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Analog Devices ADV7172/ADV7173 Video Encoder Handbook
The ADV7172/ADV7173 is a digital video encoder that converts CCIR‑601 4:2:2 component video data into standard analog PAL/NTSC signals. It supports a wide range of video standards and includes six 10‑bit DACs with programmable color and power‑management features, making it suitable for DVD playback, portable video equipment, set‑top boxes, and other multimedia applications.
This handbook describes the device’s features, functional block diagram, electrical specifications, timing diagrams, and allowable operating configurations. It also covers power‑supply options, DAC current settings, and programming via a two‑wire serial interface.
Analog Devices ADV7172 specifications
| Sleep Mode Current Consumption | typically less than 20 pA |
|---|---|
| Maximum Junction Temperature | 110°C |
| Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance | 54.6°C/W |
| Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance | 16.7°C/W |
All Analog Devices ADV7172 documents by type
Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
How to use the product for one specific task, with worked examples.
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
When is Low Power Mode available?
Low Power Mode is only available at an operating voltage of 5 V.
How does the device exit Sleep Mode?
The device exits Sleep Mode when the Sleep Mode control bit (MR27) is set to Logic 0 or when a reset is applied.
What interface is used to program the encoder?
Programming is done via a two‑wire serial MPU interface that is I²C‑compatible.
From: Analog Devices ADV7172/ADV7173 Video Encoder Datasheet
What video standards does the ADV7172/ADV7173 support?
It supports NTSC‑M, PAL‑M/N, PAL‑B/D/G/H/I, PAL‑60, YUV Betacam, MII and SMPTE output levels, as well as composite, component S‑Video, component YUV, and EuroSCART RGB outputs.
