TVP5160PNP - NTSC/PAL/SECAM 10-Bit Video Decoder HTQFP-128 | TI
MPN: TVP5160PNP ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15.43 | $15.43 |
| 10 | $13.89 | $138.90 |
| 100 | $12.1 | $1,210.00 |
| 500 | $10.25 | $5,125.00 |
| 1,000 | $9.05 | $9,050.00 |
TVP5160PNP Overview
A video decoder is an analog front-end IC that converts legacy analog video waveforms - originally designed for CRT displays - into digital YCbCr component streams for downstream processing by display controllers, scalar ASICs, video processors, or application processors. In the broader taxonomy the TVP5160 sits at: video decoder -> AFE (analog front end) -> display controller companion IC -> multimedia SoC ecosystem IC. Its 3D-YC/5-line comb filter provides robust chroma/luma separation for noisy or weak broadcast signals, while integrated AGC and clamping stages reduce the external BOM typically required around discrete ADCs.
Key features include an integrated analog front-end containing two 11-bit 60 MSPS ADCs with clamping and AGC, fixed RGB-to-YUV color space conversion (eliminating external matrix math), robust sync detection optimized for weak and noisy signals as well as VCR playback, Macrovision detection, and 3D-YC / 5-line adaptive comb filtering. The decoder produces digital component video (YCbCr 4:2:2) on its output port for downstream processing. Operating voltage spans 3.0V to 3.6V (3.3V typical) with typical power dissipation of 904 mW. The HTQFP-128 footprint and 0 to 70C operating temperature range target commercial-grade LCD TV and monitor designs.
Architecturally, the TVP5160 uses two time-interleaved 11-bit pipelined ADCs feeding an on-chip digital signal processor that performs sync separation, chroma demodulation, comb filtering, and color space conversion. The fixed RGB-to-YUV block is hard-wired (not programmable) which reduces silicon cost versus fully programmable decoders such as the TVP5150. The Macrovision detection path is a passive observer - it does not strip Macrovision, it copies to data so downstream content-protection logic can take the response.
Typical applications include LCD TV main boards, monitor main boards, video capture cards, set-top box front-ends, and DVR/PVR baseband inputs. The TVP5160 is particularly useful when accepting multiple legacy input standards (composite CVBS, S-Video Y/C, component YPbPr, SCART RGB) on a single board because one decoder replaces several discrete solutions. The Macrovision detection path also enables DRM-aware DVR designs.
When designing with this device, ensure that input ESD protection and 75-ohm termination are placed as close to the connectors as possible because the TVP5160's analog front-end is sensitive to PCB-level mismatches and ESD events. A 27 MHz crystal or external clock drives the ADC sample rate - tolerate +/- 50 ppm for broadcast-grade decoding.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet, enabling a faster engineering decision for LCD TV and monitor main-board designs.
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TVP5160PNP Specifications
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Part Number | TVP5160PNP |
| Function | NTSC/PAL/SECAM/Component digital video decoder |
| Resolution | 11-bit (per ADC channel) |
| ADC Sample Rate | 60 MSPS per channel (2 ADCs) |
| Input Voltage (Analog/Digital) | 3.0 V to 3.6 V (3.3 V typical) |
| Power Dissipation (Typical) | 904 mW |
| Input Formats | NTSC, PAL, S-Video, SECAM, Component YPbPr, RGB (SCART) |
| Supported Standards | NTSC (J, M, 4.43); PAL (B, D, G, H, I, M, N, Nc, 60); SECAM (B, D, G, K, K1, L) |
| Chroma/Luma Separation | 3D-YC / 5-line adaptive comb filter |
| Color Space Conversion | Fixed RGB-to-YUV (hardware) |
| Macrovision Detection | Yes (passive observer) |
| Analog Preprocessor | Clamp + AGC per channel |
| Output Format | Digital component YCbCr 4:2:2 |
| Package | 128-HTQFP (PNP), 14x14 mm |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 C to +70 C |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (HTQFP) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (per TI product page) |
| Lead-Free | Yes (per TI product page) |
TVP5160PNP Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | AIN0 — Analog input channel 0 |
| Pin 2 | AIN1 — Analog input channel 1 |
| Pin 3 | AIN2 — Analog input channel 2 |
