Dual-Channel, 14-Bit CCD Signal Processor with ™ Core

The AD9973 is a highly integrated dual channel CCD signal processor for high speed digital video camera applications.

Each channel is specified at pixel rates of up to 65 MHz, and consists of a complete analog front end with analog-to-digital conversion, combined with a programmable timing driver. The Precision Timing core allows adjustment of high speed clocks with 240 ps resolution at 65 MHz operation. The AD9973 also contains a reduced range LVDS interface for the dual-channel data outputs. Each analog front end (AFE) includes black level clamping, CDS, VGA, and a 65 MSPS, 14-bit analog-to-digital converter. The timing driver provides the high speed CCD clock drivers for RG, HL, and H1 to H4. Operation is programmed using a 3-wire serial interface.

Packaged in a space-saving 6 mm × 6 mm, 84-ball CSPBGA, the AD9973 is specified over an operating temperature range of −25°C to +85°C.

Applications

* Professional HDTV camcorders

* Professional, high-end digital cameras

* Broadcast cameras

* Industrial high speed cameras

* 1.8 V analog and digital core supply voltage

* Serial data link with reduced range LVDS outputs

* Correlated double sampler (CDS) with −3 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB gain

* 6 dB to 42 dB, 10-bit variable gain amplifier (VGA)

* 14-bit, 65 MHz analog-to-digital converter