Semiconductor
CA3256
25MHz, BiMOS Analog
Video Switch and Amplifier
January 1999
Features
Description
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• 5 Multiplex Video Channels
- 1 Independent Channel
- 4 Channels with Enable
The CA3256 BiMOS analog video switch has five channels
of CMOS multiplex switching for general-purpose video-
signal control. One of four CMOS channels may be selected
in parallel with channel 5. The CMOS switches are inputs to
the video amplifier but may be used in bilateral switching
between channels 1 to 4 and channel 5. The analog
switches of channels 1 to 4 are digitally controlled with logic
level conversion and binary decoding to select 1 of 4
channels. The enable function controls channels 1 to 4 but
does not affect channel 5. LED output drivers are selected
with the channel 1-to-4 switch selection to indicate the ON-
channel. Channel 5 may be used as a monitor output for
data or signal information on channels 1 to 4. The
transmission gate switches shown in the block diagram of
the CA3256 are configured in a “T” design to minimize
feedthrough. When the switch is off, the shunt or center of
the “T” is grounded.
• 4 LED Channel Indicator Outputs
• Wideband Video Amplifier . . . . . . . .25MHz Unity Gain
• Adjustable Video Amplifier Gain
• High Signal-Drive Capability
Applications
• Video Multiplex Switch
• 75Ω Video Amplifier/Line Driver
• Video Signal-Level Control
• Monitor Switching Control
• TV/CATV Audio/Video Switch
• Video Signal Adder/Fader Control
The amplifier has high input impedance to minimize the R
ON
transmission gate insertion loss. The amplifier output imped-
ance is typically 5Ω in a complementary symmetry output.
The amplifier can directly drive a nominal 75Ω coaxial cable
to provide line-to-line video switching. The gain of the ampli-
fier is programmable by different feedback resistor values
between pins 8 and 9. Compensation may also be used
between these pins for an optimally flat frequency response.
An internal regulated 5V bias reference with temperature
compensation permits stable direct-coupled output drive and
minimizes DC offset during signal switching.
Part Number Information
TEMP.
PKG.
NO.
o
PART NUMBER RANGE ( C)
PACKAGE
18 Ld PDIP
20 Ld SOIC
CA3256E
CA3256M
-40 to 85
-40 to 85
E18.3
M20.3
Semi-
con-
ductor,
4x1,
Pinouts
video
cross-
point
switch,
multi-
plexer
multi-
plexor,
cable
driver,
5x1,
CA3256
(PDIP)
CA3256
(SOIC)
TOP VIEW
TOP VIEW
IN 3
LED 4
IN 4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
18 CONTROL B
17
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
CONTROL B
IN2
IN3
LED4
20
19
IN 2
IN4
16 CONTROL A
15 IN 1
18 CONTROL A
17 NC
GND
GND
V-
16 IN1
V-
14 V+
ENABLE
CONTROL C
FEEDBACK
AMP OUT
V+
15
ENABLE
13 IN/OUT 5
12 LED 1
11 LED 2
10 LED 3
14 IN/OUT5
13 NC
CONTROL C
FEEDBACK
AMP OUT
moni
tor out-
put,
adjust-
able
12
LED1
LED3 10
11 LED2
gain,
CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Users should follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
File Number 1769.5
Copyright © Harris Corporation 1999
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