TVP5154AIPNPR - 4-Ch PAL/NTSC/SECAM Video Decoder | TI
MPN: TVP5154AIPNPR ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $14.5 | $14.50 |
| 10 | $12.95 | $129.50 |
| 100 | $11.2 | $1,120.00 |
| 500 | $9.85 | $4,925.00 |
| 1,000 | $8.4 | $8,400.00 |
TVP5154AIPNPR Overview
A video decoder is an analog-front-end IC that digitizes analog broadcast video formats (NTSC, PAL, SECAM) so that downstream processors, DSPs, FPGAs, or SoCs can perform image processing, encoding, or display. The TVP5154A's 4-channel architecture targets space-constrained multi-camera systems; each channel shares one external crystal, but exposes independent control registers, scalers, and output paths so that four simultaneous captures can run at different resolutions.
Key features include four independent video-decoder channels, on-chip independent horizontal/vertical scalers, fast-lock PLL per channel, automatic standard detection, 8-bit ITU-R BT.656 / discrete-sync output, I2C control interface, low standby current, and integrated anti-aliasing filters. The fast-lock PLL shortens channel acquisition time, which is critical when sequentially switching between camera inputs.
Technically, the TVP5154A uses a 9-bit ADC per channel followed by a comb-filter Y/C separator and a programmable scaler. The 128-pin HTQFP PowerPAD provides a low-thermal-resistance path (theta_JC in single-digit C/W range) so all four channels can operate continuously without active cooling. The device is qualified to the industrial temperature range (-40C to +85C).
Typical applications include 4-channel CCTV/DVR surveillance capture cards, multi-channel video conferencing front-ends, automotive multi-camera DVRs, video capture PCIe/USB adapters, and broadcast monitoring equipment.
When designing with this part, share one 27 MHz crystal across all four channels and decouple each analog supply pin individually. Place the PowerPAD solder stencil directly under the exposed pad and tie it to a solid analog ground plane for thermal dissipation.
Drop-in alternatives for TVP5154AIPNPR — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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TVP5154AIPNPR Specifications
| Function | 4-channel video decoder |
| Video Standards | NTSC / PAL / SECAM |
| Number of Channels | 4 |
| Output Format | 8-bit ITU-R BT.656 / discrete syncs |
| Input Type | Composite (CVBS) / S-Video |
| Scalers | 4 independent on-chip scalers |
| PLL | Fast-lock PLL per channel |
| Digital Supply Voltage | 1.8 V |
| I/O Supply Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Control Interface | I2C (Fast/Standard mode) |
| Crystal Reference | 27 MHz (single, shared across 4 channels) |
| Package | 128-pin HTQFP PowerPAD (PNP), 14x14 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| MSL Level | 3 |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (Pb-free) |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
TVP5154AIPNPR Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | AVID — Analog video input channel D (composite/S-Video) |
| Pin 2 | AIN_L_D — Left audio/analog reference for channel D |
| Pin 3 | GND_A — Analog ground |
| Pin 4 | VDDA — Analog supply (derived on-chip) |
| Pin 5 | AVIC — Analog video input channel C |
| Pin 6 | AIN_L_C — Left analog reference for channel C |
| Pin 7 | AVIB — Analog video input channel B |
| Pin 8 | AIN_L_B — Left analog reference for channel B |
| Pin 9 | AVIA — Analog video input channel A |
| Pin 10 | AIN_L_A — Left analog reference for channel A |
| Pin 11 | XVCLK — Crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 12 | XCLK — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 13 | RESETn — Active-low hardware reset |
| Pin 14 | GND — Digital ground |
| Pin 15 | IOVDD — Digital I/O supply (3.3 V) |
| Pin 16 | CVDD — Core supply (1.8 V) |
| Pin 17 | SCL — I2C serial clock |
| Pin 18 | SDA — I2C serial data |
| Pin 19 | INTREQ — Interrupt request (active low) |
| Pin 20 | GPIO0 — General purpose I/O 0 |
| Pin 21 | GPIO1 — General purpose I/O 1 |
| Pin 22 | GPIO2 — General purpose I/O 2 |
| Pin 23 | GPIO3 — General purpose I/O 3 |