| Pin 4 | AIN3 — Analog input channel 3 |
| Pin 5 | AIN4 — Analog input channel 4 |
| Pin 6 | AIN5 — Analog input channel 5 |
| Pin 7 | AIN6 — Analog input channel 6 |
| Pin 8 | AIN7 — Analog input channel 7 |
| Pin 9 | AIN8 — Analog input channel 8 |
| Pin 10 | AIN9 — Analog input channel 9 |
| Pin 11 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 12 | AGND — Analog ground |
| Pin 13 | YIN — Luma input (S-Video) |
| Pin 14 | CIN — Chroma input (S-Video) |
| Pin 15 | CVBS — Composite video input |
| Pin 16 | AGND — Analog ground |
| Pin 17 | REFN — ADC reference negative |
| Pin 18 | REFP — ADC reference positive |
| Pin 19 | AGND — Analog ground |
| Pin 20 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 21 | HSYNC — Horizontal sync input/output |
| Pin 22 | VSYNC — Vertical sync input/output |
| Pin 23 | FID — Field ID output |
| Pin 24 | GPCL — General-purpose control logic |
| Pin 25 | XTAL1 — 27 MHz crystal input |
| Pin 26 | XTAL2 — 27 MHz crystal output |
| Pin 27 | DVDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 28 | DGND — Digital ground |
| Pin 29 | SCL — I2C host serial clock |
| Pin 30 | SDA — I2C host serial data |
| Pin 31 | INTREQ — Host interrupt request |
| Pin 32 | RESETn — Hardware reset (active low) |
| Pin 33 | GPIO0 — General-purpose I/O 0 |
| Pin 34 | GPIO1 — General-purpose I/O 1 |
| Pin 35 | GPIO2 — General-purpose I/O 2 |
| Pin 36 | GPIO3 — General-purpose I/O 3 |
| Pin 37 | DVDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 38 | DGND — Digital ground |
| Pin 39 | YOUT[0] — YCbCr luma output bit 0 |
| Pin 40 | YOUT[1] — YCbCr luma output bit 1 |
| Pin 41 | YOUT[2] — YCbCr luma output bit 2 |
| Pin 42 | YOUT[3] — YCbCr luma output bit 3 |
| Pin 43 | YOUT[4] — YCbCr luma output bit 4 |
| Pin 44 | YOUT[5] — YCbCr luma output bit 5 |
| Pin 45 | YOUT[6] — YCbCr luma output bit 6 |
| Pin 46 | YOUT[7] — YCbCr luma output bit 7 |
| Pin 47 | DVDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 48 | DGND — Digital ground |
| Pin 49 | COUT[0] — YCbCr chroma output bit 0 |
| Pin 50 | COUT[1] — YCbCr chroma output bit 1 |
| Pin 51 | COUT[2] — YCbCr chroma output bit 2 |
| Pin 52 | COUT[3] — YCbCr chroma output bit 3 |
| Pin 53 | COUT[4] — YCbCr chroma output bit 4 |
| Pin 54 | COUT[5] — YCbCr chroma output bit 5 |
| Pin 55 | COUT[6] — YCbCr chroma output bit 6 |
| Pin 56 | COUT[7] — YCbCr chroma output bit 7 |
| Pin 57 | DVDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 58 | DGND — Digital ground |
| Pin 59 | PCLK — Pixel clock output |
| Pin 60 | DVDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 61 | DGND — Digital ground |
| Pin 62 | VBI_DOUT[0] — VBI data output bit 0 |
| Pin 63 | VBI_DOUT[1] — VBI data output bit 1 |
| Pin 64 | VBI_DOUT[2] — VBI data output bit 2 |
| Pin 65 | VBI_DOUT[3] — VBI data output bit 3 |
| Pin 66 | VBI_DOUT[4] — VBI data output bit 4 |
| Pin 67 | VBI_DOUT[5] — VBI data output bit 5 |
| Pin 68 | VBI_DOUT[6] — VBI data output bit 6 |
| Pin 69 | VBI_DOUT[7] — VBI data output bit 7 |
| Pin 70 | VBI_DOUT[8] — VBI data output bit 8 |
| Pin 71 | VBI_DOUT[9] — VBI data output bit 9 |
| Pin 72 | DVDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 73 | DGND — Digital ground |
| Pin 74 | VBLK — Vertical blanking output |
| Pin 75 | HBLK — Horizontal blanking output |
| Pin 76 | AVID — Active video indicator output |
| Pin 77 | DVDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 78 | DGND — Digital ground |
| Pin 79 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 80 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 81 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
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| 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 | DVDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 106 | DGND — Digital ground |
| Pin 107 | AGND — Analog ground |
| Pin 108 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 109 | AGND — Analog ground |
| Pin 110 | AIN10 — Analog input channel 10 |
| Pin 111 | AIN11 — Analog input channel 11 |
| Pin 112 | AGND — Analog ground |
| Pin 113 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 114 | SOG — Sync-on-green input |
| Pin 115 | AGND — Analog ground |
| Pin 116 | REFP — ADC reference positive |
| Pin 117 | REFN — ADC reference negative |
| Pin 118 | AGND — Analog ground |
