SN28835
1/2-INCH NTSC TIMER
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• NTSC-Timing Operation
• Solid-State Reliability
• Color and Monochrome Operation
• Four Selectable-Antiblooming Modes
• Variable-Integration-Time Option
• Surface-Mount Package
• Clamp-Pulse Select Option
• Horizontal and Vertical Resets for External
Synchronization
description
The SN28835 is a monolithic integrated circuit
designed to supply timing signals for the Texas
Instruments (TI) 8-mm TC242/TC244 color and
TC243/TC245 monochrome CCD image sensors.
The SN28835 supplies both CCD-drive signals
and NTSC-television synchronization signals at
standard video rates. It requires a single
5-V supply voltage and a 14.318-MHz
crystal-oscillator input. The SN28835 provides the
user with several options including multiple
antiblooming modes, variable-integration time,
external synchronization, and delayed horizontal
transfer.
The SN28835 is designed to drive the CCD image sensor through intermediary level-shifting devices such as
the TI TMS3473B parallel driver and the SN28846 serial driver. It also supplies sample-and-hold signals for the
TI TL1593 3-channel sample-and-hold circuit and multiplex signals for the TI TL1051 video preprocessor. The
SN28835 NTSC synchronization-signal outputs include composite sync, composite blank, clamp, subcarrier,
subcarrier delayed by 90 degrees, and burst flag.
The SN28835 is supplied in a 44-pin plastic flat package and is characterized for operation from –20°C to 45°C.
This device contains circuits to protect its inputs and outputs against damage due to high static voltages or electrostatic fields. These
circuits have been qualified to protect this device against electrostatic discharges (ESD) of up to 2 kV according to MIL-STD-883C,
Method 3015; however, precautions should be taken to avoid application of any voltage higher than maximum-rated voltages to these
high-impedance circuits. During storage or handling, the device leads should be shorted together or the device should be placed in
conductive foam. In a circuit, unused inputs should always be connected to an appropriated logic voltage level, preferably either VCC or ground.
Specific guidelines for handling devices of this type are contained in the publication
Guidelines for Handling Electrostatic-Discharge-Sensitive
(ESDS) Devices and Assemblies
available from Texas Instruments.
TI is a trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated.
GND
MODE
PI
ABIN
GT
PS
PD
S3
S2
S1
T
12 13
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
BCP1
BCP2
CP2
CP1
CSYNC
CBLK
BF
SC
SC(90)
ABS0
ABS1
14 15 16 17
GT3/SH2
SH1X2X1
43 42 41 40 3944 38
FI
E/L
VDS
HCR
VCR
GT2
GT1/SH3
VGATE
HGATE
CLK2M
V
HIGH
GPS
SB
GP
VD
VD2
WHTA
36 35 3437
18 19 20 21 22
CC
FS PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of Texas Instruments
standard warranty. Production processing does not necessarily include
testing of all parameters.
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functional block diagram
Oscillator
Divide
by 7
14.318
MHz
2.045 MHz
Divide by 4,
Phase Shift
Horizontal
Counter
Vertical
Counter
Clock
Generator
Antiblooming
Generator
Serial
Generator
Decoder
27
29
31
28
23
1
BCP1
BCP2
CP1
CP2
CSYNC
CBLK
BF
VD
FI
VGATE
HGATE
WHTA
VD2
PD
GT
PI
PS
T
S1
S2
S3
SH1
GT3/SH2
GT1/SH3
GT2
24
25
26
36
37
38
39
30
ABIN
13
15
42
14
GPS
GP
VDS
SB
ABS0
ABS1
10
11
MODE
E/L
32
43
HCR
41
VCR
40
X1
34
X2
35
9
SC(90)
8
SC
21
CLK2M
2
4
3
5
6
7
16
44
19
20
18
17
The levels on these two terminals determine which of the four antiblooming modes is selected:
ABS1 ABS0 Operation
L L No ABG pulses
L H 2-MHz burst of ABG pulses
H L 1-MHz burst of ABG pulses
H H 1-MHz continuous ABG pulses
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Terminal Functions
TERMINAL
ABIN 30 O Antiblooming in
ABS0 10 I
ABS1 11 I
BCP1 1 O Optical black clamp
BCP2 2 O Optical black clamp
BF 7 O Burst flag
CBLK 6 O Composite blank
CLK2M 21 O 2-MHz clock
CP1 4 O Clamp
CP2 3 O Clamp
CSYNC 5 O Composite sync
E/L 43 I
Delay select for S1, S2, S3. When E/L is high, the three serial-transfer pulses occur early relative to the
sample-and-hold pulses SH1, SH2, and SH3. When E/L
is low, the three serial-transfer pulses occur
late relative to the sample-and-hold pulses.
