MAXIM MAX9541

19-4457; Rev 0; 2/09
Quadruple, 2:1, Mux Amplifiers for
Standard-Definition and VGA Signals
Features
The MAX9541/MAX9542 are quadruple-channel, 2:1
video mux amplifiers with input sync tip clamps. These
devices select between two video sources and support
up to four channels on each source. The MAX9541 has
integrated lowpass filters that are optimized for standarddefinition video signals such as composite and red,
green, blue (RGB). The filters typically have ±1dB passband flatness out to 9.5MHz and 47dB attenuation at
27MHz. The MAX9542 has a wider bandwidth of 15MHz
because it does not have integrated lowpass filters, making it suitable for not only standard-definition video signals, but also video graphics array (VGA) signals with a
640 x 480 resolution at up to 85Hz refresh rate.
Video signals are AC-coupled to the inputs of the
MAX9541/MAX9542. The input sync-tip clamps set the
internal DC level.
The amplifiers have 2V/V gain, and the outputs can be
DC-coupled to a 75Ω load, which is the equivalent of two
video loads, or AC-coupled to a 150Ω load.
Both the MAX9541/MAX9542 feature a low-power shutdown mode, in which supply current is reduced to 35µA.
♦ Quad 2:1 Video Mux Amplifiers
♦ Reconstruction Filters with 9.5MHz Passband and
47dB Attenuation at 27MHz (MAX9541)
♦ Fixed Gain of 2V/V
♦ Input Sync-Tip Clamps
♦ Shutdown
♦ 2.7V to 3.6V Single-Supply Operation
Ordering Information
PART
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX9541AEE+
16 QSOP
STANDARDDEFINITION
VIDEO FILTER
Yes
No
Note: All devices are specified over the -40°C to +125°C operating temperature range.
MAX9542AEE+
16 QSOP
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
Applications
Automotive Infotainment
Functional Diagram
VDD
SHDN
A/B
MAX9541
MAX9542
0
IN0A
LPF*
2V/V
OUT0
1
IN1A
CLAMPREF
UNKNOWN
BIAS
0
300mV
IN2A
IN3A
1
LPF*
2V/V
LPF*
2V/V
LPF*
2V/V
OUT1
CLAMPREF
0
IN0B
1
OUT2
IN1B
CLAMPREF
0
IN2B
1
IN3B
OUT3
CLAMPREF
GND
*LOWPASS FILTER IN MAX9541 ONLY.
________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products
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.
1
MAX9541/MAX9542
General Description
MAX9541/MAX9542
Quadruple, 2:1, Mux Amplifiers for
Standard-Definition and VGA Signals
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Supply Voltage
VDD to GND ..........................................................-0.3V to +4V
Input Pins, SHDN, A/B .............................(GND - 0.3V) to +4V
Duration of Output Short Circuit to VDD or GND ........Continuous
Continuous Input Current
Input Pins......................................................................±20mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
16-Pin QSOP (derate 8.3mW/°C above +70°C)...........667mW
Operating Temperature Range .........................-40°C to +125°C
Junction Temperature ......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VDD = 3.3V, VGND = 0, SHDN = VDD, A/B = VDD, RL = 150Ω to GND, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are
at TA = +25°C.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
2.7
UNITS
Supply Voltage Range
VDD
Guaranteed by power-supply rejection test
3.3
3.6
V
Quiescent Supply Current
IDD
No load
21
45
mA
Shutdown Supply Current
ISHDN
SHDN = A/B= GND
