CDK3405 8-bit, 180MSPS, Triple Video DACs Rev 1B
Data Sheet
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CDK3405
8-bit, 180MSPS, Triple Video DACs
FEATURES
n
8-bit resolution, 180MSPS
n
±2.5% gain matching
n
±0.5% linearity error
n
Sync and blank controls
n
1.0Vpp video into 37.5Ω or 75Ω load
n
Internal bandgap voltage reference
n
Low glitch energy
n
Single +3.3V power supply
APPLICATIONS
n Video signal conversion
– RGB
– YCBCR
– Composite, Y, C
n Multimedia systems
n Image processing
n PC Graphics
General Description
CDK3405 is a low-cost triple D/A converter that is tailored to t graphics and
video applications where speed is critical.
CMOS-level inputs are converted to analog current outputs that can drive
25-37.5Ω loads corresponding to doubly-terminated 50-75Ω loads. A sync
current following SYNC input timing is added to the IOG output. BLANK
will override RGB inputs, setting IOG, IOB and IOR currents to zero when
BLANK = L. Although appropriate for many applications, the internal 1.25V
reference voltage can be overridden by the VREF input.
Few external components are required, just the current reference resistor,
current output load resistors, bypass capacitors, and decoupling capacitors.
Package is a 48-lead TQFP. Fabrication technology is CMOS. Performance is
guaranteed from -40°C to +125°C.
Block Diagram
Ordering Information
Part Number Package Pb-Free RoHS Compliant Operating Temp Range Packaging Method Package Quantity
CDK3405ATQ48 TQFP-48 Yes Yes -40°C to +125°C Tray 250
CDK3405ATQ48Y TQFP-48 Yes Yes -40°C to +125°C Tray 1,250
Moisture sensitivity level for all parts is MSL-3.
8-bit D/A
Converter
8
SYNC
CLOCK
G7-0
COMP
+1.25V
Ref
IOG
BLANK
8-bit D/A
Converter
8
B7-0 IOB
8-bit D/A
Converter
8
R7-0 IOR
REF
REF
SYNC
R
V
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Data Sheet
CDK3405 8-bit, 180MSPS, Triple Video DACs Rev 1B
Pin Conguration
TQFP-48
GND
GND
G0
G1
G2
G3
G4
G5
G6
G7
SYNC
GND
GND
RSET
VREF
COMP
IOR
IOG
NC
NC
VAA
VAA
IOB
NC
GND
R7
R6
R5
R4
R3
R2
R1
R0
VAA
GND
GND
B0
B1
B2
B4
B3
CLOCK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
BLANK 11
12
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
GND
26
25
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
B5
B6
B7 23
24
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
NC38
37
TQFP
CDK3405
Pin Assignments
Pin No. Pin Name Description
Clock and Pixel I/O
24 CLK
Clock Input
41-48 R7-0 Red Pixel Data Inputs
3-10 G7-0 Green Pixel Data Inputs
16-23 B7-0 Blue Pixel Data Inputs
Controls
12 SYNC Sync Pulse Input
11 BLANK Blanking Input
Video Outputs
34 IOR Red Current Output
32 IOG Green Current Output
28 IOB Blue Current Output
Voltage Reference
36 VREF Input for DACs or Voltage Reference Output (1.25V)
37 RSET Current-Setting Resistor
35 COMP Compensation Capacitor
Power and Ground
13, 29, 30 VAA Analog Power Supply
1, 2, 14,
15, 25, 26,
39, 40
GND Ground
27, 31, 33 NC No Connect
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Data Sheet
CDK3405 8-bit, 180MSPS, Triple Video DACs Rev 1B
Absolute Maximum Ratings
The safety of the device is not guaranteed when it is operated above the Absolute Maximum Ratings”. The device
should not be operated at these “absolute” limits. Adhere to the “Recommended Operating Conditions” for proper
device function. The information contained in the Electrical Characteristics tables and Typical Performance plots reect
the operating conditions noted on the tables and plots.
