FOCUS Enhancements Network Router FS453 User Manual

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FS453/4 and FS455/6  
PC-to-TV Video Scan  
Converter  
FS453/4 and FS455/6  
Data Sheet Guides  
To make specialized information easier to find, the FS453/4 and FS455/6 Data Sheet is  
organized into separate reference guides. Each guide addresses a different purpose or  
user.  
The FS453/4 and FS455/6 Product Brief provides general information for all  
users.  
; The FS453/4 and FS455/6 Hardware Reference is for  
system designers. It provides information on developing  
FS453/4 and FS455/6 applications. (This section now includes  
PCB Layout Guide)  
The FS453/4 and FS455/6 Software/Firmware Reference is for programmers.  
It provides information on programming the FS453/4 and FS455/6.  
If you need additional reference guides, contact your Focus Enhancements  
representative.  
Throughout this document "FS453" is used as a general term to reference the FS453,  
FS454, FS455, and FS456. The FS453 and FS454 are the PQFP versions of the chip,  
and the FS455 and FS456 are the BGA versions of the chip. The FS454 and FS456  
support Macrovision anti-copy protection, while the FS453 and FS455 do not.  
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Document Overview  
The Hardware Reference provides information needed to integrate the FS453 Video Processor into  
system hardware. The reference is divided into eight sections:  
1. Introduction – explains the purpose and general flow of the FS453. Begins on page 4.  
2. Architectural Overview – defines the major sections of the FS453 and describes how they work  
3. Technical Highlights – explains technical challenges faced by scan converters, and explains  
how the FS453 accomplishes Scaling, Flicker Filtering, and Video Encoding. Begins on page 9.  
4. Scaling and Positioning Notes– provides more detailed information on how the FS453  
performs Scaling and Positioning. Begins on page 12.  
5. Pin Assignments – lists the pin names and maps their correspondence to sample host graphics  
controller chips. Describes pin functions. Begins on page 14.  
6. Control Register Function Map – lists the Control Register functions and register numbers. If  
you need more information about the Control Registers, please request a copy of the FS453/4  
and FS455/6 Software / Firmware Reference from your Focus Enhancements representative.  
7. Specifications – provides information on the Absolute Maximum and Recommended Ratings,  
the Electrical Characteristics, and the Switching Characteristics. Begins on page 24.  
8. Mechanical Dimensions – describes the FS453's 80-lead PQFP and 88-lead FBGA packages.  
9. Component Placement – gives guidelines for the placement and layout of components  
associated with the FS453. Begins on page 30.  
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1. Introduction  
1.1 General Description  
The FS453 PC to TV Video Scan Converter provides broadcast-quality scan conversion for graphics  
cards, motherboard chip sets, video game consoles, consumer electronics and other PC-to-TV  
applications. Compatible with most graphics controller chips (GCC), the FS453 takes in high-resolution  
computer graphics input (VGA through SXGA) and produces SDTV (Standard Definition Television) or  
HDTV (High Definition Television) analog output. In SDTV mode the FS453 converts, scales, removes  
flicker, interlaces and encodes the data into NTSC or PAL formats. In HDTV mode, it performs color  
space conversions and then inserts the required syncs for output. The FS453's patented technology  
enables it to scale the converted image to fill the TV screen and display flicker-free graphics with sharply  
defined text.  
1.2 How does it work?  
The FS453 provides a glueless digital interface to most GCCs. It accepts computer-generated digital  
graphics input in RGB or YCrCb format. The FS453 receives initialization and basic configuration  
information through its I2C*-compatible SIO port with simple register Read/Write commands. How the  
FS453 actually processes and converts the graphics information depends on the kind of video output  
1.2.1 SDTV Output  
For example, to create SDTV output the FS453 first changes RGB video to YCrCb. It uses patented  
technology to scale (in other words, to proportionately increase or decrease) the number of video lines  
and pixels per line to correspond to the specific SDTV standard. This allows the FS453 to precisely fill  
the user's television screen without adding artifacts such as blank areas, or distorting the graphics image.  
The FS453 uses more patented technology to adaptively remove the flicker effects common to SDTV  
while keeping fine detail (such as text) clear and sharp. The FS453 then encodes the processed image  
into broadcast quality, interlaced SDTV video and sends it out through the DACs. For European SCART  
output, the FS453 converts the image into RGB video and sends the R, G and B signals through separate  
DACs.  
1.2.2 HDTV Output  
To convert high-resolution computer graphics to high resolution HDTV output the FS453 converts the  
digital video (whether RGB or YCrCb format) to YPrPb (analog component video). It adds Bi- and Tri-  
Level Syncs as required by the selected standard and routes the analog HDTV video through the DACs.  
1.2.3 VGA (RGB) Output  
The FS453 can also provide VGA output. In this mode, it allows the GCC's RGB images to pass  
unchanged directly through to the DACs. The HSync and VSync signals must be driven by the GCC.  
1.3 General Physical Requirements  
Implementing the FS453 in your system will require very few components – just a 27 MHz clock and  
passive parts. The FS453 uses an 80-lead Quad Flat Pack (PQFP) or an 88-lead Fine-pitch Ball Grid  
Array (FBGA) package and requires power from +1.8V digital and +3.3V analog supplies.  
*Note: I2C is a registered trademark of Philips Corporation. The FS453 Serial I/O bus is similar but not identical to the Philips I2C  
bus.  
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2. Architectural Overview  
The FS453 has the following major sections:  
Inputs P[23:0]  
Broadcast Quality Encoder  
HDTV Bi- & Tri-Level Sync Insertion  
Configurable 10 bit DACs  
Clock Management  
Oscillators and PLL  
Serial Control Interface  
Sync Timing Generator  
Programmable Color Space Converter  
Patented 2D (Horizontal and Vertical)  
Scaling  
Patented 2D Flicker Filter  
FIFO  
Post (Horizontal Up) Scaler  
Inverse Color Space  
Inverse  
Color  
Space  
2D  
Flicker  
Filter  
Color  
Space  
Conv.  
2D  
Scaler  
P[23:0]  
Post  
Scaler  
10-bit  
DAC A  
FIFO  
10-bit  
DAC B  
Encoder  
10-bit  
DAC C  
10-bit  
DAC D  
Bi & Tri-Level  
Sync  
Insertion  
Serial  
Control  
Interface  
SDATA  
SCLK  
VSync  
Sync  
HSync  
Timing  
ClkIn  
to internal clocks  
Clock Management  
Blank  
Generator  
Field  
XTAL  
OSC  
Crystal  
NCO  
PLL  
ClkOut  
Figure 1: FS453 Functional Block Diagram  
2.1 Inputs  
The FS453 accepts computer graphics images in many different resolutions and pixel frequencies on  
P[23:0]. The FS453 adaptively process this information for optimal display on SDTV and HDTV television  
sets.  
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2.1.1 Input to Output Conversion Matrix  
Table 1 below lists some commonly used input modes and the correspondingly supported output modes.  
SDTV input dimensions are completely configurable, subject only to pixel clock range limitations.  
Input Configuration  
Output Configuration  
SDTV  
HDTV  
720p  
Pixels  
Lines  
NTSC  
PAL  
480p  
1080i  
@59.94Hz  
@50Hz  
@60Hz  
@60Hz  
@60Hz  
(a)  
640 - 720  
640 - 720  
800  
480  
576  
600  
768  
720  
1080  
1024  
(b)  
(b)  
(a)  
1280  
(c)  
1920  
Table 1: Input to Output Conversion Matrix  
Notes:  
(a) No scaling supported  
(b) Subject to the maximum 150 MHz pixel rate  
(c) No scaling or interlacing supported, input data must be interlaced  
2.2 Color Space Converter  
The programmable Color Space Converter receives either RGB or YCrCb data from the input port. If the  
data is RGB, it is converted to YCrCb using programmable coefficients. Each of the Y, Cr, and Cb  
components can then be independently scaled in amplitude with programmable multipliers. This  
programmability supports both SDTV and HDTV color space matrices.  
2.3 Patented 2D Scaler  
The Patented 2D Scaler receives data from the Color Space Converter. It performs vertical (up or down)  
scaling based on the value programmed in the VSC (Vertical Scaling Coefficient) register, offset 06h. It  
performs horizontal (down) scaling based on the downscale value programmed in the HSC (Horizontal  
Scaling Coefficient) register, offset 08h.  
Because different video standards call for different numbers of lines and different numbers of pixels per  
line, scan converters add or subtract lines and areas to fit graphics images onto different sizes of TV  
screens. Most scan converters use simple line-dropping algorithms and fixed aspect ratios.  
Unfortunately, these techniques can introduce shape-distorting artifacts and surround the actual image  
with blank areas.  
The FS453, however, uses patented technology that can scale the graphics image without creating  
artifacts. The patented 2D Scaler can independently upscale or downscale an image in both the  
horizontal (pixels) and vertical (lines) directions. Its scaling functions provide equal weight to all pixels  
and lines in the source material for all scaling factors. This allows users to perfectly fit the graphics image  
to their TV screens without adding scaling artifacts or large blank borders.  
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2.4 Patented 2D Flicker Filter  
The Patented 2D Flicker Filter receives video lines from the 2D Scaler and performs vertical filtering to  
reduce or eliminate perceived flicker that is an artifact of the interlaced television format.  
The FS453's flicker filter is significantly more effective than a typical three-line-average flicker filter. The  
FS453’s flicker filter consists of joint horizontal (Sharpness) and vertical (Flicker) controls. Three-line-  
average flicker filters do reduce the visual effect of interlaced image flicker, but they also introduce  
blurring. The flicker dimension of the FS453's filter reduces image flicker, while the sharpness dimension  
of the FS453's filter reduces image blurring. Both the sharpness and flicker registers can be programmed  
over a wide range of values to allow the user to customer tailor the filter settings to different display  
devices.  