35
70
μA
Input Voltage
Unselected input
VDD/3
V
Input Resistance
Unselected input
222
kΩ
Sync-Tip Clamp Level
VCLP
0.23
Sync Crush
2.7V ≤ VDD ≤ 3.6V
1.05
1.2
Input Clamping Current
1
Maximum Input Source
Resistance
300
DC Voltage Gain (Note 2)
AV
DC Gain Mismatch
Output Short-Circuit Current
2
ROUT
V
VP-P
2
%
2
µA
Ω
VDD = 2.7V,
0V ≤ VIN ≤ 1.05V
1.96
2
2.04
VDD = 3V,
0V ≤ VIN ≤ 1.2V
1.96
2
2.04
Measured at VOUT, CIN_ = 0.1µF to GND
Output Voltage Swing
Output Resistance
RL = 150Ω to GND
(Note 2)
Guaranteed by DC voltage gain
Output Level
0.39
3.0V ≤ VDD ≤ 3.6V
Sync-tip clamp; percentage reduction in
sync pulse (0.3VP-P); guaranteed by input
clamping current measurement
Guaranteed by DC
voltage gain
Input Voltage Range
0.3
V/V
-2
0.218
0.3
Measured at output, VDD = 2.7V, VIN =
VCLP to (VCLP +1.05V), RL = 150Ω to -0.2V
2.1
Measured at output, VDD = 2.7V, VIN =
VCLP to (VCLP +1.05V), RL = 150Ω to VDD/2
2.1
Measured at output, VDD = 3.0V, VIN =
VCLP to (VCLP +1.2V), RL = 150Ω to -0.2V
2.4
Measured at output, VDD = 3.0V, VIN =
VCLP to (VCLP +1.2V), RL = 150Ω to VDD/2
2.4
Measured at output, VDD = 3.135V, VIN =
VCLP to (VCLP +1.05V), RL = 75Ω to -0.2V
2.1
Short to GND (sourcing)
140
Short to VDD (sinking)
70
VOUT = 1.5V, -10mA ≤ ILOAD ≤ +10mA
0.2
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+2
%
0.39
V
VP-P
mA
Ω
Quadruple, 2:1, Mux Amplifiers for
Standard-Definition and VGA Signals
(VDD = 3.3V, VGND = 0, SHDN = VDD, A/B = VDD, RL = 150Ω to GND, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are
at TA = +25°C.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
2.7V ≤ VDD ≤ 3.6V
Power-Supply Rejection Ratio
MIN
48
f = 100kHz, 100mVP-P
TYP
MAX
64
UNITS
dB
20
Small-Signal Bandwidth
VOUT = 100mVP-P (MAX9542 only)
27
MHz
Large-Signal Bandwidth
VOUT = 2VP-P (MAX9542 only)
15
MHz
Slew Rate
MAX9542 only
65
V/μs
Settling Time
Settled to within 0.1% of final value
(MAX9542 only)
75
ns
VOUT = 2VP-P, reference frequency is
100kHz, ±1dB passband flatness
(MAX9541 only)
9.5
MHz
Standard-Definition
Reconstruction Filter
VOUT = 2VP-P, reference
frequency is 100kHz
(MAX9541 only)
f = 5.5MHz
0.1
f = 9.5MHz
-1
f = 10MHz
-3
f = 27MHz
-47
Differential Gain
DG
5-step modulated staircase of 129mV step
size and 286mV peak-to-peak subcarrier
amplitude, f = 4.43MHz
Differential Phase
DP
5-step modulated staircase of 129mV step
size and 286mV peak-to-peak subcarrier
amplitude, f = 4.43MHz
dB
0.4
%
0.45
deg
Group-Delay Distortion
100kHz ≤ f ≤ 5MHz, outputs are 2VP-P
9
ns
Peak Signal to RMS Noise
100kHz ≤ f ≤ 5MHz
71
dB
2T Pulse Response
2T = 200ns
0.2
K%
2T Bar Response
2T = 200ns; bar time is 18μs; the beginning
2.5%, and the ending 2.5% of the bar time
is ignored
0.2
K%
2T Pulse-to-Bar K Rating
2T = 200ns; bar time is 18μs; the beginning
2.5%, and the ending 2.5% of the bar time
is ignored
0.3
K%
Nonlinearity
5-step staircase
0.1
%
Output Impedance
f = 5.5MHz
8.07
Ω
f = 15kHz
-82
f = 4.43MHz
-78
f = 30MHz
-68
All-Hostile Crosstalk
Output-to-Input Crosstalk
dB
dB
LOGIC SIGNALS (TV_SEL, VCR_SEL, SHDN)
Logic-Low Threshold
VIL
Logic-High Threshold
VIH
Logic-Input Current
IIN
0.3 x
VDD
0.7 x
VDD
V
V
10
μA
Note 1: All devices are 100% production tested at TA = +25°C. Specifications over temperature limits are guaranteed by design.
