The MAX9655/MAX9656 dual SCART switches route
video signals between a set-top box decoder chip and
two external SCART connectors. Under the control of the
TV_SEL logic input, the MAX9655 selects whether the
CVBS and RGB signals from the encoder or the VCR
SCART are routed to the TV SCART. The CVBS signal
from the encoder is always routed to the VCR SCART.
The MAX9656 is similar to the MAX9655 except that
under the control of the VCR_SEL logic input, the
MAX9656 selects whether the CVBS signal from the
encoder or the TV SCART is routed to the VCR SCART.
The MAX9656 also features a low-power shutdown
mode, in which quiescent current falls to 35µA.
The incoming video signals must be AC-coupled to the
inputs, which have sync-tip clamps to set the internal
DC level. After the input stages, multiplexers select
which video signals are routed to the reconstruction filters and output amplifiers. The reconstruction filters are
optimized for standard-definition signals and typically
have ±1dB passband flatness out to 9.5MHz and 47dB
attenuation at 27MHz.
The amplifiers have 2V/V gain, and the outputs can be
DC-coupled to a 75Ω load, which is the equivalent of
two video loads, or AC-coupled to a 150Ω load.
= VDD, VCR_SEL = VDD, TV_SEL = VDD, RL= 150Ω to GND, TA= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless otherwise
noted. Typical values are at T
A
= +25°C.) (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.
Supply Voltage
V
DD
to GND...........................................................-0.3V to +4V
All Video and Logic Input Pins..................(GND - 0.3V) to +4V
Duration of Output Short Circuit to V
DD
or GND ........Continuous
Continuous Input Current
All Video and Logic Input Pins .....................................±20mA
A MAX9655 or a MAX9656 can comprise the video portion of a low-cost, dual SCART solution in set-top boxes
with a subset of the full SCART functions. The
MAX9655/MAX9656 select whether the CVBS, red,
green, and blue video signals from the encoder or the
VCR SCART are routed to the TV SCART. The
MAX9655/MAX9656 support the output of one CVBS
signal to the VCR SCART. In the MAX9655, the CVBS
signal from the encoder is routed to the VCR SCART.
In the MAX9656, the CVBS signal routed to the VCR
SCART can come from the encoder or TV SCART. In
the typical usage case, the VCR (or DVD recorder)
records a television program from the set-top box. In
such a case, the encoder would be the source of the
CVBS signal. Support for the TV SCART CVBS return
path is useful when a person wants to record on his
VCR (or more likely DVD recorder) a television program
received through the television’s antenna. The television program is transmitted from the television to the
set-top box and then to the VCR.
Both the MAX9655 and MAX9656 have integrated
reconstruction filters so that when the encoder video
signals are routed to the TV SCART or the VCR SCART,
the steps and spikes left by the video digital-to-analog
converter (DAC) are smoothed away. Although the
incoming video signals from the VCR SCART are
assumed to be filtered already, the reconstruction filter
has wide enough bandwidth so that the video signals
from the VCR SCART are not degraded.
Pin Description
PIN
MAX9655MAX9656
12ENC_B_INEncoder Blue Video Input. AC-couple the signal through a 0.1µF capacitor.
23ENC_G_INEncoder Green Video Input. AC-couple the signal through a 0.1µF capacitor.
34ENC_R_INEncoder Red Video Input. AC-couple the signal through a 0.1µF capacitor.
45ENC_CVBS_INEncoder Composite Video Input. AC-couple the signal through a 0.1µF capacitor.
56VCR_B_INVCR SCART Blue Video Input. AC-couple the signal through a 0.1µF capacitor.
67VCR_G_INVCR SCART Green Video Input. AC-couple the signal through a 0.1µF capacitor.
78VCR_R_INVCR SCART Red Video Input. AC-couple the signal through a 0.1µF capacitor.
89VCR_CVBS_INV C R S C ART C om p osi te V i d eo Inp ut. AC - coup l e the si g nal thr oug h a 0.1µF cap aci tor .
