Complete 14-Bit, 56 MSPS
Imaging Signal Processor
AD9941
Rev. 0
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FEATURES
Differential sensor input with 1 V p-p input range
0 dB/6 dB variable gain amplifier (VGA)
Low noise optical black clamp circuit
14-bit, 56 MSPS analog-to-digital converter (ADC)
No missing codes guaranteed
3-wire serial digital interface
3 V single-supply operation
Low power CMOS: 145 mW @ 3.0 V, 56 MHz
48-lead LQFP package
APPLICATIONS
Digital still cameras using CMOS imagers
Professional HDTV camcorders
Professional/high-end digital cameras
Broadcast cameras
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD9941 is a complete analog signal processor for imaging
applications that do not require correlated double sampling
(CDS). It is also suitable for processing the output signal from
the AD9940 CDS front end product. It features a 56 MHz, single-
channel architecture designed to sample and condition the output
of CMOS imagers and CCD arrays already containing on-chip
CDS. The AD9941 signal chain consists of a differential input
sample-and-hold amplifier (SHA), a digitally controlled variable
gain amplifier (VGA), a black level clamp, and a 14-bit ADC.
The internal registers are programmed through a 3-wire serial
digital interface.
The AD9941 operates from a single 3 V supply, typically
dissipates 145 mW, and is packaged in a 48-lead LQFP.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
ADCLK
BAND GAP
REFERENCE
DOUT
PBLK
REFT
REFB
0dB, 6dB
IN+
DVDD
DVSS
VIN–
DRVDD
DRVSS
DIGITAL
INTERFACE
SDATASCKSL
CLPOB
14
VGA
CLP
AD9941
8
INTERNAL
REGISTERS
BLK CLAMP
LEVEL
14-BIT
ADC
AVDD
AVSS
05504-001
SHA
Figure 1.