Parameter Min Max Unit
Power Supply Voltage
VAA (Measured to GND) -0.5 4.0 V
Digital Inputs
Applied Voltage (measured to GND)(2) -0.5 VAA + 0.5 V
Forced Current(3,4) -5.0 5.0 mA
Analog Inputs
Applied Voltage (measured to GND)(2) -0.5 VAA + 0.5 V
Forced Current(3,4) -10.0 10.0 mA
Analog Outputs
Applied Voltage (measured to GND)(2) -0.5 VAA + 0.5 V
Forced Current(3,4) -60.0 60.0 mA
Short Circuit Duration (single output in HIGH state to GND) unlimited sec
Reliability Information
Parameter Min Max Unit
Temperature
Operating, Ambient -40 125 °C
Junction 150 °C
Lead Soldering (10 seconds) 300 °C
Vapor Phase Soldering (1 minute) 220 °C
Storage -65 150 °C
Package Thermal Resistance (θJA)65 °C/W
Notes:
1. Functional operation under any of these conditions is NOT implied.
Performance and reliability are guaranteed only if Operating Conditions are not exceeded.
2. Applied voltage must be current limited to specied range.
3. Forcing voltage must be limited to specied range.
4. Current is specied as conventional current owing into the device.
ESD Protection
Parameter TQFP-48
Human Body Model (HBM) TBD
Charged Device Model (CDM) TBD
Recommended Operating Conditions
Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Unit
VAA Power Supply Voltage 3.0 3.3 3.6 V
VREF Reference Voltage, External 1.0 1.25 1.5 V
CC Compensation Capacitor 0.1 µF
RL Output Load 37.5 Ω
TA Ambient Temperature, Still Air -40 +125 °C
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Maximum Power Dissipation (W)
Ambient Temperature (°C)
TQFP-48
CDK3405 Power Derating
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Data Sheet
CDK3405 8-bit, 180MSPS, Triple Video DACs Rev 1B
Electrical Characteristics
(TA = 25°C, VAA =3.3V, VREF = 1.25V, RL = 37.5Ω, unless otherwise noted)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
IDD Power Supply Current
TA = 25°C (1) 80 85 mA
TA = -40°C to +125°C (2) 95 mA
PD Total Power Dissipation(2) TA = -40°C to +125°C 300 mW
Digital Inputs
VIH Input Voltage, HIGH (1) TA = -40°C to +125°C 2.5 V
VIL Input Voltage, LOW (1) TA = -40°C to +125°C 0.8 V
IIH Input Current, HIGH (1) TA = -40°C to +125°C -1 1 μA
IIL Input Current, LOW (1) TA = -40°C to +125°C -1 1 μA
CIInput Capacitance 4 pF
Analog Outputs
Output Current (1) 30 mA
ROOutput Resistance 40
CO Output Capacitance 7 pF
Reference Output
VREF Reference Voltage Output (1) TA = -40°C to +125°C 1.135 1.25 1.365 V
Notes:
1. 100% tested at 25°C.
2. Parameter is guaranteed (but not tested) by design and characterization data.
Switching Characteristics
(TA = 25°C, VAA =3.3V, VREF = 1.25V, RL = 37.5Ω, unless otherwise noted)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
Clock Input
Conversion Rate (1) TA = -40°C to +125°C 180 MSPS
tPWH Pulse-width HIGH (2) TA = -40°C to +125°C 2 ns
tPWL Pulse-width LOW (2) TA = -40°C to +125°C 2 ns
Data Inputs
tSSetup
TA = 25°C (1) 1.5 ns
TA = -40°C to +125°C (2) 2 ns
tHHold
TA = 25°C (1) 0.6 ns
TA = -40°C to +125°C (2) 0.6 ns
Data Outputs, with 50Ω doubly terminated load
tDClock to Output Delay TA = -40°C to +125°C 1.6 ns
tROutput Risetime TA = -40°C to +125°C 0.6 ns
tFOutput Falltime TA = -40°C to +125°C 0.4 ns
tSET Settling Time 2.5 ns
tSKEW Output Skew 0.3 ns
Notes:
1. 100% production tested at +25°C.
2. Parameter is guaranteed (but not tested) by design and characterization data.
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Data Sheet
CDK3405 8-bit, 180MSPS, Triple Video DACs Rev 1B
DC Performance
(TA = 25°C, VAA =3.3V, VREF = 1.25V, RL = 37.5Ω, unless otherwise noted)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
Resolution 8 bits
INL Integral Linearity Error
TA = 25°C (1) -0.5 0.5 LSB
TA = -40°C to +125°C (2) -0.5 0.5 LSB
DNL Differential Linearity Error
TA = 25°C (1) -0.5 0.5 LSB
TA = -40°C to +125°C (2) -0.5 0.5 LSB
Offset Error TA = -40°C to +125°C (2) 0.01 %FS
Gain Matching Error TA = -40°C to +125°C (1) -2.5 2.5 %FS
Absolute Gain Error TA = -40°C to +125°C (1) -3.5 3.5 %FS
Full-Scale Output Current
TA = 25°C (1) 18.0 18.7 19.4 mA
TA = -40°C to +125°C (2) 18.0 18.7 19.4 mA
TA = -40°C to +125°C , With internal
reference. Trim RSET to calibrate full-scale
current.
