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AD9841A/AD9842A
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106, U.S.A.
Tel: 781/329-4700 World Wide Web Site: http://www.analog.com
Fax: 781/326-8703 © Analog Devices, Inc., 2001
Complete 20 MSPS
CCD Signal Processors
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
DATACLKSHDSHP
BANDGAP
REFERENCE
2:1
MUX DOUT
AUX2IN
CLPDM
CCDIN
OFFSET
DAC
PBLK
AUX1IN
VRT
VRB
INTERNAL
TIMING
INTERNAL
BIAS
2dB–36dB
AVDD
DVDD
DVSS
AVSS
DRVDD
DRVSS
10
8
CML
DIGITAL
INTERFACE
SDATASCK
SL
CLPOB
10/12
CDS
VGA
CLP
BUF
2:1
MUX
CLP
AD9841A/AD9842A
CONTROL
REGISTERS
CLP
ADC
4dB 6dB COLOR
STEERING
HD VD
PxGA
6
FEATURES
20 MSPS Correlated Double Sampler (CDS)
4 dB 6 dB 6-Bit Pixel Gain Amplifier (
PxGA
®)
2 dB to 36 dB 10-Bit Variable Gain Amplifier (VGA)
Low Noise Clamp Circuits
Analog Preblanking Function
10-Bit (9841) or 12-Bit (9842) 20 MSPS A/D Converter
Auxiliary Inputs with VGA and Input Clamp
3-Wire Serial Digital Interface
3 V Single Supply Operation
Low Power: 65 mW @ 2.7 V Supply
48-Lead LQFP Package
APPLICATIONS
Digital Still Cameras
Digital Video Camcorders
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The AD9841A and AD9842A are complete analog signal proces-
sors for CCD applications. Both products feature a 20 MHz
single-channel architecture designed to sample and condition
the outputs of interlaced and progressive scan area CCD arrays.
The AD9841A/AD9842A’s signal chain consists of an input
clamp, correlated double sampler (CDS), Pixel Gain Amplifier
(PxGA), digitally controlled variable gain amplifier (VGA),
black level clamp, and A/D converter. The AD9841A offers 10-bit
ADC resolution, while the AD9842A contains a true 12-bit
ADC. Additional input modes are provided for processing analog
video signals.
The internal registers are programmed through a 3-wire serial
digital interface. Programmable features include gain adjustment,
black level adjustment, input configuration, and power-down modes.
The AD9841A and AD9842A operate from a single 3 V power
supply, typically dissipate 78 mW, and are packaged in a 48-
lead LQFP.
PxGA is a registered trademark of Analog Devices, Inc.
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AD9841A/AD9842A–SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Operating –20 +85 °C
Storage –65 +150 °C
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE
Analog, Digital, Digital Driver 2.7 3.6 V
POWER CONSUMPTION
Normal Operation (Specified Under Each Mode of Operation)
Power-Down Modes
Fast Recovery Mode 30 mW
Standby 5 mW
Total Power-Down 1 mW
MAXIMUM CLOCK RATE 20 MHz
A/D CONVERTER (AD9841A)
Resolution 10 Bits
Differential Nonlinearity (DNL) ±0.4 ±1.0 LSB
No Missing Codes 10 Bits Guaranteed
Full-Scale Input Voltage 2.0 V
Data Output Coding Straight Binary
A/D CONVERTER (AD9842A)
Resolution 12 Bits
Differential Nonlinearity (DNL) ±0.5 ±1.0 LSB
No Missing Codes 12 Bits Guaranteed
Full-Scale Input Voltage 2.0 V
Data Output Coding Straight Binary
VOLTAGE REFERENCE
Reference Top Voltage (VRT) 2.0 V
Reference Bottom Voltage (VRB) 1.0 V
Specifications subject to change without notice.
DIGITAL SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
LOGIC INPUTS
High Level Input Voltage V
IH
2.1 V
Low Level Input Voltage V
IL
0.6 V
High Level Input Current I
IH
10 µA
Low Level Input Current I
IL
10 µA
Input Capacitance C
IN
10 pF
LOGIC OUTPUTS
High Level Output Voltage, I
OH
= 2 mA V
OH
2.2 V
Low Level Output Voltage, I
OL
= 2 mA V
OL
0.5 V
Specifications subject to change without notice.
(DRVDD = 2.7 V, CL = 20 pF unless otherwise noted.)
(TMIN to TMAX, AVDD = DVDD = 3.0 V, fDATACLK = 20 MHz, unless otherwise noted.)
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Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes
P
OWER CONSUMPTION 78 mW See TPC 1 for Power Curves
MAXIMUM CLOCK RATE 20 MHz
CDS
Gain 0 dB
Allowable CCD Reset Transient
1
500 mV See Input Waveform in Footnote 1
Max Input Range Before Saturation
1
1.0 V p-p PxGA
Gain at 4 dB
Max CCD Black Pixel Amplitude
1
200 mV
PIXEL GAIN AMPLIFIER (PxGA)
Max Input Range 1.0 V p-p PxGA
Gain at 4 dB
Max Output Range 1.6 V p-p At Any PxGA
Gain
Gain Control Resolution 64 Steps
Gain Monotonicity Guaranteed
Gain Range (Two’s Complement Coding) See Figure 28 for PxGA
Gain Curve
Min Gain (PxGA Gain Code 32) –2 dB
Max Gain (PxGA Gain Code 31) 10 dB
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER (VGA)
Max Input Range 1.6 V p-p
Max Output Range 2.0 V p-p
Gain Control Resolution 1024 Steps
Gain Monotonicity . Guaranteed
Gain Range See Figure 29 for VGA Gain Curve
Low Gain (VGA Gain Code 91) 2 dB
Max Gain (VGA Gain Code 1023) 36 dB
BLACK LEVEL CLAMP
Clamp Level Resolution 256 Steps
Clamp Level Measured at ADC Output
Min Clamp Level 0 LSB
Max Clamp Level 63.75 LSB
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE Specifications Include Entire Signal Chain
Gain Accuracy, VGA Code 91 to 1023
2
–0.5 +0.5 Use Equations on Page 19 to Calculate Gain
PxGA
Gain Accuracy
Min Gain (PxGA
Register Code 32) –1 0 +1 dB VGA Gain Fixed at 2 dB (Code 91)
Max Gain (PxGA
Code 31) 11 12 13 dB VGA Gain Fixed at 2 dB (Code 91)
Peak Nonlinearity, 500 mV Input Signal 0.1 % 12 dB Gain Applied
Peak Nonlinearity, 800 mV Input Signal 0.4 % 8 dB Gain Applied
Total Output Noise 0.2 LSB rms AC Grounded Input, 6 dB Gain Applied
Power Supply Rejection (PSR) 40 dB Measured with Step Change on Supply
POWER-UP RECOVERY TIME Normal Clock Signals Applied
Fast Recovery Mode 0.1 ms
Reference Standby Mode 1 ms
Total Shutdown Mode 3 ms
Power-Off Condition 15 ms
NOTES
1
Input Signal Characteristics defined as follows:
200mV MAX
OPTICAL BLACK PIXEL
500mV TYP
RESET TRANSIENT
1V MAX
INPUT SIGNAL RANGE
2
PxGA gain fixed at 4 dB.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
AD9841A CCD-MODE SPECIFICATIONS
(TMIN to TMAX, AVDD = DVDD = 3.0 V, fDATACLK = fSHP = fSHD = 20 MHz, unless other-
wise noted.)
