Datasheet

General Description
The MAX9235 serializer transforms 10-bit-wide parallel
LVCMOS/LVTTL data into a serial high-speed, low-volt-
age differential signaling (LVDS) data stream. The seri-
alizer typically pairs with deserializers like the
MAX9206, which receives the serial output and trans-
forms it back to 10-bit-wide parallel data.
The MAX9235 transmits serial data at speeds up to
450Mbps over PCB traces or twisted-pair cables. Since
the clock is recovered from the serial data stream,
clock-to-data and data-to-data skew that would be pre-
sent with a parallel bus are eliminated.
The MAX9235 serializer requires no external compo-
nents and no control signals and can lock to a 16MHz
to 45MHz system clock. The serializer output is held in
high impedance until the device is fully locked to the
local system clock.
The MAX9235 operates from a single +3.3V supply, is
specified for operation from -40°C to +105°C, and is
available in a 16-pin TQFN (3mm x 3mm) package.
Applications
Features
Stand-Alone Serializer (vs. SERDES) Ideal for
Unidirectional Links
Framing Bits for Deserializer Resync Allow Hot
Insertion Without System Interruption
LVDS Serial Output Rated for Point-to-Point
Applications
Wide Reference Clock Input Range
16MHz to 45MHz
Low 31mA Supply Current
10-Bit Parallel LVCMOS/LVTTL Interface
Up to 450Mbps Payload Data Rate
Small 16-Pin TQFN (3mm x 3mm) Package
MAX9235
10-Bit LVDS Serializer
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PCB OR
TWISTED PAIR
TCLK
PLL
PLL
EN
INPUT LATCH
PARALLEL-TO-SERIAL
OUTPUT LATCH
SERIAL-TO-PARALLEL
TIMING AND
CONTROL
TIMING AND
CONTROL
CLOCK
RECOVERY
RCLK
LOCK
OUT+
OUT-
IN+
IN-
100Ω 100Ω
RCLK_R/F
REFCLK
OUT_
IN_
10
10
LVDS
MAX9235 MAX9206
Ordering Information
19-0849; Rev 1; 12/07
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
PART
PIN-
PACKAGE
REF CLOCK
RANGE (MHz)
PKG
CODE
M AX 9235E TE +
16 TQFN-EP*
16 to 45
TI633-5
Pin Configuration and Functional Diagram appear at end of
data sheet.
Typical Application Circuit
Lane Departures
Security Cameras
Rear View Cameras
Production Line Monitoring
+Denotes a lead-free package.
Note: The device is specified over the -40°C to +105°C temper-
ature range.
*EP = Exposed pad.

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