General Description

The MAX3815A cable equalizer automatically provides compensation for DVI™ and HDMI™ v1.3 cables. It extends the usable cable distance up to 40 meters (1.65Gbps) and 35 meters (2.25Gbps). The MAX3815A is designed to equalize signals encoded in the transition-minimized differential signaling (TMDS®) format.

Features

♦ Guaranteed Performance to 2.25Gbps (HDMI 1.3),

   Improved Jitter Performance at Low Source

   Amplitude, and Enhanced Output Driver

♦ Extends 2.25Gbps TMDS Interface Length

   0 to 35 Meters Over HDMI Cable, 24 AWG

   0 to 22 Meters Over HDMI Cable, 28 AWG

♦ Extends 1.65Gbps TMDS Interface Length

   0 to 40 Meters Over HDMI Cable, 24 AWG

   0 to 28 Meters Over HDMI Cable, 28 AWG

♦ Compatible with HDTV Resolutions 720p, 1080i,

   1080p, and 1080p with 36-Bit Color

♦ Compatible with Computer Resolutions VGA,

   SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA, and WUXGA

♦ Fully Automatic Equalization, No System Control

   Required

♦ 3.3V Power Supply

♦ Power Dissipation of 0.6W (typ)

♦ 7mm x 7mm, 48-Pin TQFP Lead-Free Package

Applications

   Front-Projector HDMI/DVI Inputs

   High-Definition Televisions and Displays

   HDMI/DVI-D Cable-Extender Modules and Active

      Cable Assemblies

   LCD Computer Monitors

   HDMI 1.3 Deep Color Systems