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ADV7127
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106, U.S.A.
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Fax: 781/326-8703 © Analog Devices, Inc., 1998
CMOS, 240 MHz
10-Bit High Speed Video DAC
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
D9–D0
GND RSET
IOUT
IOUT
COMP
ADV7127
VREF
VOLTAGE*
REFERENCE
CIRCUIT
PDOWN*POWER–
DOWN
MODE
VAA
10
DAC
10
DATA
REGISTER
CLOCK
PSAVE
*ON TSSOP VERSION ONLY
FEATURES
240 MSPS Throughput Rate
10-Bit D/A Converters
SFDR
–70 dB typ: fCLK = 50 MHz; fOUT = 1 MHz
–53 dB typ: fCLK = 140 MHz; fOUT = 40 MHz
RS-343A/RS-170 Compatible Output
Complementary Outputs
DAC Output Current Range: 2 mA to 26 mA
TTL Compatible Inputs
Internal Voltage Reference (1.23 V) on TSSOP Package
Single Supply +5 V/+3.3 V Operation
28-Lead SOIC Package and 24-Lead TSSOP Package
Low Power Dissipation (30 mW min @ 3 V)
Low Power Standby Mode (10 mW min @ 3 V)
Power-Down Mode (60 mW min @ 3 V)
Power-Down Mode Available on TSSOP Package
Industrial Temperature Range (–408C to +858C)
APPLICATIONS
Digital Video Systems (1600 3 1200 @ 100 Hz)
High Resolution Color Graphics
Digital Radio Modulation
Image Processing
Instrumentation
Video Signal Reconstruction
Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS)
Wireless LAN
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADV7127 (ADV
®
) is a high speed, digital-to-analog con-
vertor on a single monolithic chip. It consists of a 10-bit,
video D/A converter with on-board voltage reference, comple-
mentary outputs, a standard TTL input interface and high
impedance analog output current sources.
The ADV7127 has a 10-bit wide input port. A single +5 V/
+3.3 V power supply and clock are all that are required to make
the part functional.
The ADV7127 is fabricated in a CMOS process. Its monolithic
CMOS construction ensures greater functionality with lower
power dissipation. The ADV7127 is available in a small outline
28-lead SOIC or 24-lead TSSOP package.
The ADV7127 TSSOP package also has a power-down mode.
Both ADV7127 packages have a power standby mode.
The ADV7127 TSSOP package has an on-board voltage refer-
ence circuit. The ADV7127 SOIC package requires an external
reference.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
1. 240 MSPS Throughput.
2. Guaranteed monotonic to 10 bits.
3. Compatible with a wide variety of high resolution color
graphics systems including RS-343A and RS-170A.
ADV is a registered trademark of Analog Devices, Inc.
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ADV7127–SPECIFICATIONS
5 V SOIC SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter Min Typ Max Units Test Conditions
STATIC PERFORMANCE
Resolution (Each DAC) 10 Bits
Integral Nonlinearity (BSL) –1 0.4 +1 LSB
Differential Nonlinearity –1 0.25 +1 LSB Guaranteed Monotonic
DIGITAL AND CONTROL INPUTS
Input High Voltage, V
IH
2V
Input Low Voltage, V
IL
0.8 V
Input Current, I
IN
–1 +1 µAV
IN
= 0.0 V or V
AA
PSAVE Pull-Up Current 20 µA
Input Capacitance, C
IN
10 pF
ANALOG OUTPUTS
Output Current 2.0 18.5 mA
Output Compliance Range, V
OC
0 +1.4 V
Output Impedance, R
OUT
100 kΩ
Output Capacitance, C
OUT
10 pF I
OUT
= 0 mA
Offset Error –0.025 +0.025 % FSR Tested with DAC Output = 0 V
Gain Error
2
–5.0 +5.0 % FSR FSR = 17.62 mA
VOLTAGE REFERENCE (Ext.)
Reference Range, V
REF
1.12 1.235 1.35 V
POWER DISSIPATION
Digital Supply Current
3
3.4 9 mA f
CLK
= 50 MHz
Digital Supply Current
3
10.5 15 mA f
CLK
= 140 MHz
Digital Supply Current
3
18 25 mA f
CLK
= 240 MHz
Analog Supply Current 33 37 mA R
SET
= 560 Ω
Analog Supply Current 5 mA R
SET
= 4933 Ω
Standby Supply Current
4
2.1 5.0 mA PSAVE = Low, Digital and Control
Inputs at V
AA
Power Supply Rejection Ratio 0.1 0.5 %/%
NOTES
1
Temperature range T
MIN
to T
MAX
: –40°C to +85°C at 50 MHz and 140 MHz, 0°C to +70°C at 240 MHz.
2
Gain error = ((Measured (FSC)/Ideal (FSC) –1) × 100), where Ideal = V
REF
/R
SET
× K × (3FFH) and K = 7.9896.
3
Digital supply is measured with continuous clock with data input corresponding to a ramp pattern and with an input level at 0 V and V
DD
.