| Pin 24 | GPIO4 — General purpose I/O 4 |
| Pin 25 | GPIO5 — General purpose I/O 5 |
| Pin 26 | GPIO6 — General purpose I/O 6 |
| Pin 27 | GPIO7 — General purpose I/O 7 |
| Pin 28 | VDD_PLL — PLL supply |
| Pin 29 | GND_PLL — PLL ground |
| Pin 30 | TEST — Test mode (tie low for normal operation) |
| Pin 31 | YOUT7_A — Channel A BT.656 data bit 7 |
| Pin 32 | YOUT6_A — Channel A BT.656 data bit 6 |
| Pin 33 | YOUT5_A — Channel A BT.656 data bit 5 |
| Pin 34 | YOUT4_A — Channel A BT.656 data bit 4 |
| Pin 35 | YOUT3_A — Channel A BT.656 data bit 3 |
| Pin 36 | YOUT2_A — Channel A BT.656 data bit 2 |
| Pin 37 | YOUT1_A — Channel A BT.656 data bit 1 |
| Pin 38 | YOUT0_A — Channel A BT.656 data bit 0 |
| Pin 39 | PCLK_A — Channel A pixel clock output |
| Pin 40 | VSYNC_A — Channel A vertical sync |
| Pin 41 | HSYNC_A — Channel A horizontal sync / composite sync |
| Pin 42 | FID_A — Channel A field ID |
| Pin 43 | GND — Digital ground |
| Pin 44 | IOVDD — Digital I/O supply (3.3 V) |
| Pin 45 | YOUT7_B — Channel B BT.656 data bit 7 |
| Pin 46 | YOUT6_B — Channel B BT.656 data bit 6 |
| Pin 47 | YOUT5_B — Channel B BT.656 data bit 5 |
| Pin 48 | YOUT4_B — Channel B BT.656 data bit 4 |
| Pin 49 | YOUT3_B — Channel B BT.656 data bit 3 |
| Pin 50 | YOUT2_B — Channel B BT.656 data bit 2 |
| Pin 51 | YOUT1_B — Channel B BT.656 data bit 1 |
| Pin 52 | YOUT0_B — Channel B BT.656 data bit 0 |
| Pin 53 | PCLK_B — Channel B pixel clock output |
| Pin 54 | VSYNC_B — Channel B vertical sync |
| Pin 55 | HSYNC_B — Channel B horizontal sync |
| Pin 56 | FID_B — Channel B field ID |
| Pin 57 | GND — Digital ground |
| Pin 58 | IOVDD — Digital I/O supply (3.3 V) |
| Pin 59 | YOUT7_C — Channel C BT.656 data bit 7 |
| Pin 60 | YOUT6_C — Channel C BT.656 data bit 6 |
| Pin 61 | YOUT5_C — Channel C BT.656 data bit 5 |
| Pin 62 | YOUT4_C — Channel C BT.656 data bit 4 |
| Pin 63 | YOUT3_C — Channel C BT.656 data bit 3 |
| Pin 64 | YOUT2_C — Channel C BT.656 data bit 2 |
| Pin 65 | YOUT1_C — Channel C BT.656 data bit 1 |
| Pin 66 | YOUT0_C — Channel C BT.656 data bit 0 |
| Pin 67 | PCLK_C — Channel C pixel clock output |
| Pin 68 | VSYNC_C — Channel C vertical sync |
| Pin 69 | HSYNC_C — Channel C horizontal sync |
| Pin 70 | FID_C — Channel C field ID |
| Pin 71 | GND — Digital ground |
| Pin 72 | IOVDD — Digital I/O supply (3.3 V) |
| Pin 73 | YOUT7_D — Channel D BT.656 data bit 7 |
| Pin 74 | YOUT6_D — Channel D BT.656 data bit 6 |
| Pin 75 | YOUT5_D — Channel D BT.656 data bit 5 |
| Pin 76 | YOUT4_D — Channel D BT.656 data bit 4 |
| Pin 77 | YOUT3_D — Channel D BT.656 data bit 3 |
| Pin 78 | YOUT2_D — Channel D BT.656 data bit 2 |
| Pin 79 | YOUT1_D — Channel D BT.656 data bit 1 |
| Pin 80 | YOUT0_D — Channel D BT.656 data bit 0 |
| Pin 81 | PCLK_D — Channel D pixel clock output |
| Pin 82 | VSYNC_D — Channel D vertical sync |
| Pin 83 | HSYNC_D — Channel D horizontal sync |
| Pin 84 | FID_D — Channel D field ID |
| Pin 85 | GND — Digital ground |
| Pin 86 | CVDD — Core supply (1.8 V) |
| Pin 87 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 88 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 89 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 90 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 91 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 92 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 93 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 94 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 95 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 96 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 97 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 98 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 99 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 100 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 101 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 102 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 103 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 104 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 105 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 106 