2.5 FIFO  
The Flicker Filter stores video data in a FIFO memory. This memory allows the video data to be  
transferred from the graphics clock domain to the TV clock domain.  
2.6 Post (Horizontal Up) Scaler  
The Post Scaler draws information from the FIFO as necessary and scales it horizontally based on the  
up-scale value programmed in the Horizontal Scaling Coefficient (HSC) register. The scaled data is  
provided at the television clock rate to the SDTV video encoder and the Inverse Color Space.  
2.7 Encoder and Inverse Color Space  
The FS453 contains a broadcast quality, 2X oversampled video encoder with an Inverse Color Space  
matrix. The encoder combines the chrominance, luminance, and timing information into broadcast quality  
NTSC or PAL composite and YC (S-Video) signals and sends them to the DACs.  
The Inverse Color Space transforms YCrCb video data to the RGB color space required for SCART  
output. If the Inverse Color Space is not used, then the Encoder converts YCrCb to YPrPb as required  
for SDTV YPrPb output. The RGB or YPrPb signals are sent to the DACs synchronized with the  
Encoder's composite signal.  
The FS454 and FS456, which are otherwise identical to the FS453 and FS455, respectively, incorporate  
Macrovision 7 anti-copy protection in the encoder. The FS454 and FS456 also include 480p protection.  
2.8 Bi and Tri-Level Sync Insertion (HDTV)  
The FS453 also offers HDTV Syncs output modes. The color matrix, output level, and sync type are fully  
programmable allowing for compatibility with the multiple HDTV standards. The FS453 inserts bi-level or  
tri-level sync signals as defined by the standards.  
2.9 Configurable 10 bit DACs  
The four output DACs (Digital/Analog Converters) can be configured for several output formats: RGB  
component output (VGA); RGB with CVBS (SCART); CVBS (2 optional) and Y/C (S-Video); and YPrPb  
component output (HDTV or SDTV). To conserve power the DACs can be run in low power mode or can  
be completely powered down when not in use.  
2.10 Clock Management  
The FS453 synthesizes a 0.78125-150 MHz clock from the 27 MHz XTAL_IN and supplies this clock  
(CLKOUT) to the GCC. The clock is buffered and returned to the FS453 (CLKIN_P) synchronous to the  
pixel data and sync information. This clock has a 1.5 Hz resolution and can be adjusted so that the GCC  
scaled input data rate exactly matches the ITU-R BT.656 output data rate.  
2.11 Oscillators and PLL  
The FS453 clock generation circuit operates in one of two modes, NCO (Numerically Controlled  
Oscillator) mode or PLL (Phase Locked Loop) mode. In NCO mode, the numerically controlled oscillator  
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is used to achieve the finest clock resolution, using a dithered clock. In PLL mode, the NCO is bypassed  
and the clock is not dithered. The NCO can be used when HTOTAL and VTOTAL values have additional  
constraints that prevent selection of values that are factors of the TV pixel rate.  
2.12 Serial Control Interface  
The FS453 registers are accessed through a serial input/output bus (SIO) which is I2C*-compatible and  
SMBus-compatible. These registers can be read or written at any time the part is receiving a reference  
clock at XTAL_IN and not being held in reset via the RESET_L pin.  
2.13 Sync Timing Generator  
The Sync Timing Generator provides/accepts HSync, VSync, Field and Blank signals to/from the graphics  
controller.  
2.14 Input Synchronization  
The FS453 can operate in pseudo-master mode or slave mode. In pseudo-master mode, the GCC  
derives the VGA pixel clock, horizontal sync, and vertical sync from CLKOUT supplied by the FS453. In  
slave mode, the GCC generates the pixel clock, syncs and data, and the FS453 must be programmed to  
generate the same pixel clock, using a common reference. Use the slave mode when the GCC does not  
have a pixel clock input.  
*Note: I2C is a registered trademark of Philips Corporation. The FS453 Serial I/O bus is similar but not identical to the Philips I2C  
bus.  
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3. Technical Highlights  
Creating clear, broadcast quality television video from high resolution computer graphics is a complex  
process. PC-to-TV Video Scan Converters have to surmount many technical obstacles. The most  
challenging of these are scaling, flicker reduction, and encoding.  
3.1 Scaling  
Converting high-resolution computer images into relatively low-resolution TV images (such as converting  
VGA or XGA images into NTSC standard definition television) is an inherently lossy process that requires  
a video scaler. For example, converting an image with 1000 pixels in a line into an image with only 500  
pixels in a line, means that there must be 50% less data in each line of output. The video scaler has to  
perform its tasks effectively without further degrading the image.  
3.1.1 Video Scaler Challenges  
Therefore, in addition to reducing pixel count and interpolating pixel values, the scaler must not alter the  
digital video data by adding artifacts. Examples of artifacts are the introduction of repeated pixels; the  
complete loss of pixel data; and the creation of new pixel colors that are not interpolations of original pixel  
colors.  
In effect, the video scaler should behave like a high quality filter. It should have a gradual frequency roll  
off with a good step response and little overshoot or ringing (less than 5%). This is ideal for maintaining  
video quality with detailed images (such as text). Detailed images produce rapid output step transitions  
that need to be executed cleanly.  
3.1.2 FS453 Solution  
The following diagram (Figure 2) illustrates the response of the FS453's video scaler. It is a normalized  
plot of the Luma frequency response of the FS453's video scaler. As we can see, the FS453's patented  
video scaler behaves like a high quality filter with only a gradual frequency roll off.  
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10  
15  
20  
25  
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0.1  
0.2  
0.3  
0.4  
0.5  
0.6  
0.7  
0.8  
0.9  
1
Normalized Frequency  
Scale 7/8  
Scale 3/4  
Scale 5/8  
Scale 1/2  
Figure 2: FS453 Scaler Luma Frequency Response  
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3.2 Flicker Reduction  
Computer images are displayed progressively. That is, for a given frame of video, each line of video is  
scanned onto the monitor sequentially. SDTV images, however, are interlaced. Each SDTV frame of  
video is broken into two fields (one composed of odd lines and the other of even lines). First the odd  
lines are scanned onto the TV, and then the even lines are scanned onto the TV.  
The energy decay rate of the phosphors on a TV screen is fast enough that the older field of video will  
appear somewhat dimmer than the newer field of video. As the fields are constantly changing, this can  
result in a visible flicker between the two fields of data on the TV screen. This flicker is especially visible  
when one field contains a long dark line, while an adjacent line (in the other field) contains a long white  
line. The higher energy line will decay in brightness much faster than the low energy line, and in turn will  
appear to flicker heavily.  
Most scan converters simply average the pixel data between lines. This removes the Black-or-White  
relationships between lines that viewers recognize as video flicker. The problem with this solution is that  
data becomes blurred. Single black or white lines are reduced to grays. Detailed areas of video (such as  
the gap in the letter ‘e’) lose their distinction.  
3.2.1 Flicker Filter Challenges  
The goal is to completely remove flicker from the image without blurring detailed video. To preserve the  
video details, the flicker filter should have a flat frequency response (+/- 1dB) between pixels in the  
horizontal, and diagonal directions. It must also avoid introducing new artifacts into the digital video  
stream. Artifacts include repeating pixels, losing pixels; and creating colors that are not interpolations of  
original pixel colors.  
3.2.2 FS453 Solution  
The FS453 uses a patented flicker filter that calculates output pixel values as a function of both vertical  
(line averaging) and horizontal (pixel averaging) pixel relationships. In effect the FS453 can decide  
where and how to reduce flicker within the image.  
Figure 3 (below) shows a normalized plot of the frequency response of pixels along diagonal after being  
processed by the FS453's flicker filter. The response is flat for the majority of the frequency space. This  
maintains pixel sharpness while providing excellent flicker suppression.  
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0.75  
0.5  
0.25  
0
0.25  
0.5  
0.75  
1
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0.1  
0.2  
0.3  
0.4  
0.5  
0.6  
0.7  
0.8  
0.9  
1
Normalized Frequency  
Horizontal Direction  
Diagonal at 27 degrees  
Diagonal at 45 degrees  
Figure 3: FS453 Flicker Filter Diagonal Response  
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3.3 Video Encoding  
Unlike component video formats (PC and HDTV) that process the color information separately to avoid  
interference, broadcast SDTV combines all picture information into a single, composite signal. SDTV  
standards have been strictly defined to protect video quality and to allow television manufacturers to  
design and build large volumes of systems with confidence that their signal decoders will work—  
regardless of variances in final product tolerances.  
3.3.1 Encoding Challenges  
If a video encoder does not adhere closely to these standards, it may produce video artifacts on many  
consumer televisions. Unfortunately, most scan converters use signal encoders that don't strictly follow  
NTSC and PAL guidelines. Their encoders can increase artifacts such as chroma crawl and color  
bleeding/smearing.  
To meet broadcast quality a video encoder must comply with the NTSC (EIA-170A, SMPTE-170M) and  
PAL (ITU-R624-3) standards in all modes. Of key importance are the specifications related to accurate  
timing and signal amplitudes, video subcarrier frequency good to +/- 5Hz, and horizontal lock with zero  
SC-H phase. The encoder must use a low jitter crystal (50 ppm) to drive DAC output directly. The DACs  
should have 10 bits of resolution, and exhibit good differential gain and differential phase characteristics.  
The video encoder must be able to pre-filter composite video (CVBS) to prevent luma(Y)/chroma(C) cross  
talk.  
3.3.2 FS453 Solution  
The FS453 features a broadcast quality encoder. It uses tunable Y-notch and C-bandpass filters to  
prevent the creation of video artifacts and to meet all specifications. The FS453's encoder subcarrier is  
programmable in frequency and phase. Because of the encoder's independence of color format, vertical  
sync, and number of lines, the FS453 is able to support many SDTV video standards, including all of the  
South American variations. The FS453 can output NTSC M, J and PAL B, D, G, H, I, M, N, Combination  
N, and PAL-60 formats with 10 bits of resolution. Both Composite and S-Video outputs are available  
simultaneously. In addition to encoded PAL or NTSC, the user may select analog SCART RGB outputs.  
