Application Note 57: Video Circuit Collection
A comprehensive collection of analog video circuits, including cable drivers, processing circuits, and multiplexers using Linear Technology high-speed amplifiers.
Overview
This application note provides an extensive library of analog video circuits and design techniques. It includes a detailed video amplifier selection guide categorized by bandwidth, slew rate, and configuration. The document covers circuit designs for AC and DC-coupled cable drivers, S-video splitters, and various video processing stages such as color matrix conversion, black clamping, and gamma correction. Additionally, it provides architectures for high-speed video multiplexing and twisted-pair transmission, along with practical advice on avoiding common misapplications of current feedback amplifiers (CFAs).
Use Cases
- Video signal distribution and amplification
- RGB and S-Video switching
- Video signal conditioning for ADC drivers
- Twisted-pair video transmission systems
- NTSC/PAL picture-in-picture displays
Topics
Referenced Parts
12066D226MAT
AVX Corporation
AVX 12066D226MAT capacitor used in Figure 3.
LT1187
Linear Technology
LT1187 50 (AV ≥ 2) S Differential Input, Low Power in Selection Guide.
LT1189
Linear Technology
LT1189 35 (AV ≥ 10) S Differential Input in Selection Guide.
LT1190
Linear Technology
LT1190 50 S Low Voltage in Selection Guide.
LT1191
Linear Technology
LT1191 90 S Low Voltage, ±50mA Output in Selection Guide.
LT1192
Linear Technology
LT1192 350 (AV ≥ 5) S Low Voltage, ±50mA Output in Selection Guide.
LT1193
Linear Technology
LT1193 160 (AV ≥ 2) S Low Voltage, Differential Input in Selection Guide.
LT1194
Linear Technology
LT1194 350 (AV = 10) S Differential Input, Fixed Gain of 10 in Selection Guide.
LT1203
Linear Technology
LT1203 170 D MUX, 25ns Switching in Selection Guide.
LT1204
Linear Technology
LT1204 70 S CFA, 4-Input Video MUX Amp in Selection Guide.
LT1205
Linear Technology
LT1205 170 Q MUX, 25ns Switching in Selection Guide.
LT1206
Linear Technology
LT1206 60 S 250mA Output Current CFA in Selection Guide.
LT1208
Linear Technology
LT1208 45 D 400V/μs SR in Selection Guide.
LT1209
Linear Technology
LT1209 45 Q 400V/μs SR in Selection Guide.
LT1211
Linear Technology
LT1211 14 D Single Supply in Selection Guide.
LT1213
Linear Technology
LT1213 28 D Single Supply, Excellent DC Specs in Selection Guide.
LT1214
Linear Technology
LT1214 28 Q Single Supply, Excellent DC Specs in Selection Guide.
LT1215
Linear Technology
LT1215 23 D Single Supply in Selection Guide.
LT1216
Linear Technology
LT1216 23 Q Single Supply in Selection Guide.
LT1220
Linear Technology
LT1220 45 S 250V/μs, Good DC Specs in Selection Guide.
LT1221
Linear Technology
LT1221 150 (AV ≥ 4) S 250V/μs SR, 12-Bit Accurate in Selection Guide.
LT1222
Linear Technology
LT1222 500 (AV ≥ 10) S 12-Bit Accurate in Selection Guide.
LT1223
Linear Technology
LT1223 100 S CFA, 12-Bit Accurate, Shutdown in Selection Guide.
LT1224
Linear Technology
LT1224 45 S 400V/μs SR in Selection Guide.
LT1226
Linear Technology
LT1226 1000 (AV ≥ 25) S 400V/μs SR, Good DC Specs in Selection Guide.
LT1227
Linear Technology
LT1227 140 S CFA, 1100V/μs SR, Shutdown in Selection Guide.
LT1228
Linear Technology
LT1228 80 (gm = 0.25) S Transconductance Amp + CFA in Selection Guide.
LT1229
Linear Technology
LT1229 100 D CFA, 1000V/μs SR in Selection Guide.
