The MAX9268 deserializer utilizes Maxim’s gigabit
multimedia serial link (GMSL) technology. The MAX9268
deserializer features an LVDS system interface for reduced
pin count and a smaller package, and pairs with any GMSL
serializer to form a complete digital serial link for joint
transmission of high-speed video, audio, and bidirectional
control data.
The MAX9268 allows a maximum serial payload data
rate of 2.5Gbps for a 15m shielded twisted-pair (STP)
cable. The deserializer operates up to a maximum
output clock rate of 104MHz (3-channel LVDS) or 78MHz
(4-channel LVDS). This serial link supports display
panels from QVGA (320 x 240) to WXGA (1280 x 800) and
higher with 24-bit color.
The 3-channel mode outputs an LVDS clock, three lanes
of LVDS data (21 bits), UART control signals, and one I2S
audio channel consisting of three signals. The 4-channel
mode outputs an LVDS clock, four lanes of LVDS data
(28 bits), UART control signals, an I2S audio channel,
and auxiliary control outputs. The three audio outputs
form a standard I2S interface, supporting sample rates
from 8kHz to 192kHz and audio word lengths of 4 to 32
bits. The embedded control channel forms a full-duplex,
differential, 100kbps to 1Mbps UART link between the
serializer and deserializer. An electronic control unit (ECU),
or microcontroller (FC), can be located on the serializer
side of the link (typical for video display), on the MAX9268
side of the link (typical for image sensing), or on both sides.
In addition, the control channel enables ECU/FC control of
peripherals on the remote side, such as backlight control,
grayscale gamma correction, camera module, and touch
screen. Base-mode communication with peripherals uses
either I2C or the GMSL UART format. In addition, the
MAX9268 features a bypass mode that enables full-duplex
communication using custom UART formats.
The GMSL serializer driver preemphasis, along with the
MAX9268 channel equalizer, extends the link length and
enhances the link reliability. Spread spectrum is available
to reduce EMI on the LVDS and control outputs of the
MAX9268. The serial line inputs comply with ISO 10605 and
IEC 61000-4-2 ESD protection standards.
The core supply for the MAX9268 is 3.3V. The I/O supply
ranges from 1.8V to 3.3V. The MAX9268 is available in
a 48-pin TQFP package (7mm x 7mm) with an exposed
pad, and is specified over the -40NC to +105NC automotive
temperature range.
Features
S Pairs with Any GMSL Serializer
S 2.5Gbps Payload-Rate AC-Coupled Serial Link
S Scrambled 8b/10b Line Coding
S Supports WXGA (1280 x 800) with 24-Bit Color
S 8.33MHz to 104MHz (3-Channel LVDS) or 6.25MHz
to 78MHz (4-Channel LVDS) Output Clock
S 4-Bit to 32-Bit Word Length, 8kHz to 192kHz I
2
S
Audio Channel Supports High-Definition Audio
S Embedded Half-/Full-Duplex Bidirectional Control
Channel (100kbps to 1Mbps)
S Two 3-Level Inputs Support 9 Device Addresses
S Interrupt Supports Touch-Screen Functions for
Display Panels
2
S I
C Master for Peripherals
S Equalizer for Serial Link Input
S Programmable Spread Spectrum on the LVDS and
Control Outputs for Reduced EMI
S Serial-Data Clock Recovery Eliminates an External
Clock
S Automatic Data-Rate Detection Allows On-the-Fly
Data-Rate Change
S Built-In PRBS Generator for BER Testing of the
Serial Link
S ISO 10605 and IEC 61000-4-2 ESD Protection
S -40NC to +105NC Operating Temperature Range
S 1.8V to 3.3V I/O and 3.3V Core Supplies
S Patent Pending
Ordering Information
PARTTEMP RANGEPIN-PACKAGE
MAX9268GCM/V+
MAX9268GCM/V+T
/V denotes an automotive qualified product.
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
Note 1: Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a four-
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.
layer board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maxim-ic.com/thermal-tutorial.
(TXOUT__, TXCLKOUT_) to AGND ............................±8kV
Air Discharge
(IN+, IN-) to AGND ........................................................±12kV
(TXOUT__, TXCLKOUT_) to AGND ...............................±20kV
ISO 10605 (RD = 2kΩ, CS = 330pF)
Contact Discharge
(IN+, IN-) to AGND ..........................................................±8kV
(TXOUT__, TXCLKOUT_) to AGND .................................±8kV
Air Discharge
(IN+, IN-) to AGND ........................................................±15kV
(TXOUT__, TXCLKOUT_) to AGND ...............................±30kV
Operating Temperature Range ........................ -40°C to +105°C
Junction Temperature .....................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range ............................ -65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) ................................+300°C
Soldering Temperature (reflow) ......................................+260°C
6, 7IN+, IN-Differential CML Input. Differential input of the serial link.
8, 24, 31, 37, 48AGNDAnalog Ground
9EQS
Bus-Width Select. Output width selection requires external pulldown or pullup resistor. Set
BWS = low for 3-channel mode. Set BWS = high for 4-channel mode.
Interrupt Input. Requires external pulldown or pullup resistor. A transition on the MAX9268’s
INT input toggles the GMSL serializer’s INT output.
Control Direction Selection. Control link direction selection input requires external pulldown or
pullup resistor. Set CDS = low for FC on the GMSL serializer side of the serial link. Set CDS =
high for FC on the MAX9268 side of the serial link.
