TVP5150PBS - Ultralow-Power NTSC/PAL Video Decoder, 32-TQFP
MPN: TVP5150PBS ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $7.45 | $7.45 |
| 10 | $6.71 | $67.10 |
| 100 | $5.96 | $596.00 |
| 500 | $5.35 | $2,675.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.78 | $4,780.00 |
TVP5150PBS Overview
A video decoder is a mixed-signal interface IC that translates analog broadcast waveforms (NTSC, PAL, SECAM) into digital YCbCr pixel streams for downstream encoders, scalers, or SoCs. Within the broader power-management and interface taxonomy, the TVP5150 belongs to the video front-end category, sitting between an analog sensor or CVBS input and a digital video processor. Its ultralow-power architecture makes it a defining member of the low-power video decoder family, replacing legacy multi-chip decoder solutions with a single integrated device.
Key features include support for NTSC (M, N, 4.43) and PAL (B, D, G, H, I, M, N) standards with ITU-R BT.601 sampling, two composite or one S-Video input with on-chip source selection, hardware scaling, brightness/contrast/hue/saturation controls, and a synchronous serial interface for host configuration. The macrovision detection circuitry and chroma trap filtering are integrated to simplify downstream software requirements.
The TVP5150 uses a 27 MHz reference clock and produces ITU-R BT.656 output with embedded sync, or alternatively discrete syncs (HSYNC, VSYNC, FIELD) for processors that require them. A synchronous serial host port (I2C-compatible) configures video standard detection, scaling, output format, and test patterns. Internal PLLs regenerate the sample clock from the video input, eliminating the need for external line-locked crystals.
Typical applications include portable media players, handheld DVRs, IP network cameras, video doorbells, machine-vision modules, and automotive rear-seat infotainment displays. The 32-TQFP footprint and low power budget make it especially suitable for battery-powered designs where thermal dissipation must be minimized.
When designing with the TVP5150PBS, ensure the analog input traces are impedance-controlled (75 ohm) and routed away from digital switching nodes. The 27 MHz reference clock must be stable within 50 ppm to avoid chroma decoding artifacts. Decouple AVDD and DVDD separately with 0.1 uF and 10 uF ceramic capacitors placed within 5 mm of the supply pins.
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TVP5150PBS Specifications
| Function | NTSC/PAL Video Decoder |
| Video Standards | NTSC (M, N, 4.43), PAL (B, D, G, H, I, M, N) |
| Output Format | 8-bit ITU-R BT.656 (or discrete syncs) |
| ADC Resolution | 9-bit |
| Input Channels | 2 composite or 1 S-Video |
| Typical Power Consumption | 113 mW |
| Power-Down Mode Current | <1 mW |
| Supply Voltage (Analog) | 1.8 V |
| Supply Voltage (Digital) | 1.8 V / 3.3 V (I/O) |
| Host Interface | I2C-compatible synchronous serial |
| Package | 32-pin TQFP (PBS) 5x5 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +70C |
| Reference Clock | 27 MHz |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
TVP5150PBS Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | AVDD — Analog supply (1.8V) |
| Pin 2 | AIN1 — Analog video input 1 (composite or S-Video chroma) |
| Pin 3 | AIN2 — Analog video input 2 (composite or S-Video luma) |
| Pin 4 | AGND — Analog ground |
| Pin 5 | XTAL1 — 27 MHz crystal input |
| Pin 6 | XTAL2 — 27 MHz crystal output |
| Pin 7 | PWDN — Power-down (active low) |
| Pin 8 | RESETB — Reset (active low) |
| Pin 9 | TEST — Test mode (tie low for normal operation) |
| Pin 10 | SCL — I2C serial clock |
| Pin 11 | SDA — I2C serial data |
| Pin 12 | IOVDD — Digital I/O supply (1.8V/3.3V) |
| Pin 13 | IOGND — Digital I/O ground |
| Pin 14 | VSYNC — Vertical sync output (discrete mode) |
| Pin 15 | HSYNC — Horizontal sync output (discrete mode) |
| Pin 16 | FIELD — Odd/even field indicator |
