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LMH1981 Multi-Format Video Sync Separator
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
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The LMH1981 is a high performance multi-format
sync separator ideal for use in a wide range of video
applications, such as broadcast and professional
video equipment and HDTV/DTV systems.
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Standard Analog Video Sync Separation for
NTSC, PAL, 480I/P, 576I/P, 720P, and
1080I/P/PsF from Composite Video (CVBS),
S-Video (Y/C), and Component Video
(YPBPR/GBR) Interfaces
Bi-Level & Tri-Level Sync Compatible
Composite, Horizontal, and Vertical Sync
Outputs
Burst/Back Porch Timing, Odd/Even Field, and
Video Format Outputs
Superior Jitter Performance on Leading Edge
of HSync
Automatic Video Format Detection
50% Sync Slicing for Video Inputs from 0.5 VPP
to 2 VPP
3.3V to 5V Supply Operation
APPLICATIONS
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Broadcast and Professional Video Equipment
HDTV/DTV Systems
Genlock Circuits
Video Capture Devices
Set-Top Boxes (STB) & Digital Video
Recorders (DVR)
Video Displays
The input accepts standard analog SD/ED/HD video
signals with either bi-level or tri-level sync, and the
outputs provide all of the critical timing signals in
CMOS logic, which swing from rail-to-rail (VCC and
GND) including Composite, Horizontal, and Vertical
Syncs, Burst/Back Porch Timing, Odd/Even Field,
and Video Format Outputs. HSync features very low
jitter on its leading (falling) edge, minimizing external
circuitry needed to clean and reduce jitter in
subsequent clock generation stages.
The LMH1981 automatically detects the input video
format, eliminating the need for programming using a
microcontroller, and applies precise 50% sync slicing
to ensure accurate sync extraction at OH, even for
inputs with irregular amplitude from improper
termination or transmission loss. Its unique Video
Format Output conveys the total horizontal line count
per field as an 11-bit binary serial data stream, which
can be decoded by the video system to determine the
input video format and enable dynamic adjustment of
system parameters, i.e.: color space or scaler
conversions. The LMH1981 is available in a 14-pin
TSSOP package and operates over a temperature
range of −40°C to +85°C.
Connection Diagram
REXT
1
14 OEOUT
GND
2
13 BPOUT
VCC1
3
12 CSOUT
VIN
4
GND
5
10 GND
VCC2
6
9
VFOUT
HSOUT
7
8
VSOUT
LMH1981
11 VCC3
Figure 1. 14-Pin TSSOP - Top View
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PIN DESCRIPTIONS
Pin No.
Pin Name
Pin Description
1
REXT
Bias Current External Resistor
2, 5, 10
GND
Ground
3, 6, 11
VCC
Supply Voltage
4
VIN
Video Input
7
HSOUT
Horizontal Sync Output
8
VSOUT
Vertical Sync Output
9
VFOUT
Video Format Output
12
CSOUT
Composite Sync Output
13
BPOUT
Burst/Back Porch Timing Output
14
OEOUT
Odd/Even Field Output
These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
ESD Tolerance
(4)
(1) (2) (3)
Human Body Model
Machine Model
Charge-Device Model
Supply Voltage, VCC
−65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering 10 sec.)
Junction Temperature (TJMAX)
300°C
(5)
+150°C
Thermal Resistance (θJA)
(4)
(5)
52°C/W
Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for
which the device is intended to be functional, but specific performance is not ensured. For ensured specifications and the test
conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics Tables.
All voltages are measured with respect to GND, unless otherwise specified.
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the Texas Instruments Sales Office/ Distributors for availability and
specifications.
Human Body Model, applicable std. MIL-STD-883, Method 3015.7. Machine Model, applicable std. JESD22-A115-A (ESD MM std. of
JEDEC)Field-Induced Charge-Device Model, applicable std. JESD22-C101-C (ESD FICDM std. of JEDEC).
The maximum power dissipation is a function of TJ(MAX), θJA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any ambient temperature is
PD = (TJ(MAX) - TA)/θJA . All numbers apply for packages soldered directly onto a PC board.
Operating Ratings
Temperature Range
(1)
(2)
−40°C to +85°C
3.3V −5% to 5V +5%
VCC
Input Amplitude, VIN-AMPL
(1)
(2)
2
1.0 kV
−0.3V to VCC + 0.3V
Storage Temperature Range
(2)
(3)
350V
0V to 5.5V
Video Input, VIN
(1)
3.5 kV
140 mV to VCC–VIN-CLAMP
Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for
which the device is intended to be functional, but specific performance is not ensured. For ensured specifications and the test
conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics Tables.