LT1230
Linear Technology
LT1230 100 Q CFA, 1000V/μs SR in Selection Guide.
LT1251
Linear Technology
Two-Input Video Fader using LT1251/LT1256.
LT1252
Linear Technology
LT1252 100 S CFA, DG = 0.01%, DP = 0.09% in Selection Guide.
LT1253
Linear Technology
LT1253 90 D CFA, DG = 0.03%, DP = 0.28% in Selection Guide.
LT1254
Linear Technology
LT1254 90 Q CFA, DG = 0.03%, DP = 0.28% in Selection Guide.
LT1256
Linear Technology
Two-Input Video Fader using LT1251/LT1256.
LT1259
Linear Technology
LT1259 130 D RGB CFA, 0.1dB Flat to 30MHz in Selection Guide.
LT1260
Linear Technology
LT1260 130 T RGB CFA, 0.1dB Flat to 30MHz in Selection Guide.
LT1358
Linear Technology
LT1358 25 D 600V/μs SR, IS = 2.5mA per Amp in Selection Guide.
LT1359
Linear Technology
LT1359 25 Q 600V/μs SR, IS = 2.5mA per Amp in Selection Guide.
LT1360
Linear Technology
LT1360 50 S 600V/μs SR in Selection Guide.
LT1361
Linear Technology
LT1361 50 D 600V/μs SR in Selection Guide.
LT1362
Linear Technology
LT1362 50 Q 600V/μs SR in Selection Guide.
LT1363
Linear Technology
LT1363 70 S 1000V/μs SR, IS = 7.5mA per Amp in Selection Guide.
LT1364
Linear Technology
LT1364 70 D 1000V/μs SR, IS = 7.5mA per Amp in Selection Guide.
LT1365
Linear Technology
LT1365 70 Q 1000V/μs SR, IS = 7.5mA per Amp in Selection Guide.
LT1395
Linear Technology
The LT1395 performs a weighted inverting addition of all three inputs.
LT1396
Linear Technology
LT1396 CFA, DG = 0.02%, DP = 0.04% in Selection Guide.
LT1397
Linear Technology
LT1397 CFA, DG = 0.02%, DP = 0.04% in Selection Guide.
LT1398
Linear Technology
LT1398 300 D CFA, Independant Enable Controls in Selection Guide.
LT1399
Linear Technology
LT1399 300 T CFA, Independant Enable Controls in Selection Guide.
LT1675
Linear Technology
LT1675 250 (A = 2) T 2:1 MUX, A = 2 (Fixed) in Selection Guide.
LT1675-1
Linear Technology
LT1675-1 250 (A = 2) S 2:1 MUX, A = 2 (Fixed) in Selection Guide.
LT1809
Linear Technology
LT1809 180 S Low Voltage, Rail-to-Rail Input and Output in Selection Guide.
LT1810
Linear Technology
LT1810 180 D Low Voltage, Rail-to-Rail Input and Output in Selection Guide.
LT1812
Linear Technology
LT1812 100 S Low Power, 200V/μs SR in Selection Guide.
LT1813
Linear Technology
LT1813 85 D Low Power, 200V/μs SR in Selection Guide.
LT1814
Linear Technology
LT1814 85 Q Low Power, 200V/μs SR in Selection Guide.
LT1815
Linear Technology
LT1815 220 S 750V/μs SR in Selection Guide.
LT1816
Linear Technology
LT1816 220 D 750V/μs SR in Selection Guide.
LT1817
Linear Technology
LT1817 220 Q 750V/μs SR in Selection Guide.
LT1818
Linear Technology
LT1818 900V/μs SR, DG = 0.07%, DP = 0.02% in Selection Guide.
LT1819
Linear Technology
LT1819 900V/μs SR, DG = 0.07%, DP = 0.02% in Selection Guide.
LT1995
Linear Technology
Figure 1 shows the LT1995 as a single-channel driver.
