
R10
150Ω/0.5W
C29(***)
0.22µF
R29(***)
1-10Ω
D12
4.7µF/150V
D13
FDH400
C24
L1
0.33µH
C18
100nF
R11
150Ω/0.5W
F1
Spark gap
200V
A
10.3 Arcing protection: layout and decoupling
Several layout precautions have to be considered to get the optimum arcing protection:
CRT
B
Sparkgap grounding: when an arc occurs, the energy must flow through the CRT ground without
reaching the amplifier. This is obtained by connecting the sparkgap grounding (point B) to the CRT
ground (socket) via a wide/short trace. Conversely the point B must be connected to the amplifier
ground via a longer/narrower trace.
Grounding separation: In order to set apart theamplifer ground and CRT ground, the R29/C29 network (Figure 16) can be used.
Amplifier grounding: The 3 grounds GNDS, GNDA and GNDP must be connected together as
close as possible to the device.
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10.4 Video response optimization: schematics in DC-coupling mode
The dynamic video response isoptimized by carefully designing the supply decoupling of the video board
(see Section 10.7), the tracks (see Section 10.7), then by adjusting the input/output component network
(see Section 10.5).
For dynamic measurements such as rise/fall time and bandwidth, a 8pF load is used (total load including
the parasitic capacitance of the PC board and CRT Socket).
When usedinkit with the STV921x preamplifier from ST, the preamplifierbandwidth register (BW, register
13) must be set to minimum (o dec) for an application with tR/tF>5.5ns.
Figure 17. Video response optimization for one channel - DC coupling application
C11
4.7µF
Reference
Input Network #1
C1
1.5nF
OUT
R1(**)
STV921x
Caution: For Application with Tr/Tf>5.5ns, the PreAmplifier bandwidth register (BW, Register 13)
must be set to minimum value (0 dec)
): To be connected as close as possible to the device
(
*
(
): R1 must be not behigher than 100Ω
**
(***): R19 must be mandatorily used
51Ω
C2
10pF
IN
C10(*)
100nF
V
CC
STV9553
V
REF
GNDA
C12(*)
100nF
V
-
+
GNDS
DD
R19(***)
33-40Ω
OUT
R10
150Ω150Ω0.33µH
GNDP
4.7µF
L1
C24
R11
V
DD
CRT
2 other Input Networks (Network #2 and #3 below) can be used in replacement of the reference Input Network #1.
See Application note AN1510 for complete description.
Input Network#2
L1
0.33µH
R1
82Ω
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C2
10pF
InputNetwork#3
R1
33Ω
C2
15pF
IN
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10.5 Video response optimization: outputs networks
The output network (R10/L1/R11) is used to adjust the amplifier video performances. Once R10 and R11
resistors are set toprotect the application against arcing (R10 + R11>300Ω), it is possible to increase the
bandwidth by increasing L1.
10.6 Video response optimization: inputs networks
The input network also plays an important role in the device dynamic behaviour. We recommend to use
the reference input network #1, whichis described in Figure 17, but 2 other networks (#2 and #3) can be
used to better match the required performances and the video board layout. Refer to the application note
referenced AN1510 for the complete description of these input networks.
10.7 Video response optimization: layout and decoupling
The decoupling of VCCand VDDthrough good quality HF capacitors (respectively C10 and C12) close to
the device is necessary to improve the dynamic performance of the video signal.
Careful attention has to be given to the three output channels of the amplifier.
Capacitor: The parasitic capacitive load on the amplifier outputs must be as small as possible.
Figure 9 from Section 8 clearly shows the deterioration of the tR/tFwhen the capacitive load
increases. Reducing this capacitive load is achieved by moving awaythe output tracks from the other
tracks (especially ground) and by using thin tracks (<0.5mm), see Figure 17.
Cross talk: Output and input tracks must be set apart.The STV9553 pin-out allows the easy separation of input and output tracks on opposite sides of the amplifier (see Figure 21).
Length: Connection between amplifier output and cathode must be as short and direct as possible.
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10.8 AC - Coupling mode
The STV9553 can be used in AC-Coupling mode in kit with the TDA9207/9212 preamplifier from ST. As
for theDC-coupling mode, the STV9553 drives perfectly the video signal in PICTURE BOOST conditions.
A typical schematic is given on the Figure 18 below.
Figure 18. Video response optimization for one channel - AC coupling application
C11
4.7µF
Reference
InputNetwork #1 (****)
C1
1.5nF
OUT
R1(**)
51Ω
TDA9207
Cut-off
Caution: For Application with Tr/Tf>5.5ns, the PreAmplifier bandwidth register (BW, Register 13)
must be set to minimum value (0 dec)
(
): To be connected as close as possible to the device
*
(
): R1 must be not be higher than 100Ω
**
(***): R19 must be mandatorily used
(****): Input Networks #2 and #3 can be used as well
V
DC Restore
circuitry
C2
10pF
restore
C10(*)
100nF
V
STV9553
IN
V
REF
GNDA
CC
C12(*)
100nF
V
-
+
GNDS
DD
R19(***)
33-40Ω
OUT
R10L1R11
150Ω150Ω0.33µH
GNDP
C
C24
4.7µF
C1
1µF
V
DD
CRT
The advantage of such an architecture is to use smaller VDDand therefore to have smaller power
consumption. This is due to the fact that the STV9553 provides only the video signal and not the cut-off
adjustment. The disadvantage is to have an application with more components (DC restore circuitry).
Note that it is mandatory to keep the output video signal (point C) inside the linear area of the amplifier
(from 17V to VDD- 15V).
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10.9 Stand-by mode, spot suppression
The usual way to set a monitor in stand-by mode is to switch-off the Vcc (12V).
STV9553
The STV9553 has an extremely low power consumption (I
=60µA when VCC<1.5V) instand-by mode
DDS
and the outputs are set to low level (white picture).
To avoid the display of a spot effect during the switch-off phase, it is necessary to adjust the G1 circuitry
(Resistors Rx and Cx, see Figure 19) to pull the G1 voltage to low value during a sufficient time duration.
Figure 19. Stand-by mode, spot effect
+80V
Cathode
0V
-30V
G1
-120V
EHT
(27kV)
Case #1: Low Rx.Cx
A spot might appear during
the switch-off phase
Case #2: High Rx.Cx
No spot effect
Typical G1 generator circuitry
Cx
-120V-30V
Rx
G1R1
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10.10 Conclusion
Video response is always a compromise between several parameters. For example, the rise/fall time
improvement leads to the overshoot deterioration.
The recommended way to optimize the video response is:
1 Toset R10+R11 for arcing protection (min. 300 Ω)
2. To adjust R20 and R10+R11.
Increasing their value increases the
tR/tFvalues and decrease the overshoot
3. To adjust L1
Increasing L1 speeds up the device but increases the overshoot.
4. To adjust the input network for the final dynamic tunning (e.g.: critical damping)
We recommend our customers to use the schematic shown on Figure 23 as a starting point for the video
board and then to apply the optimization they need.
Note 5: “H3 and L2” do not include mold flash or protrusions
Mold flash or protrusions shall not exceed 0.15mm per side.
Note 6: No intrusions allowed inwards the leads
Min.Typ.Max.Min.Typ.Max.
MillimetersInches
Critical dimensions:
Lead split (M1)
Total length (L)
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