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 107 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 108 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 109 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 110 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 111 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 112 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 113 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 114 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 115 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 116 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 117 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 118 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 119 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 120 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 121 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 122 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 123 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 124 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 125 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 126 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 127 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 128 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet, PowerPAD underneath) |
Typical Applications
TVP5154AIPNPR is suitable for 6 applications: 4-Channel CCTV/DVR Surveillance Capture, Multi-Channel Video Conferencing Front-End, Automotive Multi-Camera DVR, Video Capture PCIe/USB Adapter Card, Broadcast Video Monitoring Equipment, Medical Imaging Capture / Endoscope Recorder.
4-Channel CCTV/DVR Surveillance Capture
The TVP5154AIPNPR is purpose-built for 4-channel CCTV/DVR surveillance capture where four composite or S-Video camera inputs must be digitized simultaneously. The four independent decoders share one 27 MHz crystal but expose four separate 8-bit ITU-R BT.656 output buses, allowing a downstream SoC or FPGA to process all four streams in parallel. Each channel's on-chip scaler can downscale full D1 to CIF or QCIF in hardware, reducing the FPGA gate count and DMA bandwidth needed for storage. Power dissipation across four active channels remains low enough for fanless DVR chassis.
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Multi-Channel Video Conferencing Front-End
In a multi-camera video conferencing endpoint, the TVP5154AIPNPR can digitize four participant-facing cameras simultaneously into BT.656 streams that feed a multicore DSP or SoC for encoding. Each channel's independent scaler allows per-camera resolution selection (D1 for active speaker, CIF for thumbnails), and the fast-lock PLL shortens acquisition time when the system switches the active camera. The industrial -40C to +85C rating allows placement in conference-room equipment that may sit near windows or AV racks with limited cooling.
Recommended
Automotive Multi-Camera DVR
The TVP5154AIPNPR is well-suited to automotive 4-camera DVR designs (front/rear/left/right) where four composite camera inputs must be captured and stored continuously. Its industrial temperature range (-40C to +85C) handles cabin and trunk environments, and the shared crystal reduces BOM for cost-sensitive automotive platforms. The four independent scalers let the host processor record each camera at a different resolution/frame rate, optimizing storage bandwidth. The PowerPAD package provides the thermal headroom for four channels running continuously in a sealed automotive enclosure.
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Video Capture PCIe/USB Adapter Card
For external PCIe or USB3 video capture cards that need to ingest four analog video sources into a PC, the TVP5154AIPNPR provides a single-IC front-end that converts all four channels into parallel BT.656 streams that the host FPGA can DMA into system memory. The 128-HTQFP footprint is friendly to multilayer capture-card PCB layouts and the PowerPAD provides adequate thermal dissipation in a half-height card with limited airflow. The I2C control interface integrates easily with PCIe bridge FPGAs.