| Pin 17 | DVDD — Digital core supply (1.8V) |
| Pin 18 | DGND — Digital ground |
| Pin 19 | YOUT7 — ITU-R BT.656 data bit 7 (MSB) |
| Pin 20 | YOUT6 — ITU-R BT.656 data bit 6 |
| Pin 21 | YOUT5 — ITU-R BT.656 data bit 5 |
| Pin 22 | YOUT4 — ITU-R BT.656 data bit 4 |
| Pin 23 | YOUT3 — ITU-R BT.656 data bit 3 |
| Pin 24 | YOUT2 — ITU-R BT.656 data bit 2 |
| Pin 25 | YOUT1 — ITU-R BT.656 data bit 1 |
| Pin 26 | YOUT0 — ITU-R BT.656 data bit 0 (LSB) |
| Pin 27 | PCLK — Pixel clock output |
| Pin 28 | DATACLK — Luminance/chroma data clock |
| Pin 29 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 30 | AVDD_PLL — PLL analog supply (1.8V) |
| Pin 31 | AGND_PLL — PLL analog ground |
| Pin 32 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
Typical Applications
TVP5150PBS is suitable for 6 applications: Portable Media Players, IP Network Cameras, Video Doorbells and Intercoms, Automotive Rear-Seat Infotainment, Industrial Machine Vision, Medical Imaging Capture Cards.
Portable Media Players
The TVP5150PBS enables composite-video capture in portable media players where battery life and PCB area are critical. Its 113 mW typical power draw is among the lowest for single-chip NTSC/PAL decoders, allowing 4-6 hours of video preview on a single cell. The 32-TQFP 5x5 mm footprint fits beneath the SoC and connects via 8-bit ITU-R BT.656 to the host processor, eliminating the need for external line-locked crystals. Designers benefit from on-chip AGC and clamping that maintain SNR across weak analog inputs from handheld camcorder outputs.
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IP Network Cameras
In IP camera designs the TVP5150PBS digitizes analog CVBS feeds from CCTV sources for encoding by an Ethernet-attached SoC. The decoder's automatic NTSC/PAL detection and macrovision-compatible chroma trap reduce host CPU overhead by 15-20 percent compared to software decoding. With 9-bit ADC resolution and differential analog preprocessing, SNR exceeds 50 dB for clean CCTV footage. The <1 mW power-down mode is essential for PoE power-budget compliance during idle surveillance intervals.
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Video Doorbells and Intercoms
Battery-powered video doorbells require ultralow standby consumption while still decoding composite feeds from analog cameras. The TVP5150PBS power-down mode (<1 mW) extends shelf life to 6-12 months on a single Li-ion cell, while its fast wake-up (<50 ms) supports on-demand preview triggered by PIR sensors. The 32-TQFP package is small enough to fit beside the Wi-Fi module on a 4-layer 50x50 mm PCB. Synchronous serial host port simplifies firmware integration with common Cortex-M0+ doorbell controllers.
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Automotive Rear-Seat Infotainment
Rear-seat entertainment modules that accept legacy composite feeds from DVD players or backup cameras rely on the TVP5150PBS for robust NTSC/PAL decoding across automotive temperature ranges. The integrated AGC adapts to varying signal levels as cables age, maintaining consistent brightness without host intervention. Combined with the 113 mW typical power figure, the device fits within the 800 mW thermal envelope of a sealed headrest display module. The I2C host interface enables diagnostics and fine-tuning via the vehicle's CAN gateway.
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Industrial Machine Vision
Legacy NTSC/PAL inspection cameras connect to modern FPGA-based frame grabbers via the TVP5150PBS, which outputs ITU-R BT.656 with embedded sync for direct DMA capture. The 9-bit ADC and differential preprocessing reject common-mode noise from factory-floor motors and inverters, achieving >48 dB SNR even with 50 mV ripple on the analog supply. The 27 MHz internal PLL eliminates factory calibration drift, an issue with line-locked crystal designs. 32-TQFP compatibility with reflow profiles up to 260 C simplifies high-volume SMT assembly.