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Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes
P
OWER CONSUMPTION 78 mW See TPC 1 for Power Curves
MAXIMUM CLOCK RATE 20 MHz
CDS
Gain 0 dB
Allowable CCD Reset Transient
1
500 mV See Input Waveform in Footnote 1
Max Input Range Before Saturation
1
1.0 V p-p PxGA Gain at 4 dB
Max CCD Black Pixel Amplitude
1
200 mV
PIXEL GAIN AMPLIFIER (PxGA)
Max Input Range 1.0 V p-p
Max Output Range 1.6 V p-p
Gain Control Resolution 64 Steps
Gain Monotonicity Guaranteed
Gain Range (Two’s Complement Coding) See Figure 28 for PxGA
Gain Curve
Min Gain (PxGA Gain Code 32) –2 dB
Max Gain (PxGA Gain Code 31) 10 dB
VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER (VGA)
Max Input Range 1.6 V p-p
Max Output Range 2.0 V p-p
Gain Control Resolution 1024 Steps
Gain Monotonicity Guaranteed
Gain Range See Figure 29 for VGA Gain Curve
Low Gain (VGA Gain Code 91) 2 dB
Max Gain (VGA Gain Code 1023) 36 dB
BLACK LEVEL CLAMP
Clamp Level Resolution 256 Steps
Clamp Level Measured at ADC Output
Min Clamp Level 0 LSB
Max Clamp Level 255 LSB
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE Specifications Include Entire Signal Chain
Gain Accuracy, (VGA Code 91 to 1023)
2
–0.5 +0.5 Use Equations on Page 19 to Calculate Gain
PxGA
Gain Accuracy
Min Gain (PxGA
Register Code 32) –1 0 +1 dB VGA Gain Fixed at 2 dB (Code 91)
Max Gain (PxGA
Code 31) 11 12 13 dB VGA Gain Fixed at 2 dB (Code 91)
Peak Nonlinearity, 500 mV Input Signal 0.1 % 12 dB Gain Applied
Total Output Noise 0.6 LSB rms AC Grounded Input, 6 dB Gain Applied
Power Supply Rejection (PSR) 40 dB Measured with step change on supply
POWER-UP RECOVERY TIME Normal Clock Signals Applied
Fast Recovery Mode 0.1 ms
Reference Standby Mode 1 ms
Total Shutdown Mode 3 ms
Power-Off Condition 15 ms
NOTES
1
Input Signal Characteristics defined as follows:
200mV MAX
OPTICAL BLACK PIXEL
500mV TYP
RESET TRANSIENT
1V MAX
INPUT SIGNAL RANGE
2
PxGA gain fixed at 4 dB.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
AD9842A CCD-MODE SPECIFICATIONS
(TMIN to TMAX, AVDD = DVDD = 3.0 V, fDATACLK = fSHP = fSHD = 20 MHz, unless
otherwise noted)
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AUX1-MODE SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit
POWER CONSUMPTION 60 mW
MAXIMUM CLOCK RATE 20 MHz
INPUT BUFFER
Gain 0dB
Max Input Range 1.0 V p-p
VGA
Max Output Range 2.0 V p-p
Gain Control Resolution 1023 Steps
Gain (Selected Using VGA Gain Register)
Min Gain 0 dB
Max Gain 36 dB
Specifications subject to change without notice.
AUX2-MODE SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit
POWER CONSUMPTION 60 mW
MAXIMUM CLOCK RATE 20 MHz
INPUT BUFFER (Same as AUX1-MODE)
VGA
Max Output Range 2.0 V p-p
Gain Control Resolution 512 Steps
Gain (Selected Using VGA Gain Register)
Min Gain 0 dB
Max Gain 18 dB
ACTIVE CLAMP (AD9841A)
Clamp Level Resolution 256 Steps
Clamp Level (Measured at ADC Output)
Min Clamp Level 0 LSB
Max Clamp Level 63.75 LSB
ACTIVE CLAMP (AD9842A)
Clamp Level Resolution 256 Steps
Clamp Level (Measured at ADC Output)
Min Clamp Level 0 LSB
Max Clamp Level 255 LSB
Specifications subject to change without notice.
(TMIN to TMAX, AVDD = DVDD = 3.0 V, fDATACLK = 20 MHz, unless otherwise noted.)
(TMIN to TMAX, AVDD = DVDD = 3.0 V, fDATACLK = 20 MHz, unless otherwise noted.)
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TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
SAMPLE CLOCKS
DATACLK, SHP, SHD Clock Period t
CONV
48 50 ns
DATACLK Hi/Low Pulsewidth t
ADC
20 25 ns
SHP Pulsewidth t
SHP
712.5 ns
SHD Pulsewidth t
SHD
712.5 ns
CLPDM Pulsewidth t
CDM
4 10 Pixels
CLPOB Pulsewidth
1
t
COB
2 20 Pixels
SHP Rising Edge to SHD Falling Edge t
S1
012.5 ns
SHP Rising Edge to SHD Rising Edge t
S2
20 25 ns
Internal Clock Delay t
ID
3.0 ns
Inhibited Clock Period t
INH
10 ns
DATA OUTPUTS
Output Delay t
OD
14.5 16 ns
Output Hold Time t
H
7.0 7.6 ns
Pipeline Delay 9 Cycles
SERIAL INTERFACE
Maximum SCK Frequency f
SCLK
10 MHz
SL to SCK Setup Time t
LS
10 ns
SCK to SL Hold Time t
LH
10 ns
SDATA Valid to SCK Rising Edge Setup t
DS
10 ns
SCK Falling Edge to SDATA Valid Hold t
DH
10 ns
SCK Falling Edge to SDATA Valid Read t
DV
10 ns
NOTES
1
Minimum CLPOB pulsewidth is for functional operation only. Wider typical pulses are recommended to achieve low noise clamp performance.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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 AD9841A/AD9842A 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
(CL = 20 pF, fSAMP = 20 MHz, CCD-Mode Timing in Figures 5 and 6, AUX-Mode Timing in Figure 7.