Each channel of RGB has 10 bits of resolution. Note that the 10-bit DACs exceed the bit depth supported  
by the 8-bits available at the FS453 input.  
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4. Scaling and Positioning Notes  
The FS453 graphics converter does not use a frame memory. Therefore, the FS453 input video frame  
rate must be synchronous to and match the output video field or frame rate. In SDTV modes, the FS453  
uses internal line memories in order to perform horizontal and vertical scaling. This imposes certain  
requirements on the scale and position settings.  
4.1 Vertical Scaling  
Because the frame/field rates are synchronous, and no frame memory is available, the ratios of input to  
output VTOTAL and input to output VACTIVE must match. (See Figure 4 below.) In this sense, the  
output VACTIVE is not necessarily the total active lines of the selected TV standard, but is the number of  
TV lines that will contain active video information from the input source material. If the output VACTIVE  
value is smaller than the value specified by the TV standard, then the FS453 will place borders and below  
the image. TV_VTOTAL and GCC_VACTIVE in the VTOTAL equation are determined by the selected  
TV standard and graphics mode. TV_VACTIVE is selected to set the desired number of TV lines  
containing video information. The Vertical Scaling Coefficient is programmed in register 06h. The ratio of  
input to output VTOTAL also determines the vertical scaling factor used. Note that calculations are done  
using the output frame size, even though the output is interlaced, because interlacing is done after  
vertical scaling.  
G C C _V A C T IV E / G C C _V T O T A L = T V _V A C T IV E /T V _V T O T A L  
For downscaling, V SC = (T V _V T O T A L / G C C _V T O T A L) * 65,536  
For upscaling, V SC = (T V _V T O T A L / G C C _V T O T A L – 1) * 65,536  
Figure 4: Equations for VTOTAL and VSC  
Notes:  
GCC_VACTIVE:  
GCC_VTOTAL:  
TV_VACTIVE:  
TV_VTOTAL:  
The number of active lines of computer graphics in a frame.  
The total number of lines in a computer graphics frame, including active and blanking.  
The number of lines in a TV video frame that will contain scaled graphics data.  
The total number of lines in a TV video frame. PAL has 625 lines. NTSC has 525 lines.  
For example, consider a case where the input graphics active area contains 600 lines and the selected  
TV standard is NTSC. In NTSC, TV_VTOTAL is 525 lines per frame and the full-size active area is 487  
lines per frame. To program the FS453 to scale the GRAPHICS image to fit on 400 lines of TV video (for  
example, to fit the image within the TV bezel), set TV_VACTIVE to 400. This sets three of the four  
parameters in the equation, and solving for VGA_VTOTAL results in a value of 787.5. Because values  
must be integers, set VGA_VTOTAL to 788. The scaled image will still occupy approximately 400 lines.  
Given these VTOTAL values, the vertical scaling factor is 0.6662, and the VSC register will be set to  
43,663 (0xAA8F).  
TV_VACTIVE  
VGA_VACTIVE  
TV_VTOTAL  
VGA_VTOTAL  
Figure 5: VTOTAL and VACTIVE ratios must match  
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4.2 Horizontal Scaling  
While vertical scaling is linked to the VTOTAL ratio, horizontal scaling is arbitrary and not linked to  
HTOTAL at all. The horizontal scaler is simply programmed with the ratio desired between TV_HACTIVE  
and GCC_HACTIVE. (See Figure 6 below.) Like vertical scaling, TV_HACTIVE is the desired number of  
pixels the image should occupy, not necessarily the number of active pixels for the selected TV standard.  
A significant benefit of this architecture is that HTOTAL can be any arbitrary number that satisfies  
graphics controller timing requirements and PLL programming requirements.  
For downscaling, HDSC = (TV_HACTIVE / GCC_HACTIVE) * 256 and HUSC = 0  
For upscaling, HUSC = ((TV_HACTIVE / GCC_HACTIVE - 1) * 256) and HDSC = 0  
Figure 6: HSC Equations  
Notes:  
GCC_HACTIVE:  
GCC_HTOTAL:  
TV_HACTIVE:  
TV_HTOTAL:  
The number of active pixels in a line of computer graphics.  
The total number of pixels in a computer graphics line, including active and blanking.  
The number of pixels in a line of TV video that will contain scaled graphics data.  
The total number of pixels in a TV line. PAL uses 864 pixels. NTSC uses 858 pixels.  
HUSC and HDSC are programmed in register 08h (HSC).  
For example, consider a case where the input graphics width is 800 pixels and the desired number of  
pixels to show is 650. The image must be scaled down horizontally, so HDSC is 208 (D0h) and HSC =  
00D0h. For a case where input VGA width is 640 and the desired TV pixel count is 720, the image must  
be scaled up. HUSC is 32 (20h) and HSC = 2000h.  
4.3 Vertical and Horizontal Position  
The position of the graphics image on the television screen is controlled in two ways. The FS453  
determines where input video data appears in time using the vertical and horizontal sync signals from the  
GCC. This means that adjusting the sync timing in the GCC will change the position of the active video  
area on the television. The FS453 also contains registers that control the offset from the sync transition.  
These registers allow the active video position on the television to be adjusted independent of the GCC  
sync timing.  
The IHO (00h) register specifies the number of graphics pixels to skip before starting active video on the  
television. To position the actual video area at the left edge of the theoretical active area in TV space,  
program the IHO to the distance from the rising edge of HSYNC to the end of the line (HTOTAL). A  
larger number will shift video to the left, and a smaller number will shift video to the right.  
The IVO (02h) register specifies the number of graphics lines to skip before starting active video on the  
television, counting from the rising edge of VSYNC. Programming the register is similar to programming  
IHO, but in the vertical direction.  
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5. Pin Assignments  
Figure 7: PQFP Pin Diagram  
Pin  
1.  
Name  
VDD_DAD  
GPIO3  
GPIO2  
VSS_18  
P0  
Pin  
21.  
Name  
VSS_18  
VSS_33  
P14/V656_2  
P15/V656_3  
P16/V656_4  
P17/V656_5  
P18/V656_6  
P19/V656_7  
P20  
VDD_33  
VSS_33  
P21/V656_H  
P22/V656_V  
P23/V656_F  
HSYNC  
Pin  
41.  
Name  
VSS_18  
VSS_33  
VSS_18  
SDATA  
Pin  
61.  
Name  
VDD_OSC  
XTAL_OUT  
XTAL_IN  
VSS_OSC  
VSS_DA  
DAC_D  
VDD_DA  
DAC_A  
VDD_DA  
DAC_B  
VDD_DA  
DAC_C  
VDD_DA  
VSS_DA  
COMP  
2.  
22.  
23.  
24.  
25.  
26.  
27.  
28.  
29.  
30.  
31.  
32.  
33.  
34.  
35.  
36.  
37.  
38.  
39.  
40.  
42.  
43.  
44.  
45.  
46.  
47.  
48.  
49.  
50.  
51.  
52.  
53.  
54.  
55.  
56.  
57.  
58.  
59.  
60.  
62.  
63.  
64.  
65.  
66.  
67.  
68.  
69.  
70.  
71.  
72.  
73.  
74.  
75.  
76.  
77.  
78.  
79.  
80.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
SCLK  
6.  
P1  
P2  
P3  
P4  
P5  
P6  
P7  
P8  
VDD_33  
VDD_18  
ALT_ADDR  
PREF  
GPIO0  
CLKIN_N  
GPIO1  
RESET_L  
CLKIN_P  
VSS_O  
CLKOUT  
VDD_O  
VSS_PA  
VDD_PA  
VDD_18  
7.  
8.  
9.  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
16.  
17.  
18.  
19.  
20.  