FI 44 O Field index
GND 33 Ground
GP 15 I Exposure control: GP gates the PS and PI outputs (see the description of GPS)
GPS 13 I
When GPS is high, the timer operates in the normal-integration-time mode (t
int
= 16.67 ms) and VD is
connected internally to GP . To operate the imager in the variable-integration-time mode, GPS must be
held low and a user-defined logic circuit must be inserted between VD and GP to vary the integration
time (see Figure 1).
GT 29 O TMS3473B parallel-driver MIDSEL input switch
GT1/SH3 38 O
GT1/SH3 is a logic signal for both Y gate 1 of the TL1051 video preprocessor and sample-and-hold
channel 3 of the TL1593 3-channel sample-and-hold circuit.
GT2 39 O Y gate 2 for the TL1051 video preprocessor
GT3/SH2 37 O
GT3/SH2 is a logic signal for both Y gate 3 and sample-and-hold channel 2 of the TL1051 video
preprocessor.
HCR 41 I Horizontal-counter reset
HGATE 20 O Decoded H count signal. HGATE is a test point and is not used in normal operation.
HIGH 12 I Not used (tie high)
MODE 32 I
TC243/TC245 CCD select. When MODE is low, the TC244/245 CCD imager is selected; when MODE
is high, the TC242/243 is selected (see the appropriate data sheets for imager differences).
PD 27 O Power down. A low-logic level on PD causes the device to enter a low power-consumption mode.
PI 31 O Parallel-image-area gate clock
PS 28 O Parallel-storage-area gate clock
SB 14 I
Standby-mode select. When SB is high, normal operation is selected; when SB is low, the power-down
mode is selected.
SC 8 O Subcarrier
SC(90) 9 O Subcarrier phase shifted by 90 degrees
SH1 36 O Sample and hold 1
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Terminal Functions (Continued)
TERMINAL
S1 24 O Serial clock 1
S2 25 O Serial clock 2
S3 26 O Serial clock 3
T 23 O Transfer-gate clock
V
CC
22 DC power
VCR 40 I Vertical-counter reset
VD 16 O Vertical drive
VDS 42 I
Vertical-dump speed. When VDS is high, the vertical-dump frequency is 3.58MHz; when VDS is low,
the vertical-dump frequency is 2 MHz.
VD2 17 O Real-display-area signal. VD2 is a test point and is not used in normal operation.
VGATE 19 O Decoded V count signal. VGATE is a test point and is not used in normal operation.
WHTA 18 O WHTA is a test point and is not used in normal operation.
X1 34
X2 35
Crystal oscillator (see Figure 2)
12 3
t
int
Flush Pulses Transfer Pulse
GP
Figure 1. GP Flush and Transfer Pulses
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variable-integration-time mode
In addition to the normal TV mode of operation, the SN28835 timing generator offers an optional
variable-integration mode for use with the TC244 and TC245 CCD area-array image sensors. The
variable-integration mode is selected by applying a low-logic level to GPS. This low-logic level disables the
vertical-drive (VD) signal from controlling, internal to the timer, the image-area and storage-area parallel transfer
signal (GP).
