General Description

The MAX9568 video sync separator extracts sync timing

information from standard-definition (SDTV), extended-

definition (EDTV), and high-definition (HDTV) component

video signals. This device is designed for reliable opera-

tion in the presence of copy protection schemes such as

The MAX9568 is a stand-alone device and requires no

external components for timing or biasing. High-imped-

ance video inputs prevent loading of the input signal

and eliminate the need for buffering.

The MAX9568 is available in a 16-pin QSOP package.

The device is specified over the -40°C to +85°C tem-

perature range.

Applications

Features

♦ Stand-Alone Operation—No Timing Element

Required

♦ Covers All Major Standards: SDTV, EDTV, and HDTV

♦ Identification of Input Standard

♦ Loss of Video Signal Detection

♦ Coast and Clamp Pulse Outputs

♦ High-Impedance Bridging Video Input

♦ No Distortion to Video Signal

♦ Low Quiescent Current (< 10mA)

♦ 2.7V to 5.5V Single Supply

Component Analog TV Sync Separator

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Ordering Information

300k

Ω

INPUT

BUFFER

0.1

μF

GND

MAX9568

SYNC SLICER

OUTPUT

PULSE

GENERATOR

VIDEO STANDARD

DECODE

FR

HL

SDTV

HDTV

CSYNCOUT

CVIDIN

HSYNCOUT

CLAMP

VSYNCOUT

ODD/EVEN

LOS

COAST

Functional Diagram

19-4103; Rev 1; 12/08

For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,

or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.

EVALUATION

KIT

AVAILABLE

PART

PIN-PACKAGE

TOP MARK

MAX9568EEE+T

16 QSOP

—

Note: All devices are specified over the -40°C to +85°C operat-

ing temperature range.

+

Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.

T = Tape and reel.

Video Digitizers

Instrumentation

PDP Television

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