Serial Timing in Figures 21–24.)
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
With
Respect
Parameter To Min Max Unit
AVDD1, AVDD2 AVSS –0.3 +3.9 V
DVDD1, DVDD2 DVSS –0.3 +3.9 V
DRVDD DRVSS –0.3 +3.9 V
Digital Outputs DRVSS –0.3 DRVDD + 0.3 V
SHP, SHD, DATACLK DVSS –0.3 DVDD + 0.3 V
CLPOB, CLPDM, PBLK DVSS –0.3 DVDD + 0.3 V
SCK, SL, SDATA DVSS –0.3 DVDD + 0.3 V
VRT, VRB, CMLEVEL AVSS –0.3 AVDD + 0.3 V
BYP1-4, CCDIN AVSS –0.3 AVDD + 0.3 V
Junction Temperature 150 °C
Lead Temperature 300 °C
(10 sec)
ORDERING GUIDE
Temperature Package Package
Model Range Description Option
AD9841AJST –20°C to +85°C Thin Plastic ST-48
Quad Flatpack
(LQFP)
AD9842AJST –20°C to +85°C Thin Plastic ST-48
Quad Flatpack
(LQFP)
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thermal Resistance
48-Lead LQFP Package
θ
JA
= 92°C
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PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
Pin Number Name Type Description
1, 2 NC NC Internally Not Connected (AD9841A ONLY)
3–12 D0–D9 DO Digital Data Outputs (AD9841A ONLY)
1–12 D0–D11 DO Digital Data Outputs (AD9842A ONLY)
13 DRVDD P Digital Output Driver Supply
14 DRVSS P Digital Output Driver Ground
15, 41 DVSS P Digital Ground
16 DATACLK DI Digital Data Output Latch Clock
17 DVDD1 P Digital Supply
18 HD DI Horizontal Drive. Used with VD for Color Steering Control
19 PBLK DI Preblanking Clock Input
20 CLPOB DI Black Level Clamp Clock Input
21 SHP DI CDS Sampling Clock for CCD’s Reference Level
22 SHD DI CDS Sampling Clock for CCD’s Data Level
23 CLPDM DI Input Clamp Clock Input
24 VD DI Vertical Drive. Used with HD for Color Steering Control
25, 26, 35 AVSS P Analog Ground
27 AVDD1 P Analog Supply
28 BYP1 AO Internal Bias Level Decoupling
29 BYP2 AO Internal Bias Level Decoupling
30 CCDIN AI Analog Input for CCD Signal
31 NC NC Internally Not Connected
32 BYP4 AO Internal Bias Level Decoupling
33 AVDD2 P Analog Supply
34 AUX2IN AI Analog Input
36 AUX1IN AI Analog Input
37 CML AO Internal Bias Level Decoupling
38 VRT AO A/D Converter Top Reference Voltage Decoupling
39 VRB AO A/D Converter Bottom Reference Voltage Decoupling
40 DVDD2 P Digital Supply
42 THREE-STATE DI Digital Output Disable. Active High
43 NC NC May be tied high or low. Do not leave floating.
44 STBY DI Standby Mode, Active High. Same as Serial Interface
45 NC NC Internally Not Connected. May be Tied High or Low
46 SL DI Serial Digital Interface Load Pulse
47 SDATA DI Serial Digital Interface Data
48 SCK DI Serial Digital Interface Clock
TYPE: AI = Analog Input, AO = Analog Output, DI = Digital Input, DO = Digital Output, P = Power.
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
48 47 46 45 44 39 38 3743 42 41 40
PIN 1
IDENTIFIER
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
AUX1IN
AVSS
AUX2IN
AVDD2
BYP4
NC
CCDIN
NC
NC
(LSB) D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
NC = NO CONNECT
D5
D6
D7
D8
BYP2
BYP1
AVDD1
AVSS
AD9841A
(MSB) D9 AVSS
SCK
SDATA
SL
NC
STBY
NC
THREE-STATE
DVSS
DVDD2
VRB
VRT
CML
DRVDD
DRVSS
DVSS
DATACLK
DVDD1
HD
PBLK
CLPOB
SHP
SHD
CLPDM
VD
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
48 47 46 45 44 39 38 3743 42 41 40
PIN 1
IDENTIFIER
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
AUX1IN
AVSS
AUX2IN
AVDD2
BYP4
NC
CCDIN
(LSB) D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
NC = NO CONNECT
D7
D8
D9
D10
BYP2
BYP1
AVDD1
AVSS
AD9842A
(MSB) D11 AVSS
SCK
SDATA
SL
NC
STBY
NC
THREE-STATE
DVSS
DVDD2
VRB
VRT
CML
DRVDD
DRVSS
DVSS
DATACLK
DVDD1
HD
PBLK
CLPOB
SHP
SHD
CLPDM
VD
PIN CONFIGURATIONS
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DEFINITIONS OF SPECIFICATIONS
DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY (DNL)
An ideal ADC exhibits code transitions that are exactly 1 LSB
apart. DNL is the deviation from this ideal value. Thus every code
must have a finite width. No missing codes guaranteed to 12-bit
resolution indicates that all 4096 codes, respectively, must be
present over all operating conditions.
PEAK NONLINEARITY
Peak nonlinearity, a full signal chain specification, refers to the
peak deviation of the output of the AD984x from a true straight
line. The point used as “zero scale” occurs 1/2 LSB before the
first code transition. “Positive full scale” is defined as a Level 1,
1/2 LSB beyond the last code transition. The deviation is measured
from the middle of each particular output code to the true straight
line. The error is then expressed as a percentage of the 2 V ADC
full-scale signal. The input signal is always appropriately gained up
to fill the ADC’s full-scale range.
TOTAL OUTPUT NOISE
The rms output noise is measured using histogram techniques.
The standard deviation of the ADC output codes is calculated
in LSB, and represents the rms noise level of the total signal
chain at the specified gain setting. The output noise can be
converted to an equivalent voltage, using the relationship 1 LSB
= (ADC Full Scale/2
N
codes) when N is the bit resolution of the
ADC. For the AD9842A, 1 LSB is 500 µV, and for the AD9841A,
1 LSB is 2 mV.
POWER SUPPLY REJECTION (PSR)
The PSR is measured with a step change applied to the supply
pins. This represents a very high frequency disturbance on the
AD984xA’s power supply. The PSR specification is calculated
from the change in the data outputs for a given step change in
the supply voltage.
INTERNAL DELAY FOR SHP/SHD
The internal delay (also called aperture delay) is the time delay
that occurs from when a sampling edge is applied to the AD984xA
until the actual sample of the input signal is held. Both SHP and
SHD sample the input signal during the transition from low to
high, so the internal delay is measured from each clock’s rising
edge to the instant the actual internal sample is taken.