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Medical Imaging Capture Cards
Ultrasound and endoscopy carts that interface with composite-output legacy sensors use the TVP5150PBS to digitize analog video for archiving on PACS systems. The device's low power reduces thermal drift in sensitive analog front-ends, while its hardware scaling engine crops regions of interest before the host processor, cutting downstream bandwidth by up to 40 percent. The synchronous serial host port allows patient-side control panels to adjust brightness/contrast/hue in real time without re-initializing the decoder.
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Engineering reference data for TVP5150PBS — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | TVP5151IPBS | TVP5150AM1PBS | TVP5150AM1PBSR | TVP5150AM1MPBSREP | TVP5150PBSR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Package | 32-TQFP (PBS) 5x5 mm | 32-TQFP (PBS) 5x5 mm - same | 32-TQFP (PBS) 5x5 mm - same | 32-TQFP (PBS) 5x5 mm - same | 32-TQFP (PBS) 5x5 mm - same | 32-TQFP (PBS) 5x5 mm - same |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | Active | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND |
| Typical Power | 113 mW | <100 mW | 113 mW | 113 mW | 113 mW | 113 mW |
| Output Format | 8-bit ITU-R BT.656 | 8/16-bit ITU-R BT.656 | 8-bit ITU-R BT.656 | 8-bit ITU-R BT.656 | 8-bit ITU-R BT.656 | 8-bit ITU-R BT.656 |
| Video Standards | NTSC/PAL | NTSC/PAL/SECAM | NTSC/PAL | NTSC/PAL | NTSC/PAL | NTSC/PAL |
| ADC Resolution | 9-bit | 9-bit | 9-bit | 9-bit | 9-bit | 9-bit |
| Pin-Compatible | Reference | Yes (per TI datasheet) | Yes (same die) | Yes (same die) | Yes (same die) | Yes (same die) |
Key Differentiators
- Active production replacement with broader standard support (vs TVP5150AM1PBS)
- Lower power for battery-powered applications (vs TVP5151IPBS)
- Original revision with broadest firmware support (vs TVP5150AM1PBSR)
Design Notes
Route the 75 ohm analog video input traces as controlled-impedance differential pairs from the connector to pins 2 and 3. Keep these traces short (<25 mm) and isolate them from digital switching signals by at least 3 mm or with a continuous ground pour. Place 0.1 uF + 10 uF ceramic decoupling on AVDD (pin 1) and AVDD_PLL (pin 30) within 5 mm of the pins. Estimated: with 1 oz copper and 4-layer stack-up, supply noise below 50 mVpp is achievable, sufficient for >48 dB SNR decoding.
The 27 MHz crystal on pins 5-6 must have 50 ppm frequency accuracy and ESR below 40 ohm to avoid chroma decoding artifacts. Place the crystal within 5 mm of the device and guard the traces with a ground ring. If using an external clock source, drive XTAL1 with a 27 MHz CMOS signal at 1.8V levels and leave XTAL2 floating. Stable pixel-clock jitter is critical because PCLK (pin 27) feeds the host DMA path.
The TVP5150PBS draws 113 mW typical during decoding and <1 mW in power-down mode. Use an LDO (not a switching regulator) for the 1.8V analog rail to avoid injected ripple that would degrade chroma SNR. Drive PWDN (pin 7) low during idle periods to drop consumption to <1 mW; the host can wake the device within 50 ms by de-asserting PWDN. Estimated: a TPS7A2010 LDO with 5 uVrms noise maintains SNR within 0.5 dB of datasheet typ.
Do not leave the TEST pin (pin 9) floating; tie it directly to DGND (pin 18) to prevent accidental test-mode entry that disables the ITU-R BT.656 output. The I2C address is 0xBA/0xBB (7-bit 0x5D); ensure no other device on the bus uses this address or its shifted form. When migrating to TVP5151IPBS, update register 0x03 (output format) because TVP5151 defaults to 16-bit BT.656 vs TVP5150's 8-bit default.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free status per TI product page; AEC-Q100 not applicable for commercial-grade TVP5150PBS. Enhanced-product TVP5150AM1MPBSREP variant is available for automotive-temp applications.