P9  
P10  
P11  
VSYNC  
FIELD  
BLANK  
RSVD0  
RSVD1  
VBIAS  
FS_ADJ  
VSS_DA  
VSS_DAD  
P12/V656_0  
P13/V656_1  
VDD_33  
VDD_18  
VDD_18  
Table 2: FS453 PQFP Pin Assignments  
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Figure 8 FBGA Pin Diagram  
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5.1 FS453 GCC Pin Mapping  
FBGA PQFP  
FS453  
Pin Name  
AMD  
Alchemy  
Pin Name  
Freescale  
Dragonball  
Pin Name  
Intel DVO  
Pin Name  
Intel  
XScale  
Pin  
VIA  
Pin  
Name  
Pin #  
Pin #  
Name  
D13  
E13  
G12  
N9  
M10  
M11  
D2  
E1  
56  
54  
51  
35  
36  
38  
5
CLKOUT  
CLKIN_P  
CLKIN_N  
HSYNC  
VSYNC  
BLANK  
P0  
GPIO  
EXTAL16M  
LSCLK  
TVCLKIN  
TVCLK  
LCD_PCLK  
CLKOUT0  
CLKOUT1  
TVHSYNC  
TVVSYNC  
BLANK  
L_PCLK  
TVCLKR  
LCD_LCLK  
LCD_FCLK  
LP_HSYNC  
L_LCLK  
TVHS  
FLM_VSYNC  
L_FCLK  
TVVS  
LCD_BIAS  
LCD_D16  
LCD_D17  
LCD_D18  
LCD_D19  
LCD_D20  
LCD_D21  
LCD_D22  
LCD_D23  
LCD_D8  
BLANK  
LTVDATA0  
LTVDATA1  
LTVDATA2  
LTVDATA3  
LTVDATA4  
LTVDATA5  
LTVDATA6  
LTVDATA7  
LTVDATA8  
LTVDATA9  
LTVDATA10  
LTVDATA11  
TVDAT0  
TVDAT1  
TVDAT2  
TVDAT3  
TVDAT4  
TVDAT5  
TVDAT6  
TVDAT7  
TVDAT8  
TVDAT9  
TVDAT10  
TVDAT11  
6
P1  
E2  
7
P2  
F1  
8
P3  
LD12  
LD13  
LD14  
LD15  
LD16  
LDD_11  
LDD_12  
LDD_13  
LDD_14  
LDD_15  
F2  
9
P4  
G1  
G2  
H1  
H2  
J1  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
32  
33  
34  
45  
44  
P5  
P6  
P7  
P8  
P9  
LCD_D9  
J2  
P10  
LCD_D10  
LD6  
LDD_5  
LDD_6  
LDD_7  
LDD_8  
LDD_9  
LDD_10  
K1  
P11  
LCD_D11  
LD7  
K2  
P12/ V656_0(a) LCD_D12  
LD8  
L1  
P13/ V656_1  
P14/ V656_2  
P15/ V656_3  
P16/ V656_4  
P17/ V656_5  
P18/ V656_6  
P19/ V656_7  
P20  
LCD_D13  
LCD_D14  
LCD_D15  
LCD_D0  
LCD_D1  
LCD_D2  
LCD_D3  
LCD_D4  
LCD_D5  
LCD_D6  
LCD_D7  
GPIO  
LD9  
N3  
M4  
N4  
M5  
N5  
M6  
N6  
M8  
N8  
M9  
K12  
K13  
LD10  
LD11  
LD0  
LD1  
LD2  
LD3  
LD4  
SCL  
SDA  
LDD_0  
LDD_1  
LDD_2  
LDD_3  
LDD_4  
SCL  
P21/V656_H  
P22/V656_V  
P23/V656_F  
SCLK  
LTVCL  
LTVDA  
SPCLK1  
SPD1  
SDATA  
GPIO  
SDA  
Table 3: FS453 to GCC Pin Mapping  
(a)Used for ITU-R BT.656 Video output  
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5.2 Pin Descriptions  
Pin  
Name  
FBGA  
Pin  
PQFP  
Pin  
Type/Value  
Pin Function Description  
Number Number  
Clocks  
CLKOUT  
D13  
56  
GTL/LVCMOS Pixel Clock Output. Clock to Graphics  
output  
Control Chip (GCC) clock input. Synthesized  
from XTAL_IN. 0.78125 to 150 MHz range.  
Supports 1.5 to 3.3 volt CMOS or GTL.  
Pixel Clock Input Positive. Clock from  
GCC’s buffered form of CLKOUT. Used to  
latch input pixel data.  
CLKIN_P  
CLKIN_N  
E13  
G12  
54  
51  
Differential  
input  
Differential  
input  
Pixel Clock Input Negative. Clock from  
GCC’s buffered form of CLKOUT. Used to  
latch input pixel data. For single-clocked use,  
tie CLKIN_N to PREF.  
XTAL_IN  
B10  
A11  
63  
62  
LVTTL input  
Television reference Clock Input. 27 MHz  
reference clock input for the video encoder for  
use with either external oscillator or 27 MHz  
crystal.  
Television Clock XTAL Output. Buffered  
version of XTAL_IN. For use with a 27 MHz  
crystal.  
XTAL_OUT  
LVTTL output  
Global Controls  
RESET_L  
F12  
N11  
53  
39  
TTL input  
(internal pull  
down)  
TTL input  
(internal pull  
down)  
Reset. Active Low. Resets internal state  
machines and initializes default register  
values.  
Reserved. Manufacturing Test Pin. Tie to  
VSS.  
RSVD0  
GPIO3-GPIO0 C1,C2,F1 2,3,52, TTL  
3,G13 50 input/output  
General Purpose Input/Output. GPIO port.  
Digital RGB/YCrCb Input/Outputs  
P23-P0/V656  
M9,N8,M8 34,33,32, GTL/TTL  
N6,M6,N5 29,28,27, input/output  
M5,N4,M4 26,25,24,  
N3,L1,K2 23,18,17,  
K1,J2,J1 16,15,14,  
Digital GTL/TTL input port. Multiplexed  
digital video input. Connects to GCC's digital  
video out. In 12 bit input modes, P23-P12 are  
available for ITU-R BT.656 Video Output. P18-  
P12 contain the video data with embedded  
control codes while P21, P22, and P23 output  
HSync, VSync, and Field respectively.  
H2,H1,G2 13,12,11,  
G1,F2,F1  
E2,E1,D2  
H12  
10,9,8,  
7,6,5  
49  
PREF  
GTL/TTL REF Digital GTL/TTL Port Reference input.  
Voltage threshold reference for GTL/TTL  
inputs. Set to the center of the input data logic  
high and low levels, but not to exceed Voltage  
Reference Range (see Electrical  
HSYNC  
VSYNC  
N9  
35  
36  
GTL/TTL I/O  
GTL/TTL I/O  
Digital HSYNC VGA I/O. Connects to GCC  
HSync.  
Digital VSYNC VGA I/O. Connects to GCC  
M10  
VSync.  
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Pin  
Name  
FBGA  
Pin  
PQFP  
Pin  
Type/Value  
Pin Function Description  
Number Number  
BLANK  
FIELD  
M11  
38  
GTL/TTL input Digital BLANK VGA input. True outside of  
GCC active area. Connects to GCC blank pin  
(or to ground if a GCC blank pin is not  
available).  
N10  
37  
GTL/TTL  
output  
Digital FIELD output. Delay and polarity  
programmable.  
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Pin  
Name  
FBGA  
Pin  
PQFP Pin Type/Value  
Number  
Pin Function Description  
Number  
Video Outputs  
DAC_A  
A8  
A7  
A6  
A9  
68  
70  
72  
66  
analog video  
analog video  
analog video  
analog video  
Video output. As programmed by the  
DAC_CNTL (9Eh) register.  
Video output. As programmed by the  
DAC_CNTL (9Eh) register.  
Video output. As programmed by the  
DAC_CNTL (9Eh) register.  
Video output. As programmed by the  
DAC_CNTL (9Eh) register.  
DAC_B  
DAC_C  
DAC_D  
Voltage Reference  
RSVD1  
76  
78  
Reserved. Not internally connected.  
FS_ADJ  
B3  
549or  
1.1kΩ  
Full Scale Adjust. A resistor connected  
between FS_ADJ and ground sets the current  
range of the D/A converters. Use 549for a  
37.5load (common) or 1.1kfor a 75load.  
Note that there is a 75 Ohm terminating  
resistor in consumer televisions.  
COMP  
VBIAS  
B4  
A4  
75  
77  
0.1 µF  
Compensation. A 0.1µF capacitor must be  
connected between COMP and VDD_DA.  
Voltage Bias Decoupling. An optional series  
100/0.1µF capacitor can be connected  
between VBIAS and VDD_DA to reduce noise  
at the D/A outputs. Otherwise, leave  
disconnected.  
100/0.1µF  
Serial Port  
ALT_ADDR  
H13  
48  
TTL input  
(internal pull  
down)  
Serial data address select. Selects the 7-bit  
serial bus address:  
ALT_ADDR = H: 0x6A  
ALT_ADDR = L: 0x4A  
SDATA  
SCLK  
K13  
K12  
44  
45  
TTL I/0  
(open drain)  
TTL Input  
Serial data. Data line of the serial port.  
Connect to GCC serial data pin.  
Serial clock. Clock line of the serial port.  
Connect to GCC serial clock pin.  
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Pin  
Name  
FBGA  
Pin  
PQFP Pin Type/Value  
Number  
Pin Function Description  
Number  
Power and Ground  
VDD_PA  
C12  
59  
61  
+3.3 V  
+3.3 V  
CLKOUT Phase-locked loop Power. Filtered  
3.3 volt power for CLKOUT phase locked loop.  
TV Crystal Oscillator Power. Filtered 3.3  
volt power for XTAL oscillator.  
VDD_OSC  
B11  
VDD_33  
J13,L2,M 19,30,46 +3.3 V  
7
Digital Power 3.3V. 3.3 volt power for I/O  
section of chip.  
VDD_O  
D12  
57  
+1.5 to 3.3 V  
Digital Power Output. 1.5 to 3.3 volt power  
for clock output.  
VDD_18  
VDD_DAD  
VDD_DA  
VSS_PA  
VSS_OSC  
VSS_33  
VSS_O  
B13,J12, 20,40,47, +1.8 V  
Digital Power 1.8V. 1.8 volt power for digital  
section of chip.  
D/A Converter Digital Power.  
M1,N13  
B2  
60  
1
+3.3 V  
B5,B6,B7, 67,69,71, +3.3 V  
D/A Converter Power. Filtered 3.3 volt power  
for 10 bit video D/A converters.  
CLKOUT phase-locked loop Ground.  
B8  
C13  
73  
58  
0 V  
0 V  
A10  
64  
TV Crystal Oscillator Ground.  
L13,M3,N 22,31,42 0 V  
7
Digital Ground. 3.3 volt power return.  
E12  
55  
0 V  
Digital Ground. 1.5 to 3.3 volt output power  
return.  
VSS_18  
D1,L12,M 4,21,41, 0 V  
Digital Ground. 1.8 volt power return.  
D/A Converter Digital Ground.  
D/A Converter Analog Ground.  
12,N2  
A1  
43  
80  
VSS_DAD  
VSS_DA  
0 V  
A3,A5,B9 65,74,79 0 V  
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6. Control Register Function Map  
Table 5 below lists the Control Register functions and register numbers. For more information about the  
Control Registers, please consult the FS453/4 and FS455/6 Software / Firmware Reference.  
6.1 Register Reference Table  
The General Function labels of the FS453 registers are intended to help design engineers determine  
which registers will affect specific functions of the FS453.  
