General Description
The MAX9247 digital video parallel-to-serial converter
serializes 27 bits of parallel data into a serial-data stream.
Eighteen bits of video data and 9 bits of control data are
encoded and multiplexed onto the serial interface, reducing the serial-data rate. The data-enable input determines
when the video or control data is serialized.
The MAX9247 pairs with the MAX9248/MAX9250 deserializers to form a complete digital video serial link.
Interconnect can be controlled-impedance PCB traces or
twisted-pair cable. Proprietary data encoding reduces
EMI and provides DC balance. DC balance allows ACcoupling, providing isolation between the transmitting
and receiving ends of the interface. The LVDS output is
internally terminated with 100Ω. For operating frequencies less than 35MHz, the MAX9247 can also pair with
the MAX9218 deserializer.
ESD tolerance is specified for ISO 10605 with ±10kV
Contact Discharge and ±30kV Air-Gap Discharge.
The MAX9247 operates from a +3.3V core supply and
features a separate input supply for interfacing to 1.8V
to 3.3V logic levels. This device is available in a 48-lead
LQFP package and is specified from -40°C to +85°C or
-40°C to +105°C.
Applications
Navigation System Displays
In-Vehicle Entertainment Systems
Video Cameras
LCDs
Features
o Preemphasis Improves Eye Diagram and Signal
Integrity at the Output
o Proprietary Data Encoding for DC Balance and
Reduced EMI
o Control Data Sent During Video Blanking
o Five Control Data Inputs are Single-Bit-Error
Tolerant
o Programmable Phase-Shifted LVDS Signaling
Reduces EMI
o Output Common-Mode Filter Reduces EMI
o Greater Than 10m STP Cable Drive
o Wide ±2% Reference Clock Tolerance
o ISO 10605 and IEC 61000-4-2 Level 4
ESD Protection
o Separate Input Supply Allows Interface to 1.8V
to 3.3V Logic
o +3.3V Core Supply
o Space-Saving LQFP Package
o -40°C to +85°C and -40°C to +105°C Operating
Temperature Ranges
MAX9247
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Maxim Integrated Products
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Pin Configuration
Ordering Information
19-3955; Rev 4; 4/12
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.
EVALUATION KIT
AVAILABLE
+
Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
/V denotes an automotive qualified part.
27-Bit, 2.5MHz-to-42MHz
DC-Balanced LVDS Serializer
PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX9247ECM+ -40°C to +85°C 48 LQFP
MAX9247ECM/V+ -40°C to +85°C 48 LQFP
MAX9247GCM+ -40°C to +105°C 48 LQFP
MAX9247GCM/V+ -40°C to +105°C 48 LQFP
TOP VIEW
GND
V
CCIN
RGB_IN10
RGB_IN11
RGB_IN12
RGB_IN13
RGB_IN14
RGB_IN15
RGB_IN16
RGB_IN17
CNTL_IN0
CNTL_IN1
RGB_IN9
RGB_IN8
RGB_IN7
RGB_IN6
RGB_IN5
4847464544434241403938
+
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1314151617181920212223
GND
CC
V
CNTL_IN3
CNTL_IN2
MAX9247
CNTL_IN4
LQFP
RGB_IN4
RGB_IN3
CNTL_IN5
CNTL_IN6
RGB_IN2
RGB_IN1
CNTL_IN7
CNTL_IN8
RGB_IN0
VCCGND
DE_IN
PCLK_IN
37
36
RNG0
RNG1
35
V
34
CCLVDS
OUT+
33
OUT-
32
LVDSGND
31
LVDSGND
30
CMF
29
PWRDWN
28
V
27
CCPLL
PLLGND
26
PRE
25
24
I.C.
MAX9247
27-Bit, 2.5MHz-to-42MHz
DC-Balanced LVDS Serializer
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(V
CC_
= +3.0V to +3.6V, RL= 100Ω ±1%, PWRDWN = high, PRE = low, TA= -40°C to +105°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical
values are at V
CC_
= +3.3V, TA= +25°C.) (Notes 1, 2)
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.