4
These max/min specifications are guaranteed by characterization to be over 4.75 V to 5.25 V range.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
(VAA = +5 V 6 5%, VREF = 1.235 V, RSET = 560 V, CL = 10 pF. All specifications TMIN to TMAX1 unless
otherwise noted, TJ MAX = 1108C)
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ADV7127
5 V TSSOP SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter Min Typ Max Units Test Conditions
STATIC PERFORMANCE
Resolution (Each DAC) 10 Bits
Integral Nonlinearity (BSL) –1 0.4 +1 LSB
Differential Nonlinearity –1 0.25 +1 LSB Guaranteed Monotonic
DIGITAL AND CONTROL INPUTS
Input High Voltage, V
IH
2V
Input Low Voltage, V
IL
0.8 V
PDOWN Input High Voltage
2
3V
PDOWN Input Low Voltage
2
1V
Input Current, I
IN
–1 +1 µAV
IN
= 0.0 V or V
AA
PSAVE Pull-Up Current 20 µA
PDOWN Pull-Up Current 20 µA
Input Capacitance, C
IN
10 pF
ANALOG OUTPUTS
Output Current 2.0 18.5 mA
Output Compliance Range, V
OC
0 +1.4 V
Output Impedance, R
OUT
100 kΩ
Output Capacitance, C
OUT
10 pF I
OUT
= 0 mA
Offset Error –0.025 +0.025 % FSR Tested with DAC Output = 0 V
Gain Error
3
–5.0 +5.0 % FSR FSR = 17.62 mA
VOLTAGE REFERENCE (Ext. and Int.)
4
Reference Range, V
REF
1.12 1.235 1.35 V
POWER DISSIPATION
Digital Supply Current
5
1.5 3 mA f
CLK
= 50 MHz
Digital Supply Current
5
46 mA f
CLK
= 140 MHz
Digital Supply Current
5
6.5 10 mA f
CLK
= 240 MHz
Analog Supply Current 23 27 mA R
SET
= 560 Ω
Analog Supply Current 5 mA R
SET
= 4933 Ω
Standby Supply Current
6
3.8 6 mA PSAVE = Low, Digital and Control
Inputs at V
AA
PDOWN Supply Current
2
1mA
Power Supply Rejection Ratio 0.1 0.5 %/%
NOTES
1
Temperature range T
MIN
to T
MAX
: –40°C to +85°C at 50 MHz and 140 MHz, 0°C to +70°C at 240 MHz.
2
This power-down feature is only available on the ADV7127 in the TSSOP package.
3
Gain error = ((Measured (FSC)/Ideal (FSC) –1) × 100), where Ideal = V
REF
/R
SET
× K × (3FFH ) and K = 7.9896.
4
Internal voltage reference is available only on the ADV7127 TSSOP package.
5
Digital supply is measured with continuous clock with data input corresponding to a ramp pattern and with an input level at 0 V and V
DD
.
6
These max/min specifications are guaranteed by characterization to be over 4.75 V to 5.25 V range.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
(VAA = +5 V 6 5%, VREF = 1.235 V, RSET = 560 V, CL = 10 pF. All specifications TMIN to TMAX1 unless
otherwise noted, TJ MAX = 1108C)
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ADV7127–SPECIFICATIONS
3.3 V SOIC SPECIFICATIONS
1
Parameter Min Typ Max Units Test Conditions
STATIC PERFORMANCE
Resolution (Each DAC) 10 Bits R
SET
= 680 Ω
Integral Nonlinearity (BSL) –1 0.5 +1 LSB R
SET
= 680 Ω
Differential Nonlinearity –1 0.25 +1 LSB R
SET
= 680 Ω
DIGITAL AND CONTROL INPUTS
Input High Voltage, V
IH
2.0 V
Input Low Voltage, V
IL
0.8 V
Input Current, I
IN
–1 +1 µAV
IN
= 0.0 V or V
DD
PSAVE Pull-Up Current 20 µA
Input Capacitance, C
IN
10 pF
ANALOG OUTPUTS
Output Current 2.0 18.5 mA
Output Compliance Range, V
OC
0 +1.4 V
Output Impedance, R
OUT
70 kΩ
Output Capacitance, C
OUT
10 pF
Offset Error 0 0 % FSR Tested with DAC Output = 0 V
Gain Error
3
0 % FSR FSR = 17.62 mA
VOLTAGE REFERENCE (Ext.)
Reference Range, V
REF
1.12 1.235 1.35 V
POWER DISSIPATION
Digital Supply Current
4
2.2 5.0 mA f
CLK
= 50 MHz
Digital Supply Current
4
6.5 12.0 mA f
CLK
= 140 MHz
Digital Supply Current
4
11 15 mA f
CLK
= 240 MHz
Analog Supply Current 32 35 mA R
SET
= 560 Ω
Analog Supply Current 5 mA R
SET
= 4933 Ω
Standby Supply Current 2.4 5.0 mA PSAVE = Low, Digital and Control
Inputs at V
DD
Power Supply Rejection Ratio 0.1 0.5 %/%
NOTES
1
These max/min specifications are guaranteed by characterization to be over 3.0 V to 3.6 V range.
2
Temperature range T
MIN
to T
MAX
: –40°C to +85°C at 50 MHz and 140 MHz, 0°C to +70°C at 240 MHz.
3
Gain error = ((Measured (FSC)/Ideal (FSC) –1) × 100) , where Ideal = V
REF
/R
SET
× K × (3FFH) and K = 7.9896.
