General Description

The MAX96717R GMSL™ serializer receives video on a

4-lane MIPI CSI-2 interface and outputs it on a GMSL2 serial

link transceiver for transport over a coaxial cable. Simultaneously,

it sends and receives bidirectional control

channel data across the same GMSL2 link. The GMSL2

link operates at a fixed rate of 3Gbps in the forward direction

and 187.5Mbps in the reverse direction. The device

is programmed through a local I2C interface or across

the link from a matching deserializer. The MAX96717R

features flexible GPIO tunnels and register-programmed

GPIO. Operation is specified over the automotive temperature

range of -40°C to +105°C. The device is AEC-Q100

grade 2 qualified.

Data can be transported over low-cost 50Ω coax cables

that meet the GMSL2 channel specification. Table 1 provides

guidance to typical maximum lengths of commonly

used automotive cables. Contact the factory for the GMSL2

Channel Specification.

Benefits and Features

● Automotive-Grade High-Speed Link

• Supports 19dB Insertion Loss at 1.5GHz

• Auto Adapt for Changes in Channel Conditions

• Operates -40°C to +105°C Ambient

● Four-Lane MIPI CSI-2 v1.3 Input Port

• MIPI D-PHY v1.2 Rated at 600Mbps/Lane

• Polarity Flip and Data-Lane Reassignment

• Supports 4 Virtual Channels

● Single GMSL2 Output

• 3Gbps in GMSL2 Forward Link-Rate

• 187.5Mbps Reverse Link-Rate

● Bidirectional Control Channel Supports

• Seven Configurable GPIO

• 1 x I2C Port, up to 1MHz

● Reduce BOM and Space Savings

• Tiny, 5mm x 5mm TQFN

• Industry’s Smallest Power over Coax (PoC)

Applications

● Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

● Surround View Systems (SVS)

● Driver Monitor Systems (DMS)

● Rear View Camera (RVC)

● Systems with Multiple Synchronized Cameras