General-Purpose I/O 0. Open-drain, general-purpose input/output with internal 60kI (typ)
pullup resistor to IOVDD. GPIO0 is high impedance during power-up and when PWDN = low.
3.3V Analog Power Supply. Bypass AVDD to AGND with 0.1FF and 0.001FF capacitors as
close as possible to the device with the smaller capacitor closest to AVDD.
Equalizer Select Input. EQS requires external pulldown or pullup resistor. The state of EQS
latches upon power-up or when resuming from power-down mode (PWDN = low). Set
EQS = low for 10.7dB equalizer boost (EQTUNE = 1001). Set EQS = high for 5.2dB
equalizer boost (EQTUNE = 0100).
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Pin Description (continued)
PINNAMEFUNCTION
10GPIO1
11DVDD
MAX9268
12, 22, 38GNDDigital and I/O Ground
13RX/SDA
14TX/SCL
15PWDNPower-Down. Active-low power-down input requires external pulldown or pullup resistor.
16WSI2S Word-Select Output
17SCKI2S Serial-Clock Output
18SD/CNTL0I2S Serial-Data/Control Output. Disable I2S to use SD/CNTL0 as an additional control output.
19CNTL1
20CNTL2/MCLK
General-Purpose I/O 1. Open-drain general-purpose input/output with internal 60kI (typ)
pullup resistor to IOVDD. GPIO1 is high impedance during power-up and when PWDN = low.
3.3V Digital Power Supply. Bypass DVDD to GND with 0.1FF and 0.001FF capacitors as close
as possible to the device with the smaller capacitor closest to DVDD.
Receive/Serial Data. UART receive or I2C serial-data input/output with internal 30kI (typ)
pullup to IOVDD. In UART mode, RX/SDA is the Rx input of the MAX9268’s UART. In I2C
mode, RX/SDA is the SDA input/output of the MAX9268’s I2C master.
Transmit/Serial Clock. UART transmit or I2C serial-clock output with internal 30kI (typ) pullup
to IOVDD. In UART mode, TX/SCL is the Tx output of the MAX9268’s UART. In I2C mode, TX/
SCL is the SCL output of the MAX9268’s I2C master.
Control Output 1. CNTL1 is not active in 3-channel mode and remains low. To use CNTL1,
drive BWS high (4-channel mode) and set DISCNTL = 0. CNTL1 is mapped from DOUT27.
Control 2/MCLK Output. CNTL2/MCLK is not active in 3-channel mode and remains low.
To use CNTL2/MCLK, drive BWS high (4-channel mode). CNTL2/MCLK is mapped from
DOUT28. CNTL/MCLK can also be used to output MCLK (see the Additional MCLK Output for Audio Applications section).
I/O Supply Voltage. 1.8V to 3.3V logic I/O power supply. Bypass IOVDD to GND with
0.1FF and 0.001FF capacitors as close as possible to the device with the smaller
capacitor closest to IOVDD.
Differential LVDS Data Outputs. Set BWS = low (3-channel mode) to use TXOUT0_ to
TXOUT2_. Set BWS = high (4-channel mode) to use TXOUT0_ to TXOUT3_.
Differential LVDS Output for the LVDS Clock
Address Selection Input 0. Three-level input to select the MAX9268’s device address
(see Table 2). The state of ADD0 latches upon power-up or when resuming from power-down
mode (PWDN = low).
Address Selection Input 1. Three-level input to select the MAX9268’s device address
(see Table 2). The state of ADD1 latches upon power-up or when resuming from power-down
mode (PWDN = low).
Open-Drain Lock Output with Internal 60kI (typ) Pullup to IOVDD. LOCK = high indicates
PLLs are locked with correct serial-word-boundary alignment. LOCK = low indicates PLLs are
not locked or incorrect serial-word-boundary alignment. LOCK remains low when the
configuration link is active. LOCK is high impedance when PWDN = low.
Active-Low, Open-Drain Video Data Error Output with Internal 60kI (typ) Pullup to IOVDD.
ERR goes low when the number of decoding errors during normal operation exceeds a programmed error threshold, or when at least one PRBS error is detected during PRBS test. ERR
is high impendence when PWDN = low.
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Pin Description (continued)
PINNAMEFUNCTION
44MS
45SSEN
46DRS
—EP
Functional Diagram
Mode Select. Control link mode-selection input requires an external pulldown or pullup resistor. Set MS = low to select base mode. Set MS = high to select bypass mode.
Spread-Spectrum Enable. Serial link spread-spectrum enable input requires an external pulldown or pullup resistor. The state of SSEN latches upon power-up or when resuming from
power-down mode (PWDN = low). Set SSEN = high for Q2% spread spectrum on the LVDS
and control outputs. Set SSEN = low to use the LVDS and control outputs without spread
spectrum.
Data-Rate Select. Data-rate range-selection input requires an external pulldown or pullup resistor.
The state of DRS latches upon power-up or when resuming from power-down mode (PWDN =
low). Set DRS = high for TXCLKOUT_ frequencies of 8.33MHz to 16.66MHz (3-channel mode), or
6.25MHz to 12.5MHz (4-channel mode). Set DRS = low for TXCLKOUT_ frequencies of 16.66MHz
to 104MHz (3-channel mode), or 12.5MHz to 78MHz (4-channel mode).
Exposed Pad. EP internally connected to AGND. MUST externally connect EP to the plane
supplying AGND for proper thermal and electrical performance.