Note 2: Voltage gain (AV) is a two-point measurement in which the output-voltage swing is divided by the input-voltage swing.
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MAX9541/MAX9542
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
Typical Operating Characteristics (MAX9541)
(VDD = 3.3V, VGND = 0, SHDN = VDD, A/B = VDD, RL = 150Ω to GND, TA = +25°C.)
3
1
-2
-3
-30
-4
-35
-40
-45
-50
-6
-45
-50
-7
1M
10M
100M
100k
VIDEO CROSSTALK
vs. FREQUENCY
VIDEO GROUP DELAY DISTORTION
vs. FREQUENCY
0
VIN = 1VP-P
GAIN IS NORMALIZED TO 0dB
GROUP DELAY (ns)
-20
0
-40
GAIN (dB)
-1
-2
-3
-60
ALL-HOSTILE
-80
-4
-5
120
110
100
90
MAX9541 toc05
1
2 ADJACENT CHANNELS
-100
-6
-7
-120
100M
100k
1M
VIDEO PSRR
vs. FREQUENCY
VOLTAGE GAIN
vs. TEMPERATURE
-30
-40
-50
MAX9541 toc08
2.02
2.01
1.99
1.98
-70
1.97
1.96
1M
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
100M
-50
-25
0
25
50
1M
100M
10M
0.1
0
-0.1
-0.2
-0.3
-0.4
-0.5
75
100
125
f = 3.58MHz
0
2.00
-60
-80
40
30
20
DIFFERENTIAL GAIN
2.03
VOLTAGE GAIN (V/V)
-20
50
FREQUENCY (Hz)
2.04
MAX9541 toc07
VDD = 3.3V + 100mVP-P
-10
80
70
60
100k
100M
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
DIFFERENTIAL GAIN (%)
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
DIFFERENTIAL PHASE (deg)
1M
VIN = 1VP-P
GAIN IS NORMALIZED TO 0dB
10
0
1 ADJACENT CHANNEL
100k
100M
10M
LARGE-SIGNAL GAIN FLATNESS
vs. FREQUENCY
VIN = 1VP-P
GAIN IS NORMALIZED TO 0dB
100k
1M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
2
4
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
3
0
1M
100k
100M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
MAX9541 toc04
100k
MAX9541 toc06
-5
-40
-10
-15
-20
-25
1
2
3
4
5
DIFFERENTIAL PHASE
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
-0.2
-0.4
f = 3.58MHz
0
1
2
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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3
4
5
MAX9541 toc09
-30
-35
-1
GAIN (dB)
-25
VIN = 1VP-P
GAIN IS NORMALIZED TO 0dB
-5
0
-10
-15
-20
GAIN (dB)
GAIN (dB)
-5
GAIN (dB)
VIN = 50mVP-P
GAIN IS NORMALIZED TO 0dB
2
10
5
0
MAX9541 toc02
VIN = 50mVP-P
GAIN IS NORMALIZED TO 0dB
MAX9541 toc01
10
5
0
LARGE-SIGNAL GAIN
vs. FREQUENCY
SMALL-SIGNAL GAIN FLATNESS
vs. FREQUENCY
MAX9541 toc03
SMALL-SIGNAL GAIN
vs. FREQUENCY
PSRR (dB)
MAX9541/MAX9542
Quadruple, 2:1, Mux Amplifiers for
Standard-Definition and VGA Signals
Quadruple, 2:1, Mux Amplifiers for
Standard-Definition and VGA Signals
2T RESPONSE
0
1
2
3
4
12.5T RESPONSE
MAX9541 toc11
MAX9541 toc10
f = 4.43MHz
MAX9541 toc12
IN
200mV/div
IN
200mV/div
OUT
400mV/div
OUT
400mV/div
5
DIFFERENTIAL PHASE
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
-0.2
-0.4
f = 4.43MHz
0
1
2
3
4
100ns/div
400ns/div
FIELD SQUARE WAVE
VIDEO SYNC-TIP CLAMP VOLTAGE
vs. TEMPERATURE
5
NTC-7 VIDEO TEST SIGNAL
MAX9541 toc13
MAX9541 toc14
0.37
MAX9541 toc15
DIFFERENTIAL PHASE (deg)
DIFFERENTIAL GAIN (%)
DIFFERENTIAL GAIN
0.1
0
-0.1
-0.2
-0.3
-0.4
-0.5