SDTV Input: FS453 input settings for SDTV applications  
SDTV Output: FS453 SDTV output settings  
HDTV Output: FS453 HDTV output settings  
Control:  
Clock:  
FS453 control parameters  
FS453 clock settings  
Color Matrix: FS453 input color conversion matrix settings  
QPR: The Quick Program Register (for rapid programming of the entire FS453)  
General  
Function  
Name  
Offset  
Default Value  
SDTV Input  
SDTV Input  
SDTV Input  
SDTV Input  
SDTV Input  
Control  
IHO  
IVO  
00h  
02h  
04h  
06h  
08h  
0Ah  
0Ch  
0Eh  
10h  
14h  
18h  
1Ah  
1Ch  
24h  
26h  
28h  
32h  
34h  
36h  
38h  
40h  
44h  
45h  
46h  
0000h  
0000h  
02D0h  
0000h  
0000h  
0000h  
0003h  
8000h  
00020000h  
00020000h  
0409h  
00AEh  
0505h  
0000h  
0000h  
0000h  
FE05h  
0008h  
0000h  
0512h  
1F7CF021h  
00h  
IHW  
VSC  
HSC  
BYPASS  
CR  
Control  
Control  
MISC  
Clock  
NCON  
Clock  
NCOD  
Clock  
PLL M and Pump Control  
PLL N  
Clock  
Clock  
PLL Post-Divider  
SHP  
SDTV Input  
SDTV Input  
Control  
FLK  
GPIO  
Control  
ID  
Control  
Status Port  
FIFO_SP  
FIFO_LAT  
CHR_FREQ  
CHR_PHASE  
MISC_45  
MISC_46  
Control  
SDTV Input  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
00h  
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General  
Function  
Name  
Offset  
Default Value  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
Control  
MISC_47  
HSYNC_WID  
BURST_WID  
BPORCH  
47h  
48h  
49h  
4Ah  
4Bh  
4Ch  
4Dh  
4Eh  
50h  
57h  
5Eh  
60h  
62h  
65h  
69h  
6Ch  
71h  
73h  
74h  
75h  
7Ch  
7Eh  
7Fh  
80h  
81h  
83h  
86h  
89h  
8Ah  
8Bh  
8Dh  
92h  
94h  
96h  
98h  
9Ch  
9Eh  
A0h  
00h  
7Eh  
44h  
76h  
CB_BURST  
CR_BURST  
MISC_4D  
3Bh  
00h  
00h  
BLACK_LVL  
BLANK_LVL  
NUM_LINES  
WHITE_LVL  
CB_GAIN  
0246h  
003Ch  
0183h  
00C8h  
89h  
CR_GAIN  
89h  
TINT  
00h  
BR_WAY  
16h  
FR_PORCH  
NUM_PIXELS  
1ST_LINE  
20h  
00B4h  
15h  
MISC_74  
02h  
SYNC_LVL  
VBI_BL_LVL  
SOFT_RST  
ENC_VER  
48h  
004Ah  
00h  
20h  
WSS_CONFIG  
WSS_CLK  
WSS_DATAF1  
WSS_DATAF0  
WSS_LNF1  
WSS_LNF0  
WSS_LVL  
07h  
0072h  
000000h  
000000h  
00h  
00h  
03FFh  
00h  
MISC_8D  
VID_CNTL0  
HD_FP_SYNC  
HD_YOFF_BP  
SYNC_DL  
0000h  
0000h  
0000h  
0000h  
0000h  
0000h  
000Fh  
HDTV Output  
HDTV Output  
HDTV Output  
Control  
LD_DET  
Control  
DAC_CNTL  
PWR_MGNT  
Control  
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General  
Function  
Name  
Offset  
Default Value  
Color Matrix  
Color Matrix  
Color Matrix  
Color Matrix  
Color Matrix  
Color Matrix  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
RED_MTX  
GRN_MTX  
A2h  
A4h  
A6h  
A8h  
AAh  
ACh  
AEh  
B0h  
B2h  
0000h  
0000h  
0000h  
0000h  
0000h  
0000h  
0000h  
0000h  
0000h  
BLU_MTX  
RED_SCL  
GRN_SCL  
BLU_SCL  
CLOSED CAPTION FIELD 1  
CLOSED CAPTION FIELD 2  
CLOSED CAPTION CONTROL  
CLOSED CAPTION BLANKING  
VALUE  
CLOSED CAPTION BLANKING  
SAMPLE  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
B4h  
B6h  
0000h  
0000h  
HDTV Output  
HDTV Output  
HDTV Output  
HDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
SDTV Output  
QPR  
HACT_ST  
HACT_WD  
B8h  
BAh  
BCh  
BEh  
C0h  
C2h  
C4h  
0000h  
0000h  
0000h  
0000h  
0000h  
0000h  
8000h  
VACT_ST  
VACT_HT  
PR AND PB RELATIVE SCALING  
LUMA BANDWIDTH  
QUICK PROGRAM REGISTER  
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7. Specifications  
7.1 Absolute Maximum and Recommended Ratings  
(Beyond which the device may be damaged)(a)  
Parameter  
Min  
Rec.  
Max  
Unit  
Power Supply Voltages  
VDD-33 (Measured to VSS_33)  
VDD-18 (Measured to VSS_18)  
VDD-DAD (Measured to VSS_DAD)  
-0.3  
-0.3  
-0.3  
-0.3  
-0.3  
-0.3  
-0.3  
-0.3  
3.0-3.6  
1.62-1.95  
3.0-3.6  
3.0-3.6  
3.0-3.6  
3.0-3.6  
3.0-3.6  
3.8  
2.4  
3.8  
3.8  
3.8  
3.8  
3.8  
0.3  
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
VDD-PA (Measured to VSS_PA)  
VDD-DA (Measured to VSS_DA)  
VDD-O (Measured to VSS_O)  
VDD-OSC (Measured to VSS_OSC)  
VSS-DA, VSS-DAD, VSS-PA, VSS-33, VSS-18, VSS-O, VSS-OSC (delta)  
Digital Inputs  
3.3 V logic applied voltage (Measured to VSS_33)(b)  
5V Tolerant (TTL) logic applied voltage  
Forced current (c,d)  
-0.3  
-0.3  
-10.0  
0-VDD-33  
3.0-5.5  
VDD-33 + 0.3  
6.5  
V
V
mA  
10.0  
Analog Outputs  
Applied Voltage (Measured to VSS_DA)(b)  
-0.3  
-10.0  
0-VDD-DA VDD-DA + 0.3  
10.0  
V
mA  
Forced current (c,d)  
Digital Outputs  
3.3 V logic applied voltage (Measured to VSS_33)(b)  
5V Tolerant (TTL) logic applied voltage  
Forced current (c,d)  
Short circuit duration (single output in HIGH state to  
ground)  
-0.3  
-0.3  
-6.0  
0-VDD-33  
3.0-3.6  
VDD-33 + 0.3  
V
V
mA  
3.8  
6.0  
1
second  
Temperature  
Operating, Ambient  
Junction  
Case Temperature  
Lead Soldering (10 seconds)  
Vapor Phase Soldering (1 minute)(a)  
Storage(a)  
0
70  
125  
95  
300  
220  
125  
°C  
°C  
°C  
°C  
°C  
°C  
-40  
Electrostatic  
Electrostatic Discharge(e)  
±150  
V
Notes:  
(a) Functional operation under any of these conditions is NOT implied. Performance and reliability are guaranteed  
only if operating within recommended ratings.  
(b) Applied voltage must be current limited to specified range.  
(c) Forcing voltage must be limited to specified range.  
(d) Current is specified as conventional current flowing into the device.  
(e) EIAJ test method.  
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7.2 Electrical Characteristics  
Parameter  
Conditions  
Min  
Typ  
Max  
Unit  
Power Supply Currents  
IDD-18  
IDD-DA  
IDD-DA  
1.8 volt Digital current  
3.3 volt DAC current  
3.3 volt DAC current  
Core clk =50MHz  
RL=37.5x 4  
RL=37.5x 4, DAC  
75  
150  
110  
mA  
mA  
mA  
200  
Low Power On  
IDD-OSC  
IDD-DPA  
3.3 volt Crystal Oscillator current CL=72pF,18pF Xtal  
3.3 volt Pixel PLL current  
10  
5
mA  
mA  
10  
LVTTL Inputs and Outputs  
CI  
CO  
IIH  
Input Capacitance  
Output Capacitance  
Input Current, HIGH  
5
5
10  
10  
±10  
pF  
pF  
µA  
VDD-33 = 3.3 ± 0.3V,  
VIN = max.  
IIL  
Input Current, LOW  
VDD-33 = 3.3 ± 0.3V,  
VIN = 0 V  
±10  
-10  
µA  
µA  
IILP  
Input Current, LOW with pull-up VDD-33 = 3.3 ± 0.3V,  
VIN = 0 V  
Input Voltage, Logic HIGH  
Input Voltage, Logic LOW  
Output Current, Logic HIGH  
Output Current, Logic LOW  
-60  
2.0  
VIH  
VIL  
IOH  
IOL  
VOH  
VOL  
V
V
mA  
mA  
V
0.8  
-4.0  
4.0  
Output Voltage, HIGH  
Output Voltage, LOW  
IOH = -4mA  
IOL = 4mA  
2.4  
0.4  
V
Scalable GTL Inputs and Outputs  
CI  
IIH  
I/O Capacitance  
Input Current, HIGH  
4
8
±10  
pF  
µA  
VDD-33 = 3.3 ± 0.3V,  
VIN = max.  