911GNDGround
1013VCR_CVBS_OUT VCR SCART Composite Video Output. The sync tip is biased at 0.3V.
1114TV_CVBS_OUTTV SCART Composite Video Output. The sync tip is biased at 0.3V.
1215TV_R_OUTTV SCART Red Video Output. The sync tip is biased at 0.3V.
1316TV_G_OUTTV SCART Green Video Output. The sync tip is biased at 0.3V.
1417TV_B_OUTTV SCART Blue Video Output. The sync tip is biased at 0.3V.
1518TV_SEL
1619V
—1TV_CVBS_IN
—10N.C.No Connection. Not internally connected.
—12 SHDN
—20VCR_SEL
NAMEFUNCTION
TV SCART Output Selection. Connect to GND to route the encoder video signals
to the TV SCART outputs. Connect to VDD to route the VCR SCART video signals
to the TV SCART outputs.
DD
Positive Power Supply. Bypass with 0.1µF ceramic capacitors to GND.
Television SCART Composite Video Input. AC-couple the signal through a 0.1µF
capacitor.
Active-Low Shutdown Logic Input. Connect to GND to place device in shutdown.
Connect to V
VCR SCART Output Selection. Connect to GND to route ENC_CVBS_IN to the
VCR SCART CVBS output. Connect to VDD to route TV_CVBS_IN to the VCR
SCART CVBS output.
for normal operation.
DD
MAX9655/MAX9656
Low-Power Video Switches
for Dual SCART Connectors
The incoming video signals can have any DC bias
because the input sync-tip clamps restore the
DC level. The output amplifiers have a gain of 2V/V.
The MAX9655/MAX9656 operate from a single 3.3V
supply and consume low quiescent power and low
average power. In addition, the MAX9656 also has
shutdown mode.
Operating Modes
TV_SEL controls whether the encoder or VCR video signals are sent to the TV SCART. See Table 1.
On the MAX9656, VCR_SEL controls whether the CVBS
signal from the TV SCART or the encoder is sent to the
VCR SCART. SHDN controls whether the device is on
or off. See Tables 2 and 3. In shutdown, the outputs of
the MAX9656 are high impedance.
Input
Every video signal must be AC-coupled to the
MAX9655/MAX9656 through 0.1µF capacitors. The
MAX9655/MAX9656 have sync-tip clamps and bias circuits to restore the DC level of the video signal after the
input coupling capacitor. When a video input is selected, the input has a sync-tip clamp, which accepts
video signals that have sync pulses or that reach their
minimum level during sync. Composite video with
blanking and sync (CVBS) is an example of a video signal with sync pulses. The red, green, and blue signals
in an RGBS signal set are examples of signals that
return to their blank level during sync. The sync-tip voltage is internally set to 300mV.
When a video input is not selected, the inputs to the
MAX9655 and the MAX9656 do not distort the video
signal in case the video source is driving video signals
to another video circuit such as a video multiplexer.
The inputs are biased at VDD/3, which is sufficiently
above ground so that the ESD diodes never forward
bias as the video signal changes. The input resistance
is 220kΩ, which presents negligible loading on the
video current DAC. The sole exception to this condition
is ENC_CVBS_IN (MAX9655), in which the input circuit
is always a sync-tip clamp. Table 4 summarizes which
input circuit is active on the inputs of the MAX9655
depending on TV_SEL. Table 5 summarizes which input
circuit is active on the inputs of the MAX9656 depending on TV_SEL and VCR_SEL.
Table 1. TV_SEL Logic (Applicable to
Both the MAX9655 and the MAX9656)
Table 2. VCR_SEL Logic (Only Applicable
to the MAX9656)
Table 3. SHDN Logic (Only Applicable to
the MAX9656)
Table 4. MAX9655 Input Circuit of Input as Determined by State of TV_SEL
LOGIC STATEMODE
Low
High
Encoder video signals are routed to the
TV SCART.
VCR SCART video signals are routed to
the TV SCART.
LOGIC STATEMODE
Low
High
CVBS signal from encoder is routed to the
VCR SCART.
