shifters. Pass-gate voltage limiters allow 3.3 V
termination on graphics and memory controller
hub (GMCH) pins and 5 V DDC termination on
HDMI connector pins
■ Hot-plug detect (HPD) signal level shifter from
HDMI/DVI connector
■ Integrated pull-down resistor on HPD_SINK
and OE_N inputs
Applications
■ Notebooks
■ PC motherboards and graphic cards
■ Dongles/cable adapters
Table 1.Device summary
STHDLS101
AC coupled HDMI level shifter
QFN-48
(7 x 7 mm)
Description
The STHDLS101 is a high-speed high-definition
multimedia interface (HDMI) level shifter that
converts low-swing AC coupled differential input
to HDMI 1.3 compliant open-drain current
steering RX-terminated differential output.
Through the existing PCI-E pins in the graphics
and memory controller hub (GMCH) of PCs or
notebook motherboards, the pixel clock provides
the required bandwidth (1.65 Gbps, 2.25 Gbps)
for the video supporting 720p, 1080i, 1080p with a
total of 36-bit resolution. The HDMI is multiplexed
onto the PCIe pins in the motherboard where the
AC coupled HDMI at 1.2 V is output by GMCH.
The AC coupled HDMI is then level shifter by this
device to 3.3 V DC coupled HDMI output. The
STHDLS101 supports up to 2.7 Gbps, which is
enough for 12 bits of color depth per channel, as
indicated in HDMI rev 1.3. The device operates
from a single 3.3 V supply and is available in a
48-pin QFN package.
Function pins are to enable vendor-specific features or
Vendor-specific
control or test
pins
Vendor-specific
control or test
pins
test modes.
For normal operation, these pins are tied to GND or
VCC33.
For consistent interoperability, GND is the preferred
default connection for these signals.
Function pins are to enable vendor-specific features or
test modes.
For normal operation, these pins are tied to GND or
VCC33.
For consistent interoperability, GND is the preferred
default connection for these signals.
Connection to external resistor. Resistor value
specified by device manufacturer.
Acceptable connections to this pin are:
- Resistor to GND
- Resistor to 3.3 V
- NC (direct connections to V
0 Ω resistor for layout compatibility
0 to 3.3 V (nominal) output signal. This is level-shifted
version of the HPD_SINK signal.
or GND are through a
CC
3.3 V DDC data I/O. Pulled-up by external termination
8SDA_SOURCEI/O
9SCL_SOURCEInput
10ANALOG2Analog
11VCC33Power3.3 V ±10% DC supply
12GNDPowerGround
13OUT_D4+Output
to 3.3 V. Connected to SDA_SINK through voltagelimiting integrated NMOS pass-gate.
3.3 V DDC clock I/O. Pulled-up by external termination
to 3.3 V. Connected to SCL_SINK through voltagelimiting integrated NMOS pass-gate.
Analog connection determined by vendor. Acceptable
connections to this pin are:
- Resistor or capacitor to GND
- Resistor or capacitor to 3.3 V
- Short to 3.3 V or to GND
- NC
HDMI 1.3 compliant TMDS output.
OUT_D4+ makes a differential output signal with
OUT_D4-.
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Table 2.Pin description (continued)
Pin
number
14OUT_D4-Output
15VCC33Power3.3 V±10% DC supply
16OUT_D3+Output
17OUT_D3-Output
18GNDPowerGround
19OUT_D2+Output
20OUT_D2-Output
21VCC33Power3.3 V±10% DC supply
22OUT_D1+Output
NameTypeFunction
HDMI 1.3 compliant TMDS output.
OUT_D4- makes a differential output signal with
OUT_D4+.
HDMI 1.3 compliant TMDS output.
OUT_D3+ makes a differential output signal with
OUT_D3-.
HDMI 1.3 compliant TMDS output.
OUT_D3- makes a differential output signal with
OUT_D3+.
HDMI 1.3 compliant TMDS output.
OUT_D2+ makes a differential output signal with
OUT_D2-.
HDMI 1.3 compliant TMDS output.
OUT_D2- makes a differential output signal with
OUT_D2+.
HDMI 1.3 compliant TMDS output. OUT_D1+ makes a
differential output signal with OUT_D1-.
23OUT_D1-Output
24GNDPowerGround
25OE_NInput
26VCC33Power3.3 V±10% DC supply
27GNDPowerGround
28SCL_SINKOutput
29SDA_SINKI/O
HDMI 1.3 compliant TMDS output. OUT_D1- makes a
differential output signal with OUT_D1+.
Enable for level shifter path. 3.3 V tolerant low-voltage
single-ended input. Internal pull-down enables the
device when unconnected.
OE_N
1High-ZHigh-Z
050ΩActive
5 V DDC clock I/O. Pulled-up by external termination to
5 V. Connected to SCL_SOURCE through voltagelimiting integrated NMOS pass-gate.
5V DDC data I/O. Pulled-up by external termination to
5V. Connected to SDA_SOURCE through voltagelimiting integrated NMOS pass-gate.