4
Digital supply is measured with continuous clock with data input corresponding to a ramp pattern and with an input level at 0 V and V
DD
.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
(VAA = +3.0 V–3.6 V, VREF = 1.235 V, RSET = 560 V
,
CL = 10 pF. All specifications TMIN to TMAX2
unless otherwise noted, TJ MAX = 1108C)
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ADV7127
3.3 V TSSOP SPECIFICATIONS
1
Parameter Min Typ Max Units Test Conditions
STATIC PERFORMANCE
Resolution (Each DAC) 10 Bits R
SET
= 680 Ω
Integral Nonlinearity (BSL) –1 0.5 +1 LSB R
SET
= 680 Ω
Differential Nonlinearity –1 0.25 +1 LSB R
SET
= 680 Ω
DIGITAL AND CONTROL INPUTS
Input High Voltage, V
IH
2.0 V
Input Low Voltage, V
IL
0.8 V
PDOWN Input High Voltage
3
2.1 V
PDOWN Input Low Voltage
3
0.6 V
Input Current, I
IN
–1 +1 µAV
IN
= 0.0 V or V
DD
PSAVE Pull-Up Current 20 µA
Input Capacitance, C
IN
10 pF
ANALOG OUTPUTS
Output Current 2.0 18.5 mA
Output Compliance Range, V
OC
0 +1.4 V
Output Impedance, R
OUT
70 kΩ
Output Capacitance, C
OUT
10 pF
Offset Error 0 0 % FSR Tested with DAC Output = 0 V
Gain Error
4
0 % FSR FSR = 17.62 mA
VOLTAGE REFERENCE (Ext.)
Reference Range, V
REF
1.12 1.235 1.35 V
VOLTAGE REFERENCE (Int.)
5
Reference Range, V
REF
1.235 V
POWER DISSIPATION
Digital Supply Current
6
12 mA f
CLK
= 50 MHz
Digital Supply Current
6
2.5 4.5 mA f
CLK
= 140 MHz
Digital Supply Current
6
46 mA f
CLK
= 240 MHz
Analog Supply Current 22 25 mA R
SET
= 560 Ω
Analog Supply Current 5 mA R
SET
= 4933 Ω
Standby Supply Current 2.6 3 mA PSAVE = Low, Digital and Control
Inputs at V
DD
PDOWN Supply Current 20 µA
Power Supply Rejection Ratio 0.1 0.5 %/%
NOTES
1
These max/min specifications are guaranteed by characterization to be over 3.0 V to 3.6 V range.
2
Temperature range T
MIN
to T
MAX
: –40°C to +85°C at 50 MHz and 140 MHz, 0°C to +70°C at 240 MHz.
3
This power-down feature is only available on the ADV7127 in the TSSOP package.
4
Gain error = ((Measured (FSC)/Ideal (FSC) –1) × 100), where Ideal = V
REF
/R
SET
× K × (3FFH) and K = 7.9896.
5
Internal voltage reference is available only on the ADV7127 TSSOP package.
6
Digital supply is measured with continuous clock with data input corresponding to a ramp pattern and with an input level at 0 V and V
DD
.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
(VAA = +3.0 V–3.6 V, VREF = 1.235 V, RSET = 560 V
,
CL = 10 pF. All specifications TMIN to TMAX2
unless otherwise noted, TJ MAX = 1108C)
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ADV7127–SPECIFICATIONS
5 V/3.3 V DYNAMIC SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter Min Typ Max Units
DAC PERFORMANCE
Glitch Impulse
2, 3
10 pVs
Data Feedthrough
2, 3
22 dB
Clock Feedthrough
2, 3
33 dB
NOTES
1
These max/min specifications are guaranteed by characterization.
2
TTL input values are for 0 V and 3 V with input rise/fall times ≤3 ns, measured at the 10% and 90% points. Timing reference points at 50% for inputs and outputs.
3
Clock and data feedthrough is a function of the amount of overshoot and undershoot on the digital inputs. Glitch impulse includes clock and data feedthrough.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
(VAA = (3 V–5.25 V)1, VREF = 1.235 V, RSET = 560 V, CL = 10 pF. All specifications
are for TA = +258C unless otherwise noted, TJ MAX = 1108C)
5 V TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
1
Parameter Min Typ Max Units Condition
ANALOG OUTPUTS
Analog Output Delay, t
6
5.5 ns
Analog Output Rise/Fall Time, t
74
1.0 ns
Analog Output Transition Time, t
85
15 ns
Analog Output Skew, t
96
12 ns
CLOCK CONTROL
f
CLK7
0.5 50 MHz 50 MHz Grade
f
CLK7
0.5 140 MHz 140 MHz Grade
f
CLK7
0.5 240 MHz 240 MHz Grade
Data and Control Setup, t
1
1.5 ns
Data and Control Hold, t
2
2.5 ns
Clock Pulsewidth High, t
4
1.875 1.1 ns f
MAX
= 240 MHz
Clock Pulsewidth Low t
5
1.875 1.25 ns f
MAX
= 240 MHz
Clock Pulsewidth High t
4
2.85 ns f
MAX
= 140 MHz
Clock Pulsewidth Low t
5
2.85 ns f
MAX
= 140 MHz
Clock Pulsewidth High t
4
8.0 ns f
MAX
= 50 MHz
Clock Pulsewidth Low t
5
8.0 ns f
MAX
= 50 MHz
Pipeline Delay, t
PD6
1.0 1.0 1.0 Clock Cycles
PSAVE Up Time, t
106
210 ns
PDOWN Up Time, t
118
320 ns
NOTES
1
Timing specifications are measured with input levels of 3.0 V (V
IH
) and 0 V (V
IL
) 0 for both 5 V and 3.3 V supplies.
2
These maximum and minimum specifications are guaranteed over this range.
3
Temperature range: T
MIN
to T
MAX
: –40°C to +85°C at 50 MHz and 140 MHz, 0°C to +70°C at 240 MHz.
4
Rise time was measured from the 10% to 90% point of zero to full-scale transition, fall time from the 90% to 10% point of a full-scale transition.