The maximum power dissipation is a function of TJ(MAX), θJA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any ambient temperature is
PD = (TJ(MAX) - TA)/θJA . All numbers apply for packages soldered directly onto a PC board.
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Electrical Characteristics
(1)
Unless otherwise specified, all limits are ensured for TA = 25°C, VCC = VCC1 = VCC2 = VCC3 = 3.3V, REXT = 10 kΩ 1%,
RL = 10 kΩ, CL < 10 pF.Boldface limits apply at the temperature extremes. See Figure 2.
Symbol
ICC
Parameter
Supply Current
Conditions
No input signal
Min
(2)
Typ
(3)
Max
(2)
VCC = 3.3V
9.5
11.5
VCC = 5V
11
13.5
Units
mA
Video Input Specifications
VIN-SYNC
Input Sync Amplitude
Amplitude from negative sync tip to video
blanking level for SD/EDTV bi-level sync
0.14
0.30
0.60
Amplitude from negative to positive sync tips
for HDTV tri-level sync (4) (7) (6)
0.30
0.60
1.20
(4) (5) (6)
VIN-CLAMP
Input Sync Tip Clamp Level
VIN-SLICE
Input Sync Slice Level
Logic Output Specifications
VOL
Level between video blanking & sync tip for
SD/EDTV and between negative & positive
sync tips for HDTV
0.7
V
50
%
(8)
Output Logic 0
VOH
VPP
Output Logic 1
See output load conditions
above
VCC = 3.3V
0.3
VCC = 5V
0.5
See output load conditions
above
VCC = 3.3V
3.0
VCC = 5V
4.5
V
V
TSYNC-LOCK
Sync Lock Time
Time for the output signals to be correct after
the video signal settles at VIN following a
significant input change. See START-UP
TIME for more information
2
V
periods
TVSOUT
Vertical Sync Output Pulse
Width
See Figure 3, Figure 4, Figure 5, Figure 6,
Figure 7, and Figure 8 for SDTV, EDTV &
HDTV Vertical Interval Timing
3
H
periods
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
Electrical Table values apply only for factory testing conditions at the temperature indicated. Factory testing conditions result in very
limited self-heating of the device such that TJ = TA. No ensured specification of parametric performance is indicated in the electrical
tables under conditions of internal self-heating where TJ > TA.
Limits are 100% production tested at 25°C. Limits over the operating temperature range are ensured through correlations using the
Statistical Quality Control (SQC) method.
Typical values represent the most likely parametric norm at the time of characterization. Actual typical values may vary over time and
will also depend on the application and configuration. The typical values are not tested and are not ensured on shipped production
material.
VIN-AMPL plus VIN-CLAMP should not exceed VCC.
Tested with 480I signal.
Maximum voltage offset between 2 consecutive input horizontal sync tips must be less than 25 mVPP.
Tested with 720P signal.
Outputs are negative-polarity logic signal, except for odd/even field and video format outputs.
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LMH1981 Test Circuit
1
REXT
10 k:, 1%
+
C4
4.7 PF
2
C1
0.1 PF
3
VCC
CVBS/Y/G
VIDEO INPUT
CIN
1 PF
RT
75:
5
C2
0.1 PF
6
VCC
HORIZONTAL
SYNC OUTPUT
4
RS
7
REXT
OEOUT
GND
BPOUT
CSOUT
VCC1
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VIN
VCC3
GND
GND
VCC2
VFOUT
HSOUT
VSOUT
14
RS
13
RS
12
RS
11
8
BURST/BACK PORCH
TIMING OUTPUT
COMPOSITE
SYNC OUTPUT
VCC
C3
0.1 PF
10
9
ODD/EVEN
FIELD OUTPUT
RS
RS
VIDEO FORMAT
OUTPUT
VERTICAL SYNC
OUTPUT
Figure 2. Test Circuit
The LMH1981 test circuit is shown in Figure 2. The video generator should provide a low-noise, broadcastquality signal over 75Ω coaxial cable which should be impedance-matched with a 75Ω load termination resistor
to prevent unwanted signal distortion. The output waveforms should be monitored using a low-capacitance probe
on an oscilloscope with at least 500 MHz bandwidth. See PCB LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS for more
information about signal and supply trace routing and component placement.
