The DP8531V is a video clock generator from the * series, designed to produce the precise timing signals needed for video encoding, decoding, and display synchronization. It belongs to the class of clock-generation ICs that take a reference oscillator or crystal input and synthesize the multiple clock frequencies required by video standards such as NTSC, PAL, or digital video interfaces. This part is typically found in broadcast equipment, video capture cards, set-top boxes, and surveillance DVRs where pixel-accurate clocking is non-negotiable.
Key characteristics that affect your BOM
A critical BOM flag: the DP8531V is RoHS non-compliant. If your assembly line or end-product requires RoHS compliance (e.g., for EU market sale), this part will need either an exemption or a dedicated leaded-process production run. For repair, retrofit, or legacy-support builds where RoHS is not mandated, this is not an issue. The part is — loose units rather than tape-and-reel. This suits hand-assembly, prototyping, or low-volume production, but it is not the format for high-speed pick-and-place lines. If you need tape-and-reel for automated assembly, confirm with your distributor whether a reeled variant exists or if a re-reeling service is available.
This part is not subject to last-time-buy constraints or allocation pressures typical of end-of-life components.