LT6205
Linear Technology
Figure 10 shows a means of driving composite video... possible due to the low output saturation levels of the LT6205.
LT6206
Linear Technology
Figure 8 shows a simple video splitter application using an LT6206.
LT6207
Linear Technology
LT6207 100 Q 3V Single Supply in Selection Guide.
LT6210
Linear Technology
LT6210 200 S CFA, Adjustable Speed and Power in Selection Guide.
LT6211
Linear Technology
LT6211 200 D CFA, Adjustable Speed and Power in Selection Guide.
LT6550
Linear Technology
generating the standard-definition YPBPR signals from an RGB source using a pair of LT6550 triple amplifiers.
LT6551
Linear Technology
Figure 2 shows an LT6551 quad amplifier driving two sets of “S-video” (Y/C format) output cables.
LT6552
Linear Technology
Figure 9 shows a means of providing a multidrop tap amplifier using the differential input LT6552.
LT6553
Linear Technology
Figure 3 shows the LT6553 ultra-high-speed triple video driver configured for single-supply AC-coupled operation.
LT6554
Linear Technology
Figure 13 shows the LT6554 triple video buffer.
LT6555
Linear Technology
LT6555 1200 (A = 2) T 2:1 MUX, A = 2 (Fixed) in Selection Guide.
LT6556
Linear Technology
LT6556 650 (A = 1) T 2:1 MUX, A = 1 (Fixed) in Selection Guide.
LT6557
Linear Technology
The LT6557 400MHz triple video driver is specifically designed to operate in 5V single supply AC-coupled applications.
LT6559
Linear Technology
An LT6559 and an LT1395 can also be used to map RGB signals into YPBPR.
LTC1983-3
Linear Technology
Figure 5 shows the LT1983-3 circuit shown in Figure 5 can be used to easily produce a local-use –3V.
JMK316BJ106ML
Taiyo Yuden
CIN, COUT: TAIYO YUDEN JMK316BJ106ML
LMK212BJ105
Taiyo Yuden
CFLY: TAIYO YUDEN LMK212BJ105
12066D226MAT
AVX
AVX 12066D226MAT
| 6TPB220ML | Sanyo | SANYO 6TPB220ML capacitor used in Figure 3. |
| 12066D226MAT | AVX Corporation | AVX 12066D226MAT capacitor used in Figure 3. |
| LT1187 | Linear Technology | LT1187 50 (AV ≥ 2) S Differential Input, Low Power in Selection Guide. |
| LT1189 | Linear Technology | LT1189 35 (AV ≥ 10) S Differential Input in Selection Guide. |
| LT1190 | Linear Technology | LT1190 50 S Low Voltage in Selection Guide. |
| LT1191 | Linear Technology | LT1191 90 S Low Voltage, ±50mA Output in Selection Guide. |
| LT1192 | Linear Technology | LT1192 350 (AV ≥ 5) S Low Voltage, ±50mA Output in Selection Guide. |
| LT1193 | Linear Technology | LT1193 160 (AV ≥ 2) S Low Voltage, Differential Input in Selection Guide. |
| LT1194 | Linear Technology | LT1194 350 (AV = 10) S Differential Input, Fixed Gain of 10 in Selection Guide. |
| LT1203 | Linear Technology | LT1203 170 D MUX, 25ns Switching in Selection Guide. |
| LT1204 | Linear Technology | LT1204 70 S CFA, 4-Input Video MUX Amp in Selection Guide. |
| LT1205 | Linear Technology | LT1205 170 Q MUX, 25ns Switching in Selection Guide. |
| LT1206 | Linear Technology | LT1206 60 S 250mA Output Current CFA in Selection Guide. |
| LT1208 | Linear Technology | LT1208 45 D 400V/μs SR in Selection Guide. |
| LT1209 | Linear Technology | LT1209 45 Q 400V/μs SR in Selection Guide. |