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SDTV Vertical Interval Timing (NTSC, PAL, 480I, 576I)
START OF FIELD 1
3H
3H
H
H
3H
VERTICAL SYNC
SERRATION
COLOR
BURST
½H
VIN
LINE #
525
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
CSOUT
HSOUT
BPOUT
TVSOUT = 3H
VSOUT
OEOUT
ODD FIELD
Figure 3. NTSC Odd Field Vertical Interval
START OF FIELD 2
3H
3H
3H
½H
VIN
LINE #
263
264
265
266
267
268
269
270
271
272
273
CSOUT
HSOUT
BPOUT
TVSOUT = 3H
VSOUT
OEOUT
EVEN FIELD
Figure 4. NTSC Even Field Vertical Interval
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EDTV Vertical Interval Timing (480P, 576P)
START OF FRAME
6H
6H
H
H
VERTICAL SYNC SERRATION
|
VIN
525
1
6
|
LINE #
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
26
(42)
27
(43)
CSOUT
|
HSOUT
|
BPOUT
|
TVSOUT = 3H
VSOUT
|
OEOUT LOGIC HIGH FOR PROGRESSIVE VIDEO
FORMATS
OEOUT
Figure 5. 480P Vertical Interval
HDTV Vertical Interval Timing (720P, 1080P)
START OF FRAME
20H (36H)
H
|
VIN
750
(1125)
1
3
2
4
5
6
7
8...
25
(41)
|
LINE #
CSOUT
|
HSOUT
|
BPOUT
TVSOUT = 3H
|
OEOUT
|
VSOUT
OEOUT LOGIC HIGH FOR
PROGRESSIVE VIDEO FORMATS
Figure 6. 720P (1080P) Vertical Interval
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HDTV Vertical Interval Timing (1080I)
START OF FIELD 1
15H
VERTICAL
SYNC SERRATION
H
½H
|
VIN
1125
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
20
21
22
584
585
586
|
LINE #
CSOUT
|
HSOUT
|
BPOUT
OEOUT
FIELD 1
|
TVSOUT = 3H
|
VSOUT
Figure 7. 1080I Field 1 Vertical Interval
½H
START OF FIELD 2
5H
15H
|
VIN
LINE #
563
564
565
566
567
568
569
570...
583
|
CSOUT
|
HSOUT
|
BPOUT
TVSOUT = 3H
OEOUT
FIELD 2
|
VSOUT
|
Figure 8. 1080I Field 2 Vertical Interval
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SD/EDTV Horizontal Interval Timing
WHITE LEVEL
VIDEO INPUT RANGE
0.5 VPP to 2 VPP
VIDEO
1 VPP (typ.)
VIN
NTSC/PAL
COLOR BURST
ENVELOPE
OH
BLANKING LEVEL
SYNC
50%
SLICE
SYNC TIP LEVEL
CSOUT
tdCSOUT
HSOUT
tdHSOUT
THSOUT
BPOUT
tdBPOUT
TBPOUT
Figure 9. SD/EDTV Horizontal Interval with Bi-level Sync
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Table 1. SDTV Horizontal Interval Timing Characteristics (NTSC, PAL, 480I, 576I) (1) (2)
Symbol
tdCSOUT
Parameter
Conditions
Composite Sync Output Propagation Delay from Input Sync See Figure 9
Reference (OH)
Typ
NTSC, 480I
475
PAL, 576I
525
NTSC, 480I
40
PAL, 576I
60
Units
ns
Horizontal Sync Output Propagation Delay from Input Sync
Reference (OH)
See Figure 9 (1)
tdBPOUT
Burst/Back Porch Timing Output Propagation Delay from
Input Sync Trailing Edge
See Figure 9
300
ns
THSOUT
Horizontal Sync Output Pulse Width
See Figure 9
2.5
µs
TBPOUT
Burst/Back Porch Timing Output Pulse Width
See Figure 9
3.2
µs
tdHSOUT
(1)
(2)
ns
Note: HSync propagation delay variation less than ±3 ns (typ) over 0°C to 70°C temperature range.