5
Measured from 50% point of full-scale transition to 2% of final value.
6
Guaranteed by characterization.
7
f
CLK
max specification production tested at 125 MHz and 5 V. Limits specified here are guaranteed by characterization.
8
This power-down feature is only available on the ADV7127 in the TSSOP package.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
(VAA = +5 V 6 5%2, VREF = 1.235 V, RSET = 560 V, CL = 10 pF. All specifications TMIN to TMAX3
unless otherwise noted, TJ MAX = 1108C)
ADV7127
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3.3 V TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
1
Parameter Min Typ Max Units Condition
ANALOG OUTPUTS
Analog Output Delay, t
6
7.5 ns
Analog Output Rise/Fall Time, t
74
1.0 ns
Analog Output Transition Time, t
85
15 ns
Analog Output Skew, t
96
12 ns
CLOCK CONTROL
f
CLK7
50 MHz 50 MHz Grade
f
CLK7
140 MHz 140 MHz Grade
f
CLK7
240 MHz 240 MHz Grade
Data and Control Setup, t
26
1.5 ns
Data and Control Hold, t
26
2.5 ns
Clock Pulsewidth High, t
4
1.1 ns f
MAX
= 240 MHz
Clock Pulsewidth Low t
56
1.4 ns f
MAX
= 240 MHz
Clock Pulsewidth High t
46
2.85 ns f
MAX
= 140 MHz
Clock Pulsewidth Low t
56
2.85 ns f
MAX
= 140 MHz
Clock Pulsewidth High t
46
8.0 ns f
MAX
= 50 MHz
Clock Pulsewidth Low t
56
8.0 ns f
MAX
= 50 MHz
Pipeline Delay, t
PD6
1.0 1.0 1.0 Clock Cycles
PSAVE Up Time, t
106
410 ns
PDOWN Up Time, t
118
320 ns
NOTES
1
Timing specifications are measured with input levels of 3.0 V (V
IH
) and 0 V (V
IL
) 0 for both 5 V and 3.3 V supplies.
2
These maximum and minimum specifications are guaranteed over this range.
3
Temperature range: T
MIN
to T
MAX
: –40°C to +85°C at 50 MHz and 140 MHz, 0 °C to +70°C at 240 MHz.
4
Rise time was measured from the 10% to 90% point of zero to full-scale transition, fall time from the 90% to 10% point of a full-scale transition.
5
Measured from 50% point of full-scale transition to 2% of final value.
6
Guaranteed by characterization.
7
f
CLK
max specification production tested at 125 MHz and 5 V limits specified here are guaranteed by characterization.
8
This power-down feature is only available on the ADV7127 in the TSSOP package.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
CLOCK
DATA
t4t5
t7
t8
NOTES:
1. OUTPUT DELAY (t6) MEASURED FROM THE 50% POINT OF THE RISING
EDGE OF CLOCK TO THE 50% POINT OF FULL SCALE TRANSITION.
2. OUTPUT RISE/FALL TIME (t7) MEASURED BETWEEN THE 10% AND
90% POINTS OF FULL SCALE TRANSITION.
3. TRANSITION TIME (t8) MEASURED FROM THE 50% POINT OF FULL
SCALE TRANSITION TO WITHIN 2% OF THE FINAL OUTPUT VALUE.
t2
ANALOG OUTPUTS
(IOUT, )
DIGITAL INPUTS
(D9–D0)
t3
t1
t6
IOUT
Figure 1. Timing Diagram
(VAA = +3.0 V–3.6 V2, VREF = 1.235 V, RSET = 560 V. All specifications TMIN to TMAX3 unless
otherwise noted, TJ MAX = 1108C)
ADV7127
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ORDERING GUIDE
1
Speed Options
Package 50 MHz 140 MHz 240 MHz
R-28
2
ADV7127KR50 ADV7127KR140 ADV7127JR240
RU-24
3
ADV7127KRU50 ADV7127KRU140 ADV7127JRU240
NOTES
1
50 MHz and 140 MHz devices are specified for –40°C to +85°C operation; 240 MHz devices are specified for 0°C to +70°C.
2
SOIC Package.
3
TSSOP Package.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
1
V
AA
to GND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +7 V
Voltage on any Digital Pin . . . . . GND – 0.5 V to V
AA
+ 0.5 V
Ambient Operating Temperature (T
A
) . . . . . –40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature (T
S
) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –65°C to +150°C
Junction Temperature (T
J
) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec) . . . . . . . . . . . .+300°C
Vapor Phase Soldering (1 Minute) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220°C
I
OUT
to GND
2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 V to V
AA
NOTES
1
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause perma-
nent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only; functional operation of the
device at these or any other conditions above those listed in the operational sections
of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating condi-
tions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
2
Analog Output Short Circuit to any Power Supply or Common can be of an
indefinite duration.
PIN CONFIGURATIONS
24-Lead TSSOP 28-Lead SOIC
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
ADV7127
NC = NO CONNECT
NC
PDOWN
D8
D7
D6
VAA
D1
D2
D5
D4
D3
NC
CLOCK
GND
GND
VAA
D0
PSAVE
RSET
VREF
IOUT
COMP
D9
IOUT
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
ADV7127
VAA
VAA
VAA
D9
D8
VAA
D2
D3
D4
D7
D6
D5
VAA
VAA
CLOCK
GND
GND
VAA
IOUT
VAA
PSAVE
VAA
RSET
VAA
COMP
VREF
D1
D0
CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily
accumulate on the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection.
