ELM304
NTSC Video Generator
Description
Features
The ELM304 is a low-cost NTSC video signal
• Low power CMOS design - typically 1mA at 5V
• Wide supply range - 3.0 to 5.5 volt operation
• Uses a standard 3.58MHz crystal
generator in an 8 pin package. Requiring only an
external crystal and a few passive components, this
circuit produces a stable raster that is suitable for a
variety of video applications.
• Generates both solid and bar type patterns
• No external amplifier required
The ELM304 can be ‘programmed’ to generate
either a solid white raster or a four-level gray scale
pattern simply by changing the logic level at the
mode input pin. A supplied internal pullup resistor
further simplifies the circuitry when interfacing to
mechanical switches.
• Standard 1V p-p NTSC sync negative output
• Requires no adjustments
Although originally designed to provide a stable
video input signal for use while recording audio on
video cassette recorders, this circuit can also be
used for many other instructional and test purposes.
The low power consumption and small size of the
circuit also makes it ideal for battery-powered
applications.
Connection Diagram
PDIP and SOIC
(top view)
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
VDD
XT1
VSS
V1
V2
V3
Applications
• Video Source for Video Cassette Recorders
• Classroom Instructional Aid
XT2
Mode
• Test Bench Video Generator
Block Diagram
7
6
5
V1
V2
V3
2
XT1
Master
Oscillator
Pattern
Generator
Output
Matrix
XT2
3
VDD
4
Mode
ELM304DSB
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