VCC = 3.3V , TA = 25°C
Table 2. EDTV Horizontal Interval Timing Characteristics (480P, 576P)
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Typ
Units
tdCSOUT
Composite Sync Output Propagation Delay from Input Sync
Reference (OH)
See Figure 9
450
ns
tdHSOUT
Horizontal Sync Output Propagation Delay from Input Sync
Reference (OH)
See Figure 9
35
ns
tdBPOUT
Burst/Back Porch Timing Output Propagation Delay from Input Sync
Trailing Edge
See Figure 9
500
ns
THSOUT
Horizontal Sync Output Pulse Width
See Figure 9
2.3
µs
TBPOUT
Burst/Back Porch Timing Output Pulse Width
See Figure 9
350
ns
HDTV Horizontal Interval Timing
WHITE LEVEL
VIDEO INPUT RANGE
0.5 VPP to 2 VPP
VIDEO
1 VPP (typ.)
50%
OH
TRAILING
EDGE
+ SYNC
VIN
LEADING
EDGE
50%
50%
SLICE
BLANKING LEVEL
- SYNC
CSOUT
tdCSOUT
HSOUT
tdHSOUT
THSOUT
BPOUT
tdBPOUT
TBPOUT
Figure 10. HDTV Horizontal Interval with Tri-level Sync
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Table 3. HDTV Horizontal Interval Timing Characteristics (720P, 1080I) (1)
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Typ
Units
tdCSOUT
Composite Sync Output Propagation Delay from Input
Sync Leading Edge
See Figure 10
150
ns
tdHSOUT
Horizontal Sync Output Propagation Delay from Input
Sync Reference (OH)
See Figure 10
30
ns
tdBPOUT
Burst/Back Porch Timing Output Propagation Delay from
Input Sync Trailing Edge
See Figure 10
Horizontal Sync Output Pulse Width
See Figure 10
THSOUT
TBPOUT
(1)
10
Burst/Back Porch Timing Output Pulse Width
See Figure 10
720P
400
1080I, 1080P
300
720P
525
1080I, 1080P
475
350
ns
ns
ns
VCC = 3.3V , TA = 25°C
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The LMH1981 is designed to extract the timing information from various video formats with vertical serration and
output the syncs and relevant timing signals in CMOS logic. Its high performance, advanced features and easy
application make it ideal for broadcast and professional video systems where low jitter is a crucial parameter.
The device can operate from a supply voltage between 3.3V and 5V. The only required external components are
bypass capacitors at the power supply pins, an input coupling capacitor at pin 4, and a precision REXT resistor at
pin 1. Refer to the test circuit in Figure 2.
REXT Resistor
The REXT external resistor establishes the internal bias current and precise reference voltage for the LMH1981.
For optimal performance, REXT should be a 10 kΩ 1% precision resistor with a low temperature coefficient to
ensure proper operation over a wide temperature range. Using a REXT resistor with less precision may result in
reduced performance (like worse jitter performance, increased propagation delay variation, or reduced input sync
amplitude range) against temperature, supply voltage, input signal, or part-to-part variations.
NOTE
The REXT resistor serves a different function than the “RSET resistor” used in the LM1881
sync separator. In the older LM1881, the RSET value was adjusted to accommodate
different input line rates. For the LMH1981, the REXT value is fixed, and the device
automatically detects the input line rate to support various video formats without electrical
or physical intervention.
Automatic Format Detection and Switching
Automatic format detection eliminates the need for external programming via a microcontroller or RSET resistor.
The device outputs will respond correctly to video format switching after a sufficient start-up time has been
satisfied. Unlike other sync separators, the LMH1981 does not require the power to be cycled in order to ensure
correct outputs after a significant change to the input signal. See START-UP TIME for more details.
50% Sync Slicing
The LMH1981 features 50% sync slicing on HSync to provide accurate sync separation for video input
amplitudes from 0.5 VPP to 2 VPP, which enables excellent HSync jitter performance even for improperly
terminated or attenuated source signals and stability against variations in temperature. The sync separator is
compatible with SD/EDTV bi-level and HDTV tri-level sync inputs. Bi-level syncs will be sliced at the 50% point
between the video blanking level and negative sync tip, indicated by the input's sync timing reference or “OH” in
Figure 9. Tri-level syncs will be sliced at the 50% point between the negative and positive sync tips (or positive
zero-crossing), indicated by OH in Figure 10.
VIDEO INPUT
The LMH1981 supports sync separation for CVBS, Y (luma) from Y/C and YPBPR and G (sync on green) from
GBR with either bi-level or tri-level sync, as specified in the following video standards.
• Composite Video (CVBS) and S-Video (Y/C):
– SDTV: SMPTE 170M (NTSC), ITU-R BT.470 (PAL)
• Component Video (YPBPR/GBR):
– SDTV: SMPTE 125M, SMPTE 267M, ITU-R BT.601 (480I, 576I)
– EDTV: ITU-R BT.1358 (480P, 576P)
– HDTV: SMPTE 296M (720P), SMPTE 274M (1080I/P), SMPTE RP 211 (1080PsF)
The LMH1981 does not support RGB formats that conform to VESA standards used for PC graphics.