EQUIVALENT INPUT CIRCUITS
330
DVDD
DVSS
Figure 1. Digital Inputs—SHP, SHD, DATACLK, CLPOB,
CLPDM, HD, VD, PBLK, SCK, SL
DVDD
DVSS DRVSS
DRVDD
THREE-
STATE
DATA
DOUT
Figure 2. Data Outputs—D0–D9 (D11)
60
ACVDD
ACVSS ACVSS
Figure 3. CCDIN (Pin 30)
330
DVDD
DVSS
DVDD
DVSS
DVSS
DATA IN
RNW
DATA OUT
Figure 4. SDATA (Pin 47)
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Typical Performance Characteristics–
SAMPLE RATE – MHz
100
70
40
52010
POWER DISSIPATION – mW
50
60
80
90
15
VDD = 3.3V
VDD = 3.0V
VDD = 2.7V
TPC 1. AD9841A/AD9842A Power vs. Sample Rate
0 1000
400
200 600 800
0
–0.5
0.5
–0.25
0.25
TPC 2. AD9841A Typical DNL Performance
VGA GAIN CODE – LSB
4
2
0
01000
400
OUTPUT NOISE – LSB
200
1
600
3
800
TPC 3. AD9841A Output Noise vs. VGA Gain
0 1000500 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
0
–0.5
0.5
–0.25
0.25
TPC 4. AD9842A Typical DNL Performance
VGA GAIN CODE – LSB
15
0
0 1000400
OUTPUT NOISE – LSB
200
5
600
10
800
TPC 5. AD9842A Output Noise vs. VGA Gain
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N N+1 N+2 N+9 N+10
t
ID
t
ID
t
S1
t
S2
t
CP
t
INH
t
OD
t
H
N–10 N–9N–8N–1N
NOTES:
1. RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT FOR DATACLK RISING EDGE IS BETWEEN THE SHD RISING EDGE AND NEXT SHP FALLING EDGE.
2. CCD SIGNAL IS SAMPLED AT SHP AND SHD RISING EDGES.
SHP
SHD
DATACLK
OUTPUT
DATA
CCD
SIGNAL
Figure 5. CCD-Mode Timing
CCD
SIGNAL
EFFECTIVE PIXELS
CLPOB
CLPDM
OPTICAL BLACK PIXELS
HORIZONTAL
BLANKING DUMMY PIXELS EFFECTIVE PIXELS
PBLK
NOTES:
1. CLPOB AND CLPDM WILL OVERWRITE PBLK. PBLK WILL NOT AFFECT CLAMP OPERATION IF OVERLAPPING CLPDM AND/OR CLPOB.
2. PBLK SIGNAL IS OPTIONAL.
3. DIGITAL OUTPUT DATA WILL BE ALL ZEROS DURING PBLK. OUTPUT DATA LATENCY IS 9 DATACLK CYCLES.
OUTPUT
DATA
EFFECTIVE PIXEL DATA OB PIXEL DATA DUMMY BLACK EFFECTIVE DATA
Figure 6. Typical CCD-Mode Line Clamp Timing
DATACLK
OUTPUT
DATA
VIDEO
SIGNAL
NN+1
N+2
N+8
N+9
N–10 N–9N–8N–1N
tID
tCP
tOD tH
Figure 7. AUX-Mode Timing
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PIXEL GAIN AMPLIFIER (PxGA) TIMING
FRAME n
VD
HD
FRAME n+1
LINE 0 LINE 1 LINE 2 LINE m
0101... 2323... 0101...
LINE m–1LINE 0 LINE 1 LINE 2 LINE m
0101... 2323... 0101...
LINE m–1
NOTE: 0 = GAIN0, 1 = GAIN1, 2 = GAIN2, 3 = GAIN3
Figure 8. PxGA Mode 1 (Mosaic Separate) Frame/Line Gain Register Sequence
SHP
HD
PxGA GAIN
3ns MIN
GAIN0
VD
3ns MIN
GAIN1 GAIN0
NOTES:
1. MINIMUM PULSEWIDTH FOR HD AND VD IS 5 PIXEL CYCLES.
2. BOTH VD AND HD ARE INTERNALLY UPDATED AT SHP RISING EDGES. MINIMUM SET-UP TIME IS 3ns.
3. EVERY HD RISING EDGE WITH A PREVIOUS VD RISING EDGE WILL RESET TO 0101.
4. EVERY HD RISING EDGE WITHOUT A PREVIOUS VD RISING EDGE WILL ALTERNATE BETWEEN 0101... AND 2323.
GAIN3
GAIN2
GAINXGAINX
5 PIXEL MIN
Figure 9. PxGA Mode 1 (Mosaic Separate) Detailed Timing
EVEN FIELD ODD FIELD
0101... 2323... 0101...
NOTE: 0 = GAIN0, 1 = GAIN1, 2 = GAIN2, 3 = GAIN3
0101... 2323... 0101...
HD LINE 0 LINE 1 LINE 2 LINE mLINE m–1 LINE 0 LINE 1 LINE 2 LINE mLINE m–1
VD
Figure 10. PxGA Mode 2 (Interlace) Frame/Line Gain Register Sequence
SHP
HD
PxGA
GAIN
3ns MIN
GAIN0
3ns MIN
GAIN1 GAIN0 GAIN3GAIN2
GAINX
GAINX
5 PIXEL MIN
VD
NOTES:
1. BOTH VD AND HD ARE INTERNALLY UPDATED AT SHP RISING EDGES.
2. EVERY HD RISING EDGE WITH A PREVIOUS VD RISING OR FALLING EDGE WILL RESET TO 0101.
3. EVERY HD RISING EDGE WITHOUT A PREVIOUS VD RISING EDGE WILL ALTERNATE BETWEEN 0101... AND 2323.
Figure 11. PxGA Mode 2 (Interlace) Detailed Timing
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HD
NOTE: 0 = GAIN0, 1 = GAIN1, 2 = GAIN2
LINE n LINE n+1
012012012... 012012012......01201
Figure 12. PxGA Mode 3 (3-Color) Frame/Line Gain Register Sequence
SHP
HD
PxGA
GAIN GAIN1
VD
GAIN2 GAIN0 GAIN1GAIN0
GAINXGAIN0GAINX
3ns MIN
5 PIXEL MIN
5 PIXEL MIN
NOTES:
1. BOTH VD AND HD ARE INTERNALLY UPDATED AT SHP RISING EDGES.
2. EVERY HD RISING EDGE WITH A PREVIOUS VD RISING EDGE WILL RESET TO 012012.
Figure 13. PxGA Mode 3 (3-Color) Detailed Timing
VD
HD
NOTE: 0 = GAIN0, 1 = GAIN1, 2 = GAIN2, 3 = GAIN3
LINE n LINE n+1
012301230123......0123001230123012...
