Backporch Clamp Notes

Connecting two different power sources through a DC connection is dangerous, and usually forbidden by safety regulations. Consequently, video-equipment makers have a tacit agreement to AC-couple the input of their equipment, and DC-couple the output—requiring the next stage to re-establish the DC component (see EN 50049-1 for PAL/DVB [SCART] and SMPTE 253M section 9.5 for NTSC, which allow a DC output level). Failure to establish such a protocol leads to “double coupling,” where two coupling capacitors appear in series, or to a short where there are no capacitors. The sole exception to this rule is battery-powered equipment, such as camcorders and still cameras, which AC-couple the output to minimize battery drain.

https://www.maximintegrated.com/en/design/technical-documents/tutorials/3/3303.html

Module Info

Inputs:
Outputs:
Power Draw on +5V:	N/A
Power Draw on -5V:	N/A
Frequency Response:

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