Although the ADV7127 features proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may
occur on devices subjected to high energy electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD
precautions are recommended to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.
WARNING!
ESD SENSITIVE DEVICE
ADV7127
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PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
Pin
Mnemonic Function
CLOCK Clock Input (TTL Compatible). The rising edge of CLOCK latches the R0–R9, G0–G9, B0–B9, SYNC and
BLANK pixel and control inputs. It is typically the pixel clock rate of the video system. CLOCK should be driven
by a dedicated TTL buffer.
D0–D9 Data Inputs (TTL Compatible). Data is latched on the rising edge of CLOCK. D0 is the least significant data bit.
Unused data inputs should be connected to either the regular PCB power or ground plane.
I
OUT
Current Output. This high impedance current source is capable of directly driving a doubly terminated 75 Ω
coaxial cable.
R
SET
Full-Scale Adjust Control. A resistor (R
SET
) connected between this pin and GND controls the magnitude of the
full-scale video signal. Note that the IRE relationships are maintained, regardless of the full-scale output current.
The relationship between R
SET
and the full-scale output current on I
OUT
is given by:
I
OUT
(mA) = 7968 × V
REF
(V)/R
SET
(Ω)
COMP Compensation Pin. This is a compensation pin for the internal reference amplifier. A 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor
must be connected between COMP and V
AA
.
V
REF
Voltage Reference Input. An external 1.23 V voltage reference must be connected to this pin. The use of an exter-
nal resistor divider network is not recommended. A 0.1 µF decoupling ceramic capacitor should be connected
between V
REF
and V
AA
.
V
AA
Analog Power Supply (5 V ± 5%). All V
AA
pins on the ADV7127 must be connected.
GND Ground. All GND pins must be connected.
I
OUT
Differential Current Output. Capable of directly driving a doubly terminated 75 Ω load. If not required, this out-
put should be tied to ground.
PSAVE Power Save Control Pin. The part is put into standby mode when PSAVE is low. The internal voltage reference
circuit is still active on the TSSOP in this case.
PDOWN Power-Down Control Pin (24-Lead TSSOP Only). The ADV7127 completely powers down, including the voltage
reference circuit, when PDOWN is low.
TERMINOLOGY
Color Video (RGB)
This usually refers to the technique of combining the three
primary colors of red, green and blue to produce color pictures
within the usual spectrum. In RGB monitors, three DACs are
required, one for each color.
Gray Scale
The discrete levels of video signal between reference black and
reference white levels. A 10-bit DAC contains 1024 different
levels, while an 8-bit DAC contains 256.
Raster Scan
The most basic method of sweeping a CRT one line at a time to
generate and display images.
Reference Black Level
The maximum negative polarity amplitude of the video signal.
Reference White Level
The maximum positive polarity amplitude of the video signal.
Video Signal
That portion of the composite video signal which varies in gray
scale levels between reference white and reference black. Also
referred to as the picture signal, this is the portion that may be
visually observed.
ADV7127
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5 V–Typical Performance Characteristics
(VAA = +5 V, VREF = 1.235 V, IOUT = 17.62 mA, 50 V Doubly Terminated Load, Differential Output Loading, TA = +258C)
FREQUENCY – MHz
70
00.1 1001.0 2.51 5.04 20.2 40.4
60
50
40
20
10
30
SFDR (DE)
SFDR (SE)
SFDR – dBc
Figure 2. SFDR vs. f
OUT
@ f
CLOCK
=
140 MHz (Single-Ended and
Differential)
f
CLOCK
– MHz
76
74
58 0 16050 100 140
68
64
62
60
72
70
66
4th HARMONIC
2nd HARMONIC
3rd HARMONIC
THD – dBc
Figure 5. THD vs. f
CLOCK
@ f
OUT
=
2 MHz (2nd, 3rd and 4th Harmonics)
VAA = 5V
1
2
–5.0
–45.0
–85.0 0kHz
START 35.0MHz 70.0MHz
STOP
SFDR – dBm
CLK = 140MHz
fOUT = 2.5MHz
SING O/P
Figure 8. SFDR (Single-Tone) @
f
CLOCK
= 140 MHz (f
OUT1
= 2 MHz)
FREQUENCY – MHz
80
0
70
40
30
20
10
60
50
0.1 1001.0 2.51 5.04 20.2 40.4
SFDR (SE)
SFDR (DE)
SFDR – dBc
Figure 3. SFDR vs. f
OUT
@ f
CLOCK
=
50 MHz (Single-Ended and
Differential)
I
OUT
/mA
1.0
0.9
