EL4581: Sync Separator, 50% Slice, S-H, Filter

The EL4581 extracts timing information from standard negative going video sync found in NTSC, PAL and SECAM broadcast systems. It can also be used in non standard formats and with computer graphics systems at higher scan rates, by adjusting a single external resistor. When the input does not have correct serration pulses in the vertical interval, a default vertical output is produced.

Outputs are composite sync, vertical sync, burst/back porch output, and odd/even output. The later operates only in interlaced scan formats.

The EL4581 provides a reliable method of determining correct sync slide level by setting it to the mid-point between sync tip and blanking level at the back porch. This 50% level is determined by two internal self timing sample and hold circuits that track sync tip and back porch levels. This also provides a degree of hum and noise rejection to the input signal, and compensates for varying input levels of 0.5VP-P to 2.0VP-P.

A built in linear phase, third order, low pass filter attenuates the chroma signal in color systems to prevent incorrectly set color burst from disturbing the 50% sync slide.

This device may be used to replace the industry standard LM1881, offering improved performance and reduced power consumption.

The EL4581 video sync separator is manufactured using Elantec's high performance analog CMOS process.

Key Features
  • NTSC, PAL and SECAM sync separation
  • Single supply, +5V
  • Precision 50% slicing, internal caps
  • Built-in color burst filter
  • Decodes non-standard verticals
  • Pin compatible with LM1881
  • Low power
  • Typically 1.5mA supply current
  • Resistor programmable scan rate
  • Few external components
  • Available in 8 Ld PDIP and SOIC packages
  • Pb-free available (RoHS compliant)
Applications
  • Video special effects
  • Video test equipment
  • Video distribution
  • Displays
  • Imaging
  • Video data capture
  • Video triggers
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
AN1099: A Simple Circuit Removes SyncPDF13 Nov 2014185 KB
AN1095: Temperature Compensation for the EL4581 and EL4583PDF13 Nov 2014100 KB
Datasheets
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
EL4581 DatasheetPDF14 Nov 2014353 KB
Tech Briefs
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
TB462: Simple Circuit Removes Sync TipPDF19 Nov 2014175 KB
Order Information
Part NumberPackage TypeWeight(g)PinsMSL RatingPeak Temp (°C)RoHS Status
EL4581CN8 Ld PDIP0.548N/ANA
EL4581CS8 Ld SOIC0.07281240
EL4581CS-T138 Ld SOIC T+R0.07281240
EL4581CS-T78 Ld SOIC T+R0.07281240
EL4581CSZ8 Ld SOIC0.07283260RoHS
EL4581CSZ-T138 Ld SOIC T+R0.07283260RoHS
EL4581CSZ-T78 Ld SOIC T+R0.07283260RoHS
EL4581CS-EVALN/A
EL4581 Datasheet 14 Nov 2014
8 Ld PDIP ISL84542
8 Ld SOIC T+R ISL1208
EL4581
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
AN1099: A Simple Circuit Removes Sync 13 Nov 2014
AN1095: Temperature Compensation for the EL4581 and EL4583 13 Nov 2014
TB462: Simple Circuit Removes Sync Tip 19 Nov 2014