Prior to the start of a new integration period, the charge that has accumulated in the image area must be
transferred out. To flush this previous signal or dark-current charge from the image area, GP is pulsed low two
times. Each low pulse generates 256 image-area and storage-area gate and transfer signals that shift the
unwanted charge into the clearing drain. This clearing function should be performed during the high time of the
VD signal (see Figure 3 through Figure 12).
The new integration period continues as long as GP remains high. GPS must be held at a low-logic level to
prevent VD from controlling GP internally . The integration ceases and the readout occurs when VD and GP are
pulsed low simultaneously; this is accomplished by taking GPS to a high-logic level. The readout timing is
dependent on the vertical-drive pulse; this means that the total-integration time is a multiple of 1/60 of a second
plus the time interval between the last GP low pulse and the next VD low pulse. The image readout occurs within
the normal 1/60-second readout interval. If the integration time is less than 1/60 of a second, normal output
operation occurs; if the integration time is greater than 1/60 of a second, a frame buffer may be required to
capture the image.
Integration times greater than 1/60 of a second result in image degradation at temperatures greater than 25°C
due to dark-current generation. The degradation is seen as a decrease in dynamic range (contrast) and an
increase in noise. It is recommended that the image sensor be cooled for long-exposure operation. The
dark-current generation is reduced by a factor of two for each 7°C temperature decrease. The sensor operates
at –30°C. Cooling can be accomplished by using a thermoelectric or Peltier cooler attached to the image sensor .
Condensation on the header must be prevented by isolating the cooled sensor from moist air. V acuum isolation
is preferred; however, the continual flushing of dry nitrogen across the header can also prevent condensation.
X1 X2
34 35
C1 ≈ 40 pF C2 ≈ 40 pF
SN28835
NOTE: The SN28835 is designed for use with a
crystal oscillator. The X1 and X2
terminals should not connect directly to
external driver outputs.
Figure 2. Connection of an External Crystal Oscillator to the SN28835
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absolute maximum ratings over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
†
Supply voltage range, V
CC
(see Note 1) –0.3 V to 7 V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Input voltage range, V
I
–0.3 V to VCC + 0.3 V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Output voltage range, V
O
–0.3 V to VCC + 0.3 V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Continuous total power dissipation at (or below) T
A
= 25°C 300 mW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating free-air temperature range, T
A
–20°C to 45°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage temperature range, T
STG
–55°C to 125°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lead temperature 1,6 mm (1/16 inch) from case for 10 seconds 260°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
†
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 under “recommended operating conditions” is not
implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
NOTE 1: All voltage values are with respect to GND.
recommended operating conditions
MIN NOM MAX UNIT
Supply voltage, V
CC
4.5 5 5.5 V
High-level input voltage, V
IH
VCC x 0.7 V
Low-level input voltage, V
IL 0.8
V
Operating frequency 14.318 MHz
Power-up time 300 µs
Operating free-air temperature, T
A
–20 45 °C
electrical characteristics over recommended ranges of supply voltage and operating free-air
temperature (unless otherwise noted)
‡
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
GT3/SH2 and GT1/SH3 VCC = 4.5 V, IOH = –4 mA 3.5
OH
All other outputs VCC = 4.5 V, IOH = –2 mA 3.5
GT3/SH2 and GT1/SH3 VCC = 4.5 V, IOL = 4 mA 0.5
OL
All other outputs VCC = 4.5 V, IOL = 2 mA 0.5
I
IH
§
VIH = 5 V 1 µA
I
IL
VIL = 0 –30 –200 –500 µA
I
CC(AV)
Average supply current 10 30 mA
I
CC(S)
Standby supply current 1 mA
‡
The SB input is a Schmitt-trigger input with 0.1-V to 1-V hysteresis.
§
All inputs except X1 have pullup-current sources.
switching characteristics over recommended ranges of supply voltage and operating free-air
temperature
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
y
S1, S2, S3, SH1, GT2, GT1/SH3, GT3/SH2
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