IN
500mV/div
IN
500mV/div
OUT
1V/div
OUT
1V/div
SYNC-TIP CLAMP VOLTAGE (V)
0.36
0.35
0.34
0.33
0.32
0.31
0.30
0.29
0.28
10μs/div
-50
2ms/div
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
TEMPERATURE (°C)
VIDEO SYNC-TIP CLAMP CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
1.00
0.98
0.96
0.94
0.92
0.90
300
200
100
0
-25
0
25
50
75
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100
125
21.5
21.0
20.5
20.0
19.5
19.0
18.5
18.0
-100
-50
MAX9541 toc18
400
22.0
QUIESCENT SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
1.02
QUIESCENT SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX9541 toc17
1.04
500
SYNC-TIP CLAMP CURRENT (μA)
MAX9541 toc16
SYNC-TIP CLAMP CURRENT (μA)
1.06
SYNC-TIP CLAMP CURRENT
vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
1.2
1.4
1.6
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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MAX9541/MAX9542
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (MAX9541)
(VDD = 3.3V, VGND = 0, SHDN = VDD, A/B = VDD, RL = 150Ω to GND, TA = +25°C.)
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (MAX9542)
(VDD = 3.3V, VGND = 0, SHDN = VDD, A/B = VDD, RL = 150Ω to GND, TA = +25°C.)
VIN = 50mVP-P
GAIN IS NORMALIZED TO 0dB
-5
-10
-15
1
0
-20
-25
-3
-40
-45
-6
-5
-7
10M
100M
100k
1M
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
LARGE-SIGNAL GAIN
vs. FREQUENCY
LARGE-SIGNAL GAIN FLATNESS
vs. FREQUENCY
10
5
VIN = 1VP-P
GAIN IS NORMALIZED TO 0dB
0
3
-5
-10
-15
100M
VIN = 1VP-P
GAIN IS NORMALIZED TO 0dB
2
1
MAX9541 toc22
1M
MAX9541 toc21
100k
0
GAIN (dB)
-20
-25
-30
-35
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-40
-45
-6
-50
-7
1M
10M
100M
100k
1M
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
VIDEO CROSSTALK
vs. FREQUENCY
VIDEO GROUP DELAY DISTORTION
vs. FREQUENCY
0
-20
-40
-60
ALL-HOSTILE
-80
100M
50
VIN = 1VP-P
GAIN IS NORMALIZED TO 0dB
45
40
GROUP DELAY (ns)
VIN = 1VP-P
GAIN IS NORMALIZED TO 0dB
MAX9541 toc23
100k
MAX9541 toc24
GAIN (dB)
-2
-4
-50
35
30
25
20
15
10
1 ADJACENT CHANNEL
5
2 ADJACENT CHANNELS
-120
0
100k
1M
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
6
-1
-30
-35
-100
VIN = 50mVP-P
GAIN IS NORMALIZED TO 0dB
2
GAIN (dB)
GAIN (dB)
0
3
MAX9541 toc19
10
5
SMALL-SIGNAL GAIN FLATNESS
vs. FREQUENCY
MAX9541 toc20
SMALL-SIGNAL GAIN
vs. FREQUENCY
GAIN (dB)
MAX9541/MAX9542
Quadruple, 2:1, Mux Amplifiers for
Standard-Definition and VGA Signals
100M
100k
1M
10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
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100M
Quadruple, 2:1, Mux Amplifiers for
Standard-Definition and VGA Signals
VIDEO PSRR
vs. FREQUENCY
VOLTAGE GAIN
vs. TEMPERATURE
-10
2.03
VOLTAGE GAIN (V/V)
-20
-30
-40
-50
MAX9541 toc26
VDD = 3.3V + 100mVP-P
2.02
2.01
2.00
1.99
-60
1.98
-70
1.97
-80
1.96
100k
1M
100M
10M
-50
-25
0
FREQUENCY (Hz)
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
-0.2
-0.4
125
4
5
f = 4.43MHz
0
