The document is the data sheet for the SAA5290 chip of Philips Semiconductors. The chip is a single-chip one page teletext decoder and TV microcontroller, which supports Eastern European, Western European and Turkish language variants and allows double size, double width and double height characters, as well as enhanced display features including meshing and shadowing.
The Philips SAA5290 is a preliminary specification document describing a single-chip integrated circuit that combines a complete one-page teletext decoder with television control functions. The device supports 625-line based World System Teletext transmissions, including Eastern European, Western European, and Turkish language variants.
| Supply Voltage (Vop) | 4.5 to 5.5 V |
|---|---|
| Microcontroller Supply Current (Ippm) | 25 to 40 mA |
| Operating Ambient Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Crystal Frequency (fal) | 12 MHz |
| Package Type | SDIP52 |
The device covers Eastern European, Western European, and Turkish language variants.
Each output can sink up to 10 mA of current.