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FEATURES

APPLICATIONS

DESCRIPTION

THS8136

TRIPLE 10-BIT 180-MSPS GRAPHICS AND VIDEO DAC

• Graphics and Video Generation

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• Triple 10-Bit Digital-to-Analog Converters

(DACs)

• High-Resolution Image Processing

• Generic Triple D/A Converter

• 180-MSPS Operation

• Direct Drive of Double-Terminated 75-Ω Load

Into Standard Video Levels

• Bi-Level Sync and Blank Level Generation

• Internal Voltage Reference

• Low-Power Operation From 3.3-V Analog and

1.8-V Digital Supply Levels

• 1.8-V Compatible Inputs

The THS8136 is a general-purpose triple high-speed digital-to-analog (D/A) converter optimized for use in

video/graphics applications. The device operates from 3.3-V analog and 1.8-V digital supplies with D/A converter

performance assured at sampling rates up to 180 MHz. The THS8136 consists of three 10-bit D/A converters

and additional circuitry for bi-level sync and blanking level generation. The current-steering DACs have been

specifically designed to produce standard video output levels when directly connected to a single-ended

double-terminated 75-

Ω coaxial cable.

By providing a dc offset in sync insertion mode, the THS8136 can generate a bi-level sync on the AG DAC

output without sacrificing DAC resolution. Support is also provided for insertion of RGB or YPbPr reference or

blanking levels, irrespective of the the DAC input codes. A generic DAC mode is provided for applications not

requiring sync generation. All digital inputs are 1.8-V compatible.

ORDERABLE PART NUMBER

Tray

THS8136PHP

0°C to 70°C

PowerPAD™ TQFP-48 – PHP

Tape and reel

THS8136PHPR

Tray

THS8136IPHP

–40°C to 85°C

PowerPAD™ TQFP-48 – PHP

Tape and reel

THS8136IPHPR

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For the most current package and ordering information, see the Package Option Addendum at the end of this document, or see the TI

web site at www.ti.com.

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Package drawings, thermal data, and symbolization are available at www.ti.com/packaging.

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Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of Texas

Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.

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PowerPAD is a trademark of Texas Instruments.

PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.

Copyright © 2008, Texas Instruments Incorporated

Products conform to specifications per the terms of the Texas

Instruments standard warranty. Production processing does not

necessarily include testing of all parameters.