NSC LM2439T Datasheet

LM2439
Monolithic Triple 9.5 ns CRT Driver

General Description

The LM2439 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.

Features

n Dissipates approximately 50%less power than the

LM2406

Schematic and Connection Diagrams

n Well matched with LM1279 video preamp
n 0V to 5V input range
n Stable with 0 pF–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 70 Hz Refresh
n Pixel clock frequencies up to 75 MHz
n Monitors using video blanking

LM2439 Monolithic Triple 9.5 ns CRT Driver

August 1999

Note: TabisatGND

Top View

Order Number LM2439T

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FIGURE 1. Simplified Schematic Diagram

(One Channel)

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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Notes 1, 3)

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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
Lead Temperature

(Soldering,

) +90V

CC

) +16V

BB

) 0Vto6V

IN

<

10 sec.) 300˚C

) −65˚C to +150˚C

STG

Machine Model 250V

Operating Range (Note 2)

V

CC

V

BB

V

IN

V

OUT

Case Temperature −20˚C to +115˚C

Do not operate the part without a heat sink.

+60V to +85V

+8V to +15V

+0V to +5V

+15V to +75V

ESD Tolerance, Human Body Model 2 kV

Electrical Characteristics

(See

Figure 2

Unless otherwise noted: V

for Test Circuit)

Symbol Parameter Condition

I

CC

I

BB

V

OUT

A

V

∆A

Supply Current Per Channel, No Input Signal, No

Bias Current All Three Channels 12 mA
DC Output Voltage No AC Input Signal, VIN= 1.2V 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) 1

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, VIN= +2.7 VDC,CL= 8 pF, Output = 40 VPPat 1 MHz, TC= 50˚C.

CC

LM2439

Min Typ Max

8mA

9ns

11 ns

r,tf

Output Load

%
%

= 1.0V to VIN= 4.5V.

1 ns.

IN

<

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 LM2439. This circuit is designed to allow testing of the LM2439 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

Test Circuit -

Figure 2

unless otherwise specified)

= 80V, VBB= 12V, CL= 8pF, V

CC

= 40VPP(25V-65V),

OUT

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FIGURE 3. V

OUT

vs V

IN

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FIGURE 4. Speed vs Temperature

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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. LM2439 Pulse Response

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FIGURE 8. Speed vs Load Capacitance

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