27 RESPONSE
1
2
3
4
5
12.5T RESPONSE
MAX9541 toc29
100ns/div
100
f = 4.43MHz
0
f = 3.58MHz
0
0.10
0.05
0.00
-0.05
-0.10
-0.15
-0.20
DIFFERENTIAL
PHASE (deg)
DIFFERENTIAL
PHASE (deg)
0
75
DIFFERENTIAL
GAIN (%)
DIFFERENTIAL
GAIN (%)
f = 3.58MHz
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
-0.2
-0.4
50
DIFFERENTIAL GAIN AND PHASE
MAX9541 toc27
DIFFERENTIAL GAIN AND PHASE
0.10
0.05
0.00
-0.05
-0.10
-0.15
-0.20
25
TEMPERATURE (°C)
MAX9541 toc28
PSRR (dB)
2.04
MAX9541 toc25
0
MAX9541 toc30
IN
200mV/div
IN
200mV/div
OUT
400mV/div
OUT
400mV/div
400ns/div
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MAX9541/MAX9542
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (MAX9542)
(VDD = 3.3V, VGND = 0, SHDN = VDD, A/B = VDD, RL = 150Ω to GND, TA = +25°C.)
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (MAX9542)
(VDD = 3.3V, VGND = 0, SHDN = VDD, A/B = VDD, RL = 150Ω to GND, TA = +25°C.)
NTC-7 VIDEO TEST SIGNAL
FIELD SQUARE WAVE
MAX9541 toc31
MAX9541 toc32
IN
500mV/div
IN
500mV/div
OUT
1V/div
OUT
1V/div
10μs/div
2ms/div
VIDEO SYNC-TIP CLAMP VOLTAGE
vs. TEMPERATURE
VIDEO SYNC-TIP CLAMP CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
0.35
SYNC-TIP CLAMP CURRENT (μA)
0.36
0.34
0.33
0.32
0.31
0.30
1.04
1.02
1.00
0.98
0.96
0.94
0.92
0.29
0.28
0.90
-50
100ns/div
MAX9541 toc35
1.06
MAX9541 toc34
0.37
SYNC-TIP CLAMP VOLTAGE (V)
INPUT (700mV/div)
MAX9541 toc33
PULSE RESPONSE
OUTPUT (700mV/div)
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
-50
-25
TEMPERATURE (°C)
300
200
100
0
50
MAX9541 toc37
21.5
21.0
20.5
20.0
19.5
19.0
18.5
18.0
-100
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
8
22.0
QUIESCENT SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
400
25
QUIESCENT SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX9541 toc36
500
0
1.2
1.4
1.6
75
TEMPERATURE (°C)
SYNC-TIP CLAMP CURRENT
vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
SYNC-TIP CLAMP CURRENT (μA)
MAX9541/MAX9542
Quadruple, 2:1, Mux Amplifiers for
Standard-Definition and VGA Signals
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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100
125
Quadruple, 2:1, Mux Amplifiers for
Standard-Definition and VGA Signals
PIN
NAME
1
IN0A
Video Input A Channel 0
FUNCTION
2
IN1A
Video Input A Channel 1
3
IN2A
Video Input A Channel 2
4
IN3A
Video Input A Channel 3
5
IN0B
Video Input B Channel 0
6
IN1B
Video Input B Channel 1
7
IN2B
Video Input B Channel 2
8
IN3B
Video Input B Channel 3
9
GND
Ground
10
SHDN
Shutdown Logic Input. Connect to GND to place the device in shutdown. Connect to VDD for normal
operation.
11
OUT3
Video Output Channel 3
12
OUT2
Video Output Channel 2
13
OUT1
Video Output Channel 1
14
OUT0
Video Output Channel 0
15
A/B
Input Select. Connect to GND to select Video Input A as the video source. Connect to VDD to select
Video Input B as the video source.
16
VDD
Positive Power Supply. Bypass to GND with a 0.1µF capacitor.
