MC44BS373CAD

Product Details

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The MC44BS373CA audio and video modulator is for use in VCRs, set-top boxes, and similar devices.

• Supports multiple standards

• TV output level 82 dBµV typical
• 5- and 3.3-V compatible I2C bus

Features

The MC44BS373CA also has the following features:
• Integrated on-chip programmable UHF oscillator
• No external varicaps diodes/inductor or tuned components
• Extremely low external component count
• Channel 21–69 UHF operation
• VHF range possible by internal dividers (30–450 MHz)
• Boosted TVOUT level (82 dBµV typical)
• High-speed read and write I2C bus compatible (800 kHz)
• I2C address selectable by pin (four choices) using external resistor (available only in QFN20 package)
• I2C bus 5- and 3.3-V compatible
• Fixed video modulation depth (93% typical in system L and 82% typical in the other standards)
• Peak white clip disabled by bus
• Programmable picture/sound carrier ratio (12 and 16 dB)
• Integrated on-chip programmable sound subcarrier oscillator (4.5, 5.5, 6.0 and 6.5 MHz)—no external varicaps
• Programmable sound reference frequency (31.25 and 62.5 kHz)
• Direct RF sound modulator input (FM and AM modulator bypassed) for NICAM or stereo sound applications (available only in QFN20 package)
• On-chip video test pattern generator with sound test signal (1 kHz)
• Low-power programmable modulator standby mode
• Transient output inhibit during PLL lock-up at power-on
• Logical output port controlled by bus
• ESD protection, minimum 4 KV