Four-Channel, Standard-Definition
Video Filters
For bipolar signals such as C, Pb, and Pr, bias the AC-
coupled inputs to a fixed DC voltage, typically 0.59V, to
ensure that the transparent clamp remains off. A suit-
able network is shown in Figure 4. Determine the bias
voltage using:
VB
=
R2
R1+ R2
(VCC
−
IL × R1)
where IL = the input leakage current (typically 0.5µA).
resistor, an optional 220µF or larger coupling
capacitor, and a 75Ω termination resistor. The
MAX11504/MAX11505 clamp the signal, forcing the
blanking level to less than 1V at the termination resis-
tor. This allows driving video loads to meet digital TV
specifications without the need for costly AC-coupling
capacitors. When driving two parallel loads per output
(Figure 5b), thermal considerations must be taken into
account, especially for DC-coupled outputs (see the
Junction Temperature Calculations section.)
ENCODER
DAC
VCC
R1
820kΩ
0.1µF
MAX11504
MAX11505
IN_
R2
120kΩ
MAX11504
MAX11505
OUT_
75Ω
220µF
(OPTIONAL)
75Ω
Figure 4. AC-Coupling for Bipolar Signals (C, Pb, Pr)
Standard-Definition Filters
The MAX11504/MAX11505 filters are optimized to deliv-
er a flat passband along with high stopband attenua-
tion. The filter characteristic has been chosen to provide
an excellent time domain response with low overshoot.
The typical -3dB frequency of 8.6MHz guarantees mini-
mal attenuation in the passband while at the same time
offering a 27MHz attenuation of typically -50dB.
Channel 1 of the MAX11505 has 0.8dB of high-frequency
boost and a -3dB frequency of 8.9MHz.
Output Buffer
The MAX11504/MAX11505 feature output buffers with
+6dB gain that drive two standard 150Ω video loads.
A typical load (Figure 5a) is a 75Ω back-match
(a)
MAX11504
MAX11505
OUT_
75Ω 220µF
(OPTIONAL)
75Ω
75Ω 220µF
(OPTIONAL)
75Ω
(b)
Figure 5. Typical Output Loads
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