Demux chip provides HDMI, DisplayPort

The PS8336A and PS8336B demultiplexers integrate a Dual Mode DisplayPort 1.2 receiver with both a DisplayPort 1.2-compliant output and a HDMI 1.4a-compliant TMDS output. The IC complies with the VESA DisplayPort 1.2 standard, supports up to 5.4-Gbit/s link rate (HBR2), and, supports AUX and Fast AUX modes that increases the data rate of the bidirectional side-band signal from 1 to 720 Mbits/s.

When using the DisplayPort output, the devices behave like a repeater/redriver. The PS8336A uses 1.5 and 3.3 V, while the PS8336B takes a single 3.3-V supply. Both devices come in a 7 x 7-mm 56-pin QFN package. ($1.75 ea/high volume — samples available now.)

By Jim Harrison

Parade Technologies , San Jose , CA
Customer Support 408-329-5540

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