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Input Termination
The video source should be load terminated with a 75Ω resistor to ensure correct video signal amplitude and
minimize signal distortion due to reflections. In extreme cases, the LMH1981 can handle unterminated or doubleterminated input conditions, assuming 1 VPP signal amplitude for normal terminated video.
Input Coupling Capacitor
The input signal should be AC coupled to the VIN (pin 4) of the LMH1981 with a properly chosen coupling
capacitor, CIN.
The primary consideration in choosing CIN is whether the LMH1981 will interface with video sources using an
AC-coupled output stage. If AC-coupled video sources are expected in the end-application, then it’s
recommended to choose a small CIN value such as 0.01 µF as prescribed in the next section. Other
considerations such as HSync jitter performance and start-up time are practically fixed by the limited range of
small CIN values. It’s important to note that video sources with AC-coupled outputs will introduce videodependent jitter that cannot be remedied by the sync separator; moreover, this type of jitter is not prevalent in
sources with DC-coupled input/output stages.
When only DC-coupled video sources are expected, a larger CIN value can be chosen to minimize voltage droop
and thus improve HSync jitter at the expense of increased start-up time as explained in START-UP TIME. A
typical CIN value such as 1 µF will give excellent jitter performance and reasonable start-up time using a
broadcast-quality DC-coupled video generator. For applications where low HSync jitter is not critical, CIN can be
a small value to reduce start-up time.
START-UP TIME
When there is a significant change to the video input signal, such as sudden signal switching, signal attenuation
(i.e.: additional termination via loop through) or signal gain (i.e.: disconnected end-of-line termination), the
quiescent operation of the LMH1981 will be disrupted. During this dynamic input condition, the LMH1981 outputs
may not be correct but will recover to valid signals after a predictable start-up time, which consists of an
adjustable input settling time and a predetermined “sync lock time”.
Input Settling Time and Coupling Capacitor Selection
Following a significant input condition, the negative sync tip of the AC-coupled signal settles to the input clamp
voltage as the coupling capacitor, CIN, recovers a quiescent DC voltage via the dynamic clamp current. Because
CIN determines the input settling time, its capacitance value is critical when minimizing overall start-up time.
For example, a settling time of 8 ms can be expected for a typical CIN value of 1 µF when switching in a standard
NTSC signal with no prior input. A smaller value yields shorter settling time at the expense of increased line
droop voltage and consequently higher HSync jitter, whereas a larger one gives lower jitter but longer settling
time. Settling time is proportional to the value of CIN, so doubling CIN will also double the settling time.
The value of CIN is a tradeoff between start-up time and jitter performance and therefore should be evaluated
based on the application requirements. Figure 11 shows a graph of typical input-referred HSync jitter vs. CIN
values to use as a guideline. Refer to Horizontal Sync Output for more about jitter performance.
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HSYNC JITTER (PSPP)
2500
2000
1500
PAL
1000
500
1080I
0
0
2
4
6
CIN (PF)
8
10
Figure 11. Typical HSync Jitter vs. CIN Values
Sync Lock Time
In addition to settling time, the LMH1981 has a predetermined sync lock time, TSYNC-LOCK, before the outputs are
correct. Once the AC-coupled input has settled enough, the LMH1981 needs time to detect the valid video signal
and resolve the blanking & sync tip levels for 50% sync slicing before the output signals are correct.
For practical values of CIN, TSYNC-LOCK is typically less than 1 or 2 video fields in duration starting from the 1st
valid VSync output pulse to the valid HSync pulses beginning thereafter. VSync and HSync pulses are
considered valid when they align correctly with the input's vertical and horizontal sync intervals. Note that the
start-up time may vary depending on the video duty cycle, average picture level variations, and start point of
video relative to the vertical sync interval.
It is recommended for the outputs to be applied to the system after the start-up time is satisfied and outputs are
valid. For example, the oscilloscope screenshot in Figure 12 shows a typical start-up time of about 13.5 ms from
when an NTSC signal is switched in (no previous input) to when the LMH1981 outputs are valid.
Signal
Before CIN
Settling
Time
AC Coupled
Signal (VIN)
Sync Lock Time
HSync
Start- up Time
VSync
Figure 12. Typical Start-Up Time for NTSC Input to LMH1981 via 1 µF Coupling Capacitor
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LOGIC OUTPUTS
In the absence of a video input signal, the LMH1981 outputs are logic high except for the odd/even field and
video format outputs, which are both undefined, and the composite sync output.
