The MAX14983E integrates high-bandwidth analog
switches, level-translating buffers, and 5V power switches
to implement a complete 1:2 multiplexer for VGA monitors. The device switches graphics signals between a
controller and two outputs. Integrated pullup resistors
(2.2kI typ) are provided on the monitor-side display data
channel (DDC) signal lines.
The device features a simple power interface that operates with a single +5V supply input. Two integrated
power switches with current limiting and reverse-current
protection pass the +5V supply to external loads with
minimal voltage drop.
The horizontal and vertical synchronization (HSYNC/
VSYNC) buffers shift logic levels to support +2.5V to
+5.0V CMOS or TTL-compatible graphics controllers
while meeting the VESA drive capability requirement of
Q8mA. An internal 2.5V regulator translates the DDC
voltage levels to be compatible with low-voltage graphics
controllers.
The device also features monitor-detect outputs and
enable inputs that allow monitor switching to operate either
automatically or with inputs from the graphics controller.
The MAX14983E is available in a 32-pin (5mm x 5mm)
TQFN package, and is specified over the -40NC to +85NC
extended temperature range.
Benefits and Features
S Design Flexibility
Graphics Controller Port is Protected when
VCC = 0V
DDC Switches Limit Voltage to Low-Voltage
Supply
Internal +2.5V Regulator
S High Level of Integration for Enhanced
Performance
Low 5.5pF (typ) RGB Capacitance
2.0ns (typ) tR/tF with 10pF, 2.2kI Load on
Monitor-Side SYNC Signals
Source and Sink 8mA While Meeting Speed
Requirements
±11kV Human Body Model (HBM)
S Saves Space on Board
Internal Power Switches Pass +5V with 300mV (max) IR Drop
Short-Circuit/Thermal/Reverse-Current
Protection
5mm x 5mm, 32-Pin TQFN Package
Typical Operating Circuit
+5V
+2.5V
0.1µF
Applications
Servers
KVM Switches
Computing
Graphics Cards
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
For related parts and recommended products to use with this part,
refer to www.maxim-ic.com/MAX14983E.related.
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
(VCC = +5V Q5%, TA= -40NC to +85NC, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +5V, TA= +25NC.) (Note 2)
PARAMETERSYMBOLCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
DDC SWITCHES (SDA�, SCL� INPUTS/OUTPUTS)
Input Leakage CurrentI
Off-Leakage CurrentI
On-ResistanceR
SDA1, SDA2, SCL1, SCL2
Internal Pullup Resistance
CONTROL SIGNALS (HSYNC�, VSYNC�, EN_ INPUTS/OUTPUTS)
Input Logic-Low VoltageV
Input Logic-High VoltageV
Output Logic-Low VoltageV
Output Logic-High Voltage
Rise Time/Fall TimetR, t
MONITOR DETECTION OUTPUTS (MD_, MDOR)
Output-Voltage LowV
Input Leakage CurrentI
R�, G�, B� SWITCH PERFORMANCE
Bandwidthf
On-LossI
On-Resistance R
On-Resistance Matching
On-Resistance FlatnessR
B1, B2 Internal Pullup ResistanceR
Off-Leakage CurrentI
Off-CapacitanceC
On-CapacitanceC
ESD PROTECTION
LOFF
R
PULLUPVSDA_
V
LOD
MAX
LOSS
DR
FLAT(ON)
LOFF
OFF
V
L
ON
IL
IH
OL
OH
F
OL
ON
ON
B
ON
= VCC, V
EN1
VIN = +5.25V, VCC = 0V10
VIN = 0.8V, I
= V
HSYNC0, VSYNC0, EN1, EN2
HSYNC0, VSYNC0, EN1, EN2
HSYNC1, HSYNC2, VSYNC1, VSYNC2,
I
= 8mA
SINK
HSYNC1, HSYNC2, VSYNC1, VSYNC2,
I
SOURCE
HSYNC0 input tR/tF < 5ns, 10% to 90%2ns
R
VIN = 3.3V, MD_ and MDOR deasserted
Figure 1, RS = RL = 50I
Figure 1, f = 50MHz, RS = RL = 50I
IIN = ±10mA, VIN = 0.7V
IIN = ±10mA, VIN = 0 to 0.7V
IIN = ±10mA, VIN = 0 to 0.7V
VR_ = VG_ = VB0 = 0V or V
f = 1MHz; R0, G0, B0 to R_, G_, B_2.5pF
f = 1MHz; R0, G0, B0 to R_, G_, B_5.5pF
= 8mA
= 3.3kI, VPU = 3.3V (Note 3)
PULLUP
= VCC, VIN = 0V or 5.25V
EN2
= I
SDA_
= 4V2.2
SCL_
= ±10V25
SCL_
CC
-1+1
0.8V
2V
0.5V
2.4V
0.3V
1
800MHz
-0.6dB
58
1
0.51
2.5
-1+1
FA
FA
I
kI
FA
I
I
I
kI
FA
High-ESD Pins ESD Protection Human Body Model (Note 4)
All Other Pins ESD ProtectionHuman Body Model (Note 4)
Note 2: All units are production tested at TA = +25NC. Specifications over temperature are guaranteed by design.
Note 3: VPU is the pullup voltage.
Note 4: See the Pin Description section for the ESD status of each pin.
MEASUREMENTS ARE STANDARDIZED AGAINST SHORTS AT IC TERMINALS.
ON-LOSS IS MEASURED BETWEEN R0 AND R1 ON EACH SWITCH.
SIGNAL DIRECTION THROUGH IS REVERSED; WORST VALUES ARE RECORDED.
