Datasheet
MAX3816A
I
2
C 2-Wire Extender for DDC in DVI,
HDMI, and VGA Interfaces
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Maxim Integrated Products
1
19-4109; Rev 0; 7/08
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General Description
The MAX3816A DDC*/I
2
C extender automatically compen-
sates for excess load capacitance of long DVI™, HDMI™,
and VGA cables. A single MAX3816A placed at the dis-
play 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
I
2
C 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.
Applications
Front-Projector DVI/HDMI Inputs
High-Definition Televisions, Displays, and
Computer Monitors
DVI/HDMI Cable-Extender Modules and Active
Cable Assemblies
Features
♦ DDC or I
2
C 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 I
2
C 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
Typical Application Circuit (Parallel Mode)
Ordering Information
PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX3816ACUE+ 0°C to +70°C 16 TSSOP
+
Denotes a lead-free/RoHS-compliant package.
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
*DDC (Display Data Channel) is part of the VESA Standard.
TMDS is a registered trademark of Silicon Image, Inc.
DVI is a trademark of Digital Display Working Group.
HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
DRVR_EN
V
CC
CLOCK_C
DATA_C
GND_REF
CLOCK_D
V
SS
DATA_D
V
DD
DDC SCL
DDC SDA
DDC +5V
CONNECTOR TO DISPLAY
DVI, HDMI, OR M1 CONNECTOR, < 3m
47kΩ47kΩ
10μF
10μF
LONG CABLE FROM VIDEO SOURCE:
DVI, HDMI, OR CAT-5 CABLE UP TO 60m
(200ft)
V
CC
SHIELD GNDS
DDC SCL
DDC SDA
DDC +5V
SHIELD GNDS
DDC GND
DDC GND
CABLE HEAD OR EXTENDER BOX
V
DD
OR V
SS
(SEE DESCRIPTION)
MAX3816A
*TO MEET DVI/HDMI SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE DDC +5V LINK, THE V
DD
SIDE OF THE MAX3816A MUST BE EXTERNALLY POWERED. IF NOT APPLICABLE, CONNECT TO DDC +5V.
5V*
MODE
V
DD