Figure 14. PxGA Mode 4 (4-Color) Frame/Line Gain Register Sequence
SHP
HD
PxGA
GAIN GAIN1
VD
GAIN2 GAIN0 GAIN1GAIN0
GAINXGAIN0GAINX
3ns MIN
5 PIXEL MIN
5 PIXEL MIN
NOTES:
1. BOTH VD AND HD ARE INTERNALLY UPDATED AT SHP RISING EDGES.
2. EVERY HD RISING EDGE WITH A PREVIOUS VD RISING EDGE WILL RESET TO 01230123.
Figure 15. PxGA Mode 4 (4-Color) Detailed Timing
OBSOLETE
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EVEN FIELD
ODD FIELD
0101... 0101... 0101...
NOTE: 0 = GAIN0, 1 = GAIN1, 2 = GAIN2, 3 = GAIN3
2323... 2323... 2323...
HD LINE 0 LINE 1 LINE 2 LINE m
LINE m–1LINE 0 LINE 1 LINE 2 LINE m
LINE m–1
VD
Figure 16. PxGA Mode 5 (VD Selected) Frame/Line Gain Register Sequence
SHP
HD
PxGA GAIN
3ns MIN
GAIN0
VD
GAIN1 GAIN0
NOTES:
1. BOTH VD AND HD ARE INTERNALLY UPDATED AT SHP RISING EDGES.
2. EVERY HD RISING EDGE WITH A PREVIOUS VD FALLING EDGE WILL RESET TO 0101.
3. EVERY HD RISING EDGE WITH A PREVIOUS VD RISING EDGE WILL RESET TO 2323.
4. EVERY HD RISING EDGE WITHOUT A PREVIOUS VD RISING EDGE WILL REPEAT EITHER 0101... (EVEN) OR 2323 ... (ODD).
GAIN3
GAIN2GAINXGAINX
5 PIXEL MIN
3ns MIN
Figure 17. PxGA Mode 5 (VD Selected) Detailed Timing
FRAME n
VD
HD
FRAME n+1
LINE 0 LINE 1 LINE 2 LINE m
0101... 1212... 0101...
LINE m–1LINE 0 LINE 1 LINE 2 LINE m
0101... 1212... 0101...
LINE m–1
NOTE: 0 = GAIN0, 1 = GAIN1, 2 = GAIN2
Figure 18. PxGA Mode 6 (Mosaic Repeat) Frame/Line Gain Register Sequence
SHP
HD
PxGA GAIN
3ns MIN
GAIN0
VD
3ns MIN
GAIN1 GAIN0
NOTES:
1. MINIMUM PULSEWIDTH FOR HD AND VD IS 5 PIXEL CYCLES.
2. BOTH VD AND HD ARE INTERNALLY UPDATED AT SHP RISING EDGES. MINIMUM SET-UP TIME IS 3ns.
3. EVERY HD RISING EDGE WITH A PREVIOUS VD RISING EDGE WILL RESET TO 0101.
4. EVERY HD RISING EDGE WITHOUT A PREVIOUS VD RISING EDGE WILL ALTERNATE BETWEEN 0101... AND 1212.
GAIN2GAINXGAINX
5 PIXEL MIN
GAIN1
Figure 19. PxGA Mode 6 (Mosaic Repeat) Detailed Timing
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SHP
HD
3ns MIN
GAIN1
VD
GAIN0 GAIN2 GAIN3
3ns MIN
1. BOTH VD AND HD ARE INTERNALLY UPDATED AT SHP RISING EDGES.
2. VD = 0 AND HD = 0 SELECTS GAIN0.
3. VD = 0 AND HD = 1 SELECTS GAIN1.
4. VD = 1 AND HD = 0 SELECTS GAIN2.
5. VD = 1 AND HD = 1 SELECTS GAIN3.
GAIN0
PxGA GAIN
NOTES:
Figure 20. PxGA Mode 7 (User-Specified) Detailed Timing
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SDATA
SCK
SL
RNW TEST BIT
0A2 0A0 A1 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10
t
DS
t
DH
t
LS
t
LH
NOTES:
1. SDATA BITS ARE INTERNALLY LATCHED ON THE RISING EDGES OF SCK.
2. RNW = READ-NOT WRITE. SET LOW FOR WRITE OPERATION.
3. TEST BITS = INTERNAL USE ONLY. MUST BE SET LOW.
4. SYSTEM UPDATE OF LOADED REGISTERS OCCURS ON SL RISING EDGE.
Figure 21. Serial Write Operation
SDATA
SCK
SL
RNW TEST BIT
10
0
A0 A1 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10
t
DS
t
DH
t
LS
t
LH
NOTES:
1. RNW = READ-NOT WRITE. SET HIGH FOR READ OPERATION.
2. TEST BITS = INTERNAL USE ONLY. MUST BE SET LOW.
3. SERIAL DATA FROM THE SELECTED REGISTER IS VALID STARTING AFTER THE 5TH SCK FALLING EDGE, AND IS UPDATED ON
SCK FALLING EDGES.
t
DV
Figure 22. Serial Readback Operation
SERIAL INTERFACE TIMING AND INTERNAL REGISTER DESCRIPTION
Table I. AD9841A/AD9842A Internal Register Map
Register Address Data Bits
Name A0 A1 A2 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10
Operation 0 0 0 Channel Select Power-Down Software OB Clamp 0*1** 0*0*0*
CCD/AUX1/2 Modes Reset On/Off
VGA Gain 1 0 0 LSB MSB X
Clamp Level 0 1 0 LSB MSB X X X
Control 1 1 0 Color Steering Mode PxGA Clock Polarity Select for 0*0*Three- X
Selection On/Off SHP/SHD/CLP/DATA State
PxGA Gain0 0 0 1 LSB MSB X X X X X
PxGA Gain1 1 0 1 LSB MSB X X X X X
PxGA Gain2 0 1 1 LSB MSB X X X X X
PxGA Gain3 1 1 1 LSB MSB X X X X X
*
Internal use only. Must be set to zero.
**
Must be set to one.
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SDATA
SCK
SL
A0 A1 A2
D0 D10 D0 D9 D0 D0D7
RNW
00 D9000 D0
121735342726166543 44 45 51 6362575650 68
... ...
...
...
... ...
...
...
10 BITS
ACG GAIN
D5 D0 D5 D0 D0
D5 D5
...
...
... ... ... ... ... ... ...
NOTES:
1. ANY NUMBER OF ADJACENT REGISTERS MAY BE LOADED SEQUENTIALLY, BEGINNING WITH THE LOWEST ADDRESS AND INCREMENTING ONE ADDRESS AT A TIME.