| LT1211 | Linear Technology | LT1211 14 D Single Supply in Selection Guide. |
| LT1213 | Linear Technology | LT1213 28 D Single Supply, Excellent DC Specs in Selection Guide. |
| LT1214 | Linear Technology | LT1214 28 Q Single Supply, Excellent DC Specs in Selection Guide. |
| LT1215 | Linear Technology | LT1215 23 D Single Supply in Selection Guide. |
| LT1216 | Linear Technology | LT1216 23 Q Single Supply in Selection Guide. |
| LT1220 | Linear Technology | LT1220 45 S 250V/μs, Good DC Specs in Selection Guide. |
| LT1221 | Linear Technology | LT1221 150 (AV ≥ 4) S 250V/μs SR, 12-Bit Accurate in Selection Guide. |
| LT1222 | Linear Technology | LT1222 500 (AV ≥ 10) S 12-Bit Accurate in Selection Guide. |
| LT1223 | Linear Technology | LT1223 100 S CFA, 12-Bit Accurate, Shutdown in Selection Guide. |
| LT1224 | Linear Technology | LT1224 45 S 400V/μs SR in Selection Guide. |
| LT1226 | Linear Technology | LT1226 1000 (AV ≥ 25) S 400V/μs SR, Good DC Specs in Selection Guide. |
| LT1227 | Linear Technology | LT1227 140 S CFA, 1100V/μs SR, Shutdown in Selection Guide. |
| LT1228 | Linear Technology | LT1228 80 (gm = 0.25) S Transconductance Amp + CFA in Selection Guide. |
| LT1229 | Linear Technology | LT1229 100 D CFA, 1000V/μs SR in Selection Guide. |
| LT1230 | Linear Technology | LT1230 100 Q CFA, 1000V/μs SR in Selection Guide. |
| LT1251 | Linear Technology | Two-Input Video Fader using LT1251/LT1256. |
| LT1252 | Linear Technology | LT1252 100 S CFA, DG = 0.01%, DP = 0.09% in Selection Guide. |
| LT1253 | Linear Technology | LT1253 90 D CFA, DG = 0.03%, DP = 0.28% in Selection Guide. |
| LT1254 | Linear Technology | LT1254 90 Q CFA, DG = 0.03%, DP = 0.28% in Selection Guide. |
| LT1256 | Linear Technology | Two-Input Video Fader using LT1251/LT1256. |
| LT1259 | Linear Technology | LT1259 130 D RGB CFA, 0.1dB Flat to 30MHz in Selection Guide. |
| LT1260 | Linear Technology | LT1260 130 T RGB CFA, 0.1dB Flat to 30MHz in Selection Guide. |
| LT1358 | Linear Technology | LT1358 25 D 600V/μs SR, IS = 2.5mA per Amp in Selection Guide. |
| LT1359 | Linear Technology | LT1359 25 Q 600V/μs SR, IS = 2.5mA per Amp in Selection Guide. |
| LT1360 | Linear Technology | LT1360 50 S 600V/μs SR in Selection Guide. |
| LT1361 | Linear Technology | LT1361 50 D 600V/μs SR in Selection Guide. |
| LT1362 | Linear Technology | LT1362 50 Q 600V/μs SR in Selection Guide. |
| LT1363 | Linear Technology | LT1363 70 S 1000V/μs SR, IS = 7.5mA per Amp in Selection Guide. |
| LT1364 | Linear Technology | LT1364 70 D 1000V/μs SR, IS = 7.5mA per Amp in Selection Guide. |
| LT1365 | Linear Technology | LT1365 70 Q 1000V/μs SR, IS = 7.5mA per Amp in Selection Guide. |
| LT1395 | Linear Technology | The LT1395 performs a weighted inverting addition of all three inputs. |
| LT1396 | Linear Technology | LT1396 CFA, DG = 0.02%, DP = 0.04% in Selection Guide. |
| LT1397 | Linear Technology | LT1397 CFA, DG = 0.02%, DP = 0.04% in Selection Guide. |
| LT1398 | Linear Technology | LT1398 300 D CFA, Independant Enable Controls in Selection Guide. |
| LT1399 | Linear Technology | LT1399 300 T CFA, Independant Enable Controls in Selection Guide. |
