XRD98L63
CCD Image Digitizers with
CDS, PGA and 12-Bit A/D
June 2003
FEATURES
• 12-bit Resolution ADC, 30MHz Sampling Rate
• 10-bit Programmable Gain: 6dB to 36dB PGA
• Pixel-by-pixel gain switching
• Three-state Digital Outputs
• 3,000V ESD Protection
• 48-pin TQFP Package
• Digitally Controlled Black Level Calibration with
Pixel Averager and Hot Pixel Clipper
• DNS Filter Removes Black Level Digital Noise
• Programmable Black Level, up to code 255
• Black Level Calibration Range: 300 mV
• ProgrammableApertureDelays
APPLICATIONS
• Mega pixel Digital Still Cameras
• DigitalCamcorders
• 3CCDProfessional/BroadcastCamera
• Line Scan Cameras
1.0 ns/step for SBLK & SPIX
0.5 ns/step for ADCLK
• PC Video Cameras
• Manual Control of Offset DACs via Serial Port
for use with High-speed Scanners
• Single 2.7V to 3.6V Power Supply
• Optimize power with external resistor to 100mW
• Low Power for Battery Operation
• CCTV/SecurityCameras
• Industrial/MedicalCameras
• 2D Bar Code Readers
• HighSpeedScanners
• DigitalCopiers
• 100µAStand-byModeCurrent
GENERALDESCRIPTION
The XRD98L63 is a complete, low power CCD Image
Digitizer for digital motion and still cameras. The
product includes a high bandwidth differential Corre-
lated Double Sampler (CDS), 10-bit Programmable
GainAmplifier(PGA)withpixelrategainswitching,12-
bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) and improved
digitallycontrolledblacklevelauto-calibrationcircuitry
with programmable pixel averaging, hot pixel clipping,
and a Digital Noise Suppression (DNS) filter.
desired gain ratios for color balance. The system gain
can then be changed by writing to a single register,
and the color balance will be maintained.
The black level auto-calibration circuit averages the
results of the Optical Black pixels to compensate for
any internal offset of the XRD98L63 as well as black
level offset from the CCD. The calibration logic uses
proprietary digital filters to eliminate line-to-line offset
noise and noise due to hot pixels in the Optical Black
areas.
The Correlated Double Sampler (CDS) subtracts the
CCD output signal black level from the video level.
Commonmodeandpowersupplynoisearerejectedby
the differential CDS input stage.
The PGA and black level auto-calibration are con-
trolled through a simple 3-wire serial interface. The
timing circuitry is designed to enable users to select a
wide variety of available CCD and image sensors for
their applications. Readback of the serial data regis-
ters is available from the digital output bus.
ThePGAisdigitallycontrolledwith10-bitresolutionon
adBscale,resultinginagainrangeof6dBto36dBwith
0.047dB per LSB of the gain code. The PGA can be
programmed to switch gain every pixel, in a user
defined pattern of up to 4 different gains. Our propri-
etary control logic allows a camera system to set the
TheXRD98L63ispackagedin48-leadTQFPtoreduce
space and weight, and is suitable for hand-held and
portableapplications.
ORDERINGINFORMATION
Operating
Maximum
Part No.
Package
Temperature Range
PowerSupply
Sampling Rate
XRD98L63AIV
48-Pin TQFP
-40°C to 85°C
2.7V to 3.6V
30 MSPS
Rev.1.01
EXAR Corporation, 48720 Kato Road, Fremont, CA 94538 • (510) 668-7000 • FAX (510) 668-7017 • www.exar.com