2. WHEN SEQUENTIALLY LOADING MULTIPLE REGISTERS, THE EXACT REGISTER LENGTH (SHOWN ABOVE) MUST BE USED FOR EACH REGISTER.
3. ALL LOADED REGISTERS WILL BE SIMULTANEOUSLY UPDATED WITH THE RISING EDGE OF SL.
8 BITS
CLAMP LEVEL
10 BITS
CONTROL
11 BITS
OPERATION
6 BITS
PxGA GAIN0
6 BITS
PxGA GAIN1
6 BITS
PxGA GAIN2
6 BITS
PxGA GAIN3
Figure 23. Continuous Serial Write Operation to All Registers
SDATA
A0 A1 A2
D1D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D0 D3
D2 D4
0
0
23 2412 17161514131211109876543 2918
... ...
D5001 D5D5D0 D0
RNW
SCK
SL
PxGA GAIN0 PxGA GAIN1 PxGA GAIN3
PxGA GAIN2
...
...
...
Figure 24. Continuous Serial Write Operation to All PxGA Gain Registers
Table II. Operation Register Contents (Default Value x000)
Optical Black Clamp Reset Power-Down Modes Channel Selection
D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
0
*
0
*
0
*
1
**
0
*
0 Enable Clamping 0 Normal 0 0 Normal Power 0 0 CCD Mode
1 Disable Clamping 1 Reset All Registers 0 1 Fast Recovery 0 1 AUX1 Mode
to Default 1 0 Standby 1 0 AUX2 Mode
1 1 Total Power-Down 11Test Only
*Must be set to zero.
**Set to one.
Table III. VGA Gain Register Contents (Default Value x096)
MSB LSB
D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 Gain (dB)
X00 010111112.0
••
••
••
11 1111111035.965
11 1111111136.0
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Table IV. AD9841A Clamp Level Register Contents (Default Value x080)
MSB LSB
D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 Clamp Level (LSB)
XXX0000 0000 0
0000 0001 0.25
0000 0010 0.5
• •
• •
• •
11111110 63.5
11111111 63.75
Table V. AD9842A Clamp Level Register Contents (Default Value x080)
MSB LSB
D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 Clamp Level (LSB)
XXX0000 0000 0
0000 0001 1
0000 0010 2
• •
• •
• •
11111110 254
11111111 255
Table VI. Control Register Contents (Default Value x000)
Data Out DATACLK CLP/PBLK SHP/SHD PxGA Color Steering Modes
D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3
**
D2 D1 D0
X 0 Enable 0*0*0 Rising Edge Trigger 0 Active Low 0 Active Low 0 Disable 0 0 0 Steering Disabled
1 Three-State 1 Falling Edge Trigger 1 Active High 1 Active High 1 Enable 0 0 1 Mosaic Separate
0 1 0 Interlace
0 1 1 3-Color
1 0 0 4-Color
1 0 1 VD Selected
1 1 0 Mosaic Repeat
1 1 1 User Specified
*Must be set to zero.
**When D3 = 0 (PxGA
disabled) the PxGA
gain is fixed to 4 dB.
Table VII. PxGA Gain Registers for Gain0, Gain1, Gain2, Gain3 (Default Value x000)
MSB LSB
D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 Gain (dB)*
XXXXX0 11111+10.0
••
••
••
000000+4.3
111111+4.0
••
••
••
100000–2.0
*Control Register Bit D3 must be set High (PxGA
Enable) to use the PxGA
Gain Registers.
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The AD9841A and AD9842A signal processing chain is shown
in Figure 25. Each processing step is essential in achieving a
high-quality image from the raw CCD pixel data.
DC Restore
To reduce the large dc offset of the CCD output signal, a dc-
restore circuit is used with an external 0.1 µF series coupling
capacitor. This restores the dc level of the CCD signal to approxi-
mately 1.5 V, to be compatible with the 3 V single supply of
the AD984xA.
Correlated Double Sampler
The CDS circuit samples each CCD pixel twice to extract the
video information and reject low-frequency noise. The timing
shown in Figure 5 illustrates how the two CDS clocks, SHP
and SHD, are used to sample the reference level and data level
of the CCD signal respectively. The CCD signal is sampled on
the rising edges of SHP and SHD. Placement of these two clock
signals is critical in achieving the best performance from the CCD.
An internal SHP/SHD delay (t
ID
) of 3 ns is caused by internal
propagation delays.
Input Clamp
A line-rate input clamping circuit is used to remove the CCD’s
optical black offset. This offset exists in the CCD’s shielded
black reference pixels. Unlike some AFE architectures, the
AD984xA removes this offset in the input stage to minimize the
effect of a gain change on the system black level, usually called
the “gain step.” Another advantage of removing this offset at
the input stage is to maximize system headroom. Some area
CCDs have large black level offset voltages, which, if not cor-
rected at the input stage, can significantly reduce the available
headroom in the internal circuitry when higher VGA gain set-
tings are used.
Horizontal timing is shown in Figure 6. It is recommended
that the CLPDM pulse be used during valid CCD dark pixels.
CLPDM may be used during the optical black pixels, either
together with CLPOB or separately. The CLPDM pulse should
be a minimum of 4 pixels wide.
PxGA
The PxGA
provides separate gain adjustment for the individual
color pixels. A programmable gain amplifier with four separate
values, the PxGA
has the capability to “multiplex” its gain value
on a pixel-to-pixel basis. This allows lower output color pixels to
be gained up to match higher output color pixels. Also, the PxGA
may be used to adjust the colors for white balance, reducing the
amount of digital processing that is needed. The four different gain
values are switched according to the “Color Steering” circuitry.
Seven different color steering modes for different types of CCD
color filter arrays are programmed in the AD984xA’s Control
Register. For example, Mosaic Separate steering mode accom-
modates the popular “Bayer” arrangement of Red, Green, and
Blue filters (see Figure 26).
2dB TO 36dB
CLPDM
CCDIN
DIGITAL
FILTERING
CLPOB
DC RESTORE
OPTICAL BLACK
CLAMP
0.1F
DOUT
10-/12-BIT
ADC
VGA
8-BIT
DAC
CLAMP LEVEL
REGISTER
8
VGA GAIN
REGISTER
10
CDS
INPUT OFFSET
CLAMP
INTERNAL
VREF
2V FULL SCALE
COLOR
STEERING
4:1
MUX
3
GAIN0
GAIN1
GAIN2
GAIN3
PxGA
–2dB TO +10dB
PxGA MODE
SELECTION
2
6
VD
HD
PxGA GAIN
REGISTERS
10/12
Figure 25. AD9841A/AD9842A CCD-Mode Block Diagram
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RR
Gb Gb
Gr
Gr
BB
CCD: PROGRESSIVE BAYER
LINE0 GAIN0, GAIN1, GAIN0, GAIN1 ...