Composite Sync Output
CSOUT (pin 12) simply reproduces the video input sync pulses below the video blanking level. This is obtained
by clamping the video signal sync tip to the internal clamp voltage at VIN and extracting the resultant composite
sync signal, or CSync. For both bi-level and tri-level syncs, CSync's negative-going leading edge is derived from
the input's negative-going leading edge with a propagation delay.
Horizontal Sync Output
HSOUT (pin 7) produces a negative-polarity horizontal sync signal, or HSync, with very low jitter on its negativegoing leading edge (reference edge) using precise 50% sync slicing. For bi-level and tri-level sync signals, the
horizontal sync leading edge is triggered from the input's sync reference, OH, with a propagation delay.
HSync was optimized for excellent jitter performance on its leading edge because most video systems are
negative-edge triggered. When HSync is used in a positive-edge triggered system, like an FPGA PLL input, it
must be inverted beforehand to produce positive-going leading edges. The trailing edge of HSync should never
be used as the reference or triggered edge. This is because the trailing edges of HSync are reconstructed for the
broad serration pulses during the vertical interval.
HSync's typical peak-to-peak jitter can be measured using the input-referred jitter test methodology on a realtime digital oscilloscope by triggering at or near the input's OH reference and monitoring HSync's leading edge
with 4-sec. variable persistence. This is one way to measure HSync's typical peak-to-peak jitter in the time
domain. Figure 13 and Figure 14 show oscilloscope screenshots demonstrating very low jitter on HSync's leading
edge for 1080I tri-level sync and PAL Black Burst inputs, respectively, from a Tek TG700-AWVG7/AVG7 video
generator with DC-coupled outputs and with LMH1981 VCC = 3.3V.
Figure 13. Typical HSync Jitter for 1080I Input
Upper: Horizontal Sync Leading Edge (Reference)
Lower: Zoomed In — 400 ps/DIV, 25 mV/DIV
Figure 14. Typical HSync Jitter for PAL Input
Upper: Horizontal Sync Leading Edge (Reference)
Lower: Zoomed In — 1000 ps/DIV, 25 mV/DIV
Vertical Sync Output
VSOUT (pin 8) produces a negative-polarity vertical sync signal, or VSync. VSync's negative-going leading edge
is derived from the 50% point of the first vertical serration pulse with a propagation delay, and its output pulse
width, TVSOUT, spans approximately three horizontal periods (3H).
Burst/Back Porch Timing Output
BPOUT (pin 13) provides a negative-polarity burst/back porch signal, which is pulsed low for a fixed width during
the back porch interval following the input's sync pulse. The burst/back porch timing pulse is useful as a burst
gate signal for NTSC/PAL color burst synchronization and as a clamp signal for black level clamping (DC
restoration) and sync stripping applications.
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For SDTV formats, the back porch pulse's negative-going leading edge is derived from the input's positive-going
sync edge with a propagation delay, and the pulse width spans an appropriate duration of the color burst
envelope for NTSC/PAL. During the vertical interval, its pulse width is shorter to correspond with the narrow
serration pulses. For EDTV formats, the back porch pulse behaves similar to the SDTV case except that the
shorter pulse width is always maintained. For HDTV formats, the pulse's leading edge is derived from the input's
negative-going trailing sync edge with a propagation delay, and the pulse width is even narrower to correspond
with the shortest back porch duration of HDTV formats.
Odd/Even Field Output
OEOUT (pin 14) provides an odd/even field output signal, which facilitates identification of odd and even fields for
interlaced or segmented frame (sF) formats. For interlaced or segmented frame formats, the odd/even output is
logic high during an odd field (field 1) and logic low during an even field (field 2). The odd/even output edge
transitions align with VSync's leading edge to designate the start of odd and even fields. For progressive (noninterlaced) video formats, the output is held constantly at logic high.
Video Format Output (Lines-per-Field Data)
The LMH1981 counts the number of HSync pulses per field to approximate the total horizontal line count per field
(vertical resolution). This can be used to identify the video format and enable dynamic adjustment of video
system parameters, such as color space or scaler conversions. The line count per field is output to VFOUT (pin
9) as an 11-bit binary data stream. The video format data stream is clocked out on the 11 consecutive leading
edges of HSync, starting at the 3rd HSync after each VSync leading edge. Outside of these active 11-bits of
data, the video format output can be either 0 or 1 and should be treated as undefined. Refer to Figure 15 to see
the VFOUT data timing for the 480P progressive format and Figure 16 and Figure 17 for the 1080I interlaced
format. See Table 4 for a summary of VFOUT data for all supported formats.
