MAX3845:DVI/HDMI 2:4 TMDS Fanout Switch and Cable Driver

Industry's First DVI/HDMI Fanout Switch Configurable to a Full 4x4 Switch

The MAX3845 is a TMDS® 2-to-4 fanout switch and cable driver for multimonitor distribution of DVI™ or HDMI™ signaling up to 1.65Gbps. Both inputs and outputs are standard TMDS signaling as per DVI and HDMI standards. Because TMDS links are "point-to-point", buffering is required for fanout applications. Four DVI/HDMI TMDS outputs are provided for fanout distribution. Each TMDS output can be independently sourced from either input or can be turned off. Each TMDS input or output is composed of four differential channels that can be arbitrarily assigned to the three data signals and the 1/10th-rate clock. The data rate depends on resolution, but it can vary from 250Mbps (VGA) to 1.65Gbps (UXGA or 1080p/60). Typical applications include multiroom display of the same video source or industrial/commercial signage applications such as airport monitors or trading room floor displays. The MAX3845 includes selectable output preemphasis that extends output cable reach up to an additional 7m. For DDC switching, use the companion MAX4814E 2:4 low-resistance CMOS crosspoint switch. DDC switching is not required for applications that connect DDC to one reference monitor only. The MAX3845 can be configured to create a 2 x 8 or 4 x 4 switch (see the Typical Operating Circuit diagrams located in the full data sheet). The MAX3845 is available in a 14mm × 14mm, 100-pin TQFP-EP package and operates over the -10°C to +85°C temperature range.

Key Features
  • Two DVI/HDMI TMDS-Compatible Inputs and Four DVI/HDMI TMDS-Compatible Outputs
  • Save Power by Turning Off Unused Outputs
  • Each Output Independently Selects Input 1 or Input 2
  • Three Preemphasis Settings Extend Cable Reach Up to 7m
  • Operation Up to 1.65Gbps
  • 14mm x 14mm, 100-Pin TQFP Package with Exposed Paddle for Heat Sinking
  • 3.3V Power Supply
  • TMDS Data (x3) and Clock (x1) Can Be Arbitrarily Assigned to the Four Identical Switched Paths (A, B, C, and D)
MAX3845: Typical Operating Circuit
MAX3845: Typical Operating Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Digital Signage and Industrial Display
  • DVI/HDMI Crosspoint Switches
  • DVI/HDMI Distribution Amplifiers
  • Home A/V Receivers
  • PC Monitor Distribution
DataSheet
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MAX3845 Data SheetMAX3845.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberApplicationsData Rate
(Mbps)
Data Rate
(Mbps)
Max. Reach @ Max. Data RateVSUPPLY
(V)
I/O TypeChannelsTx Eq. @ Max. Rate
(dB)
Package/PinsOper. Temp.
(°C)
Budgetary
Price
minmaxtypSee Notes
MAX3845HDMI/DVI25016507m Cable3.3CML46TQFP-EP/100-10 to 85$10.85 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3845UCQ+ActiveTQFP-EP,;100 pin;256 mm²0°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3845UCQ+DNRNDTQFP-EP,;100 pin;256 mm²0°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3845UCQ+TDNRNDTQFP-EP,;100 pin;256 mm²0°C to +85°CLead Free
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