MAX3816A:I²C 2-Wire Extender for DDC in DVI, HDMI, and VGA Interfaces

Extend DVI/HDMI Reach Beyond 30m

The MAX3816A DDC*/I²C extender automatically compensates for excess load capacitance of long DVI™, HDMI™, and VGA cables. A single MAX3816A placed at the display side of the link restores signal integrity bidirectionally for both DDC clock and data over 0 to 60 meters of cable. The MAX3816A features compensation for cable capacitance with a guaranteed range up to 3000pF, typically beyond 5000pF. The MAX3816A detects state-change assertion by the logical "AND" of the source side and display side. It asserts the new state with a rail-to-rail slew-rate-limited driver capable of meeting I²C rise- and fall-time requirements under the full load of the cable. After assertion of the new state, a holdoff period of 2.5µs prevents a subsequent state change while the cable channel settles. Under full load at 100kbps, the MAX3816A consumes 25mW, excluding pullup resistors. It is available in a 16-pin TSSOP package and operates from 0°C to +70°C.

Key Features
  • DDC or I²C Cable Extension Up to 60 Meters at 100kbps for Both Clock and Data Channels
  • Single-Sided Solution Requires Only One MAX3816A at the Display Side
  • Compensates for Cable Capacitance, 0 to 3000pF Guaranteed (8x I²C Specification), or Beyond 5000pF Typical
  • Parallel and Serial Operating Modes
  • Prevents Ringing Due to Reflections by Terminating Transmission Line Impedance After Transitions
  • Use with MAX3815 TMDS® Equalizer to Form a Complete Digital Video Extension Solution
  • 3.0V to 5.5V Power Supply
  • Optional Voltage Translation Between 5V Cable DDC and 3.3V Display DDC Levels
MAX3816A: Typical Application Circuit (Parallel Mode)
MAX3816A: Typical Application Circuit (Parallel Mode)
Applications/Uses
  • DVI/HDMI Cable-Extender Modules and Active Cable Assemblies
  • Front-Projector DVI/HDMI Inputs
  • High-Definition Televisions, Displays, and Computer Monitors
DataSheet
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Parametrics
Part NumberData Rate
(Mbps)
Max. Reach @ Max. Data RateVSUPPLY
(V)
ICC
(mA)
ChannelsPackage/PinsBudgetary
Price
maxtypSee Notes
MAX3816A0.160m Cable3.0 to 5.551TSSOP/16$2.26 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3816ACUE+ActiveTSSOP,;16 pin;33.4 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3816ACUE+TActiveTSSOP,;16 pin;33.4 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
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