IIL  
Input Current, LOW  
VDD-33 = 3.3 ± 0.3V,  
VIN = 0 V  
±10  
µA  
VIH  
VIL  
VPREF  
IOH  
IOL  
Input Voltage, Logic HIGH  
Input Voltage, Logic LOW  
Voltage Reference Range  
Output Current, Logic HIGH  
Output Current, Logic LOW  
Output Voltage, LOW  
VREF +.1  
0.55  
V
V
V
µA  
mA  
V
VREF -.1  
1.0  
0.75  
0.20  
-10  
45.0  
0.30  
VOL  
IOL = 45mA  
0.15  
TTL Inputs and Outputs  
CI  
CO  
IIH  
Input Capacitance  
Output Capacitance  
Input Current, HIGH  
5
5
10  
10  
±10  
pF  
pF  
µA  
VDD-33 = 3.3 ± 0.3V,  
VIN = max.  
IIL  
Input Current, LOW  
VDD-33 = 3.3 ± 0.3V,  
VIN = 0 V  
±10  
-10  
µA  
µA  
IILP  
Input Current, LOW with pull-up VDD-33 = 3.3 ± 0.3V,  
VIN = 0 V  
Input Voltage, Logic HIGH  
Input Voltage, Logic LOW  
Output Current, Logic HIGH  
Output Current, Logic LOW  
-60  
2.0  
VIH  
VIL  
IOH  
IOL  
V
V
mA  
mA  
mA  
V
0.8  
-6.0  
6.0  
4.0  
SDATA IOL SDATA Output Current, Logic LOW  
VOH  
VOL  
Output Voltage, HIGH  
Output Voltage, LOW  
IOH = -6mA  
IOL = 6mA  
2.4  
0.4  
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Parameter  
Scalable LVTTL (1.5 to 3.3V) Outputs  
IOH (3.3V)  
IOL (3.3V)  
VOH (3.3V) Output Voltage, HIGH  
VOL (3.3V) Output Voltage, LOW  
IOH (2.5V)  
IOL (2.5V)  
VOH (2.5V) Output Voltage, HIGH  
VOL (2.5V) Output Voltage, LOW  
IOH (1.8V)  
IOL (1.8V)  
VOH (1.8V) Output Voltage, HIGH  
VOL (1.8V) Output Voltage, LOW  
Conditions  
Min  
2.4  
2.0  
1.2  
1.0  
Typ  
Max  
Unit  
Output Current, Logic HIGH  
Output Current, Logic LOW  
-12.0  
12.0  
mA  
mA  
V
IOH = -12mA  
IOL = 12mA  
0.4  
-8.0  
8.0  
V
Output Current, Logic HIGH  
Output Current, Logic LOW  
mA  
mA  
V
IOH = -8mA  
IOL = 8mA  
0.4  
-4.0  
4.0  
V
Output Current, Logic HIGH  
Output Current, Logic LOW  
mA  
mA  
V
IOH = -4mA  
IOL = 4mA  
0.40  
-4.0  
4.0  
V
IOH (1.5V)  
IOL (1.5V)  
VOH (1.5V) Output Voltage, HIGH  
VOL (1.5V) Output Voltage, LOW  
Analog  
Output Current, Logic HIGH  
Output Current, Logic LOW  
mA  
mA  
V
IOH = -4mA  
IOL = 4mA  
0.40  
V
RIREF  
IFS  
PSSR  
KMATCH  
VOC  
DAC Current Reference Resistor Rl = 37.5 Ω  
549  
34.8  
45  
mA  
dB  
%
V
pF  
DAC Output Current  
RFS_ADJ = 549 Ω  
DAC Supply Rejection Ratio  
DAC to DAC Current Match  
Video Output Compliance  
Video Output Capacitance  
Freq. < 10 kHz  
All DACs On  
40  
- 2.5  
0
+ 2.5  
1.4  
COUT  
COUT = 0 mA,  
Freq. = 1 MHz  
20  
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7.3 Switching Characteristics  
Parameter  
Conditions  
Min  
Typ(b)  
Max  
Unit  
Clocks  
fCKIN  
TV Encoder Reference Clock Frequency  
TV Reference Clock Frequency Tolerance  
TV Reference Clock Pulse Width, HIGH  
TV Reference Clock Pulse Width, LOW  
Pixel Clock Frequency  
27.0  
30  
MHz  
ppm  
ns  
fXTOL  
tPWHT  
tPWLT  
fCLKIN  
fCORE  
fGCKO  
50(c)  
15.0  
15.0  
18.0  
ns  
40/60 duty cycle  
150.0  
75.0  
150.0  
MHz  
MHz  
MHz  
Scaler Core Frequency(d)  
GCC Clock Output Frequency(a,e,f)  
GTL, 2.5V and 0.78125  
3.3V scalable  
fGCKO  
fGCKO  
tJIT-GCK  
DCGCK  
fPLLIN  
M
fPLLOUT  
Reset  
GCC Clock Output Frequency(e,f)  
GCC Clock Output Frequency(e,f)  
GCC Clock Output Jitter (peak-to-peak)  
Duty Cycle  
PLL Input Clock Frequency  
PLL Numerator (integer value)  
PLL Output Clock Frequency  
1.8V scalable  
1.5V scalable  
over a cycle  
150 MHz  
0.78125  
0.78125  
-250  
40  
100  
250  
120.0  
85.0  
250  
MHz  
MHz  
ps  
%
kHz  
N/A  
60  
1000  
3000  
300  
100  
16  
MHz  
Clocks  
Assert f  
cycles on RESET_L to reset  
CKIN  
Digital Pixel Input Port  
tPDH  
tPDH  
tPSU  
tPSU  
Pixel Clock 0 to Data/Control Hold Time  
Pixel Clock 1 to Data/Control Hold Time  
Pixel Clock 0 to Data/Control Setup Time  
Pixel Clock 1 to Data/Control Setup Time  
VREF = 0.75V,  
1.5V signaling.  
VREF = 0.75V,  
1.5V signaling.  
VREF = 0.75V,  
1.5V signaling.  
VREF = 0.75V,  
1.5V signaling.  
0
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
0
1.2  
1.2  
Serial Interface  
tDAL  
tDAH  
SCL Pulse Width, LOW  
SCL Pulse Width, HIGH  
SDA Start Hold Time  
SCL to SDA Setup Time (Stop)  
SCL to SDA Setup Time (Start)  
SDA Stop Hold Time Setup  
SDA to SCL Data Setup Time  
SDA to SCL Data Hold Time  
1.3  
0.6  
0.6  
0.6  
0.6  
1.3  
100  
0
µs  
µs  
µs  
µs  
µs  
µs  
ns  
ns  
tSTAH  
tSTASU  
tSTOSU  
tBUFF  
tDSU  
tDHO  
Table 8: Switching Characteristics  
Notes:  
(a) GTL outputs are open drain and are specified with 25 ohm terminations from 1.1 to 1.5 volts and a 15 pF load.  
(b) Values shown in Typ column are typical for VDD33 = +3.3V, VDD18 = +1.8V, and TA = 25°C  
(c) TV subcarrier acceptance band is ± 300 Hz.  
(d) Scaler Core Frequency = VCO Frequency/PLL_IP  
(e) GCC Output Frequency = VCO Frequency/PLL_EP  
(f) Scalable (1.5 to 3.3V) LVTTL outputs are specified with a 15 pF load.  
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8. Mechanical Dimensions  
8.1 80-Lead PQFP Package  
Symbol  
Tols. \ Leads  
Millimeters  
Notes:  
A
A1  
A2  
D
D1  
E
MAX.  
2.35  
0.25 MAX.  
2.00  
1. All dimensions in millimeters.  
+.10 / -.05  
+/- .25  
+/- .10  
+/- .25  
+/- .10  
2. Dimensions shown are nominal with  
tolerances as indicated.  
17.20  
14.00  
17.20  
14.00  
.65  
3. Foot length "L" is measured at gage  
plane, 0.25 above seating plane.  
E1  
e
BASIC  
L
b
+ .15 / -.10  
+/- .05  
.88  
.30  
0º – 7º  
.12 NOM.  
.10  
α
ddd  
ccc  
MAX.  
Table 9: Package Dimensions  
Figure 9: PQFP Package Outline & Dimensions  
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8.2 88-Lead FBGA Package  
Figure 10 FBGA Package Outline & Dimensions  
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9. Component Placement  
This section gives guidelines for the placement and layout of components associated with the FS453.  
A printed circuit board (PCB) with a minimum of four layers is recommended for all designs utilizing the  
FS453. We recommend that layers 1 (top) and 4 (bottom) are used for signals, and that layers 2 and 3  
are used for power and ground respectively. This provides the designer with ample access to all system  
traces and eases the process of manual design modification.  
Place components associated with the FS453 as close as possible to their respective pins. Locate the  
FS453 near the power supply connector, the video input connector, and the video output connector.  
Place the FS453 above a solid ground plane to shield EMI radiation. Additionally, do not route signal  
traces under the FS453.  
9.1 Power/Ground  
9.1.1 Power  
To meet standard CMOS device voltage specifications, the FS453 can be powered by +3.3 Volts. In  
addition, the digital core of the chip can be powered by +1.8 Volts. However, since 5 Volt systems are  
still common, the FS453 can tolerate up to 5 Volt inputs.  
If the switching power supply noise is greater than or equal to 200 mV, use a linear regulator to filter the  
analog power supply. It is best not to use unfiltered switching power supplies because they can produce  
substantial amounts of electrical noise. Excess electrical noise can induce visible artifacts on analog  
video signals, and should be avoided at all costs. To minimize electrical noise, always provide sufficient  
filtering and high frequency bypassing on the power supplies. This will insure better video quality and  
reduce EMI radiation.  
Within the FS453, separate power is routed to each functional section of the die, including the phase  
locked loops, D/A converters, digital processors and digital drivers. Segregate the power pins into analog  
and digital power planes. Use separate voltage regulators for analog and digital power. It is important to  
isolate the analog plane from any electrical noise generated by the digital plane. We recommend  
isolating each power supply section from its respective voltage regulator with a series inductor/ferrite  
bead and a 4.7µF capacitor connected to ground. The ferrite bead filters high frequency switching noise,  
while the 4.7µF capacitor filters low-frequency power supply ripple and acts as a reservoir for heavy  
currents drawn by D/A converters.  