RR
Gr
Gr
Gb GbBB
LINE1
LINE2
GAIN2, GAIN3, GAIN2, GAIN3 ...
GAIN0, GAIN1, GAIN0, GAIN1 ...
MOSAIC SEPARATE COLOR
STEERING MODE
Figure 26. CCD Color Filter Example: Progressive Scan
LINE0 GAIN0, GAIN1, GAIN0, GAIN1 ...
RR
Gr
Gr
LINE1
LINE2
GAIN0, GAIN1, GAIN0, GAIN1 ...
GAIN0, GAIN1, GAIN0, GAIN1 ...
Gb GbBB
LINE0 GAIN2, GAIN3, GAIN2, GAIN3 ...
LINE1
LINE2
GAIN2, GAIN3, GAIN2, GAIN3 ...
GAIN2, GAIN3, GAIN2, GAIN3 ...
CCD: INTERLACED BAYER
EVEN FIELD
VD SELECTED COLOR
STEERING MODE
ODD FIELD
Gb GbBB
Gb GbBB
Gb GbBB
RR
Gr
Gr
RR
Gr
Gr
RR
Gr
Gr
Figure 27. CCD Color Filter Example: Interlaced
The same Bayer pattern can also be interlaced, and the VD
Selected mode should be used with this type of CCD (see Fig-
ure 27). The Color Steering performs the proper multiplexing of
the R, G, and B gain values (loaded into the PxGA
gain regis-
ters), and is synchronized by the user with vertical (VD) and
horizontal (HD) sync pulses. For more detailed information, see
the PxGA
Timing section. The PxGA
gain for each of the four
channels is variable from –2 dB to +10 dB, controlled in 64 steps
through the serial interface. The PxGA
gain curve is shown in
Figure 28.
PxGA GAIN REGISTER CODE
10
32
PxGA GAIN – dB
40 48 56 0 8 16 24 31
8
6
4
2
0
-2
(100000) (011111)
Figure 28. PxGA Gain Curve
Variable Gain Amplifier
The VGA stage provides a gain range of 2 dB to 36 dB, program-
mable with 10-bit resolution through the serial digital interface.
Combined with 4 dB from the PxGA
stage, the total gain range
for the AD984xA is 6 dB to 40 dB. The minimum gain of 6 dB
is needed to match a 1 V input signal with the ADC full-scale
range of 2 V. When compared to 1 V full-scale systems (such as
ADI’s AD9803), the equivalent gain range is 0 dB to 34 dB.
The VGA gain curve is divided into two separate regions. When
the VGA Gain Register code is between 0 and 511, the curve
follows a (1 + x)/(1 – x) shape, which is similar to a “linear-in-
dB” characteristic. From code 512 to code 1023, the curve follows
a “linear-in-dB” shape. The exact VGA gain can be calculated
for any Gain Register value by using the following two equations:
Code Range Gain Equation (dB)
0–511 Gain = 20 log
10
([658 + code]/[658 – code]) – 0.4
512 –1023 Gain = (0.0354)(code) – 0.4
As shown in the CCD Mode Specifications, only the VGA gain
range from 2 dB to 36 dB has tested and guaranteed accuracy.
This corresponds to a VGA gain code range of 91 to 1023. The
Gain Accuracy Specifications also include the PxGA
gain of 4 dB,
for a total gain range of 6 dB to 40 dB.
VGA GAIN REGISTER CODE
36
0
VGA GAIN – dB
127 255 383 511 639 767 895 1023
30
24
18
12
6
0
Figure 29. VGA Gain Curve (Gain from PxGA Not Included)
Optical Black Clamp
The optical black clamp loop is used to remove residual offsets
in the signal chain, and to track low-frequency variations in the
CCD’s black level. During the optical black (shielded) pixel
interval on each line, the ADC output is compared with a fixed
black level reference, selected by the user in the Clamp Level
Register. Any value between 0 LSB and 64 LSB (AD9841A)
or 255 LSB (AD9842A) may be programmed, with 8-bit resolu-
tion. The resulting error signal is filtered to reduce noise, and
the correction value is applied to the ADC input through a
D/A converter. Normally, the optical black clamp loop is turned
on once per horizontal line, but this loop can be updated more
slowly to suit a particular application. If external digital clamping
is used during the post processing, the AD984xA’s optical black
clamping may be disabled using Bit D5 in the Operation Register
(see Serial Interface Timing and Internal Register Description
section). When the loop is disabled, the Clamp Level Register
may still be used to provide programmable offset adjustment.
Horizontal timing is shown in Figure 6. The CLPOB pulse
should be placed during the CCD’s optical black pixels. It is
recommended that the CLPOB pulse duration be at least 20
pixels wide to minimize clamp noise. Shorter pulsewidths may be
used, but clamp noise may increase, and the ability to track
low-frequency variations in the black level will be reduced.
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A/D Converter
The AD9841A and AD9842A use high-performance ADC archi-
tectures, optimized for high speed and low power. Differential
Nonlinearity (DNL) performance is typically better than 0.5 LSB,
as shown in TPCs 2 and 4. Instead of the 1 V full-scale range
used by the earlier AD9801 and AD9803 products from Analog
Devices, the AD984xA ADCs use a 2 V input range. Better
noise performance results from using a larger ADC full-scale
range (see TPCs 3 and 5).
AUX1 Mode
For applications that do not require CDS, the AD9841A/AD9842A
can be configured to sample ac-coupled waveforms. Figure 30
shows the circuit configuration for using the AUX1 channel
input (Pin 36). A single 0.1 µF ac-coupling capacitor is needed
between the input signal driver and the AUX1IN pin. An on-chip
dc-bias circuit sets the average value of the input signal to
approximately 0.4 V, which is referenced to the midscale code
of the ADC. The VGA Gain register provides a gain range of 0 dB
to 36 dB in this mode of operation (see VGA Gain Curve,
Figure 29). The VGA gains up the signal level with respect to
the 0.4 V bias level. Signal levels above the bias level will be
further increased to a higher ADC code, while signal levels below
the bias level will be further decreased to a lower ADC code.
AUX2 Mode
For sampling video-type waveforms, such as NTSC and PAL
signals, the AUX2 channel provides black level clamping, gain
adjustment, and A/D conversion. Figure 31 shows the circuit
configuration for using the AUX2 channel input (Pin 34). A
external 0.1 µF blocking capacitor is used with the on-chip video
clamp circuit, to level-shift the input signal to a desired refer-
ence level. The clamp circuit automatically senses the most
negative portion of the input signal, and adjusts the voltage
across the input capacitor. This forces the black level of the
input signal to be equal to the value programmed into the Clamp
Level register (see Serial Interface Register Description). The VGA
provides gain adjustment from 0 dB to 18 dB. The same VGA
Gain register is used, but only the 9 MSBs of the gain register
are used (see Table VIII.)