18.7 mA
PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio TA = -40°C to +125°C (2) -0.01 0 0.01 %/%
Notes:
1. 100% production tested at +25°C.
2. Parameter is guaranteed (but not tested) by design and characterization data.
AC Performance
(TA = 25°C, VAA = 3.3V, VREF = 1.25V, RL = 37.5Ω, unless otherwise noted)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
Analog Outputs
Glitch Energy 20 pVsec
DAC-to-DAC Crosstalk 30 dB
Data Feedthrough 50 dB
Clock Feedthrough 60 dB
Notes:
1. 100% production tested at +25°C.
2. Parameter is guaranteed (but not tested) by design and characterization data.
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Data Sheet
CDK3405 8-bit, 180MSPS, Triple Video DACs Rev 1B
RGB7-0 (MSB…LSB) BLUE AND RED GREEN
SYNC BLANK VOUT (V) SYNC BLANK VOUT (V)
1111 1111 1 1 0.700 1 1 1.007
1111 1111 0 1 0.700 0 1 0.700
1111 1110 1 1 0.697 1 1 1.004
1111 1101 1 1 0.695 1 1 1.001
••••••
1000 0000 1 1 0.351 1 1 0.658
0111 1111 1 1 0.349 1 1 0.656
0111 1111 0 1 0.349 0 1 0.349
••••••
0000 0010 1 1 0.005 1 1 0.312
0000 0001 1 1 0.003 1 1 0.310
0000 0000 1 1 0.000 1 1 0.307
0000 0000 0 1 0.000 0 1 0.000
XXXX XXXX 1 0 0.000 1 0 0.307
XXXX XXXX 0 0 0.000 0 0 0.000
Table 1. Output Voltage vs. Input Code, SYNC and BLANK, VREF = 1.25V, RREF = 348Ω, RL = 37.5Ω
CLK
Pixel Data
and Controls
OUTPUT
Data N+2Data N+1Data N
t
PWL
tstH
50%
3%/FS
90%
10%
tFtR
t
PWH
1/f
s
tDtSET
Figure 1. CDK3405 Timing Diagram
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Data Sheet
CDK3405 8-bit, 180MSPS, Triple Video DACs Rev 1B
Functional Description
Within the CDK3405 are three identical 8-bit D/A converters,
each with a current source output. External loads are
required to convert the current to voltage outputs. Data
inputs RGB7-0 are overridden by the BLANK input. SYNC
= H activates, sync current from IOS for sync-on-green
video signals.
Figure 2. CDK3405 Current Source Structure
Digital Inputs
Incoming GBR data is regsitered on the rising edge of the
clock input, CLK. Analog outputs follow the rising edge of
CLK after a delay, tDO.
Clock Input - CLK
Pixel data is registered on the rising edge of CLK. CLK
should be driven by a dedicated buffer to avoid reection
induced jitter, overshoot, and undershoot.
Pixel Data Inputs - R7-0, B7-0, G7-0
RGB digital inputs are registered on the rising edge of CLK.
SYNC and BLANK
SYNC and BLANK inputs control the output level (Figure
3 and Table 1, on the previous page) of the D/A convert-
ers during CRT retrace intervals. BLANK forces the D/A
outputs to the blanking level while SYNC = L turns off a
current source, IOS, that is connected to the green D/A
converter. SYNC = H adds a 112/256 fraction of full-scale
current to the green output. SYNC = L extinguishes the
sync current during the sync tip.
BLANK gates the D/A inputs.
If BLANK = HIGH, the D/A
inputs control the output currents to be added to the out-
put blanking level. If BLANK = Low, data inputs and the
pedestal are disabled.
Data: 660mV max.