A FPGA/MCU can be used to decode the 11-bit VFOUT data stream by using HSync as the clock source signal
and VSync as the enable signal. Using the FPGA's clock delay capability, a delayed clock derived from HSync
can be used as the sampling clock to latch the VFOUT data in the middle of the horizontal line period rather than
near the VFOUT data-bit transitions in order to avoid setup time requirements.
Table 4. VFOUT Data Summary (1)
(1)
TV Format
(Total Lines per Field)
VFOUT Data
Field 1
VFOUT Data
Field 2
NTSC/480I
(262.5)
00100000100b
260d
00100000011b
259d
PAL/576I
(312.5)
00100110110b
310d
00100110101b
309d
480P
(525)
01000001010b
522d
N/A
576P
(625)
01001101110b
622d
N/A
720P
(750)
01011101011b
747d
N/A
1080I
(562.5)
01000110000b
560d
01000101111b
559d
1080P
(1125)
10001100010b
1122d
N/A
Note: VFOUT Data has an average offset of −3 lines due to the HSync pulses uncounted during the VSync pulse interval.
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11H
VIN
LINE #
9
11
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
0
1
0
22
CSOUT
HSOUT
(CLOCK)
3rd HSync after VSync leading edge
VSOUT
11- BIT BINARY DATA STREAM
VFOUT
(DATA)
0
0
1
START
0
0
0
0
1
01000001010b = 522 HORIZONTAL LINES PER FIELD
END
Figure 15. Video Format Output for Progressive Format, 480P
11H
VIN
LINE #
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
0
0
14
15
CSOUT
HSOUT
(CLOCK)
3rd HSync after VSync leading edge
VSOUT
11-BIT BINARY DATA STREAM
VFOUT
(DATA)
0
START
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
01000110000b = 560 HORIZONTAL LINES PER FIELD
0
END
Figure 16. Video Format Output for Interlaced Format, 1080I Field 1
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11H
VIN
LINE#
567
566
568
569
570
571
572
573
574
575
576
577
1
1
1
578
CSOUT
HSOUT
(CLOCK)
3rd HSync after VSync leading edge
VSOUT
11-BIT BINARY DATA STREAM
VFOUT
(DATA)
0
1
START
0
0
0
1
0
1
01000101111b = 559 HORIZONTAL LINES PER FIELD
END
Figure 17. Video Format Output for Interlaced Format, 1080I Field 2
OPTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
Optional Input Filtering
An external filter may be necessary if the video signal has considerable high-frequency noise or has large
chroma amplitude that extends near the sync tip. A simple RC low-pass filter with a series resistor (RS) and a
capacitor (CF) to ground can be used to improve the overall signal-to-noise ratio and sufficiently attenuate
chroma such that minimum peak of its amplitude is above the 50% sync slice level. To achieve the desired filter
cutoff frequency, it’s advised to vary CF and keep RS small (ie. 100Ω) to minimize sync tip clipping due to the
voltage drop across RS. Note that using an external filter will increase the propagation delay from the input to the
outputs.
In applications where the chroma filter needs to be disabled when non-composite video (ie: ED/HD video) is
input, it is possible to use a transistor to switch open CF’s connection to ground as shown in Figure 18. This
transistor can be switched off/on by logic circuitry to decode the lines-per-field data output (VFOUT). As shown in
Table 4, NTSC and PAL both have 1 (logic high) for the 3rd bit of VFOUT. If the logic circuitry detects 0 (logic
low) for this bit, indicating non-composite video, the transistor can be turned off to disable the chroma filter.
VIDEO IN
CIN
RS
VIN
LMH1981
75:
CF
10 k:
LOGIC
CIRCUIT
VFOUT
HSOUT
VSOUT
ED/HD = ³0´
NTSC/PAL = ³1´
Figure 18. External Chroma Filter with Control Circuit
AC-Coupled Video Sources
An AC coupled video source typically has a 100 µF or larger output coupling capacitor (COUT) for protection and
to remove the DC bias of the amplifier output from the video signal. When the video source is load terminated,
the average value of the video signal will shift dynamically as the video duty cycle varies due to the averaging
effect of the COUT and termination resistors. The average picture level or APL of the video content is closely
related to the duty cycle.