Detailed Description
The MAX9541 selects between two standard-definition
video sources that can each have up to four video signals, for example, RGB with composite sync (RGBS) or
RGB with sync-on-green. See Figure 1. It is also possible
to select between two sets of four composite video signals with blanking and sync (CVBS). With its integrated
lowpass filter (10MHz large-signal -3dB bandwidth typical), the MAX9541 can provide the anti-alias filtering
before an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) or the reconstruction filtering after a digital-to-analog converter
(DAC). The incoming video signals can have any DC
bias because the MAX9541 has input sync-tip clamps
which restore the DC level. The output amplifiers have a
gain of 2V/V. The MAX9541 operates from a single 3.3V
supply and consumes low quiescent power and low
average power. In addition, the device also has shutdown mode.
The MAX9542 is similar to the MAX9541 except that it
does not have the integrated lowpass filter. As a result,
the typical, large-signal bandwidth of the MAX9541 is
15MHz. Therefore, it can select between two video
sources that can each have up to four video signals
that are standard definition or VGA. A standard-definition signal set would be RGB with composite sync. A
VGA signal set would be RGB with a 640 x 480 resolution and up to 85Hz refresh rate. See Figure 2.
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MAX9541/MAX9542
Pin Description
MAX9541/MAX9542
Quadruple, 2:1, Mux Amplifiers for
Standard-Definition and VGA Signals
VDD
DISPLAY
PANEL
MAX9541
NAVIGATION
COMPUTER
A/B
0.1μF
IN0A
COMPOSITE
SYNC
LPF
2V/V
OUT0
75Ω
75Ω
COMPOSITE
SYNC
CLAMPREF
0.1μF
IN1A
RED
75Ω
CLAMPREF
0.1μF
IN2A
GREEN
LPF
2V/V
OUT1
RED
75Ω
75Ω
CLAMPREF
0.1μF
IN3A
BLUE
75Ω
CLAMPREF
0.1μF
IN0B
COMPOSITE
SYNC
LPF
2V/V
OUT2
GREEN
75Ω
75Ω
CLAMPREF
0.1μF
IN1B
RED
75Ω
CLAMPREF
0.1μF
IN2B
GREEN
LPF
2V/V
OUT3
BLUE
75Ω
75Ω
CLAMPREF
0.1μF
BLUE
VIDEO SOURCE
IN3B
75Ω
CLAMPREF
GND
Figure 1. The MAX9541 selects between two sources of RGB with composite sync, filters the signals, and drives the signals into a
display panel.
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Quadruple, 2:1, Mux Amplifiers for
Standard-Definition and VGA Signals
MAX9541/MAX9542
VDD
MONITOR
MAX9542
PC NO. 1
A/B
0.1μF
IN0A
2V/V
RED
OUT0
RED
75Ω
75Ω
CLAMPREF
0.1μF
IN1A
GREEN
75Ω
CLAMPREF
0.1μF
IN2A
BLUE
2V/V
OUT1
GREEN
75Ω
75Ω
CLAMPREF
0.1μF
NOT
USED
IN3A
75Ω
CLAMPREF
0.1μF
IN0B
RED
2V/V
OUT2
BLUE
75Ω
75Ω
CLAMPREF
0.1μF
IN1B
GREEN
75Ω
CLAMPREF
0.1μF
IN2B
BLUE
2V/V
75Ω
75Ω
PC NO. 2
OUT3
NOT
USED
CLAMPREF
0.1μF
NOT
USED
IN3B
75Ω
CLAMPREF
GND
Figure 2. The MAX9542 Selecting Between Two VGA Sources
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MAX9541/MAX9542
Quadruple, 2:1, Mux Amplifiers for
Standard-Definition and VGA Signals
Operating Modes
A/B controls whether Video Input A or Video Input B is
selected. See Table 1.
Table 1. A/B Logic
LOGIC STATE
SHDN controls whether the device is on or off. See
Table 2. In shutdown, the outputs are in high impedance.
Input
Each video source can provide up to four video signals.
