Document Number: MC44CC373
Rev 3.2, 04/2009
Freescale Semiconductor
CMOS Audio/Video RF Modulators
MC44CC373CA
MC44CC373CAS
MC44CC374CA
MC44CC374T1A
The MC44CC373 / MC44CC374 CMOS family of RF modulators is the latest
generation of the legacy MC44BS373/4 family of devices.
The MC44CC373/MC44CC374 RF modulators are designed for use in VCRs,
set-top boxes, and similar devices.They support multiple standards, and can be
programmed to support PAL, SECAM, or NTSC formats.
The devices are programmed by a high-speed I2C Bus.
A programmable, internal PLL, with on-chip LC tank covers the full UHF range.
The modulators incorporate a programmable, on-chip, sound subcarrier oscil-
lator that covers all broadcast standards. No external tank circuit components
are required, reducing PCB complexity and the need for external adjustments.
The PLL obtains its reference from a low cost 4 MHz crystal oscillator.
The devices are available in a 16-pin SOIC, Pb-free package. These parts are
functionally equivalent to the MC44BS373/4 series, but are not direct drop-in re-
placements.
CMOS AUDIO/VIDEO
RF MODULATORS
All devices now include the AUXIN found previously only on the 20-pin pack-
age option of the MC44BS373. This is a direct input for a modulated subcarrier
and is useful in BTSC or NICAM stereo sound or other subcarrier applications.
The MC44CC373CASEF has a secondary I2C address for applications using
two modulators on one I2C Bus.
EF SUFFIX
SOIC-16 PACKAGE
CASE 751B-05
Features
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Multi-TV standard support: NTSC, PAL, SECAM (B/G,
I, D/K, L, M/N).
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•
Auxiliary input bypasses AM/FM modulators for
NICAM or BTSC applications.
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•
UHF operation (460MHz to 880MHz)
Video modulation depth (96% typ. in system L and
85% typ. in the other standards)
Programmable UHF oscillator and sound subcarrier
oscillator.
•
•
Programmable Peak White Clip levels
•
On-chip tank circuits. No external varicaps inductors or
tuned components required.
On-chip video test pattern generator with sound test
signal (1 kHz)
•
•
Program control via 800 kHz high-speed I2C-bus.
•
•
•
Low-power standby mode
Programmable Sound reference frequency (31.25 kHz
or 62.5 kHz)
Output inhibit during PLL Lock-up at power-ON
Logical output port controlled by I2C-bus
•
Direct sound modulator input (FM and AM).
ORDERING INFORMATION
I2C
Write
Address
Default
(2)
PAL or
NTSC
Capability Capability
SECAM
(system L)
Replaces Part
Number
RFOUT
Orderable Part Number(1)
AUXIN
Frequency
(dBμV)
(MHz)
MC44BS373CAD
MC44CC373CAEF, R2
MC44BS373CAEF
MC44BS373CAFC
MC44BS373CAFC
MC44BS374CAD
MC44BS374CAEF
MC44BS374T1D
MC44BS374T1EF
MC44BS374T1AD
MC44BS374T1AEF
591.25
89
0xCA
Yes
Yes
Yes
MC44CC373CASEF, R2
MC44CC374CAEF, R2
591.25
591.25
89
89
0xCE
0xCA
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
871.25
871.25
89
89
0xCA
0xCA
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
MC44CC374T1AEF, R2
1. All orderable parts are in a 16-pin SOIC, with temperature range of 0°C to +70°C ambient. For tape and reel, add the R2 suffix.
2. Refer to application note to obtain 82 dBμV or other RF levels.
This document contains certain information on a new product.
Specifications and information herein are subject to change without notice.
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