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For example, a significant decrease in APL such as a white-to-black field transition will cause a positive-going
shift in the sync tips characterized by the source’s RC time constant, tRC-OUT (150Ω*COUT). The LMH1981’s input
clamp circuitry may have difficulty stabilizing the input signal under this type of shifting; consequently, the
unstable signal at VIN may cause missing sync output pulses to result, unless a proper value for CIN is chosen.
To avoid this potential problem when interfacing AC-coupled sources to the LMH1981, it’s necessary to introduce
a voltage droop component via CIN to compensate for video signal shifting related to changes in the APL. This
can be accomplished by selecting CIN such that the effective time constant of the LMH1981’s input circuit, tRC-IN,
is less than tRC-OUT.
The effective time constant of the input circuit can be approximated as: tRC-IN = (RS+RI)*CIN*TLINE/TCLAMP, where
RS = 150Ω, RI = 4000Ω (input resistance), TLINE ∼ 64 μs for NTSC, and TCLAMP = 250 ns (internal clamp
duration). A white-to-black field transition in NTSC video through COUT will exhibit the maximum sync tip shifting
due to its long line period (TLINE). By setting tRC-IN < tRC-OUT, the maximum value of CIN can be calculated to
ensure proper operation under this worst-case condition.
For instance, tRC-OUT is about 33 ms for COUT = 220 µF. To ensure tRC-IN < 33 ms, CIN must be less than 31 nF.
By choosing CIN = 0.01 μF, the LMH1981 will function properly with AC-coupled video sources using COUT ≥ 220
μF.
PCB LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
LMH1981 IC Placement
The LMH1981 should be placed such that critical signal paths are short and direct to minimize PCB parasitics
from degrading the high-speed video input and logic output signals.
Ground Plane
A two-layer, FR-4 PCB is sufficient for this device. One of the PCB layers should be dedicated to a single, solid
ground plane that runs underneath the device and connects the device GND pins together. The ground plane
should be used to connect other components and serve as the common ground reference. It also helps to reduce
trace inductances and minimize ground loops. Try to route supply and signal traces on another layer to maintain
as much ground plane continuity as possible.
Power Supply Pins
The power supply pins should be connected together using short traces with minimal inductance. When routing
the supply traces, be careful not to disrupt the solid ground plane.
For high frequency bypassing, place 0.1 µF SMD ceramic bypass capacitors with very short connections to
power supply and GND pins. Two or three ceramic bypass capacitors can be used depending on how the supply
pins are connected together. Place a 4.7 µF SMD tantalum bypass capacitor nearby all three power supply pins
for low frequency supply bypassing.
REXT Resistor
The REXT resistor should be a 10 kΩ 1% SMD precision resistor. Place REXT as close as possible to the device
and connect to pin 1 and the ground plane using the shortest possible connections. All input and output signals
must be kept away from this pin to prevent unwanted signals from coupling into this pin.
Video Input
The input signal path should be routed using short, direct traces between video source and input pin. Use a 75Ω
input termination and a SMD capacitor for AC coupling the video input to pin 4.
Output Routing
The output signal paths should be routed using short, direct traces to minimize parasitic effects that may degrade
these high-speed logic signals. All output signals should have a resistive load of about 10 kΩ and capacitive load
of less than 10 pF, including parasitic capacitances for optimal signal quality. This is especially important for the
horizontal sync output, in which it is critical to minimize timing jitter. Each output can be protected by current
limiting with a small series resistor, like 100Ω.
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device
Status
(1)
Package Type Package Pins Package
Drawing
Qty
Eco Plan
(2)
Lead finish/
Ball material
MSL Peak Temp
Op Temp (°C)
Device Marking
(3)
(4/5)
(6)
LMH1981MT/NOPB
ACTIVE
TSSOP
PW
14
94
RoHS & Green
SN
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
LMH19
81MT
LMH1981MTX/NOPB
ACTIVE
TSSOP
PW
14
2500
RoHS & Green
SN
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
LMH19
81MT
(1)
The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.
(2)
RoHS: TI defines "RoHS" to mean semiconductor products that are compliant with the current EU RoHS requirements for all 10 RoHS substances, including the requirement that RoHS substance
do not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, "RoHS" products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes. TI may
reference these types of products as "Pb-Free".
RoHS Exempt: TI defines "RoHS Exempt" to mean products that contain lead but are compliant with EU RoHS pursuant to a specific EU RoHS exemption.
Green: TI defines "Green" to mean the content of Chlorine (Cl) and Bromine (Br) based flame retardants meet JS709B low halogen requirements of