0.00202 17.62
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.6
0.5
0.8
0.7
LINEARITY vs. I
OUT
ERROR
LINEARITY – LSBs
Figure 6. Linearity vs. I
OUT
VAA = 5V
1
2
–5.0
–45.0
–85.0 0kHz
START 35.0MHz 70.0MHz
STOP
SFDR – dBm
CLK = 140MHz
fOUT = 20MHz
SING O/P
Figure 9. Single-Tone SFDR @ f
CLOCK
= 140 MHz (f
OUT1
= 20 MHz)
TEMPERATURE – 8C
72.0
71.8
70.4 –10 +25 +85
71.2
71.0
70.8
70.6
71.6
71.4
72.2
SFDR – dBc
Figure 4. SFDR vs. Temperature @
f
CLOCK
= 50 MHz (f
OUT
= 1 MHz)
1.00
0.50
–1.00
0.00
–0.50
CODE – INL
1023
0.75
–0.16
ERROR – LSB
Figure 7. Typical Linearity
VAA = 5V
1
–5.0
–45.0
–85.0 0kHz
START 35.0MHz 70.0MHz
STOP
SFDR – dBc
CLK = 140MHz
DUAL TONE
DIFF O/P
2
Figure 10. Dual-Tone SFDR @ f
CLOCK
= 140 MHz (f
OUT1
= 13.5 MHz, f
OUT2
=
14.5 MHz)
ADV7127
–11–REV. 0
3 V–Typical Performance Characteristics
(VAA = +3 V, VREF = 1.235 V, IOUT =17.62 mA, 50 V Doubly Terminated Load, Differential Output Loading, TA = +258C)
FREQUENCY – MHz
70
00.1 2.51 5.04 20.2 40.4 100
60
50
40
20
10
30
SFDR (SE)
SFDR (DE)
SFDR – dBc
Figure 11. SFDR vs. f
OUT
@ f
CLOCK
=
140 MHz (Single-Ended and
Differential)
FREQUENCY – MHz
76
74
560 16050 100 140
68
62
60
58
72
70
64
66
4th HARMONIC
3rd HARMONIC
2nd HARMONIC
THD – dBc
Figure 14. THD vs. f
CLOCK
@ f
OUT
=
2 MHz (2nd, 3rd and 4th Harmonics)
VAA = 3.3V
1
–5.0
–45.0
–85.0 0kHz
START 35.0MHz 70.0MHz
STOP
SFDR – dBm
CLK = 140MHz
fOUT = 2.5MHz
SING O/P
2
Figure 17. Single-Tone SFDR @
f
CLOCK
= 140 MHz (f
OUT1
= 2 MHz)
FREQUENCY – MHz
80
0
70
40
30
20
10
60
50
0.1 1001.0 2.51 5.04 20.2 40.4
SFDR (SE)
SFDR (DE)
SFDR – dBc
Figure 12. SFDR vs. f
OUT
@ f
CLOCK
=
50 MHz (Single-Ended and
Differential)
I
OUT
– mA
1.0
0.9
0.00202 17.62
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.6
0.5
0.8
0.7
LINEARITY – LSBs
Figure 15. Linearity vs. I
OUT
VAA = 3.3V
1
–5.0
–45.0
–85.0 0kHz
START 35.0MHz 70.0MHz
STOP
SFDR – dBm
CLK = 140MHz
fOUT = 20MHz
SING O/P
2
Figure 18. Single-Tone SFDR @
f
CLOCK
= 140 MHz (f
OUT1
= 20 MHz)
TEMPERATURE – 8C
72.0
71.8
70.4 0 16520 85 145
71.2
71.0
70.8
70.6
71.6
71.4
SFDR (fOUT = 1MHz)
SFDR – dBc
Figure 13. SFDR vs. Temperature @
f
CLOCK
= 50 MHz, (f
OUT
= 1 MHz)
1.00
0.50
0.00
–0.50
0.75
1023
–0.42
ERROR – LSB
–1.00 CODE– INL
Figure 16. Typical Linearity
VAA = 3.3V
1
–5.0
–45.0
–85.0 0kHz
START 35.0MHz 70.0MHz
STOP
SFDR – dBm
CLK = 140MHz
DUAL TONE
SING O/P
2
Figure 19. Dual-Tone SFDR @ f
CLOCK
= 140 MHz (f
OUT1
= 13.5 MHz, f
OUT2
=
14.5 MHz)
ADV7127
–12– REV. 0
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The ADV7127 contains one 10-bit D/A converter, with one
input channel containing a 10-bit register. A reference amplifier
is also integrated on board the part.
Digital Inputs
Ten bits of data (color information) D0–D9 are latched into the
device on the rising edge of each clock cycle. This data is pre-
sented to the 10-bit DAC and is then converted to an analog
output waveform. See Figure 20.
CLOCK
DATA
ANALOG OUTPUTS
, I
OUT
DIGITAL INPUTS
D0–D9
I
OUT
Figure 20.␣ Video Data Input/Output
All these digital inputs are specified to accept TTL logic levels.
Clock Input
The CLOCK input of the ADV7127 is typically the pixel clock
rate of the system. It is also known as the dot rate. The dot rate,
and hence the required CLOCK frequency, will be determined
by the on-screen resolution, according to the following equation:
Dot Rate = (Horiz Res) × (Vert Res) × (Refresh Rate)/
(Retrace Factor)
Horiz Res = Number of Pixels/Line.
Vert Res = Number of Lines/Frame.
Refresh Rate = Horizontal Scan Rate. This is the rate at
which the screen must be refreshed, typically
60 Hz for a noninterlaced system or 30 Hz
for an interlaced system.
Retrace Factor = Total Blank Time Factor. This takes into
account that the display is blanked for a
certain fraction of the total duration of each
frame (e.g., 0.8).
Therefore, if we have a graphics system with
a 1024 × 1024 resolution, a noninterlaced
60 Hz refresh rate and a retrace factor of 0.8,
then:
Dot Rate = 1024 × 1024 × 60/0.8
= 78.6 MHz
The required CLOCK frequency is thus 78.6 MHz.
All video data and control inputs are latched into the ADV7127
on the rising edge of CLOCK, as previously described in the
Digital Inputs section. It is recommended that the CLOCK
input to the ADV7127 be driven by a TTL buffer (e.g., 74F244).