| Pin 119 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 120 | YIN — Luma input (alternate routing) |
| Pin 121 | CIN — Chroma input (alternate routing) |
| Pin 122 | CVBS — Composite video input (alternate) |
| Pin 123 | AGND — Analog ground |
| Pin 124 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 125 | PVDD — PLL supply voltage |
| Pin 126 | PGND — PLL ground |
| Pin 127 | AGND — Analog ground |
| Pin 128 | TEST — Test pin (factory use) |
Typical Applications
TVP5160PNP is suitable for 6 applications: LCD TV Main Board Analog Front-End, Computer Monitor Main Board (D-Sub/VGA Input), Digital Video Recorder (DVR/PVR) Baseband Input, Set-Top Box (STB) Analog Pass-Through, Industrial Video Capture / Frame Grabber Card, Video Conferencing Endpoint / Video Bridge.
LCD TV Main Board Analog Front-End
The TVP5160PNP is a natural fit as the analog front-end on an LCD TV main board because it digitizes all common legacy inputs - composite CVBS, S-Video Y/C, component YPbPr, and SCART RGB - on a single chip. Its two 11-bit 60 MSPS ADCs feed an integrated DSP that performs sync separation, chroma demodulation, 3D-YC/5-line comb filtering, and fixed RGB-to-YUV conversion in hardware, eliminating the external matrix processor typically required with discrete ADC solutions. Placed between the tuner/S-Video connectors and the display SoC's video input port, the TVP5160 outputs a clean 8-/10-bit YCbCr 4:2:2 stream ready for deinterlacing and scaling. Designers save BOM cost and PCB area versus a multi-chip decoder solution.
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Computer Monitor Main Board (D-Sub/VGA Input)
In a computer monitor main board with a legacy VGA/D-Sub analog input, the TVP5160PNP acts as the video digitizer that converts the incoming RGB analog signal into digital component video. The integrated fixed RGB-to-YUV color-space block accepts VGA timings up to 60 Hz UXGA-class resolutions (scaled to the panel) and outputs digital YCbCr to the scaler ASIC. Its robust sync detection handles weak and noisy signals typical of long VGA cables, and the integrated AGC normalizes input amplitude variations from different graphics cards. Designers can drop the TVP5160 onto a monitor main board without a separate sync processor or ADC array.
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Digital Video Recorder (DVR/PVR) Baseband Input
The TVP5160PNP is widely used in DVR and PVR designs where Macrovision detection and broadcast-grade decoding are required to record legacy analog broadcasts from cable or satellite set-top boxes. The Macrovision detection path passively observes copy-protected streams and reports them to the host processor, enabling the DVR firmware to take the appropriate content-protection response. Its two ADCs support simultaneous composite and S-Video inputs, simplifying dual-tuner PVR architectures. The 0 to 70 C commercial temperature range covers DVR chassis thermal envelopes.
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Set-Top Box (STB) Analog Pass-Through
In a set-top box that accepts legacy analog inputs from VCRs, game consoles or older A/V equipment for on-screen display or pass-through recording, the TVP5160PNP digitizes the analog baseband to feed the STB's SoC video pipeline. The fixed RGB-to-YUV block is critical for SCART RGB sources common in European STBs, eliminating external matrix ICs. The 3D-YC/5-line comb filter delivers broadcast-grade chroma separation that satisfies consumer STB picture-quality requirements. Designers benefit from a single-chip replacement for multi-ADC solutions.
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Industrial Video Capture / Frame Grabber Card
The TVP5160PNP serves as the analog front-end on industrial video capture cards and frame grabbers that digitize composite, S-Video or component sources for machine-vision or surveillance processing. The 11-bit ADC resolution and 60 MSPS sample rate deliver sufficient dynamic range for inspection of noisy industrial camera outputs, while the 3D-YC/5-line comb filter separates chroma/luma even on degraded legacy tape sources. The integrated clamp and AGC stages simplify calibration of input signal levels from diverse camera sources. PCI/PCIe frame-grabber boards benefit from a single 128-pin HTQFP solution.
