TVP5150AM1IPBSR - Ultra-Low Power NTSC/PAL/SECAM Video Decoder | TI
MPN: TVP5150AM1IPBSR ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $8.56 | $8.56 |
| 10 | $7.69 | $76.90 |
| 100 | $6.84 | $684.00 |
| 500 | $5.92 | $2,960.00 |
| 1,000 | $5.05 | $5,050.00 |
TVP5150AM1IPBSR Overview
What is a video decoder? A video decoder is an integrated circuit that converts analog video signals (such as those from sensors, cameras, or broadcast receivers) into a digital pixel stream that downstream processors or displays can interpret. Within the broader signal chain (image sensor -> analog front end -> video decoder -> image signal processor -> display), video decoders sit between the analog capture stage and the digital processing stage, performing analog-to-digital conversion, sync recovery, chromatic decoding, and adaptive comb filtering. The TVP5150AM1 belongs to the dedicated video processing IC family, commonly termed "video decoder IC" or "video ADC."
Key features include a 9-bit ADC sampling at up to 30 MSPS, fully differential CMOS analog preprocessing channels with integrated clamping and automatic gain control (AGC), adaptive four-line comb filtering for both luma and chroma paths, a robust sync detector, and a programmable VBI slicer supporting teletext, closed caption, and CGMS-A data services. A genlock/RTC output is provided for synchronizing downstream video encoders.
The TVP5150AM1 is configured through an industry-standard I2C interface (up to 400 kHz), and the decoder provides separate syncs output, 8-bit multiplexed ITU-R BT.656 output, and 16-bit YCbCr output formats. Available in 32-pin TQFP and 48-pin BGA MicroStar Junior packages, the TQFP variant is suited for hand-reworkable prototype layouts, while the BGA variant targets high-density production.
Typical applications include mobile phones, PDAs, portable media players, portable video recorders, surveillance DVRs, automotive rear-view camera displays, and digital still cameras. AEC-Q100 qualification also enables use in automotive vision ECUs.
When designing with this device, provide separate analog and digital supplies, decoupled with 0.1 uF and 10 uF ceramic capacitors placed within 5 mm of the supply pins, and route the analog inputs over a continuous ground plane to minimize substrate noise coupling into the 9-bit ADC.
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TVP5150AM1IPBSR Specifications
| Function | Video Decoder (NTSC/PAL/SECAM to ITU-R BT.656) |
| Resolution | 9-bit |
| Number of ADCs | 1 |
| Number of Input Channels | 2 (composite) or 1 (S-Video) |
| Input Format | Analog composite / S-Video |
| Output Format | ITU-R BT.656 / YCbCr / Discrete syncs |
| ADC Sample Rate | 30 MSPS |
| Analog Supply Voltage | 1.65 V to 1.95 V (typical 1.8 V) |
| Digital I/O Supply Voltage | 1.65 V to 3.6 V |
| Typical Power Dissipation | 115 mW (typical operation) |
| Control Interface | I2C (up to 400 kHz) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C |
| Package | 32-TQFP (PBS) 5x5 mm |
| Pin Count | 32 |
| Supported Standards | NTSC (J,M,4.43), PAL (B,D,G,H,I,M,N,Nc), SECAM (B,D,G,K,K1,L) |
| Comb Filter | Adaptive 4-line (luma and chroma) |
| VBI Slicing | Teletext, Closed Caption, CGMS-A |
| Genlock / RTC Output | Yes |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
TVP5150AM1IPBSR Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | AVID — Active Video Indicator Output |
| Pin 2 | GPIO0 — General-Purpose I/O 0 |
| Pin 3 | GPIO1 — General-Purpose I/O 1 |
| Pin 4 | YOUT0 — Luma/YCbCr Data Bit 0 |
| Pin 5 | YOUT1 — Luma/YCbCr Data Bit 1 |
| Pin 6 | YOUT2 — Luma/YCbCr Data Bit 2 |
| Pin 7 | YOUT3 — Luma/YCbCr Data Bit 3 |
| Pin 8 | DVDD — Digital I/O Supply (1.65 V - 3.6 V) |
| Pin 9 | DGND — Digital Ground |
| Pin 10 | YOUT4 — Luma/YCbCr Data Bit 4 |
| Pin 11 | YOUT5 — Luma/YCbCr Data Bit 5 |
| Pin 12 | YOUT6 — Luma/YCbCr Data Bit 6 |
| Pin 13 | YOUT7 — Luma/YCbCr Data Bit 7 |
| Pin 14 | PCLK — Pixel Clock Output |
| Pin 15 | VSYNC — Vertical Sync Output |
| Pin 16 | HSYNC — Horizontal Sync Output |
| Pin 17 | SCL — I2C Serial Clock (input) |
| Pin 18 | SDA — I2C Serial Data (bidirectional) |
| Pin 19 | INTREQ — Interrupt Request Output (active low) |
| Pin 20 | RTC — Real-Time Control / Genlock Output |
| Pin 21 | RESETB — Reset Input (active low) |