Pedestal: 54mV
Sync: 286mV
Figure 3. Normal Output Levels
Sync Pulse Input - SYNC
Bringing SYNC LOW, disables a current source which su-
perimposes a sync pulse on the IOG output. SYNC and
pixel data are registered on the rising edge of CLK. SYNC
does not override any other data and should be used only
during the blanking interval. If sync pulses are not re-
quired, SYNC should be connected to GND.
Blanking Input - BLANK
When BLANK is LOW, pixel data inputs are ignored and
the D/A converter outputs are driven to the blanking level.
BLANK is registered on the rising edge of CLK.
D/A Outputs
Each D/A output is a current source from the VDDA supply.
Expressed in current units, the GBR transformation from
data to current is as follows:
G = G7-0 & BLANK + SYNC * 112
B = B7-0 & BLANK
R = R7-0 & BLANK
Typical LSB current step is 73.2μA. To obtain a voltage
output, a resistor must be connected to ground. Output
voltage depends upon this external resistor, the reference
voltage, and the value of the gain-setting resistor con-
nected between RREF and GND.
To implement a doubly-terminated 75Ω transmission line,
a shunt 75Ω resistor should be placed adjacent to the
analog output pin. With a terminated 75Ω line connected
to the analog output, the load on the CDK3405 current
source is 37.5Ω.
VDDA
SYNC
VDDA
VDDA
G7-0
B7-0
VDDA
R7-0
IOS
VAA
VAA
VAA
VAA
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CDK3405 8-bit, 180MSPS, Triple Video DACs Rev 1B
The CDK3405 may also be operated with a single 75Ω
terminating resistor. To lower the output voltage swing
to the desired range, the nominal value of the resistor on
RREF should be doubled.
R, G, and B Current Outputs - IOR, IOG, IOB
Current source outputs can drive VESA VSIS, and RS-
343A/SMPTE-170M compatible levels into doubly-termi-
nated 75Ω lines. Sync pulses can be added to the green
output. When SYNC is HIGH, the current added to IOG is:
IOS = 2.33 (VREF/ RREF)
Current-Setting Resistor - RREF
Full-scale output current of each D/A converter is deter-
mined by the value of the resistor connected between
RREF and GND. Nominal value of RREF is found from:
RREF = 5.31 (VREF/IFS)
where IFS is the full-scale (white) output current (in amps)
from the D/A converter (without sync). Sync is 0.439 * IFS.
D/A full-scale (white) current may also be calculated from:
IFS = VFS/RL
Where VFS is the white voltage level and RL is the total
resistive load (Ω) on each D/A converter. VFS is the blank
to full-scale voltage.
Voltage Reference
Full scale current is a multiple of the current ISET through
an external resistor, RSET connected between the RREF pin
and GND. Voltage across RSET is the reference voltage,
VREF, which can be derived from either the 1.25 volt in-
ternal bandgap reference or an external voltage reference
connected to VREF. To minimize noise, a 0.1μF capacitor
should be connected between VREF and ground. ISET is
mirrored to each of the GBR output current sources. To
minimize noise, a 0.1μF capacitor should be connected
between the COMP pin and the analog supply voltage VAA.
Voltage Reference Output/Input - VREF
An internal voltage source of +1.25V is output on the VREF
pin. An external +1.25V reference may be applied to over-
ride the internal reference. Decoupling VREF to GND with
a 0.1µF ceramic capacitor is required.
Power and Ground
Required power is a single +3.3V supply. To minimize power
supply induced noise, analog +3.3V should be connected
to all three supply pins with 0.1µF and 0.01µF decoupling
capacitors placed adjacent to each VAA pin or pin pair.
The high slew-rate of digital data makes capacitive cou-
pling to the outputs of any D/A converter a potential
problem. Since the digital signals contain high-frequency
components of the CLK signal, as well as the video out-
put signal, the resulting data feedthrough often looks
like harmonic distortion or reduced signal-to-noise perfor-
mance. All ground pins should be connected to a common
solid ground plane for best performance.
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CDK3405 8-bit, 180MSPS, Triple Video DACs Rev 1B
Applications Dicussion
Figure 9 (on the following page) illustrates a typical CDK3405
interface circuit. In this example, an optional 1.2V band-
gap reference is connected to the VREF output, overriding
the internal voltage reference source.