IOUT
mA V
17.61 0.66
0 0 BLACK
LEVEL
WHITE
LEVEL
100 IRE
Figure 21. I
OUT
Video Output Waveform
Table I. Video Output Truth Table (RSET = 560 V,
R
LOAD
= 37.5 V)
Description DAC
Data I
OUT
I
OUT
Input
WHITE LEVEL 17.62 0 3FF
VIDEO Video 17.62 – Video Data
BLACK LEVEL 0 17.62 000H
Power Management
The PSAVE input of the ADV7127 puts the part into standby
mode. It is used to reduce power consumption. When PSAVE
is low, the power may be reduced to approximately 10 mW at
3 V. The ADV7127 in TSSOP package also has a power-down
feature where the entire part, including the voltage reference
circuit, is powered down. In this case, power on the ADV7127
can be reduced to 60 µW at 3 V.
Table II. Power Management
Mode ADV7127 TSSOP ADV7127 SOIC
Power-Save 10 mW Typically at 3 V 10 mW Typically at 3 V
Power-Down Power 60 µW at 3 V Not Available
Reference Input
The ADV7127 has an on-board voltage reference. The V
REF
pin is normally terminated to V
AA
through a 0.1 µF capacitor.
Alternatively, the part could, if required, be overdriven by an
external 1.23 V reference (AD1580).
A resistance R
SET
connected between the R
SET
pin and GND
determines the amplitude of the output video level according to
the following equation:
I
OUT
(mA) = 7,968 × V
REF
(V)/R
SET
(Ω) (1)
Using a variable value of R
SET
, as shown in Figure 22, allows
for accurate adjustment of the analog output video levels. Use
of a fixed 560 Ω R
SET
resistor yields the analog output levels
as quoted in the specification page. These values typically
correspond to the RS-343A video waveform values as shown in
Figure 21.
ADV7127
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D/A Converter
The ADV7127 contains a 10-bit D/A converter. The DAC is
designed using an advanced, high speed, segmented architec-
ture. The bit currents corresponding to each digital input are
routed to either the analog output (bit = “1”) or GND (bit =
“0”) by a sophisticated decoding scheme. The use of identical
current sources in a monolithic design guarantees monotonicity
and low glitch. The on-board operational amplifier stabilizes the
full-scale output current against temperature and power supply
variations.
Analog Output
The analog output of the ADV7127 is a high impedance current
source. The current output is capable of directly driving a
37.5 Ω load, such as a doubly terminated 75 Ω coaxial cable.
Figure 22 shows the required configuration for the output con-
nected into a doubly terminated 75 Ω load. This arrangement
will develop RS-343A video output voltage levels across a 75 Ω
monitor.
IOUT ZO = 75V
(CABLE)
ZS = 75V
(SOURCE
TERMINATION)
ZL = 75V
(MONITOR)
DAC
Figure 22. Analog Output Termination for RS-343A
A suggested method of driving RS-170 video levels into a 75 Ω
monitor is shown in Figure 23. The output current level of the
DAC remains unchanged, but the source termination resistance,
Z
S
, on the DAC is increased from 75 Ω to 150 Ω.
IOUT ZO = 75V
(CABLE)
ZS = 150V
(SOURCE
TERMINATION)
ZL = 75V
(MONITOR)
DAC
Figure 23. Analog Output Termination for RS-170
More detailed information regarding load terminations for vari-
ous output configurations, including RS-343A and RS-170, is
available in an Application Note entitled “Video Formats &
Required Load Terminations” available from Analog Devices,
publication no. E1228-15-1/89.
Figure 21 shows the video waveforms associated with the current
output driving the doubly terminated 75 Ω load of Figure 22.
Gray Scale Operation
The ADV7127 can be used for stand-alone, gray scale (mono-
chrome) or composite video applications (i.e., only one channel
used for video information).
Video Output Buffer
The ADV7127 is specified to drive transmission line loads,
which is what most monitors are rated as. The analog output
configurations to drive such loads are described in the Analog
Interface section and illustrated in Figure 23. However, in some
applications it may be required to drive long “transmission line”
cable lengths. Cable lengths greater than 10 meters can attenu-
ate and distort high frequency analog output pulses. The inclu-
sion of output buffers will compensate for some cable distortion.
Buffers with large full power bandwidths and gains between two
and four will be required. These buffers will also need to be able
to supply sufficient current over the complete output voltage
swing. Analog Devices produces a range of suitable op amps for
such applications. These include the AD84x series of monolithic
op amps. In very high frequency applications (80 MHz), the
AD9617 is recommended. More information on line driver
buffering circuits is given in the relevant op amp data sheets.
Use of buffer amplifiers also allows implementation of other
video standards besides RS-343A and RS-170. Altering the gain
components of the buffer circuit will result in any desired
video level.
AD848
0.1mF
IOUT
Z1
Z2
ZO = 75V
(CABLE)
ZS = 75V
(SOURCE
TERMINATION)
ZL = 75V
(MONITOR)
DAC
75V
–VS
+VS
0.1mF
GAIN (G) = 1 + Z1
Z2
Figure 24.␣ AD848 As an Output Buffer
PC Board Layout Considerations
The ADV7127 is optimally designed for lowest noise perfor-
mance, both radiated and conducted noise. To complement the
excellent noise performance of the ADV7127 it is imperative
that great care be given to the PC board layout. Figure 25 shows
a recommended connection diagram for the ADV7127.
The layout should be optimized for lowest noise on the ADV7127
power and ground lines. This can be achieved by shielding the
digital inputs and providing good decoupling. The lead length
between groups of V
AA
and GND pins should be minimized to
inductive ringing.
Ground Planes
The ADV7127 and associated analog circuitry, should have a
separate ground plane referred to as the analog ground plane.