| LT1675 | Linear Technology | LT1675 250 (A = 2) T 2:1 MUX, A = 2 (Fixed) in Selection Guide. |
| LT1675-1 | Linear Technology | LT1675-1 250 (A = 2) S 2:1 MUX, A = 2 (Fixed) in Selection Guide. |
| LT1809 | Linear Technology | LT1809 180 S Low Voltage, Rail-to-Rail Input and Output in Selection Guide. |
| LT1810 | Linear Technology | LT1810 180 D Low Voltage, Rail-to-Rail Input and Output in Selection Guide. |
| LT1812 | Linear Technology | LT1812 100 S Low Power, 200V/μs SR in Selection Guide. |
| LT1813 | Linear Technology | LT1813 85 D Low Power, 200V/μs SR in Selection Guide. |
| LT1814 | Linear Technology | LT1814 85 Q Low Power, 200V/μs SR in Selection Guide. |
| LT1815 | Linear Technology | LT1815 220 S 750V/μs SR in Selection Guide. |
| LT1816 | Linear Technology | LT1816 220 D 750V/μs SR in Selection Guide. |
| LT1817 | Linear Technology | LT1817 220 Q 750V/μs SR in Selection Guide. |
| LT1818 | Linear Technology | LT1818 900V/μs SR, DG = 0.07%, DP = 0.02% in Selection Guide. |
| LT1819 | Linear Technology | LT1819 900V/μs SR, DG = 0.07%, DP = 0.02% in Selection Guide. |
| LT1995 | Linear Technology | Figure 1 shows the LT1995 as a single-channel driver. |
| LT6205 | Linear Technology | Figure 10 shows a means of driving composite video... possible due to the low output saturation levels of the LT6205. |
| LT6206 | Linear Technology | Figure 8 shows a simple video splitter application using an LT6206. |
| LT6207 | Linear Technology | LT6207 100 Q 3V Single Supply in Selection Guide. |
| LT6210 | Linear Technology | LT6210 200 S CFA, Adjustable Speed and Power in Selection Guide. |
| LT6211 | Linear Technology | LT6211 200 D CFA, Adjustable Speed and Power in Selection Guide. |
| LT6550 | Linear Technology | generating the standard-definition YPBPR signals from an RGB source using a pair of LT6550 triple amplifiers. |
| LT6551 | Linear Technology | Figure 2 shows an LT6551 quad amplifier driving two sets of “S-video” (Y/C format) output cables. |
| LT6552 | Linear Technology | Figure 9 shows a means of providing a multidrop tap amplifier using the differential input LT6552. |
| LT6553 | Linear Technology | Figure 3 shows the LT6553 ultra-high-speed triple video driver configured for single-supply AC-coupled operation. |
| LT6554 | Linear Technology | Figure 13 shows the LT6554 triple video buffer. |
| LT6555 | Linear Technology | LT6555 1200 (A = 2) T 2:1 MUX, A = 2 (Fixed) in Selection Guide. |
| LT6556 | Linear Technology | LT6556 650 (A = 1) T 2:1 MUX, A = 1 (Fixed) in Selection Guide. |
| LT6557 | Linear Technology | The LT6557 400MHz triple video driver is specifically designed to operate in 5V single supply AC-coupled applications. |
| LT6559 | Linear Technology | An LT6559 and an LT1395 can also be used to map RGB signals into YPBPR. |
| LTC1983-3 | Linear Technology | Figure 5 shows the LT1983-3 circuit shown in Figure 5 can be used to easily produce a local-use –3V. |
| JMK316BJ106ML | Taiyo Yuden | CIN, COUT: TAIYO YUDEN JMK316BJ106ML |
| LMK212BJ105 | Taiyo Yuden | CFLY: TAIYO YUDEN LMK212BJ105 |
| 12066D226MAT | AVX | AVX 12066D226MAT |