V
CC_
to _GND........................................................-0.5V to +4.0V
Any Ground to Any Ground...................................-0.5V to +0.5V
OUT+, OUT-, CMF to LVDSGND...........................-0.5V to +4.0V
OUT+, OUT- Short Circuit to LVDSGND
or V
CCLVDS
.............................................................Continuous
OUT+, OUT- Short Through 0.125µF (or smaller),
25V Series Capacitor..........................................-0.5V to +16V
RGB_IN[17:0], CNTL_IN[8:0], DE_IN,
RNG0, RNG1, PRE, PCLK_IN,
PWRDWN to GND ...............................-0.5V to (V
CCIN
+ 0.5V)
Continuous Power Dissipation (T
A
= +70°C)
48-Lead LQFP (derate 20.8mW/°C above +70°C)....1666.7mW
ESD Protection
Machine Model (R
D
= 0Ω, CS= 200pF)
All Pins to GND ..............................................................±200V
Human Body Model (R
D
= 1.5kΩ, CS= 100pF)
All Pins to GND ................................................................±3kV
ISO 10605 (R
D
= 2kΩ, CS= 330pF)
Contact Discharge (OUT+, OUT-) to LVDSGND ...........±10kV
Air-Gap Discharge (OUT+, OUT-) to LVDSGND ...........±30kV
IEC 61000-4-2 (R
D
= 330Ω, CS= 150pF)
Contact Discharge (OUT+, OUT-) to LVDSGND ...........±10kV
Air-Gap Discharge (OUT+, OUT-) to LVDSGND ...........±15kV
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Junction Temperature......................................................+150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering,10s)..................................+300°C
Soldering Temperature (reflow) .......................................+260°C
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
SINGLE-ENDED INPUTS (RGB_IN[17:0], CNTL_IN[8:0], DE_IN, PCLK_IN, PWRDWN, RNG_, PRE)
High-Level Input Voltage V
Low-Level Input Voltage V
Input Current I
Input Clamp Voltage V
LVDS OUTPUTS (OUT+, OUT-)
Differential Output Voltage V
Change in VOD Between
Complementary Output States
Common-Mode Voltage V
Change in VOS Between
Complementary Output States
Output Short-Circuit Current I
Magnitude of Differential
Output Short-Circuit Current
Output High-Impedance
Current
IH
IL
IN
CL
OD
∆V
OD
OS
∆V
OS
OS
I
OSD
I
OZ
V
= 1.71V to < 3V (Note 3) 0.65 x V
CCIN
V
= 3.0V to 3.6V 2 0.3 + V
CCIN
V
= 1.71V to < 3V (Note 3) -0.3 0.3 x V
CCIN
V
= 3.0V to 3.6V -0.3 +0.8
CCIN
V
= 1.71V
CCIN
to 3.6V,
PWRDWN =
high or low
VIN = -0.3V to 0V
(MAX9247ECM),
V
(MAX9247GCM)
V
ICL = -18mA -1.5 V
Figure 1 250 335 450 mV
Figure 1 20 mV
Figure 1 1.125 1.29 1.475 V
Figure 1 20 mV
V
or V
OUT+
V
= 0V 5.5 15 mA
OD
= 0V or 3.6V -15 ±8 +15 mA
OUT-
PWRDWN = low
or V
CC_
= 0V
V
CCIN
+ 0.3
CCIN
CCIN
= -0.15V to 0V
IN
= 0V to ( V
IN
V
OUT+
V
OUT-
V
OU T +
V
OUT-
CCIN
-100 +20
+ 0.3V) -20 +20
C C IN
= 0V,
= 3.6V
= 3.6V ,
-1 +1 µA
= 0V
V
V
µA
MAX9247
27-Bit, 2.5MHz-to-42MHz
DC-Balanced LVDS Serializer
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AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(V
CC_
= +3.0V to +3.6V, RL= 100Ω ±1%, CL= 5pF, PWRDWN = high, PRE = low, TA= -40°C to +105°C, unless otherwise noted.
