DESCRIPTION
The WM8170 is a 10-bit analogue front end/digitiser IC, which processes and digitises the analogue output signals from area array CCD sensors at pixel sample rates of up to 21MSPS.

FEATURES
• 10-bit, 21MSPS ADC
• No missing codes guaranteed
• Correlated double sampling
• Programmable gain amplifier
• Black level clamp
• Input blanking
• Two auxiliary 8-bit DACs
• Power save mode
• Serial or parallel control bus
• Adjustable sample rate
• User selectable sampling on rising or falling edge of clocks
• Single 3.3V power supply (3V minimum)
• 48-pin TQFP package
• Standby mode ICC<10mA
• Power consumption typically 190mW at 12MHz, 270mW at 21MHz

APPLICATIONS
• Digital still cameras
• Digital camcorders
• PC cameras
• Progressive scan CCDs
• NTSC, PAL interline CCDs