CVBS signal from the TV SCART is routed
to the VCR SCART.
When the MAX9656 is in shutdown, its inputs are
biased at the same voltage and present the same input
resistance as unselected inputs.
Video Filter
The MAX9655/MAX9656 video filter features ±1dB
passband out to 9.5MHz and 47dB attenuation at
27MHz, making the filter suitable for standard-definition
video signals from all sources (e.g., broadcast and
DVD). Broadcast video signals are channel limited:
NTSC signals have 4.2MHz bandwidth, and PAL signals have 5MHz bandwidth. Video signals from a DVD
player, however, are not channel limited; so the bandwidth of DVD video signals can approach the Nyquist
limit of 6.75MHz. Recommendation: ITU-R BT.601-5
specifies 13.5MHz as the sampling rate for standarddefinition video. Therefore, the maximum bandwidth of
the signal is 6.75MHz. To ease the filtering requirements, most modern video systems oversample by two
times, clocking the video current DAC at 27MHz.
Outputs
The video output amplifiers can both source and sink
load current, allowing output loads to be DC- or ACcoupled. The amplifier output stage needs approximately 300mV of headroom from either supply rail. The
devices have an internal level-shift circuit that positions
the sync tip at approximately 300mV at the output.
If the supply voltage is greater than 3.135V (5% below
a 3.3V supply), each amplifier can drive two DC-coupled video loads to ground. If the supply is less than
3.135V, each amplifier can drive only one DC-coupled
or AC-coupled video load.
Applications Information
Audio Switch for Dual SCART Connectors
In addition to video signals, SCART connectors also
support left and right audio signals that are full duplex.
Figure 1 shows a matching audio switch for the
MAX9655. Notice that it can be made from low-cost,
discrete components. It is assumed that the set-top box
chip generates the left and right audio signals directly,
or the set-top box chip sends an I2S stream to a stereo
audio DAC that generates the left and right audio signals. In both cases, the audio signals are filtered and
amplified by a dual audio op amp before they are presented to the audio switch.
Figure 2 shows a matching audio switch for the
MAX9656. Similar to how the MAX9656 handles video
signals, the audio signals from the set-top box chip or
the audio signals from the TV SCART are routed to the
VCR SCART.
AC-Coupling the Outputs
The outputs can be AC-coupled since the output stage
can source and sink current as shown in Figure 3.
Coupling capacitors should be 220µF or greater to
keep the highpass filter, formed by the 150Ω equivalent
resistance of the video transmission line, to a corner
frequency of 4.8Hz or below. The frame rate of PAL
systems is 25Hz. The corner frequency should be well
below the frame rate.
Table 5. MAX9656 Input Circuit of Input as Determined by State of TV_SEL
Note: VCR_SEL = X (don’t care), except where noted.
The quiescent power consumption and average power
consumption of the MAX9655/MAX9656 are very low
because of the 3.3V operation and low-power circuit
design. Quiescent power consumption is defined when
the MAX9655/MAX9656 are operating without loads
and without any video signals.
Average power consumption represents the normal
power consumption when the devices drive real video
signals into real video loads. It is measured when the
MAX9655/MAX9656 drive a 150Ω load to ground with
a 50% flat field, which serves as a proxy for a real
video signal.
Table 6 shows the quiescent and average power consumption of the MAX9655/MAX9656.
Power-Supply Bypassing and Ground
The MAX9655/MAX9656 operate from a single-supply
voltage down to 2.7V, allowing for low-power operation.
Bypass VDDto GND with a 0.1µF capacitor. Place
all external components as close as possible to
the device.
Chip Information
PROCESS: BiCMOS
Figure 3. AC-Coupled Outputs
Table 6. Quiescent and Average Power
Consumption for MAX9655/MAX9656
POWER
MEASUREMENTS
Quiescent Power
Consumption
Average Power
Consumption
CONSUMPTION
(mW)
69No load.
175
CONDITIONS
150Ω to ground on
each output. 50%
flat field signal on
each input.
Low-Power Video Switches
for Dual SCART Connectors
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