DESCRIPTION

The WM8170 is a 10-bit analogue front end/digitiser IC, which processes and digitises the analogue output signals from area array CCD sensors at pixel sample rates of up to 21MSPS.

FEATURES

• 10-bit, 21MSPS ADC

• No missing codes guaranteed

• Correlated double sampling

• Programmable gain amplifier

• Black level clamp

• Input blanking

• Two auxiliary 8-bit DACs

• Power save mode

• Serial or parallel control bus

• Adjustable sample rate

• User selectable sampling on rising or falling edge of clocks

• Single 3.3V power supply (3V minimum)

• 48-pin TQFP package

• Standby mode ICC<10mA

• Power consumption typically 190mW at 12MHz, 270mW at 21MHz

APPLICATIONS

• Digital still cameras

• Digital camcorders

• PC cameras

• Progressive scan CCDs

• NTSC, PAL interline CCDs