General Description
The MAX9503 filters and amplifies standard-definition
video signals. Maxim’s DirectDrive™ technology eliminates large output-coupling capacitors and sets the
video black level to ground. The input of the MAX9503
can be directly connected to the output of a video
digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The MAX9503 provides a compact, integrated, and low-power solution.
An internal reconstruction filter smoothes the steps and
reduces the spikes on the video signal from the DAC.
The reconstruction filter typically has 3dB attenuation at
9MHz and 50dB attenuation at 27MHz, and ±1dB passband flatness to 5.5MHz.
Maxim’s DirectDrive uses an integrated charge pump
and a linear regulator to create a clean negative power
supply to drive the sync below ground. The charge
pump injects so little noise into the video output that the
picture is visibly flawless.
The MAX9503 is available with +6dB (MAX9503G) and
+12dB (MAX9503M) gains. The device operates from a
2.7V to 3.6V single supply and features a 10nA lowpower shutdown mode.
The MAX9503 is offered in space-saving 16-pin QSOP
and 16-pin TQFN packages and is specified over the
-40°C to +85°C extended temperature range.
Applications
Digital Still Cameras
Mobile Phones/Smartphones
Security Cameras
Portable Media Players
Space-Constrained, Low-Power Portable
Devices
Features
♦ DC-Coupled Output
♦ Direct Connection to Video DAC
♦ Video Output Black Level Set to Ground
♦ Video Reconstruction Filter with 50dB
Attenuation at 27MHz
♦ Preset Gain
6dB (MAX9503G)
12dB (MAX9503M)
♦ 10nA Shutdown Supply Current
♦ 2.7V to 3.6V Single-Supply Operation
MAX9503
DirectDrive Video Amplifier with
Reconstruction Filter
________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products 1
Ordering Information
0 TO 50mV
0V
-0.1V TO
+0.1V
MAX9503
AMP
LINEAR
REGULATOR
CHARGE
PUMP
BUFFER
VIDOUT
VIDIN
MAX9503G: 6dB
MAX9503M: 12dB
LOWPASS
FILTER
0V
19-3676; Rev 1; 8/05
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1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
EVALUATION KIT
AVAILABLE
Functional Diagram/Typical Operating Circuit and Pin
Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
*All devices are specified over the -40°C to +85°C operating
temperature range.
Block Diagram
MAX9503
DirectDrive Video Amplifier with
Reconstruction Filter
2 _______________________________________________________________________________________
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VDD= CPVDD= SHDN = 3.0V, SGND = GND = CPGND = 0V, C1 = C2 = C3 = C4 = 1µF, R
BIAS
= 100kΩ, TA= T
MIN
to T
MAX
.
R
L
= 150Ω to SGND, unless otherwise noted. V
VIDIN
= 286mV (MAX9503G), V
VIDIN
= 143mV (MAX9503M). Typical values are at
V
DD
= CPV
DD
= SHDN = 3.0V, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1)
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
VDDto SGND............................................................-0.3V to +4V
VIDIN to SGND .........................................................-0.3V to +4V
BIAS to SGND ............................................-0.3V to (V
DD
+ 0.3V)
SHDN to SGND ........................................................-0.3V to +4V
VIDOUT to SGND........................(The greater of V
SS
and -2V) to
(V
DD
+ 0.3V)
CPV
DD
to CPGND ....................................................-0.3V to +4V
C1P, C1N, CPV
SS
.............................Capacitor Connection Only
CPGND, SGND, GND............................................-0.1V to +0.1V
CPV
SS
to V
SS ..................................................................
-0.1V to +0.1V
VIDOUT Short Circuit to V
DD
, SGND
and the Greater of (V
SS
and -2V) ...........................Continuous
Continuous Current
VIDIN, BIAS, SHDN ......................................................±20mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (T
A
= +70°C)
16-Pin QSOP (derate 8.3mW/°C above +70°C)...........667mW
16-Pin TQFN (derate 15.6mW/°C above +70°C) .......1349mW
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Supply Voltage Range
V
DD
,
CPV
DD
Guaranteed by DC voltage gain and
quiescent current
2.7 3.6 V
Quiescent Supply Current I
DD
VDD = 3.6V (IDD = I
VDD
+ I
CPVDD
, RL = ∞) 1215mA
Shutdown Supply Current I
SHDN
VDD = 3.6V (I
SHDN
= I
VDD
+ I
CPVDD
),
SHDN = SGND
1µA
Bias Voltage V
BIAS
1V
VIDEO AMPLIFIER
MAX9503G
Guaranteed by DC
voltage gain, V
DD
= 3V
MAX9503M
V
Input Current I
IN
VDD = 2.7V
µA
Input Resistance R
IN
1MΩ
MAX9503G 5.5 6 6.5
DC Voltage Gain (Note 2) A
V
VDD = 2.7V to 3.6V
MAX9503M
Output Black Level (Note 3) VDD = 2.7V
MAX9503M
V
P-P
Output Short-Circuit Current I
SC
Sinking or sourcing 50 mA
MAX9503G
Output Resistance R
OUT
MAX9503M
Ω
MAX9503G 4.2
Shutdown Output Impedance
SHDN = SGND
MAX9503M 8.2
kΩ
SYMBOL
MIN TYP MAX UNITS
V
RANGE
R
OUTSHDN
voltage gain, V
= 2.7V
DD
-0.10 +1.05
-0.050 +0.525
-0.10 +1.28
-0.05 +0.64
-2.5 +2.5
Guaranteed by DC voltage gain, VDD = 2.7V 2.162
11.5
-0.1
-0.15
Guaranteed by DC voltage gain, VDD = 3V 2.594
0.01
12.5
+0.1
+0.15
0.01
0.02
MAX9503
DirectDrive Video Amplifier with
Reconstruction Filter
_______________________________________________________________________________________ 3
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VDD= CPVDD= SHDN = 3.0V, SGND = GND = CPGND = 0V, C1 = C2 = C3 = C4 = 1µF, R
BIAS
= 100kΩ, TA= T
MIN
to T
MAX
.