Typical values are at V
CC_
= +3.3V, TA= +25°C.) (Note 3)
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(V
CC_
= +3.0V to +3.6V, RL= 100Ω ±1%, PWRDWN = high, PRE = low, TA= -40°C to +105°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical
values are at V
CC_
= +3.3V, TA= +25°C.) (Notes 1, 2)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Differential Output Resistance R
Worst-Case Supply Current
Power-Down Supply Current I
O
I
CCW
CCZ
78 110 147 Ω
2.5MHz
5MHz
RL = 100Ω ±1%,
C
= 5pF,
L
continuous 10
transition words
(Note 4) 50 µA
10MHz
20MHz
35MHz
42MHz
PRE = 0 15 25
PRE = 1 27
PRE = 0 18 25
PRE = 1 27
PRE = 0 23 28
PRE = 1 30
PRE = 0 33 39
PRE = 1 42
PRE = 0 50 65
PRE = 1 69
PRE = 0 60 70
PRE = 1 75
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
PCLK_IN TIMING REQUIREMENTS
Clock Period t
Clock Frequency f
Clock Frequency Difference from
Deserializer Reference Clock
Clock Duty Cycle DC t
Clock Transition Time tR, t
SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS
Output Rise Time t
Output Fall Time t
Input Setup Time t
Input Hold Time t
T
CLK
∆f
CLK
F
RISE
FALL
SET
HOLD
Figure 2
MAX9247ECM 2.5 42.0
MAX9247GCM 2.5 35.0
or t
HIGH/tT
Figure 2 2.5 ns
20% to 80%,
V
OD
80% to 20%,
V
OD
Figure 4 3 ns
Figure 4 3 ns
LOW
≥ 250mV, Figure 3
≥ 250mV, Figure 3
MAX9247ECM 23.8 400.0
MAX9247GCM 28.6 400.0
-2 +2 %
/tT, Figure 2 35 50 65 %
PRE = low 280 370
PRE = high 240 320
PRE = low 280 370
PRE = high 240 320
mA
ns
MHz
ps
ps
MAX9247
27-Bit, 2.5MHz-to-42MHz
DC-Balanced LVDS Serializer
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AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(V
CC_
= +3.0V to +3.6V, RL= 100Ω±1%, CL= 5pF, PWRDWN = high, PRE = low, TA= -40°C to +105°C, unless otherwise noted.
Typical values are at V
CC_
= +3.3V, TA= +25°C.) (Note 3)
Note 1: Current into a pin is defined as positive. Current out of a pin is defined as negative. All voltages are referenced to ground,
except V
OD
, ∆VOD, and ∆VOS.
Note 2: Maximum and minimum limits over temperature are guaranteed by design and characterization. Devices are production
tested at T
A
= +25°C.
Note 3: Parameters are guaranteed by design and characterization and are not production tested. Limits are set at ±6 sigma.
Note 4: All LVTTL/LVCMOS inputs, except PWRDWN at ≤ 0.3V or ≥ V
CCIN
- 0.3V. PWRDWN is ≤ 0.3V.