AUX1IN
0.1F
VGA GAIN
REGISTER
ADCVGA
10
5k
0.4V
0.4V
INPUT SIGNAL
??V
0.8V
0.4V
MIDSCALE
0dB TO 36dB
Figure 30. AUX1 Circuit Configuration
0dB TO 18dB
8
AUX2IN
BUFFER
0.1F
VIDEO
SIGNAL
9
CLAMP LEVEL
LPF
VGA GAIN
REGISTER
ADC
VGA
VIDEO CLAMP
CIRCUIT
CLAMP LEVEL
REGISTER
Figure 31. AUX2 Circuit Configuration
Table VIII. VGA Gain Register Used for AUX2-Mode
MSB LSB
D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 Gain (dB)
X0 XXXXXXXXX0.0
10000000000.0
••
••
••
111111111118.0
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CCDIN
BUFFER
VOUT 0.1F
AD984xA
ADCOUT
REGISTER
DATA
SERIAL
INTERFACE
DIGITAL
OUTPUTS
DIGITAL IMAGE
PROCESSING
ASIC
TIMING
GENERATOR
V-DRIVE
CCD
TIMING
CDS/CLAMP
TIMING
Figure 32. AD984xA System Applications Diagram
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
3748 47 46 45 44 39 3843 42 41 40
PIN 1
IDENTIFIER
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
AUX1IN
AVSS
AUX2IN
AVDD2
BYP4
NC
CCDIN
BYP2
BYP1
AVDD1
AVSS
AVSS
NC
NC
(LSB) D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
D8
(MSB) D9
AD9841A
SCK
SDATA
SL
NC
STBY
NC
THREE-STATE
DVSS
DVDD2
VRB
VRT
CML
DRVDD
DRVSS
DVSS
DATACLK
DVDD1
HD
PBLK
CLPOB
SHP
SHD
CLPDM
VD
0.1F
0.1F
0.1F
0.1F
0.1F
0.1F
3V
ANALOG SUPPLY
CCD SIGNAL
3V
ANALOG SUPPLY
10
DATA
OUTPUTS
3
SERIAL
INTERFACE
0.1F
1.0F
1.0F
0.1F
3V
ANALOG SUPPLY
8CLOCK
INPUTS
0.1F
0.1F
3V
ANALOG SUPPLY
3V
DRIVER
SUPPLY
NC = NO CONNECT
Figure 33. AD9841A Recommended Circuit Configuration for CCD-Mode
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
The AD9841A and AD9842A are complete Analog Front End
(AFE) products for digital still camera and camcorder appli-
cations. As shown in Figure 32, the CCD image (pixel) data is
buffered and sent to the AD984xA analog input through a series
input capacitor. The AD984xA performs the dc restoration,
CDS, gain adjustment, black level correction, and analog-to-
digital conversion. The AD984xA’s digital output data is then
processed by the image processing ASIC. The internal regis-
ters of the AD984xA—used to control gain, offset level, and other
functions—are programmed by the ASIC or microprocessor
through a 3-wire serial digital interface. A system timing gen-
erator provides the clock signals for both the CCD and the AFE.
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36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
3748 47 46 45 44 39 3843 42 41 40
PIN 1
IDENTIFIER
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
AUX1IN
AVSS
AUX2IN
AVDD2
BYP4
NC
CCDIN
BYP2
BYP1
AVDD1
AVSS
AVSS
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
D8
(MSB) D11
AD9842A
SCK
SDATA
SL
NC
STBY
NC
THREE-STATE
DVSS
DVDD2
VRB
VRT
CML
DRVDD
DRVSS
DVSS
DATACLK
DVDD1
HD
PBLK
CLPOB
SHP
SHD
CLPDM
VD
0.1F
0.1F
0.1F
0.1F
0.1F
0.1F3V
ANALOG SUPPLY
CCD SIGNAL
3V
ANALOG SUPPLY
12
DATA
OUTPUTS
3
SERIAL
INTERFACE
0.1F
1.0F
1.0F
0.1F
3V
ANALOG SUPPLY
8CLOCK
INPUTS
0.1F
0.1F
3V
ANALOG SUPPLY
3V
DRIVER
SUPPLY
NC = NO CONNECT
D9
D10
Figure 34. AD9842A Recommended Circuit Configuration for CCD-Mode
Internal Power-On Reset Circuitry
After power-on, the AD9842A will automatically reset all inter-
nal registers and perform internal calibration procedures. This
takes approximately 1 ms to complete. During this time, normal
clock signals and serial write operations may occur. However,
serial register writes will be ignored until the internal reset
operation is completed. Pin 43 (formerly RSTB on the AD9842A
non-A) is no longer used for the reset operation. Toggling Pin
43 in the AD9842A will have no effect.
Grounding and Decoupling Recommendations
As shown in Figures 33 and 34, a single ground plane is recom-
mended for the AD9841A/AD9842A. This ground plane should be
as continuous as possible, particularly around Pins 25 through
39. This will ensure that all analog decoupling capacitors provide
the lowest possible impedance path between the power and bypass
pins and their respective ground pins. All decoupling capaci-
tors should be located as close as possible to the package pins. A
single clean power supply is recommended for the AD9841A/AD9842A,
but a separate digital driver supply may be used for DRVDD
(Pin 13). DRVDD should always be decoupled to DRVSS (Pin
14), which should be connected to the analog ground plane.
Advantages of using a separate digital driver supply include using a
lower voltage (2.7 V) to match levels with a 2.7 V ASIC, reducing
digital power dissipation, and reducing potential noise coupling.
If the digital outputs (Pins 3–12) must drive a load larger than
20 pF, buffering is recommended to reduce digital code transi-
tion noise. Alternatively, placing series resistors close to the
digital output pins may also help reduce noise.
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AD9841A/AD9842A
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OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
Dimensions shown in inches and (mm).
48-Lead LQFP
(ST-48)
TOP VIEW
(PINS DOWN)
1
12
13
25
24
36
37
48
0.019 (0.5)
BSC
0.276
(7.00)
BSC
SQ
0.011 (0.27)
0.006 (0.17)
0.354 (9.00) BSC SQ
0.063 (1.60)
MAX
0.030 (0.75)
0.018 (0.45)
0.008 (0.2)
0.004 (0.09)
0
MIN
COPLANARITY
0.003 (0.08)
SEATING
PLANE
0.006 (0.15)
0.002 (0.05)
7
0
0.057 (1.45)
0.053 (1.35)
C02384–2.5–1/01 (rev. 0)
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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