Every video signal must be AC-coupled to the
MAX9541/MAX9542 through 0.1µF capacitors. The
MAX9541/MAX9542 have sync-tip clamps and bias circuits to restore the DC level of the video signal after the
input coupling capacitor. When a video input is selected, the input has a sync-tip clamp, which accepts
video signals that have sync pulses or that reach their
minimum level during sync. Composite video with
blanking and sync (CVBS) is an example of a video signal with sync pulses. The red, green, and blue signals
in an RGBS signal set are examples of signals that
return to their blank level during sync. The sync-tip voltage is internally set to 300mV.
When a video input is not selected, the inputs to the
MAX9541/MAX9542 do not distort the video signal in
case the video source is driving video signals to another video circuit such as a video multiplexer. The inputs
are biased at VDD/3, which is sufficiently above ground
so that the ESD diodes never forward bias as the video
signal changes. The input resistance is 220kΩ, which
presents negligible loading on the video current DAC.
The sole exception to this condition is IN3A, in which
the input circuit is always a sync-tip clamp. Table 3
summarizes which input circuit is active, dependent
upon A/B.
In shutdown mode (SHDN = LOW), a bias circuit is
active on every input.
MODE
Low
Video Input A
High
Video Input B
Table 2. SHDN Logic
LOGIC STATE
MODE
Low
Off
High
On
Multiplexer
The MAX9541/MAX9542 have quadruple 2:1 multiplexers to select between either Video Input A or Video
Input B as the source of the video signal. When A/B is
connected to GND, Video Input A is the video source.
When A/B is connected to VDD, Video Input B is the
video source.
Video Filter
The MAX9541 filter features ±1dB passband out to
9.5MHz and 47dB attenuation at 27MHz, making the filter suitable for standard-definition video signals from all
sources (e.g., broadcast and DVD). Broadcast video
signals are channel limited: NTSC signals have 4.2MHz
bandwidth, and PAL signals have 5MHz bandwidth.
Video signals from a DVD player, however, are not
channel limited; so the bandwidth of DVD video signals
can approach the Nyquist limit of 6.75MHz.
Recommendation: ITU-R BT.601-5 specifies 13.5MHz
as the sampling rate for standard-definition video.
Therefore, the maximum bandwidth of the signal is
6.75MHz. To ease the filtering requirements, most modern video systems oversample by two times, clocking
the video current DAC at 27MHz.
The MAX9542 does not have a filter.
Table 3. Input Circuit of Input as Determined by State of A/B (SHDN = HIGH)
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INPUT
INPUT CIRCUIT
A/B = LOW
INPUT CIRCUIT
A/B = HIGH
IN0A
Sync-tip clamp
Bias
IN1A
Sync-tip clamp
Bias
IN2A
Sync-tip clamp
Bias
IN3A
Sync-tip clamp
Sync-tip clamp
IN0B
Bias
Sync-tip clamp
IN1B
Bias
Sync-tip clamp
IN2B
Bias
Sync-tip clamp
IN3B
Bias
Sync-tip clamp
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Quadruple, 2:1, Mux Amplifiers for
Standard-Definition and VGA Signals
MEASUREMENT
POWER CONSUMPTION (mW)
CONDITIONS
Quiescent power consumption
69
No load.
Average power consumption
175
150Ω to ground on each output. 50% flat field signal on
each input.
Outputs
Power Consumption
The video output amplifiers can both source and sink
load current, allowing output loads to be DC- or
AC-coupled. The amplifier output stage needs approximately 300mV of headroom from either supply rail. The
devices have an internal level-shift circuit that positions
the sync tip at approximately 300mV at the output.
If the supply voltage is greater than 3.135V (5% below
a 3.3V supply), each amplifier can drive two DC-coupled video loads to ground. If the supply is less than
3.135V, each amplifier can drive only one DC-coupled
or AC-coupled video load.
The quiescent power consumption and average power
consumption of the MAX9541/MAX9542 are very low
because of 3.3V operation and low-power circuit
design. Quiescent power consumption is defined when
the MAX9541/MAX9542 are operating without loads
and without any video signals.
Average power consumption represents the normal power
consumption when the devices drive real video signals
into real video loads. It is measured when the MAX9541/
MAX9542 drive 150Ω loads to ground with a 50% flat
field, which serves as proxy for a real video signal.
