VSP3200Y-2KG4 - 16-Bit 8MSPS CCD Signal Processor | TI
MPN: VSP3200Y-2KG4 β End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18.5 | $18.50 |
| 10 | $17.2 | $172.00 |
| 100 | $15.8 | $1,580.00 |
| 500 | $14.5 | $7,250.00 |
| 1,000 | $13.4 | $13,400.00 |
VSP3200Y-2KG4 Overview
An analog front end for image sensors is a specialized data-conversion IC that sits between a charge-coupled device (CCD) sensor and the digital image pipeline. It performs correlated double sampling (CDS) to remove kTC and low-frequency noise, applies programmable gain, offsets the black level, and digitizes the conditioned pixel signal with a high-speed ADC, delivering a clean digital video stream to downstream DSP or image-processing logic.
Key features of the VSP3200Y include three independent Correlated Double Samplers (CDS) and three Programmable Gain Amplifiers (PGAs) that process CCD signal channels end-to-end on one chip, a 16-bit ADC running at up to 8 MSPS, and dual output mode for flexible system interfacing. Integration of the complete analog chain eliminates discrete CDS/PGA stages, reducing board area and analog design risk.
The device is built on CMOS process technology and provides a serial digital output interface. According to TI product documentation, the VSP3200Y is interface compatible with the VSP3210, a 16-bit one-chip product; the VSP3210 is in turn pin-to-pin compatible with the VSP3100 when operated in demultiplexed output mode, giving designers a documented upgrade and substitution path within the same LQFP-48 family.
Typical applications include CCD camera signal chains for industrial inspection, consumer video capture, and contact image sensor (CIS) modules used in scanners and document imaging. The single 5 V supply suits legacy 5 V consumer and industrial boards.
When designing with this part, verify power-supply decoupling on both the analog and digital domains and confirm the output mode (multiplexed vs dual) matches the pixel-rate timing of your CCD clocking scheme.
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VSP3200Y-2KG4 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Resolution | 16 bit |
| Sampling Rate | 8 MSPS |
| Channels (CDS/PGA) | 3 channels |
| Function | CCD/CMOS/CIS analog front end signal processor |
| Supply Voltage (Analog) | 5 V |
| Output Interface | Serial, dual output mode |
| Architecture | CDS + PGA + 16-bit ADC |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C |
| Package | 48-LQFP (7x7 mm) |
| Package Code | LQFP (square), LFQFP |
| Terminal Count | 48 |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.5 mm |
| Terminal Form | Gull wing |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Temperature Grade | Consumer (0C to +85C) |
VSP3200Y-2KG4 lqfp (square), lfqfp Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for VSP3200Y-2KG4 (lqfp (square), lfqfp package). This analog component features input, output, and power supply pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for offset null, compensation, and enable pin configurations. Ideal for signal conditioning and amplifier circuits.
No detailed pinout data available for VSP3200Y-2KG4.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
VSP3200Y-2KG4 is suitable for 6 applications: CCD Camera Signal Chains, Contact Image Sensor (CIS) Modules, Industrial Machine-Vision Inspection, Consumer Video Capture, Medical Imaging Legacy Systems, Astronomy and Scientific CCD Readout.
CCD Camera Signal Chains
The VSP3200Y-2KG4 was architected specifically for CCD video: its three correlated double samplers remove kTC reset noise and low-frequency drift from each pixel, while the programmable gain amplifiers scale the signal to match the 16-bit ADC's full-scale range at up to 8 MSPS. In a typical chain the CCD output drives the CDS input directly, the PGA gain is set once per system calibration, and the serial digital output feeds the image DSP. Because the entire analog front end is integrated on one CMOS die from a single 5 V rail, board area and analog design risk drop substantially compared with discrete CDS/PGA/ADC stacks. The dual output mode supports systems that need pixel data delivered on two ports for parallel processing.
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Contact Image Sensor (CIS) Modules
CIS arrays in document scanners and fax machines output pixel-sequential analog video that benefits from the same CDS + PGA + ADC conditioning the VSP3200Y provides for CCDs. TI explicitly lists CIS sensors among supported front ends. At 8 MSPS, the device sustains the aggregate pixel rate of multi-tap CIS linear arrays used in mid-speed scanning; three channels can process three sensor taps in parallel, and programmable gain compensates for tap-to-tap sensitivity variation, improving uniformity across the scan width. The 0C to +85C consumer grade suits office equipment environments. Designers should match PGA range to the CIS output swing and use the black-level clamp to track illumination drift of the LED light source over temperature and aging.