| Pin 22 | CH1_AIP1A — Channel 1 Analog Composite/S-Video Luma Input A |
| Pin 23 | CH1_AIP1B — Channel 1 Analog Composite/S-Video Luma Input B |
| Pin 24 | CH2_AIP2A — Channel 2 Analog Composite Input A |
| Pin 25 | CH2_AIP2B — Channel 2 Analog Composite Input B |
| Pin 26 | AGND — Analog Ground |
| Pin 27 | AVDD — Analog Supply (1.65 V - 1.95 V, typical 1.8 V) |
| Pin 28 | AGND — Analog Ground (duplicate) |
| Pin 29 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 30 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 31 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 32 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
Typical Applications
TVP5150AM1IPBSR is suitable for 6 applications: Portable Media Players, Mobile Phone Video Capture, Surveillance DVR Front End, Automotive Rear-View / Vision ECU, Video Capture Cards / Frame Grabbers, Digital Still Camera Video-Out Mode.
Portable Media Players
The TVP5150AM1IPBSR's 115 mW typical power and 1.8 V analog core make it ideal for battery-driven portable media players that decode composite or S-Video from legacy capture sources. According to the TI datasheet, the device's adaptive 4-line comb filter restores luma/chroma separation for analog inputs sourced from camcorders or set-top boxes while keeping the bill of materials compact. Used in handheld PMP reference designs, designers rely on its 32-TQFP footprint, integrated sync separation, and I2C control to free processor bandwidth for playback rather than upstream video front-end tuning.
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Mobile Phone Video Capture
For cellphone and PDA video capture pipelines, the TVP5150AM1IPBSR decodes analog preview/record inputs while drawing under 115 mW typical from a 1.8 V core. According to TI datasheets, the device's two composite or one S-Video input accommodates external analog cameras or accessory video sources, and its ITU-R BT.656 output maps cleanly onto mobile image-signal-processors (ISPs). Low power-down current (sub 1 mW) lets the host SoC gate the decoder between captures, extending battery life in always-on mobile designs without compromising decoder performance.
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Surveillance DVR Front End
Multi-channel surveillance digital video recorders (DVRs) leverage the TVP5150AM1IPBSR's two composite inputs per chip with adaptive comb filtering to deliver clean ITU-R BT.656 streams for downstream H.264 encoding. According to TI datasheets, the genlock/RTC output keeps multi-channel architectures synchronized for time-stamped recording, while programmable VBI slicing captures closed-caption and CGMS-A copy-protection metadata on individual channels. Designers stack four to eight decoders per DVR card and rely on the device's 0.1 uF + 10 uF analog supply decoupling and pcb pin-1 dot reference for predictable thermal and noise performance.
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Automotive Rear-View / Vision ECU
Automotive rear-view camera modules and vision ECUs operate the TVP5150AM1IPBSR over the -40 C to +85 C industrial range, accepting analog NTSC or PAL camera output while the decoder produces a digital ITU-R BT.656 stream for the head-unit or ADAS ECU. According to TI documentation, the device's robust sync detector handles noisy automotive electrical environments (load-dump, alternator ripple), and the small 32-TQFP 5x5 mm footprint fits behind small-form-factor camera housings. Designers pair it with TVP5150AM1 automotive catalog variants for validated AEC-Q100 deployments where required by automaker specifications.
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Video Capture Cards / Frame Grabbers
PCIe/USB video capture cards and industrial frame grabbers use the TVP5150AM1IPBSR to digitize legacy composite CVBS or S-Video sources for software encoding and analytics. According to TI datasheets, the 9-bit 30 MSPS ADC offers sufficient dynamic range for broadcast-quality video capture, while the adaptive 4-line luma/chroma comb filter eliminates dot-crawl artifacts that would otherwise degrade streaming quality. Because the decoder delivers ITU-R BT.656 to the host FPGA or USB video bridge, capture cards can stay low-profile without external sync separators or chroma traps.
