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TVP5150AM1

TITVP5150AM1

Texas Instruments
A widely used TI standard-definition analog video decoder family member for composite/S-Video inputs.
NRND1,787 in stock

Overview

The TVP5150AM1 is an ultra-low-power NTSC/PAL/SECAM video decoder designed for high-quality capture of standard definition analog signals. It converts composite or S-Video inputs into 8-bit ITU-R BT.656 digital output while consuming only 115mW during typical operation.

Why Choose This Part

The device features a highly efficient 9-bit ADC and an adaptive 4-line comb filter that significantly reduces artifacts like cross-color and cross-luminance. Its extremely low power consumption and small 32-pin TQFP footprint make it ideal for space-constrained and thermally sensitive embedded designs.

Applications

Video Surveillance Systems
Converting analog CCTV camera signals to digital streams for DVR or network processing.
Portable Media Players
Enabling video input and recording capabilities in handheld battery-powered devices.
Automotive Infotainment
Processing rear-view camera or auxiliary analog video feeds for dashboard displays.
Legacy Video Digitization
Bridging older analog video equipment like VCRs to modern digital interfaces.

Getting Started

Development typically involves interfacing the TVP5150AM1 with a host processor via an I2C bus for configuration and a parallel interface for BT.656 data. Engineers should consult the TI TVP5150AM1EVM evaluation module documentation for reference schematic layouts and register initialization sequences.

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