EL1881: Sync Separator, Low Power

The EL1881 video sync separator is manufactured using Elantec's high performance analog CMOS process. This device extracts sync timing information from both standard and non-standard video input. It provides composite sync, vertical sync, burst/back porch timing, and odd/even field detection. Fixed 70mV sync tip slicing provides sync edge detection when the video input level is between 0.5VP-P and -2VP-P (sync tip amplitude 143mV to 572mV). A single external resistor sets all internal timing to adjust for various video standards. The composite sync output follows video in sync pulses and a vertical sync pulse is output on the rising edge of the first vertical serration following the vertical pre-equalizing string. For non-standard vertical inputs, a default vertical pulse is output when the vertical signal stays low for longer than the vertical sync default delay time. The odd/even output indicates field polarity detected during the vertical blanking interval. The EL1881 is plug-in compatible with the industry-standard LM1881 and can be substituted for that part in 5V applications with lower required supply current.

The EL1881 is available in the 8 Ld PDIP and SOIC packages and is specified for operation over the full -40°C to +85°C temperature range.

Key Features
  • NTSC, PAL, SECAM, non-standard video sync separation
  • Fixed 70mV slicing of video input levels from 0.5VP-P to 2VP-P
  • Low supply current - 1.5mA typ.
  • Single +5V supply
  • Composite, vertical sync output
  • Odd/even field output
  • Burst/back porch output
  • Available in 8 Ld PDIP and SOIC packages
  • Pb-free available (RoHS Compliant)
Applications
  • Video amplifiers
  • PCMCIA applications
  • A/D drivers
  • Line drivers
  • Portable computers
  • High-speed communications
  • RGB applications
  • Broadcast equipment
  • Active filtering
Typical Diagram
Application Notes
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
AN9741: Basic DACs for Electronic EngineersPDF27 Mar 201582 KB
AN9764: PALplus OverviewPDF13 Nov 201441 KB
AN9759: Signal Processing Blocks - A TutorialPDF13 Nov 20141.22 MB
AN9738: Video Module Interface (VMI) for ICsPDF13 Nov 201496 KB
AN9644: Composite Video Separation TechniquesPDF13 Nov 20141.47 MB
AN1695: Basics of Video: from Simple Analog to HDTVPDF13 Nov 2014290 KB
AN1566: Video Fader With DCP-Digital ControlPDF13 Nov 2014349 KB
AN1099: A Simple Circuit Removes SyncPDF13 Nov 2014185 KB
Datasheets
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
EL1881 DatasheetPDF14 Nov 2014240 KB
User Guides
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
EL1881, EL1883 Eval Boards User GuidePDF18 Jul 2016156 KB
Order Information
Part NumberPackage TypeWeight(g)PinsMSL RatingPeak Temp (°C)RoHS Status
EL1881CN8 Ld PDIP0.548N/ANA
EL1881CS8 Ld SOIC0.07281240
EL1881CS-T138 Ld SOIC T+R0.07281240
EL1881CS-T78 Ld SOIC T+R0.07281240
EL1881CSZ8 Ld SOIC0.07283260RoHS
EL1881CSZ-T138 Ld SOIC T+R0.07283260RoHS
EL1881CSZ-T78 Ld SOIC T+R0.07283260RoHS
EL1881CSZ-T7A8 Ld SOIC T+R0.07283260RoHS
EL1881CS-EVALN/A
EL1881CN-EVALN/A
EL1881 Datasheet 14 Nov 2014
8 Ld PDIP ISL84542
8 Ld SOIC T+R ISL1208
EL1881
AN9741: Basic DACs for Electronic Engineers 27 Mar 2015
AN9764: PALplus Overview 13 Nov 2014
AN9759: Signal Processing Blocks - A Tutorial 13 Nov 2014
AN9738: Video Module Interface (VMI) for ICs 13 Nov 2014
AN9644: Composite Video Separation Techniques 13 Nov 2014
AN1695: Basics of Video: from Simple Analog to HDTV 13 Nov 2014
AN1566: Video Fader With DCP-Digital Control 13 Nov 2014
AN1099: A Simple Circuit Removes Sync 13 Nov 2014
EL1881, EL1883 Eval Boards User Guide 18 Jul 2016