General Description
The MAX7438/MAX7439 three-channel standard defini-
tion video reconstruction filters include a back-porch
clamp that sets the output blanking level of the video
signal to ground. Each channel of the MAX7438/
MAX7439 combines a lowpass filter with adjustable
high-frequency boost levels and an output buffer capa-
ble of driving two standard 150Ω video loads. The
blanking level of the output video signal on each chan-
nel is clamped to ground, eliminating the need for large
AC-coupling output capacitors. Direct input coupling
circuitry eliminates the need for AC-coupling input
capacitors. This DC-in/DC-out architecture results in
extremely low line-time distortion. The MAX7438/
MAX7439 are ideal for antialiasing and DAC smoothing
in digital video devices such as STBs, DVDs, PVRs,
and hard disk recorders. The MAX7438/MAX7439 oper-
ate from ±5V dual supplies.
The three-channel MAX7438/MAX7439 are ideal for Y,
P
b
, P
r
, and RGB component video signals, three com-
posite video signals, and also Y/C plus CVBS video sig-
nals. Each filter channel achieves 60dB of attenuation at
27MHz and a maximally flat passband from DC to 5MHz.
The MAX7438 offers an internal gain of +2V/V, while the
MAX7439 offers a gain of +3V/V.
Applications
Features
♦ Back-Porch of Video Output Signal Clamped to
Ground
♦ Eliminates Input/Output AC-Coupling Capacitors
♦ 0.1% Line-Time Distortion
♦ Stopband: 55dB at 27MHz
♦ Passband: ±0.8dB out to 5MHz
♦ Diff Gain = 0.05%, Diff Phase = 0.05 Degrees
♦ Output Clamped to Ground with Loss of Input
♦ Each Output Drives Two 150Ω Video Loads
♦ Up to 2dB of High-Frequency Boost Control
♦ Ideal for CVBS, Y/C (S-Video), and RGB (Y, P
b,
P
r
)
Outputs for NTSC, PAL, and SDTV
♦ Filter Bypass Mode
♦ Small 20-Pin 5mm
✕
5mm Thin QFN Package
MAX7438/MAX7439
Triple-Channel Video Reconstruction Filters with
Back-Porch Clamp to GND
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Ordering Information
19-2857; Rev 0; 4/03
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