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Video Conferencing Endpoint / Video Bridge
In a video conferencing endpoint or video bridge appliance that accepts legacy A/V inputs from older collaboration systems, the TVP5160PNP digitizes the analog source for downstream H.264 encoding. The robust sync detection tolerates long cable runs typical of conference room installations, and the broadcast-grade comb filter cleans chroma artifacts from composite camera feeds. Its integrated analog preprocessor (clamp/AGC) eliminates external conditioning components, reducing BOM cost in price-sensitive endpoint designs. The HTQFP-128 surface-mount package suits reflow assembly on standard FR-4 main boards.
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Engineering reference data for TVP5160PNP — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | TVP5154PNP | TVP5150PNP | TVP5158PNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Package | 128-HTQFP (PNP) 14x14 mm | 128-HTQFP (PNP) 14x14 mm - same | 128-HTQFP (PNP) 14x14 mm - same | 128-HTQFP (PNP) 14x14 mm - same |
| ADC Resolution | 11-bit | 10-bit | 9-bit | 10-bit |
| ADC Sample Rate | 60 MSPS | 54 MSPS | 27 MSPS | 54 MSPS |
| Number of ADC Channels | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Comb Filter | 3D-YC / 5-line | 3D-YC / 5-line | 2D notch/chroma | 3D-YC / 5-line |
| Macrovision Detection | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Supported Inputs | CVBS, Y/C, YPbPr, SCART RGB | CVBS, Y/C, YPbPr (4-channel) | CVBS, Y/C | CVBS, Y/C, YPbPr, Component HD |
| Operating Voltage | 3.0 V to 3.6 V | 3.0 V to 3.6 V | 3.0 V to 3.6 V | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to +70 C | 0 C to +70 C | 0 C to +70 C | 0 C to +70 C |
Key Differentiators
- Higher 11-bit ADC resolution versus 9-bit TVP5150 (vs TVP5150PNP)
- 3D-YC/5-line adaptive comb versus 2D notch comb (vs TVP5150PNP)
- Integrated Macrovision detection for DRM-aware designs (vs TVP5150PNP)
- Fewer input channels than 4-channel TVP5154 (vs TVP5154PNP)
Design Notes
Place 0.1 uF decoupling capacitors as close as possible to every AVDD and DVDD pin, and add a 10 uF bulk capacitor near the analog supply input. Keep analog and digital ground planes split under the device, joined at a single point near the analog ground pin. The analog input traces should be 75-ohm impedance-controlled and routed away from digital switching signals to prevent ADC-coupling noise from corrupting the decoded video.
A common pitfall is leaving the 27 MHz crystal traces unshielded and routing them over noisy digital planes - this couples jitter into the sample clock and manifests as chroma artifacts. Use a guard ring around the crystal and place load capacitors symmetrically. Another pitfall is omitting the recommended reset sequence at power-up; the TVP5160PNP requires RESETn to be asserted until the supplies stabilize, otherwise the I2C host interface may not respond to initialization writes.
For best Macrovision detection reliability, keep the analog input bandwidth limited to 6 MHz (NTSC/PAL baseband) using an external anti-alias filter before the AIN pins. Strong out-of-band interference from adjacent channel leakage can confuse the Macrovision observer. Use a 75-ohm source termination at the connector and a 75-ohm input impedance at the AIN pin to flat the passband. Estimated: a 2nd-order Butterworth at 6 MHz gives -3 dB at the band edge and -40 dB at 27 MHz, which is sufficient for Macrovision-aware decoding.
The TVP5160PNP dissipates approximately 904 mW typical per datasheet, so PCB thermal management is required for enclosed LCD TV chassis. Use a copper pour on the top and inner layers under the HTQFP-128 exposed pad area to spread heat; aim for at least 4 square inches of copper on each layer tied to the analog ground plane. Estimated: with 904 mW and a 4 sq-inch copper pour on a 4-layer FR-4 board, junction temperature rise is approximately 20-25 C above ambient - well within the 70 C commercial limit.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free compliance per TI product page. AEC-Q100 is not applicable - this is a commercial-grade (0 to 70 C) decoder, not an automotive part. Halogen-free status not explicitly listed in the verified web data.
