GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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.

FEATURES

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

Black level clamp with variable level control

Complete on-chip timing generator

Precision Timing core with 240 ps resolution @ 65 MHz

On-chip 3 V horizontal and RG drivers

6 mm × 6 mm, 84-ball CSP_BGA package

APPLICATIONS

Professional HDTV camcorders

Professional, high-end digital cameras

Broadcast cameras

Industrial high speed cameras