EN1,
CC
EN2
R1, G1, B1
CC
MAX14983E
GND
R0, G0, B0
R2, G2, B2
V
IN
V
OUT
NETWORK
ANALYZER
50I
MEASREF
50I50I
50I
MAX14983E
V
ON-LOSS = 20log
V
OUT
IN
Figure 1. On-Loss
(VCC = +5.0V, TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.)
Note: The B_ switches are unconnected if the HSYNC_ input
is idle.
VGA CONTROLLER
CONNECTED TO
Table 2. Monitor Detection
MONITOR 1
DETECTED
NoNo111
NoYes100
YesNo010
YesYes000
Note:MD1, MD2, and MDOR function regardless of the state
of the EN_ inputs.
MONITOR 2
DETECTED
MD1MD2MDOR
Detailed Description
The MAX14983E integrates high-bandwidth analog
switches and level-translating buffers to implement a
complete 1:2 multiplexer for VGA signals. The device
provides switching for red-green-blue (RGB) signals,
horizontal and vertical synchronization (HSYNC/VSYNC)
pulses, display data channel (DDC) signals, and 5V
power supplies. The power switches provide +5V power
with current limiting and reverse-voltage protection.
The device uses a simplified power-supply interface that
operates from a single +5V supply. An internal 2.5V regulator limits the voltage passed by the DDC switches to provide compatibility with low-voltage graphics controllers.
The device features two enable inputs and three monitordetection outputs. This interface signals to the graphics
controller when a monitor is inserted or removed from
either of the VGA ports and allows it to switch between
them. Alternatively, these signals can be connected
together to automatically select the port when a monitor
is plugged in. A dedicated output (MDOR) signals the
graphics controller when any monitor is detected.
5V Power Switches (S5V1, S5V2)
The device provides a switched +5V output in addition to
the regular VGA signals (S5V1 and S5V2). Each output
can supply 55mA with less than 300mV drop from VCC.
The S5V_ outputs tolerate +5V while turned off.
The power switches are protected against overcurrent
and overtemperature faults. The device limits current
supplied to each monitor side to 300mA (typ). Thermalprotection circuitry shuts off the switch when the temperature exceeds +150NC. The device is re-enabled once
the temperature has fallen below +125NC.
Each power switch output has a 250I (typ) pulldown resistor to discharge filter capacitors when the switch is off.
RGB Switches
The device provides three single-pole/double-throw
(SPDT) high-bandwidth switches to route the standard
VGA R, G, and B signals (Table 1). The R, G, and B analog switches are identical, and any of the three switches
can be used to route red, green, or blue video signals.
Horizontal/Vertical Sync Multiplexer
The HSYNC_/VSYNC_ signals are buffered to provide
level shifting and drive capability to meet the VESA
specification. HSYNC_/VSYNC_ signals are only routed
to the port selected by EN2 and EN1 (Table 1). HSYNC_
and VSYNC_ are not interchangeable.
Display Data Channel Multiplexer
(SDA_, SCL_)
The device provides two voltage-limited SPDT switches
to route DDC signals (SDA_, SCL_). These switches limit
the voltage that can be passed through to the graphics
controller to less than 2.5V. Internal pullup resistors on
the monitor side of the switches translate the graphics
controller signals to 5V compatible logic. Connect pullup
resistors on SCL0 and SDA0 to define the logic level of
the graphics controller.
The SDA_ and SCL_ switches are identical, and either
of these two switches can be used to route SDA or SCL
I2C signals.
The device provides the level shifting necessary to drive
two standard VGA ports using a single graphics controller.
Internal buffers drive the HSYNC_ and VSYNC_ signals to
VGA standard TTL levels. The DDC multiplexer provides
level shifting by limiting signal levels to less than 2.5V.
Power-Supply Decoupling
Bypass VCC to ground with a 1FF or larger ceramic
capacitor as close as possible to the device.
PCB Layout
High-speed switches such as the MAX14983E require
proper PCB layout for optimum performance. Ensure that
impedance-controlled PCB traces for high-speed signals
are matched in length and as short as possible. Connect
the exposed pad to a solid ground plane.
HIGH-
VOLTAGE
DC
SOURCE
R
C
1MI
CHARGE CURRENT-
LIMIT RESISTOR
C
100pF
S
R
D
1.5kI
DISCHARGE
RESISTANCE
STORAGE
CAPACITOR
DEVICE
UNDER
TEST
High-ESD Protection
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)-protection structures are
incorporated on all pins to protect against electrostatic
discharges up to Q2kV Human Body Model (HBM)
encountered during handling and assembly. All outputs
are further protected against ESD up to Q15kV (HBM)
without damage (see the Pin Description).
The ESD structures withstand high ESD both in normal
operation and when the device is powered down. After
an ESD event, the device continues to function without
latchup.
ESD Test Conditions
ESD performance depends on a variety of conditions.
Contact Maxim for a reliability report that documents test
methodology and results.
Human Body Model
Figure 2 shows the Human Body Model. Figure 3 shows
the current waveform it generates when discharged
into a low impedance. This model consists of a 100pF
capacitor charged to the ESD voltage of interest that is
then discharged into the device through a 1.5kI resistor.
(AMPS)
I
PEAK
100%
AMPERES
36.8%
90%
10%
0
0
t
RL
PEAK-TO-PEAK RINGING
I
r
(NOT DRAWN TO SCALE)
t
DL
TIME
Figure 2. Human Body ESD Test ModelFigure 3. Human Body Current Waveform
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed paddle.
-40NC to +85NC
32 TQFN-EP*
Chip Information
PROCESS: BiCMOS
Package Information
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Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but
the drawing pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.
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Maxim reserves the right to change the circuitry and specifications without notice at any time. The parametric values (min and max limits) shown in the Electrical
Characteristics table are guaranteed. Other parametric values quoted in this data sheet are provided for guidance.
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