The AD9280ARS features an optional clamp circuit for dc
restoration of video or ac coupled signals. Figure 24 shows the
internal clamp circuitry and the external control signals needed
for clamp operation. To enable the clamp, apply a logic high to
the CLAMP pin. This will close the switch SW1. The clamp
amplifier will then servo the voltage at the AIN pin to be equal
to the clamp voltage applied at the CLAMPIN pin. After the
desired clamp level is attained, SW1 is opened by taking
CLAMP back to a logic low. Ignoring the droop caused by the
input bias current, the input capacitor CIN will hold the dc
voltage at AIN constant until the next clamp interval. The input
resistor RIN has a minimum recommended value of 10 W, to
maintain the closed-loop stability of the clamp amplifier.