PAL Color Television System: Key Components & Functions
Color Subcarrier Oscillator Fundamentals
The color subcarrier frequency must be very precise. To generate this precise frequency, a crystal oscillator is used. Its features include:
- It operates at very specific frequencies.
- Frequencies are easily synchronizable.
- To correct the oscillator signal, the principle of correction by Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) is used.
The crystal circuit has three differentially-controlled phase parts:
- The crystal oscillator provides a frequency signal, which can be stable and regulated.
- The phase comparator provides the control voltage.
- Phase reactance varies the oscillator capacitance.
PAL ID Circuit Function
The PAL ID circuit provides essential information to both the color suppression circuit and the PAL switch.