High-Speed, Multiport LVDS Crossbar Switches Reduce Point-to-Point Links and Save Cost

High-Speed, Multiport LVDS Crossbar Switches Reduce Point-to-Point Links and Save Cost

Maxim introduces the MAX9132/MAX9134/MAX9135 high-speed, multiport LVDS crossbar switches. These switches route multiple sources to multiple displays, thus reducing the number of point-to-point links.

These switches route multiple sources to multiple displays — such as navigation, camera, satellite TV, and DVD signals. Additionally, they provide programmable output pre-emphasis to improve signal integrity at the load and accommodate longer cables than those that can typically be driven by similar switches. Specially designed for transmitting high-speed digital video in automotive applications, these devices are also well suited for a wide range of digital video distribution and routing applications.

The  MAX9132/MAX9134/MAX9135 support data rates up to 840Mbps at each port. The MAX9132 features three input ports and two output ports, MAX9134 has three input ports and four output ports, and the MAX9135 has four input ports and three output ports. All ports are rated up to ±25kV ESD for the ISO Air Discharge Model, ±15kV ESD for the IEC Air Discharge Model, and ±10kV ESD Contact Discharge Model. The MAX9132/MAX9134/MAX9135 allow any input to be connected to any output, or to all outputs to broadcast the video image to all displays.