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Industrial Machine-Vision Inspection
Factory automation cameras built around interline-transfer CCDs need low-noise pixel digitization to detect fine defects, and the VSP3200Y's 16-bit resolution provides the dynamic range to separate subtle contrast variations from sensor noise floor. The correlated double sampling stage rejects reset noise that would otherwise consume several LSBs of effective resolution, and the 5 V supply matches legacy industrial board power rails, allowing drop-in modernization of older inspection stations without power-system redesign. At 8 MSPS the part supports standard-definition frame rates with headroom for line-scan variants. For existing PCBs, the documented VSP3210/VSP3100 compatibility chain inside the same LQFP-48 footprint gives long-life industrial systems a sourcing path as VSP3200 stock depletes.
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Consumer Video Capture
The VSP3200Y-2KG4 is explicitly classed as a consumer-circuit device (temperature grade per Vyrian parametric data) and suits camcorder, security-camera, and video-capture front ends built on CCD imagers. The single 5 V supply simplifies consumer power trees, and integrating three CDS channels plus PGAs plus a 16-bit ADC on one chip reduces component count in cost-sensitive designs. The dual output mode lets a capture pipeline split luminance/processing streams. Designers should budget for the 0C to +85C range, which covers typical indoor consumer environments. Because the part is discontinued, consumer repair and legacy product lines should secure remaining broker stock (e.g., Heisener's 2,448-piece lot) or qualify the interface-compatible VSP3210.
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Medical Imaging Legacy Systems
Older medical imaging subsystems - endoscopy cameras, dermatology capture units, laboratory slide scanners - frequently used CCD AFEs of this generation, and servicing those systems today depends on sourcing EOL parts like the VSP3200Y-2KG4. The 16-bit resolution and CDS noise rejection meet the image-quality requirements of diagnostic-grade monochrome and color CCD chains, and the 5 V operation matches the original board power architecture. For maintenance engineering teams, the documented pin-relationship between VSP3200, VSP3210 and VSP3100 in LQFP-48 offers substitution options when the primary MPN is unavailable, subject to output-mode verification. Note the 0C to +85C rating covers clinical-room environments; verify against the equipment's own qualification envelope before substitution.
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Astronomy and Scientific CCD Readout
Scientific and amateur-astronomy CCD cameras demand the lowest achievable read noise, and correlated double sampling is the classical technique the VSP3200Y implements in silicon. Its 16-bit digitization preserves faint-signal dynamic range across bright-star to deep-sky amplitude spans, and 8 MSPS readout is ample for cooled-CCD frame rates where read noise matters more than speed. Three independent CDS/PGA channels support multi-tap scientific sensors for parallel readout. Hobbyist and instrument designers rebuilding legacy controllers on 5 V rails can use this AFE without redesigning power stages. Careful layout - guarding the CDS input nodes from clock coupling - is the main design effort; the datasheet layout guidance and dual output mode simplify multi-tap wiring.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | VSP3200Y/2K | VSP3210Y/2K | VSP3210 | VSP3100 | VSP8133 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
Key Differentiators
- Complete 3-channel CDS + PGA + 16-bit ADC integration on one die (vs VSP3100)
- Dual output mode flexibility (vs VSP3210)
- Documented family substitution chain (vs VSP8133)
Design Notes
Partition the board into analog and digital domains before routing. The three CDS inputs sample the CCD output directly at pixel rates, so any digital switching coupled into these nodes appears as fixed-pattern noise in the 16-bit result. Keep the serial output bus and CCD clock traces on the opposite side of the board or separated by a ground guard. Place 0.1 uF ceramic capacitors at every supply pin and one 10 uF bulk capacitor per supply domain, per standard TI AFE layout practice.
The VSP3200Y runs from a single 5 V rail; noise on this rail directly degrades the ADC noise floor because the internal reference and CDS stages share the supply domain. Estimated guidance: a low-noise LDO (e.g., TI TPS7A4700 class) with PSRR above 60 dB at the pixel-clock frequency keeps rail ripple below the 16-bit LSB scale. Avoid powering the AFE from a switching regulator without a post-LDO stage, and decouple the CCD bias supplies separately from the digital 5 V rail.
The most frequent substitution error is assuming VSP3200 and VSP3210 are identical: TI documents them as interface compatible, but FindIC's comparison notes the main parameters are inconsistent and circuit structure may need modification. Before reflowing a VSP3210 onto a VSP3200 footprint, verify output multiplexing mode, pixel timing, and PGA programming interfaces in both datasheets. Also confirm whether your board expects the G4 (green) package finish if the assembly house tracks land-finish compatibility.
Compliance Information
The 'G4' TI suffix typically denotes a green/RoHS package modifier, but RoHS status for this EOL part could not be confirmed from the provided data; verify with TI product longevity documents before compliance-critical use.