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Serializer Delay t
PLL Lock Time t
Power-Down Delay t
Peak-to-Peak Output Jitter t
Peak-to-Peak Output Offset
Voltage
LOCK
JITT
V
OS(P-P
SD
PD
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7 1 µs
Measured with PRBS input pattern at
840Mbps data rate
840Mbps data rate,
CMF open, Figure 8
840Mbps data rate,
CMF 0.1µF to ground, Figure 8
3.10 x
+ 2.0
t
T
22 70
12 50
3.10 x
tT + 8.0
17,100 x
t
T
150 ps
ns
ns
mV
MAX9247
27-Bit, 2.5MHz-to-42MHz
DC-Balanced LVDS Serializer
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Typical Operating Characteristics
(V
CC_
= +3.3V, RL= 100Ω, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
WORST-CASE PATTERN
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. FREQUENCY
70
60
50
40
30
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
20
10
0
WITH PREEMPHASIS
0
WITHOUT PREEMPHASIS
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MAX9247 toc01
100mV/div
40302010
BIT-ERROR RATE vs. CABLE LENGTH
1.00E-14
1.00E-13
1.00E-12
BIT-ERROR RATE
1.00E-11
1.00E-10
CAT5 CABLE
f
= 42MHz
REFCLK
840Mbps DATA RATE
FOR CABLE LENGTH < 10m
-12
BER < 10
0
CAT5 CABLE LENGTH (m)
EYE DIAGRAM WITHOUT PREEMPHASIS
GND
200ps/div
MAX9247 toc04
2 METER CAT5 CABLE
100Ω TERMINATION
vs. FREQUENCY BIT-ERROR RATE < 10
45
40
35
30
25
20
FREQUENCY (MHz)
15
10
5
81012642
PRE = LOW
f
= 42MHz
REFCLK
MAX9247 toc02
100mV/div
CABLE LENGTH
CABLE LENGTH (m)
EYE DIAGRAM WITH PREEMPHASIS
PRE = HIGH
f
= 42MHz
REFCLK
2 METER CAT5 CABLE
100Ω TERMINATION
GND
200ps/div
-9
MAX9247 toc05
18161412108642020
MAX9247 toc03
MAX9247
27-Bit, 2.5MHz-to-42MHz
DC-Balanced LVDS Serializer
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Pin Description
PIN NAME FUNCTION
1, 13, 37 GND Input Buffer Supply and Digital Supply Ground
2V
RGB_IN10–
3–10,
39–48
11, 12, 15–21
14, 38 V
22 DE_IN
23 PCLK_IN
24 I.C. Internally Connected. Leave unconnected for normal operation.
25 PRE Preemphasis Enable Input. Drive PRE high to enable preemphasis.
26 PLLGND PLL Supply Ground
27 V
28 PWRDWN LVTTL/LVCMOS Power-Down Input. Internally pulled down to GND.
29 CMF
30, 31 LVDSGND LVDS Supply Ground
32 OUT- Inverting LVDS Serial-Data Output
33 OUT+ Noninverting LVDS Serial-Data Output
34 V
35 RNG1
36 RNG0
RGB_IN17,
RGB_IN0–
CNTL_IN0,
CNTL_IN1,
CNTL_IN2–
CNTL_IN8
CCIN
RGB_IN9
CC
CCPLL
CCLVDS
Input Buffer Supply Voltage. Bypass to GND with 0.1µF and 0.001µF capacitors in parallel as
close to the device as possible, with the smallest value capacitor closest to the supply pin.
LVTTL/LVCMOS Red, Green, and Blue Digital Video Data Inputs. Eighteen data bits are loaded
into the input latch on the rising edge of PCLK_IN when DE_IN is high. Internally pulled down to
GND.
LVTTL/LVCMOS Control Data Inputs. Control data are latched on the rising edge of PCLK_IN
when DE_IN is low. Internally pulled down to GND.
Digital Supply Voltage. Bypass to GND with 0.1µF and 0.001µF capacitors in parallel as close to
the device as possible, with the smallest value capacitor closest to the supply pin.
LVTTL/LVCMOS Data-Enable Input. Logic-high selects RGB_IN[17:0] to be latched. Logic-low
selects CNTL_IN[8:0] to be latched. DE_IN must be switching for proper operation. Internally
pulled down to GND.
LVTTL/LVCMOS Parallel Clock Input. Latches data and control inputs and provides the PLL
reference clock. Internally pulled down to GND.
PLL Supply Voltage. Bypass to PLLGND with 0.1µF and 0.001µF capacitors in parallel as close to
the device as possible, with the smallest value capacitor closest to the supply pin.
Common-Mode Filter. Optionally connect a capacitor between CMF and LVDSGND to filter
common-mode switching noise.
LVDS Supply Voltage. Bypass to LVDSGND with 0.1µF and 0.001µF capacitors in parallel as
close to the device as possible, with the smallest value capacitor closest to the supply pin.
LVTTL/LVCMOS Frequency Range Select Input. Set to the frequency range that includes the
PCLK_IN frequency as shown in Table 3. Internally pulled down to GND.
LVTTL/LVCMOS Frequency Range Select Input. Set to the frequency range that includes the
PCLK_IN frequency as shown in Table 3. Internally pulled down to GND.