I used NEC uPD6450, 6453 and so on in most of my video projects. They are
pretty easy to use (easier than SGS's 5730 - I used that one also). The only
problem with them - check with NEC in advance, because they have tendency to
discontinue their parts without any notice.
I am not sure I have extra databook, but I think you can download datasheets
from NEC website.
Good luck.

Gennady Palitsky
Jefferson Audio Video Systems
gennadyp@mainlink.net

-----Original Message-----
From: Facci, John <JFacci@NETBRIDGE.COM.AU>
To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU <PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU>
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 1998 2:26 AM
Subject: On Screen Display (OSD) IC


> I'm looking at creating a PIC 84 project to control a VCR for a Home
>Security System.
>I would like to add a OSD of time and date to the recorded image. Not
>knowing anything
>about video signals I looked into OSD Ic's. I found a SGS-Thompson
>STV-5730 IC that
>looks good, but cannot find anyone to supply it locally.
>Does anyone know where I can buy this in small retail?
>Alternative suggestions welcome.
>
>Thanks
>John