Grounding
It is important that the CDK3405 power supply is well-
regulated and free of high-frequency noise. Careful power
supply decoupling will ensure the highest quality video
signals at the output of the circuit. The CDK3405 has
separate analog and digital circuits. To keep digital system
noise from the D/A converter, it is recommended that power
supply voltages come from the system analog power
source and all ground connections (GND) be made to the
analog ground plane. Power supply pins should be indi-
vidually decoupled at the pin.
Printed Circuit Board Layout
Designing with high-performance mixed-signal circuits
demands printed circuits with ground planes. Overall
system performance is strongly inuenced by the board
layout. Capacitive coupling from digital to analog circuits
may result in poor D/A conversion. Consider the following
suggestions when doing the layout:
1. Keep the critical analog traces (VREF, IREF, COMP, IOS,
IOR, IOG) as short as possible and as far as possible
from all digital signals. The CDK3405 should be
located near the board edge, close to the analog out-put
connectors.
2. The power plane for the CDK3405 should be separate
from that which supplies the digital circuitry. A single
power plane should be used for all of the VAA pins. If
the power supply for the CDK3405 is the same
as that of the system’s digital circuitry, power to the
CDK3405 should be decoupled with 0.1µF and
0.01µF capacitors and isolated with a ferrite bead.
3. The ground plane should be solid, not cross-hatched.
Connections to the ground plane should have very short
leads.
4. If the digital power supply has a dedicated power plane
layer, it should not be placed under the CDK3405,
the voltage reference, or the analog outputs. Capacitive
coupling of digital power supply noise from this layer
to the CDK3405 and its related analog circuitry can
have an adverse effect on performance.
5. CLK should be handled carefully. Jitter and noise on this
clock will degrade performance. Terminate the clock line
carefully to eliminate overshoot and ringing.
Improved Transisiton Times
Output shunt capacitance dominates slowing of output
transition times, whereas series inductance causes a small
amount of ringing that affects overshoot and settling time.
With a doubly terminated 75Ω load, transition times can
be improved by matching the capacitive impedance output
of the CDK3405. Output capacitance can be matched with
a 220nH inductor in series with the 75Ω source termination.
Figure 4. Schematic, Transition Time Sharpening Circuit
A 220nH inductor trims the performance of a 4ft cable,
quite well. In Figures 5 through 8, the glitch at 12.5ns, is
due to a reection from the source. Not shown, are smaller
glitches at 25 and 37.5ns, corresponding to secondary and
tertiary reections. Inductor values should be selected to
match the length and type of the cable.
U1
CDK3405
32
R1
75Ω
W1
COAX
W2
COAX
W3
COAX
L1
220nH
L2
220nH
L3
220nH
R2
75Ω
R3
75Ω
R4
75Ω
R5
75Ω
R6
75Ω
29
33
IOG
IOB
IOR
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CDK3405 8-bit, 180MSPS, Triple Video DACs Rev 1B
Figure 5. Unmatched tR
Figure 6. Matched tR
Figure 7. Unmatched tF
Figure 8. Matched tF
-5 0 5 10 15 20
0.8
-0.1
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
Time (ns)
ROUT (V)
-5 0 5 10 15 20
0.8
-0.2
-0.1
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
Time (ns)
GOUT (V)
-5 0 5 10 15 20
0.8
-0.1
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
Time (ns)
GOUT (V)
-5 0 5 10 15 20
0.8
-0.2
-0.1
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
Time (ns)
GOUT (V)
Figure 9. Typical Interface Circuit Diagram
Evaluation boards are available (CEB3405), contact CADEKA for more information.
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n
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n
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R7-0
G7-0
B7-0
CDK3405
Triple 8-bit D/A Converter
CLK
SYNC
BLANK
RED PIXEL
INPUT
GREEN PIXEL
INPUT
BLUE PIXEL
INPUT
CLOCK
SYNC
BLANK
COMP
VREF
RREF
VDDA
0.1µF
0.1µF
348Ω
3.3kΩ
(not required without external reference)
LM185-1.2
(Optional)
IOR
IOG
IOB
75Ω
75Ω
75Ω
75Ω
75Ω
75Ω
Zo = 75Ω
Red
Green w/Sync
Blue
Zo = 75Ω
Zo = 75Ω
+3.3V
0.01µF
0.1µF
0.1µF 10µF
VDDD GND VDDA
VAA VAA
(29, 30)(13)
VAA
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Data Sheet
CDK3405 8-bit, 180MSPS, Triple Video DACs Rev 1B
Mechanical Dimensions
TQFP-48 Package