This ground plane should connect to the regular PCB ground
plane at a single point through a ferrite bead, as illustrated in
Figure 25. This bead should be located as close as possible
(within 3 inches) to the ADV7127.
The analog ground plane should encompass all ADV7127
ground pins, voltage reference circuitry, power supply bypass
circuitry, the analog output traces and any output amplifiers.
The regular PCB ground plane area should encompass all the
digital signal traces, excluding the ground pins, leading up to
the ADV7127.
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Power Planes
The PC board layout should have two distinct power planes,
one for analog circuitry and one for digital circuitry. The analog
power plane should encompass the ADV7127 (V
AA
) and all
associated analog circuitry. This power plane should be con-
nected to the regular PCB power plane (V
CC
) at a single point
through a ferrite bead, as illustrated in Figure 25. This bead
should be located within three inches of the ADV7127.
The PCB power plane should provide power to all digital logic
on the PC board, and the analog power plane should provide
power to all ADV7127 power pins, voltage reference circuitry
and any output amplifiers.
The PCB power and ground planes should not overlay portions
of the analog power plane. Keeping the PCB power and ground
planes from overlaying the analog power plane will contribute to
a reduction in plane-to-plane noise coupling.
Supply Decoupling
Noise on the analog power plane can be further reduced by the
use of multiple decoupling capacitors (see Figure 25).
Optimum performance is achieved by the use of 0.1 µF ceramic
capacitors. Each of the two groups of V
AA
should be individually
decoupled to ground. This should be done by placing the ca-
pacitors as close as possible to the device with the capacitor
leads as short as possible, thus minimizing lead inductance.
It is important to note that while the ADV7127 contains cir-
cuitry to reject power supply noise, this rejection decreases with
frequency. If a high frequency switching power supply is used,
the designer should pay close attention to reducing power sup-
ply noise. A dc power supply filter (Murata BNX002) will pro-
vide EMI suppression between the switching power supply and
the main PCB. Alternatively, consideration could be given to
using a three terminal voltage regulator.
GND
RSET
IOUT
GROUND
ADV7127 C3
0.1mFC5
0.1mF
R1
75V
C1
33mF
C2
10mF
COMP
C6
0.1mFANALOG POWER PLANE
L2 (FERRITE BEAD)
D0
D9
CLOCK
VIDEO
DATA
INPUTS ANALOG GROUND PLANE
C4
0.1mFL1 (FERRITE BEAD)
VAA
VREF
+5V (VCC)
RSET
560V
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION VENDOR PART NUMBER
C1 33mF TANTALUM CAPACITOR
C2 10mF TANTALUM
C3, C4, C5, C6 0.1mF CERAMIC CAPACITOR
L1, L2 FERRITE BEAD FAIR-RITE 274300111 OR MURATA BL01/02/03
R1 75V 1% METAL FILM RESISTOR DALE CMF-55C
RSET 560V 1% METAL FILM RESISTOR DALE CMF-55C
VIDEO
OUTPUT
PSAVE
PDOWN
Figure 25. Typical Connection Diagram and Component List
ADV7127
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Digital Signal Interconnect
The digital signal lines to the ADV7127 should be isolated as
much as possible from the analog outputs and other analog
circuitry. Digital signal lines should not overlay the analog
power plane.
Due to the high clock rates used, long clock lines to the ADV7127
should be avoided so as to minimize noise pickup.
Any active pull-up termination resistors for the digital inputs
should be connected to the regular PCB power plane (V
CC
), and
not the analog power plane.
Analog Signal Interconnect
The ADV7127 should be located as close as possible to the
output connectors thus minimizing noise pickup and reflections
due to impedance mismatch.
The video output signals should overlay the ground plane, and
not the analog power plane, thereby maximizing the high fre-
quency power supply rejection.
For optimum performance, the analog outputs should each
have a source termination resistance to ground of 75 Ω (doubly
terminated 75 Ω configuration). This termination resistance
should be as close as possible to the ADV7127 so as to mini-
mize reflections.
Additional information on PCB design is available in an applica-
tion note entitled “Design and Layout of a Video Graphics
System for Reduced EMI.” This application note is available
from Analog Devices, publication number E1309-15-10/89.
–16–
C3259–8–4/98
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
ADV7127
REV. 0
28-Lead SOIC
(R-28)
SEATING
PLANE
0.0118 (0.30)
0.0040 (0.10) 0.0192 (0.49)
0.0138 (0.35)
0.1043 (2.65)
0.0926 (2.35)
0.0500
(1.27)
BSC 0.0125 (0.32)
0.0091 (0.23)
0.0500 (1.27)
0.0157 (0.40)
8°
0°
0.0291 (0.74)
0.0098 (0.25)x 45°
0.7125 (18.10)
0.6969 (17.70)
0.4193 (10.65)
0.3937 (10.00)
0.2992 (7.60)
0.2914 (7.40)
PIN 1
28 15
141
24-Lead TSSOP
(RU-24)
24 13
12
1
0.311 (7.90)
0.303 (7.70)
0.256 (6.50)
0.246 (6.25)
0.177 (4.50)
0.169 (4.30)
PIN 1
SEATING
PLANE
0.006 (0.15)
0.002 (0.05)
0.0118 (0.30)
0.0075 (0.19)
0.0256 (0.65)
BSC
0.0433
(1.10)
MAX
0.0079 (0.20)
0.0035 (0.090)
0.028 (0.70)
0.020 (0.50)
8°
0°
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
Dimensions shown in inches and (mm).