R
L
= 150Ω to SGND, unless otherwise noted. V
VIDIN
= 286mV (MAX9503G), V
VIDIN
= 143mV (MAX9503M). Typical values are at
V
DD
= CPV
DD
= SHDN = 3.0V, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1)
CHARGE PUMP
Switching Frequency
300 kHz
LOGIC SIGNALS
Logic-Low Threshold V
IL
VDD = 2.7V to 3.6V 0.5 V
Logic-High Threshold V
IH
VDD = 2.7V to 3.6V 1.5 V
Logic Input Current I
IL
1µA
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(V
DD
= CPV
DD
= SHDN = 3.0V, SGND = GND = CPGND = 0V, C1 = C2 = C3 = C4 = 1µF, R
BIAS
= 100kΩ, TA= T
MIN
to T
MAX
. RL =
150Ω to SGND, unless otherwise noted. V
VIDIN
= 286mV (MAX9503G), V
VIDIN
= 143mV (MAX9503M). Typical values are at VDD=
CPV
DD
= SHDN = 3.0V, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1)
Passband Flatness VDD = 2.7V, f = 100kHz to 5.5MHz -1 0 +1 dB
f = 9.1MHz 3
Attenuation
V
DD
= 2.7V,
VIDOUT= 2V
P-P
, attenuation
is referred to 100kHz
f = 27MHz 35 50
dB
MAX9503G 62
Power-Supply Rejection Ratio PSRR f = 100kHz
MAX9503M 56
dB
MAX9503G 0.5
Output Impedance Z
OUT
f = 5MHz
MAX9503M
Ω
MAX9503G 0.1
Differential Gain Error DG NTSC, VIDOUT = 2V
P-P
MAX9503M 0.1
%
MAX9503G 0.2
Differential Phase Error DP NTSC, VIDOUT = 2V
P-P
MAX9503M 0.2
2T Pulse-to-Bar K Rating
2T = 250ns, bar time is 18µs, the beginning
2.5% and the ending 2.5% of the bar time
are ignored
K%
2T Pulse Response 2T = 250ns 0.3 K%
2T Bar Response
2T = 250ns, bar time is 18µs, the beginning
2.5% and the ending 2.5% of the bar time
are ignored
0.7 K%
Nonlinearity 5-step staircase 0.2 %
Group-Delay Distortion D
Dt
100kHz to 5.5MHz 10 ns
VIDOUT Capacitive-Load Stability
C
L
V
OUT
= 2V
P-P
, no sustained oscillations 20 pF
SYMBOL
150 250
MIN TYP MAX
0.65
-0.3
MAX9503
DirectDrive Video Amplifier with
Reconstruction Filter
4 _______________________________________________________________________________________
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(V
DD
= CPV
DD
= SHDN = 3.0V, SGND = GND = CPGND = 0V, C1 = C2 = C3 = C4 = 1µF, R
BIAS
= 100kΩ, TA= T
MIN
to T
MAX
. RL =
150Ω to SGND, unless otherwise noted. V
VIDIN
= 286mV (MAX9503G), V
VIDIN
= 143mV (MAX9503M). Typical values are at VDD=
CPV
DD
= SHDN = 3.0V, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1)
MAX9503G 64
Peak Signal-to-RMS Noise SNR 100kHz to 5.5MHz
MAX9503M 58
dB
Enable Time t
ON
VIDIN = 0.5V, VIDOUT settled to within 1%
of the final voltage
0.2 ms
Disable Time t
OFF
VIDIN = 0.5V, VIDOUT settled to below 1%
of the output voltage
0.1 ms
Note 1: All devices are 100% production tested at TA= +25°C. Specifications over temperature are guaranteed by design.
Note 2: Voltage gain (A
V
) is a two-point measurement in which the output voltage swing is divided by the input voltage swing.
Note 3: With an output load attached, this offset will directly contribute to quiescent current.
MAX9503G
SMALL-SIGNAL GAIN vs. FREQUENCY
MAX9503 toc01
FREQUENCY (MHz)
GAIN (dB)
101
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
-80
0.1 100
V
VIDOUT
= 100mV
P-P
GAIN = 6dB
MAX9503M
SMALL-SIGNAL GAIN vs. FREQUENCY
MAX9503 toc02
FREQUENCY (MHz)
GAIN (dB)
101
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
-80
0.1 100
V
VIDOUT
= 100mV
P-P
GAIN = 12dB
MAX9503G SMALL-SIGNAL
GAIN FLATNESS vs. FREQUENCY
MAX9503 toc03
FREQUENCY (MHz)
GAIN FLATNESS (dB)
1
4
5
6
7
8
3
0.1 10
V
VIDOUT
= 100mV
P-P
GAIN = 6dB
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VDD= CPV
DD
= SHDN = 3.0V, SGND = GND = CPGND = 0V, no load, C1 = C2 = C3 = C4 = 1µF, R
BIAS
= 100kΩ, TA= T
MIN
to
T
MAX
. R
IN
= 150Ω to SGND, unless otherwise noted. V
VIDIN
= 286mV (MAX9503G), V
VIDIN
= 143mV (MAX9503M). Typical values
are at T
A
= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
SYMBOL
MIN TYP MAX