Make sure you apply clean analog power to the VDD_PA, VDD_OSC, and VDD_DA pins. For high-frequency  
power supply noise rejection, place a 0.1 µF capacitor adjacent to each group of pins. To reduce the  
lead inductance, locate all capacitors as close as possible to the device and use the shortest possible  
leads (consistent with reliable operation). Chip capacitors are best for minimizing lead inductance. If  
necessary, you can substitute radial lead ceramic capacitors since they are better than axial lead  
capacitors for self-resonance. Chip capacitors are also recommended for power supply decoupling.  
Connect these capacitors as close to their respective power and ground pins as possible, using short and  
wide traces to minimize lead inductance. When two or more 0.1µF bypass capacitors are adjacent,  
consider exchanging one of them with a 100pF to 1000pF capacitor to reduce higher frequency noise  
from the power supply. Figure 11 on page 31 shows the recommended power filter networks.  
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Figure 11: Recommended Power Filter Networks  
9.1.2 Ground  
Connect the analog and digital grounds of the FS453 to separate ground planes. This will insure that  
electrical noise from the digital ground does not pollute the analog ground. Connect these two planes  
with either a ferrite bead or a very thin trace. This will allow the two planes to maintain an equal voltage  
potential. Whenever possible, connect each of the FS453 ground pins directly to its respective  
decoupling capacitor ground lead, and then connect to the ground plane through a ground via. Use short  
and wide traces to minimize the lead inductance.  
9.1.2.1 Special Consideration:  
The FS453 is a high quality mixed process device that has excellent DAC Power Supply noise rejection  
(40db of rejection). Good PCB layout will result in an acceptably clean power supply.  
In the noisiest environments, a dedicated voltage regulator can dramatically improve the quality of the  
power to the FS453. A point-of-use 5V to 3.3V 200mA regulator for the VDD_PA and VDD_DA lines is  
recommended in those situations. A single regulator can be used for both VDD_PA and VDD_DA lines,  
"no-stuff" zero ohm resistor between 3.3V and the regulated node will create the option of not populating  
the regulator. This allows the design engineer to save cost if testing shows that the regulator is not  
necessary.  
9.2 DIGITAL SIGNALS  
9.2.1 Digital Signal Routing  
Isolate digital inputs to the FS453 from the analog outputs and other analog circuitry. The high-speed  
edge transition rates of the digital signals cause signal overshoot, undershoot, and ringing; this noise can  
directly couple onto any nearby signals. Do not overlay the analog power plane or analog output traces  
with digital signal traces. Using lower speed logic (3-5 ns edge rates) will benefit lower-speed  
applications by reducing data-related noise on the analog outputs. Reducing the digital edge transition  
rates (rise/fall time), minimizing ringing with damping resistors, and routing the digital traces  
perpendicular to any analog traces can prevent coupling the noise from the digital signals.  
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9.2.2 Video Inputs  
The digital pixel data and the pixel clock of the FS453 may toggle at speeds up to 150 MHz (depending  
on input mode). It is critical that the traces used for these signals be kept as short as possible. They  
should be isolated from the analog outputs and analog circuitry. The signals carried on these traces are  
single ended high-speed signals and should be routed together as a bus. It is recommended that these  
traces be at least 8 mils wide.  
9.3 ANALOG SIGNALS  
9.3.1 Video Output Filters  
9.3.1.1 Analog Signal Interconnect  
Analog output traces are susceptible to electrical noise generated by digital signals. Digital traces must  
not be routed under or adjacent to the analog output traces. We recommend placing a third order  
reconstruction filter between the FS453 outputs and the output connectors. This filter network will smooth  
the stepped output of the FS453’s DACs. The output filter network and the output connectors should be  
located as close as possible to the FS453. This will minimize the possibility of picking up noise from  
digital signals. It will also reduce the effects of transmission reflections due to impedance mismatches.  
To maximize high-frequency power supply noise rejection, the video output signals should overlay the  
ground plane. For maximum performance, the analog video output impedance, cable impedance, and  
load impedance should be matched. This will reduce signal transmission reflection.  
The output DACs of the FS453 may be configured for many different video formats, since the pins have  
no fixed video assignments. The FS453 can assign any combination of Y, C, CVBS, and component (Y,  
Pr & Pb) signals to its four DACs. The video traces and the attached components should be laid out  
carefully in order to avoid signal coupling amongst each other. It is suggested that the video traces be  
separated with ground traces. Do not place the capacitors and inductors attached to those outputs too  
close to each other. Route the analog video signals with a minimum of 12 mils spacing between each  
other. There should be at least 20 mils between the analog video traces and any digital trace. Route the  
video traces in an area of the PCB that does not contain any digital traces. Sharp trace direction changes  
(e.g. 90deg) are, in effect, trace width irregularities that affect local transmission line impedances. These  
cause minute partial reflections in high-bandwidth signals. 150 MHz clocks with fast rise/fall times are  
probably more sensitive to this than 6MHz analog traces. Smooth curves are certainly preferred, and  
equal-distant traces help maintain time-alignment. The video traces should be kept on the top PCB layer  
with the FS453 to ensure that they are short and direct. Leave unused analog outputs open.  
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9.3.1.2 Suggested Output Filter Network  
Figure 12 below shows the suggested output filter network for the FS453. Note that SDTV and HDTV  
use different values.  
Figure 12: Recommended Output Filter  
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incorporates a source-terminating 75 Ohm resistor and a filter tuned for 37.5 Ohm impedance (assuming  
a matching 75 Ohm terminating resistor at the load). Table 10 below shows the correct component  
values to use for typical Standard and High Definition Television applications. For applications that utilize  
both HDTV and SDTV outputs, place HDTV filters on DACs A, B, & C and an SDTV filter on DAC D. Use  
DAC D for SDTV composite video, and the other DACs for all other video formats.  
Output Filters  
SDTV  
CA  
270p  
F
LB  
1.8uH  
CC  
330p  
F
47pF  
330n  
H
68pF  
HDTV  
Table 10: Output Filter Component Values  
9.4 CLOCK/OSCILLATOR  
9.4.1 Reference Crystal Oscillator  
The quality of the image produced by the FS453 is directly related to the quality of the reference clock  
input to the chip. The FS453 can use either a dedicated external oscillator or the internal oscillator circuit  
with an inexpensive crystal as its reference clock. The reference clock must exhibit 50 parts per million  
(ppm) or better frequency tolerance (30 ppm preferred), and poses low jitter characteristics.  
Any jitter or frequency deviation of the oscillating circuit will be transferred directly to the encoder’s color  
subcarrier. Jitter within the valid clock cycle interval will result in hue noise on the color subcarrier on the  
order of 0.9-1.6 degrees per nanosecond. Random hue noise can result in degradation in the AM/PM  
noise ratio (typically around 40dB for consumer media such as videodiscs and VCRs). Periodic or  
coherent hue noise can result in differential phase error (which is limited to 10 degrees by FCC cable TV  
standards).  
Any frequency deviation of the clock signal from nominal will challenge the subcarrier tracking capability  
of the destination receiver. This may range from a few ppm for broadcast equipment to a few hundred  
ppm for consumer equipment. Crystal based clock sources with a maximum total deviation of 30 ppm  
across the temperature range of 0 C to 70 C will produce the best results for consumer and industrial  
applications. Any clock interruption (even during vertical blanking interval) which results in misregistration  
of the clock input, or nonstandard pixel counts per line, can cause phase excursions outside the NTSC  
limit of +/- 40 degrees.  
When using the internal oscillator circuit, you must meet the following conditions to ensure that the FS453  
encoder operates properly. The crystal must be specified at 27.000 MHz +/- 50 ppm in parallel  
resonance (not series resonance). The external load capacitance needs to be equal to the specified  
capacitance value of the crystal. External load capacitors should have their ground connection very close  
to the FS453. A variable cap may be used to tune the external load capacitors. Since the crystal  
generates a timing reference for the FS453 encoder, it is important that electrical noise not couple into  
the circuit. Do not route traces with fast edge transition rates under or adjacent to these pins. Place the  
oscillating circuit as close as possible to the FS453. Traces connected from point to point should overlay  
the ground plane. If you use an external clock source, make sure it meets CMOS level specifications in  
addition to the frequency tolerance specifications.  
9.4.2 FS453 Pixel Clock  
In addition to the 27 MHz reference clock, the FS453 relies on a variable pixel clock to control the timing  
of the digital video signal from the graphics controller (Pseudo-master mode only). This pixel clock is  
generated by the FS453, sent to the graphics controller, and then returned to the FS453 along with the  
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graphics controller’s digital video data. The timing of the variable pixel clock is critical; any disturbances  
to this signal will translate directly into noise on the video output.  
The best method to stabilize the variable pixel clock signal is to source terminate the signal with a load  
that matches the impedance of the signal trace. The simplest transmission line termination is a series 33  
Ohm SMD resistor placed as close to the source pin on the FS453 as possible. This works well as long  
as the signal only has one destination and does not change layers through vias.  
Avoid passing the clock signal from layer to layer through vias. Each time a trace goes through a via, a  
reflection inducing impedance mismatch occurs at the via, and a completely different impedance will be  
present on the new layer. This makes proper termination of the clock signal nearly impossible.  
Geometry variations and sudden trace direction changes can also create impedance mismatches.  
Therefore, clock traces should maintain constant widths and have gradual/rounded direction changes.  
For optimal results, match the impedance of the series termination resistor (nominally estimated at 33  
Ohms) to the characteristic impedance of the trace. Use the URL link, http://www.icd.com.au/board.html,  
to locate an online calculator that can help define the characteristic impedance of a trace on a PCB.  