Recommended
Broadcast Video Monitoring Equipment
In broadcast facility monitoring and waveform/vectorscope equipment, the TVP5154AIPNPR can simultaneously monitor four analog program feeds (NTSC/PAL/SECAM auto-detect per channel) and output them as BT.656 for downstream analysis FPGAs. Independent per-channel standard detection allows a mixed-format environment (US NTSC + European PAL) to be handled by one IC. The fast-lock PLL ensures rapid re-acquisition when monitoring is switched between program sources.
Recommended
Medical Imaging Capture / Endoscope Recorder
Multi-channel medical imaging systems, such as endoscope towers with multiple camera inputs or surgical recording carts, can use the TVP5154AIPNPR to digitize four analog camera streams into BT.656 for archival and processing. The industrial temperature range and Pb-free/RoHS compliance meet medical device manufacturing requirements. Each channel's independent scaler allows per-camera resolution optimization for storage vs live preview trade-offs.
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Engineering reference data for TVP5154AIPNPR — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | TVP5154AM1IPNPR | TVP5154APNPR | TVP5150AM1IPNPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Package | 128-HTQFP (PNP) PowerPAD, 14x14 mm | 128-HTQFP (PNP) PowerPAD - same | 128-HTQFP (PNP) PowerPAD - same | 128-HTQFP (PNP) - same |
| Channels | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 (need 4x for 4-channel) |
| Video Standards | NTSC/PAL/SECAM | NTSC/PAL/SECAM | NTSC/PAL/SECAM | NTSC/PAL/SECAM |
| Output Format | 8-bit ITU-R BT.656 + discrete syncs | 8-bit ITU-R BT.656 + discrete syncs | 8-bit ITU-R BT.656 + discrete syncs | 8-bit ITU-R BT.656 + discrete syncs |
| Independent Scalers | Yes (4) | Yes (4) | Yes (4) | No |
| Digital Supply | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V | 1.8 V |
| I/O Supply | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
Key Differentiators
- Single-IC 4-channel decoder vs four single-channel ICs (vs TVP5150AM1IPNPR (single-channel))
- Independent on-chip scalers per channel (vs TVP5150AM1IPNPR)
- M1 silicon revision with errata fixes (vs TVP5154AIPNPR (original -A))
Design Notes
The 128-pin HTQFP PowerPAD package must be soldered to a solid analog ground plane with multiple thermal vias underneath the exposed pad. Estimated: with all four channels active and 1.8V/3.3V supplies at typical load, expect junction-to-ambient thermal rise in the 20-30 C range depending on PCB copper area. Provide at least 1 square inch of unbroken ground copper under the PowerPAD for adequate heat spreading across all four channels operating continuously.
Place the 27 MHz crystal as close as possible to pins XI/XO with short, symmetric traces and a ground guard ring. Keep analog video input traces (AIA-AID) short and surround them with analog ground. Decouple each IOVDD and CVDD pin with a 0.1 uF ceramic plus a 10 uF bulk capacitor placed within 3 mm of the pin. Separate analog and digital ground planes with a single-point tie under the IC.
Power sequencing: bring up CVDD (1.8 V) first, then IOVDD (3.3 V), then assert RESETn high only after both supplies are stable. The TVP5154A datasheet indicates incorrect sequencing can latch the I2C bus. Hold RESETn low for at least 1 ms after supplies are valid, then release and wait 100 ms before initiating I2C transactions.
Do not leave TEST, NC pins floating - tie TEST to ground and leave NC pins unconnected per datasheet. The I2C address is set by the I2CADR pin level (typically 0x5C or 0x5D) - do not confuse this with other TI video decoders that use different default addresses. Anti-aliasing filters on analog inputs are integrated; do not add external AA filters as this will degrade frequency response.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant and Pb-free per TI product page (PNP suffix). Not AEC-Q100 qualified - for automotive applications requiring AEC-Q100, evaluate alternative automotive-qualified video decoders.
