MC44BC373C: Multi-Standard Audio/Video Modulator ARCHIVED

Overview

The MC44BC373C is a Multi-Standard, Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) tuned, Ultra High Frequency (UHF) and Very High Frequency (VHF), audio/video (A/V), high integration modulator, integrated circuit (IC). It is intended for use in VCRs, Games, and Set-Top box systems.

The MC44BC373C is compatible with the following formats:

PAL—Phase Alternation Line (European TV format)
SECAM—Sequential Color and Memory (French Color TV Standard)
NTSC—National Television System Committee

An on-chip high-speed I²C compatible bus receiver sets the channel. It is tuned by a PLL over the full range of the UHF bands. The modulator incorporates a sound subcarrier oscillator and uses a second PLL to derive 4.5, 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5MHz subcarrier frequencies, which are selectable using the bus.

The modulation standard is chosen using a control bit that selects between System L and System B/G.

The picture-to-sound ratio may be adjusted using the bus. In addition, an on-chip video test pattern gener-ator can be switched ON with a 1KHz audio test signal.

The MC44BC373C is available in a 16-pin (SO16NB) package.

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Features

No external varicaps diodes/ inductor or tuned components
Channel 21-69 UHF operation
VHF range possible by internal dividers (30MHz–450MHz)
Integrated on-chip programmable UHF oscillator
Very low external components count
High speed read and write I²C-bus compatible (800kHz)
Fixed video modulation depth (80% in PAL and 90% in SECAM)
Peak White Clip disabled via the bus
Programmable picture/sound carrier ratio (12dB and 16dB)
Integrated on-chip programmable sound subcarrier oscillator (4.5MHz to 6.5MHz) — No external vari-caps
On-chip video test pattern generator with sound test signal (1kHz)
Low-power programmable modulator standby mode (booster active)
Transient output inhibit during PLL Lock-up at power-ON
Logical Output Port controlled by bus
Custom masked versions with unique start-up settings possible (no I²C bus programming required)
Robust ESD protection, minimum 4kV, typical 6kV

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Features

No external varicaps diodes/ inductor or tuned components
Channel 21-69 UHF operation
VHF range possible by internal dividers (30MHz–450MHz)
Integrated on-chip programmable UHF oscillator
Very low external components count
High speed read and write I²C-bus compatible (800kHz)
Fixed video modulation depth (80% in PAL and 90% in SECAM)
Peak White Clip disabled via the bus
Programmable picture/sound carrier ratio (12dB and 16dB)
Integrated on-chip programmable sound subcarrier oscillator (4.5MHz to 6.5MHz) — No external vari-caps
On-chip video test pattern generator with sound test signal (1kHz)
Low-power programmable modulator standby mode (booster active)
Transient output inhibit during PLL Lock-up at power-ON
Logical Output Port controlled by bus
Custom masked versions with unique start-up settings possible (no I²C bus programming required)
Robust ESD protection, minimum 4kV, typical 6kV

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