Maximum power transfer and minimum reflection occur when the load resistor equals the trace  
impedance.  
Also be careful to prevent coupling between the pixel clock from the FS453 and the pixel clock (or clocks)  
that return from the graphics controller. All graphics controllers have internal Phase Locked Loops (which  
generate output clocks based on input clocks). The CLKIN_N & CLKIN_P outputs from a graphics  
controller are derived from the CLKOUT input from the FS453. Coupling from CLKOUT to CLKIN_N or  
CLKIN_P will cause positive feedback (and stability problems) for the graphics controller. Keep CLKOUT  
separated from CLKIN_N and CLKIN_P to prevent this from happening.  
9.4.3 Pixel Clock Mode  
Depending on the architecture and configuration of the graphics controller, the FS453 may use different  
clock mode settings. In all these modes HSync, VSync and the pixel data must meet the setup and hold  
time requirements (see Section 7.2 of the Hardware Reference, Switching Characteristics, Digital Input  
Port) with respect to pixel clock.  
The FS453 operates as an integral piece of the computer graphics control circuit. The FS453 receives a  
digital video signal directly from the resident Graphics Controller Chip (GCC) and shares operating  
information with the GCC. There are two possible modes in which the FS453 can interface with a GCC:  
Pseudo-master Mode and Slave Mode.  
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9.4.3.1 Pseudo-master Mode  
In Pseudo-master Mode shown below, the FS453 has complete control of the graphics system clock, but  
relinquishes the video sync signals to the GCC. The GCC provides the FS453 with a complete  
complement of digital video signals at the rate of the FS453 clock (CLKOUT).  
PSEUDO-MASTER MODE DIAGRAM  
DATA  
GCC  
SYNC  
27  
FS453  
CLK IN  
CLK OUT  
Figure 13: Pixel Clock Pseudo-master Mode  
9.4.3.2 Slave Mode  
In Slave Mode shown below, the FS453 is under the complete control of the GCC. The GCC provides  
the FS453 with all of the signals needed to produce an analog video signal. One must be careful when  
using the Slave Mode. Since the FS453 cannot control the GCC clock, the scalability of video images is  
limited. Additionally, if the GCC has a poor quality clock, the system will produce poor quality images.  
SLAVE MODE DIAGRAM  
27 MHz  
DATA  
GCC  
SYNC  
FS453  
CLK IN  
Figure 14: Pixel Clock Slave Mode  
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9.5 EMI Case Study  
The following notes are from an engineer's experiences passing a new board through EMI testing.  
1) You may need to analyze your board trace characteristic impedance, and adjust the optimal  
termination. If you can slowdown the edges without disturbing your timing, you can exorcise the  
(unnecessary) higher harmonics that can scoot across close trace clearances as if they were short  
circuits. It wouldn't hurt if you increase the trace to trace separation as much as possible.  
2) You may add a 100pF shunt capacitor directly at the video connector pin, and put a ferrite bead  
between this cap and the output cap. This, in effect, creates a 5 pole low pass filter at EMI  
frequencies, but reduces to the original 3-pole in the video bandwidth (the ferrite impedance  
approaches zero). 100 pF was subtracted from the output cap. Therefore, instead of a Pi filter [270  
pF, 1.8 uH, 330 pF], we had a double-Pi filter [270 pF, 1.8 uH, 220 pF, 40ohms @100 MHz, 100 pF].  
Another possibility was to keep the 3-pole topology and simply add the ferrite in series with the  
inductor. Ferrite and shunt capacitor placement is critical. If they are not both right on the pin, HF will  
escape one way or another.  
3) Use a near field EMI probe to identify hot spots before going to the lab. You can always use it  
again in the lab, if necessary.  
4) Don't waste time with poor quality cables. Use a braid + foil cable from a reputable company.  
5) A leaky PC can cause EMI emission failure. Almost any PC will leak if it has been banged  
around enough. Once you find a good PC, keep it under lock and key when not being used for EMI  
testing. A Gateway Performance 2000 PC™ (ATXSTF-FED) with upgraded VX920 monitor was  
found to be very quiet out of the box. Make sure your TV doesn't fail on its own as well.  
6) Check that the card bracket is tightly coupled to the PC chassis frame and that all contacts are  
clean.  
7) Another trick is to use a different layer stack-up, putting the signal traces on the inside, and using  
the ground and power planes as Faraday shields. However, unless the traces were placed at  
right angles on adjacent planes, this is not practical (Crosstalk becomes an issue).  
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9.6 Solder Re-flow Profiles  
The following figures provide solder re-flow profiles for the PQFP and FBGA packages with lead and  
lead-free solder options.  
IR Re-flow Profile  
°C  
300  
E (Peak Temperature 235°C +5, -0 °C)  
C
200  
F
D
B
100  
A
sec  
IR Re-flow Profile for Pre-conditioning  
Peak Temp.  
Max. 240°C  
Heat-up(A)  
Pre-heat(B)  
Heat-up(C)  
Maintain(D)  
Re-flow peak(E)  
Cooling down(F)  
6°C/sec max.  
140~160°C  
60~120sec  
20~60sec  
Max. 235 +5, -0 °C  
10sec +/-3sec  
3°C/sec Max.  
3°C/sec Max.  
(Over 200°C)  
Figure 15 PQFP Package (Lead Solder)  
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IR Re-flow Profile  
°C  
300  
E (Peak Temperature 220°C +5, -0 °C)  
C
200  
100  
F
D
B
A
sec  
IR Re-flow Profile for Pre-conditioning  
Peak Temp.  
Max. 225°C  
Heat-up(A)  
Pre-heat(B)  
Heat-up(C)  
Maintain(D)  
Re-flow peak(E)  
Cooling down(F)  
6°C/sec max.  
140~160°C  
60~120sec  
60~150sec  
Max. 220 +5, -0 °C  
10sec ±3sec  
3°C/sec Max.  
3°C/sec Max.  
(Over 183°C)  
Figure 16 FBGA Package (Lead Solder)  
IR Re-flow Profile & Moisture Absorption Condition  
IR sequence : Bake - Absorption - IR 3 times  
Moisture Absorption Condition : 30°C/60%RH, 192hrs  
°C  
300  
E (Peak Temperature 260°C)  
C
D
200  
100  
F
B
A
sec  
IR Re-flow Profile for Pre-conditioning  
Peak Temp.  
Max. 260°C  
Heat-up(A)  
Pre-heat(B)  
Heat-up(C)  
Maintain(D)  
Re-flow peak(E)  
Max. 260°C  
Cooling down(F)  
6°C/sec Max.  
160~190°C  
90 ±30sec  
255°C+5, -0°C  
10 ±3sec  
3°C/sec Max.  
3°C/sec Max.  
Figure 17 PQFP or FBGA Package (Lead-Free Solder)  
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10. Revision History  
August 30, 2002: Release V1.1. Data Sheet reorganized into separate reference guides. The new Data  
Sheet package consists of a Product Brief, Hardware Reference, Software/Firmware Reference, and a  
Physical (Layout) Reference.  
January 13, 2003: Release V2.0. Expanded Introduction and Architectural Overview. Added new  
sections: Technical Highlights and Scaling and Positioning Notes. Physical (Layout) Reference combined  
with Hardware Reference.  
March 7, 2003: Release V2.1 Misc. minor edits. Replace and corrected part numbers, Noted  
incorporation of PCB Layout Guide into HR as chapter 9.  
July 1, 2004: Release V3.0 Added FS455/6 packaging information. Incorporated video port and DAC  
application notes. Miscellaneous minor edits.  
January 24, 2005: Release V3.1 Updated Lead-Free ordering information. Minor layout modifications to  
pin list.  
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11. Order Information  
Order Number  
444-2133  
Temperature Range  
Screening  
Commercial  
Commercial  
Commercial  
Commercial  
Package  
Product  
0°C to 70°C  
0°C to 70°C  
0°C to 70°C  
0°C to 70°C  
80 Lead PQFP  
80 Lead PQFP  
88 Lead FBGA  
88 Lead FBGA  
FS453, Tape & Reel  
FS454, Tape & Reel  
FS455, Tape & Reel  
FS456, Tape & Reel  
444-2134  
444-2137  
444-2138  
Package Markings:  
FOCUS  
Enhancements  
<FS45x><LF><solder>  
<YYWWR>  
<fab lot id>  
where x = 3, 4, 5 or 6; LF = lead free; YY = year; WW = work week; R = die revision  
solder = lead-free solder type (only present on devices with lead-free solder)  
Note:  
Any of the above SKUs can be ordered with lead-free solder. To place an order for a part with lead-free  
solder, append “LF” to the end of the SKU. For example 444-2137LF would be an FS455 with lead-free  
solder. All of these devices utilize the same die. They function identically except for Macrovision features  
(enabled in FS454 :& FS456), package type, and solder type.  
Please forward suggestions and corrections as soon as possible to the email address below. The  
information herein is accurate to the best of FOCUS’ knowledge, but not all specifications have  
been characterized or tested at the time of the release of this document. Parameters will be  
updated as soon as possible and updates made available.  
All parameters contained in this specification are guaranteed by: design, characterization, sample testing  
or 100% testing as appropriate. Focus Enhancements reserves the right to change products and  
specifications without notice. This information does not convey any license under patent rights of Focus  
Enhancements, Inc. or others.  
Critical Applications Policy  
Focus Enhancements components are not designed for use in Critical Applications. Critical Applications  
are products whose use may involve risks of death, personal injury, severe property damage or  
environmental damage or life support applications, devices, or systems, wherein a failure or malfunction  
of the component can reasonably be expected to result in death or personal injury. The user of Focus  
Enhancements components in Critical Applications assumes all risk of such use and indemnifies Focus  
Enhancements against all damages.  
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