Date: 20/05/2010

High-speed LVDS serializer from Maxim for gigabit multimedia designs

Maxim has introduced its high-speed LVDS serializer family, the MAX9249 serializer with LVDS system interface. This serializer pairs with the MAX9260 deserializer to form a gigabit multimedia chipset. This provides a bi-directional digital video link over a single DC-balanced twisted-pair or differential line.

The full-duplex control channel eliminates the need for an external CAN or LIN interface. This enables bi-directional communication with the display module and programming of camera settings through a UART/I²C interface on a frame-by-frame basis. This chipset is preferred for automotive infotainment and camera applications such as navigation, sign recognition, collision avoidance, night vision, and lane departure. This device offers programmable spread-spectrum modulation to reduce EMI and also allows isolation between the serializer and deserializer through AC-coupling. It also provides hot-swap capability to increase fault tolerance, and offers "on-the-fly" frequency programming. This chipset operates from a 1.8V core supply and features a separate input supply for interfacing to 1.8V to 3.3V logic levels.

Package: 7mm x 7mm, 48-pin TQFP

Price: start at US$5.25

Availability: Now

For more information visit: www.maxim-ic.com