Table 4 shows the quiescent and average power consumption of the MAX9541/MAX9542.
Applications Information
AC-Coupling the Outputs
The outputs can be AC-coupled since the output stage
can source and sink current as shown in Figure 3.
Coupling capacitors should be 220µF or greater to
keep the highpass filter, formed by the 150Ω equivalent
resistance of the video transmission line, to a corner
frequency of 4.8Hz or below. The frame rate of PAL
systems is 25Hz, the frame rate of NTSC systems is
30Hz, and the frame rate of VGA is usually 60Hz or
higher. The corner frequency should be well below the
frame rate.
Power-Supply Bypassing and Ground
The MAX9541/MAX9542 operate from a single-supply
voltage down to 2.7V, allowing for low-power operation.
Bypass VDD to GND with a 0.1µF capacitor. Place all
external components as close as possible to the
device.
Pin Configuration
Chip Information
PROCESS: BiCMOS
TOP VIEW
+
IN0A 1
16 VDD
IN1A 2
15 A/B
IN2A 3
IN3A 4
IN0B 5
14 OUT0
MAX9541
MAX9542
13 OUT1
12 OUT2
IN1B 6
11 OUT3
IN2B 7
10 SHDN
IN3B 8
9
GND
QSOP
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MAX9541/MAX9542
Table 4. Quiescent and Average Power Consumption
MAX9541/MAX9542
Quadruple, 2:1, Mux Amplifiers for
Standard-Definition and VGA Signals
+3.3V
0.1μF
SHDN
VDD
A/B
0
0.1μF
MAX9541
MAX9542
BUFFER
IN0A
LPF*
1
75Ω
220μF
2V/V
OUT0
75Ω
CLAMPREF
0.1μF
IN1A
VIDEO SOURCE A
4 CVBS SIGNALS
75Ω
0
0.1μF
BUFFER
IN2A
LPF*
1
2V/V
220μF
OUT1
75Ω
75Ω
CLAMPREF
0.1μF
IN3A
75Ω
0
0.1μF
BUFFER
IN0B
220μF
LPF*
1
2V/V
OUT2
75Ω
75Ω
CLAMPREF
0.1μF
IN1B
VIDEO SOURCE B
4 CVBS SIGNALS
75Ω
0
0.1μF
BUFFER
220μF
IN2B
LPF*
1
75Ω
2V/V
OUT3
75Ω
CLAMPREF
0.1μF
IN3B
75Ω
GND
*LOWPASS FILTER MAX9451 ONLY.
Figure 3. AC-Coupled Outputs
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Quadruple, 2:1, Mux Amplifiers for
Standard-Definition and VGA Signals
+3.3V
0.1μF
SHDN
VDD
A/B
MAX9541
MAX9542
0
BUFFER
0.1μF
IN0A
LPF*
1
75Ω
2V/V
OUT0
75Ω
CLAMPREF
0.1μF
IN1A
75Ω
VIDEO SOURCE A
4 CVBS SIGNALS
0
0.1μF
BUFFER
IN2A
LPF*
1
2V/V
OUT1
75Ω
75Ω
CLAMPREF
0.1μF
IN3A
75Ω
VIDEO OUTPUT
4 CVBS SIGNALS
0
0.1μF
BUFFER
IN0B
LPF*
1
2V/V
OUT2
75Ω
75Ω
CLAMPREF
0.1μF
IN1B
VIDEO SOURCE B
4 CVBS SIGNALS
75Ω
0
0.1μF
BUFFER
IN2B
LPF*
1
75Ω
2V/V
OUT3
75Ω
CLAMPREF
0.1μF
IN3B
75Ω
*LOWPASS FILTER MAX9451 ONLY.
GND
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MAX9541/MAX9542
Typical Application Circuit
Package Information
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PACKAGE TYPE
PACKAGE CODE
DOCUMENT NO.
16 QSOP
E16-4
21-0055
QSOP.EPS
MAX9541/MAX9542
Quadruple, 2:1, Mux Amplifiers for
Standard-Definition and VGA Signals
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