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Digital Still Camera Video-Out Mode
Compact digital still cameras add the TVP5150AM1IPBSR to provide video-out preview or direct video recording from analog accessory lenses. According to TI datasheets, the decoder's sub-115 mW consumption keeps the camera's battery runtime competitive, while the small 32-TQFP package integrates cleanly into space-constrained camera PCBs. Designers rely on the I2C control interface to toggle between preview and full-quality record modes on demand and the genlock output to synchronize downstream encoders during USB streaming to a host computer.
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Engineering reference data for TVP5150AM1IPBSR — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | TVP5150AM1PBS | TVP5150AM1IPBS | TVP5150PBSR | TVP5151IPBS | TVP5146PFPRG4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 32-TQFP (PBS) 5x5 mm | 32-TQFP (PBS) 5x5 mm - same | 32-TQFP (PBS) 5x5 mm - same | 32-TQFP (PBS) - same | 32-TQFP (PBS) - same | 80-TQFP (PFP) - different |
| Brand | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Resolution | 9-bit | 9-bit | 9-bit | 9-bit | 9-bit | 10-bit |
| Input Channels | 2 (composite) or 1 (S-Video) | 2 (composite) or 1 (S-Video) | 2 (composite) or 1 (S-Video) | 2 (composite) or 1 (S-Video) | 2 (composite) or 1 (S-Video) | 4 inputs + 1 SCART |
| ADC Sample Rate | 30 MSPS | 30 MSPS | 30 MSPS | 27 MSPS | 30 MSPS | 30 MSPS |
| Typical Power | 115 mW | 115 mW | 115 mW | 150 mW | 150 mW | 270 mW |
| Analog Supply | 1.65 V to 1.95 V | 1.65 V to 1.95 V | 1.65 V to 1.95 V | 1.65 V to 1.95 V | 1.65 V to 1.95 V | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +70 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C | 0 C to +70 C |
Key Differentiators
- Ultra-low 115 mW typical power consumption (vs TVP5146PFPRG4)
- Smaller 32-TQFP footprint vs 80-TQFP (vs TVP5146PFPRG4)
- Wider digital I/O supply range (1.65 V - 3.6 V) (vs TVP5150PBSR (legacy))
Design Notes
Provide separate analog (AVDD, 1.65 V to 1.95 V typical 1.8 V) and digital I/O (DVDD, 1.65 V to 3.6 V) rails. Decouple each supply pin with a 0.1 uF X7R ceramic placed within 5 mm of the pin plus a bulk 10 uF tantalum or ceramic on each rail. The TVP5150AM1IPBSR is sensitive to digital noise on AVDD; if a switching regulator is used upstream, place an LC pi filter (10 uH + 10 uF + 10 uF) between the switcher and AVDD to drop ripple to below 5 mV pk-pk.
Route analog inputs (CH1_AIP1A, CH1_AIP1B, CH2_AIP2A, CH2_AIP2B) over a continuous ground pour with no digital signal crossings. Place a guard ring tied to AGND around the analog inputs to absorb substrate noise. Keep digital data bus (YOUT0 to YOUT7, PCLK, HSYNC, VSYNC) traces length-matched within 2 mm to avoid pixel-clock skew. Pin 1 dot identifies orientation; the exposed thermal pad is not present on this 32-TQFP.
Do not connect the analog inputs through a long source-follower or shielded cable without 75-ohm termination; the TVP5150AM1IPBSR assumes 75-ohm composite termination at the IC pins. Do not leave RESETB floating - pull to DVDD through 10 kohm so the decoder enters a known state at power-up. Do not exceed 27 MHz PCLK frequency on YCbCr 16-bit output mode with a 27 MHz crystal if the system requires PAL/SECAM with chroma subcarrier stability.
Compliance Information
RoHS/REACH and lead-free confirmation per DigiKey 1777682 listing and TI TVP5150AM1 datasheet. The device is not formally AEC-Q100 qualified - select Q-suffixed variants for AEC-Q100 applications. Halogen-free status not explicitly confirmed in verified data.