IN_D
termination
OUT_D
Outputs
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Table 2.Pin description (continued)
Pin
number
30HPD_SINKInput
31GNDPowerGround
32DDC_ENInput
33VCC33Power3.3 V ± 10% DC supply
34FUNCTION3
NameTypeFunction
Low-frequency, 0 to 5 V (nominal) input signal. This
signal comes from the HDMI connector. Voltage high
indicates “plugged” state; voltage low indicates
“unplugged” state. HPD_SINK is pulled down by an
integrated 160 KΩ pull-down resistor.
Enables bias voltage to the DDC pass-gate level shifter
gates. (May be implemented as a bias voltage
connection to the DDC pass-gate themselves).
DDC_ENPass-gate
0 VDisabled
3.3 VEnabled
Function pins are to enable vendor-specific features or
Vendor-specific
control or test
pins
test modes.
For normal operation, these pins are tied to GND or
VCC33.
For consistent interoperability, GND is the preferred
default connection for these signals.
Function pins are to enable vendor-specific features or
Vendor-specific
35FUNCTION4
36GNDPowerGround
37GNDPowerGround
38IN_D1-Input
39IN_D1+Input
40VCC33Power3.3 V±10% DC supply
41IN_D2-Input
42IN_D2+Input
43GNDPowerGround
44IN_D3-Input
45IN_D3+Input
control or test
pins
test modes.
For normal operation, these pins are tied to GND or
VCC33.
For consistent interoperability, GND is the preferred
default connection for these signals.
Low-swing differential input from GMCH PCIE outputs.
IN_D1- makes a differential pair with IN_D1+.
Low-swing differential input from GMCH PCIE outputs.
IN_D1+ makes a differential pair with IN_D1-.
Low-swing differential input from GMCH PCIE outputs.
IN_D2- makes a differential pair with IN_D2+.
Low-swing differential input from GMCH PCIE outputs.
IN_D2+ makes a differential pair with IN_D2-.
Low-swing differential input from GMCH PCIE outputs.
IN_D3- makes a differential pair with IN_D3+.
Low-swing differential input from GMCH PCIE outputs.
IN_D3+ makes a differential pair with IN_D3-.
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Table 2.Pin description (continued)
Pin
number
46VCC33Power3.3 V±10% DC supply
47IN_D4-Input
48IN_D4+Input
NameTypeFunction
Low-swing differential input from GMCH PCIE outputs.
IN_D4- makes a differential pair with IN_D4+.
Low-swing differential input from GMCH PCIE outputs.
IN_D4+ makes a differential pair with IN_D4-.
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STHDLS101Functional description
4 Functional description
This section describes the basic functionality of the STHDLS101 device.
Power supply
The STHDLS101 is powered by a single DC power supply of 3.3 V ± 10%.
Clocking
This device does not retime any data. The device contains no state machines. No inputs or
outputs of the device are latched or clocked.
Reset
This device acts as a level shifter, reset is not required.
OE_N function
When OE_N is asserted (low level), the IN_D and OUT_D signals are fully functional. Input
termination resistors are enabled and any internal bias circuits are turned on.
The OE_N pin has an internal pull-down that enables the chip if left unconnected.
When OE_N is de-asserted (high level), the OUT_D outputs are in high impedance state.
The IN_D input buffers are disabled and the IN_D termination resistors are disabled.
Internal bias circuits for the differential inputs and outputs are turned off. Power consumption
of the chip is minimized.
The HPD_SINK input and HPD_SOURCE output are not affected by OE_N. The SCL and
SDA pass-gates are not affected by OE_N.
terminations are disabled. Differential
input buffers are in high-impedance
state.
OUT_D level shifting outputs are
disabled. OUT_D level shifting outputs
are in a high-impedance state.
Internal bias currents are turned off.
Normal functioning state for IN_D to
OUT_D level shifting function.
Intended for lowest power condition
when:
• No display is plugged in or
• The level shifted data path is disabled
HPD_SINK input and HPD_SOURCE
output are not affected by OE_N.
SCL_SOURCE, SCL_SINK,
SDA_SOURCE and SDA_SINK signals
and functions are not affected by OE_N.
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Table 4.OE_N function
OE_NIN_Dx
De-asserted
(high level)
Asserted
(low level) or
50 Ω terminationEnabled
unconnected
OUT_Dx
(TMDS outputs)
High-ZHigh-Z
Notes
Device disabled.
Low power state.
Internal bias currents are
disabled.
Level shifting mode
enabled.
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5 Maximum ratings
Stressing the device above the rating listed in the “Absolute maximum ratings” table may
cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only and operation of the
device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the Operating sections of
this specification is not implied. Exposure to Absolute maximum rating conditions for
extended periods may affect device reliability.
Table 5.Absolute maximum ratings
SymbolParameterValueUnit
V
Supply voltage to ground potential-0.5 to +4.0V
CC
DC input voltage (TMDS and PCIe ports)-0.5 to +4.0V
V
I
Control pins-0.5 to +4.0V
SDA_SINK, SCL_SINK, HPD_SINK pins-0.5 to +6V
I
DC output current120mA
O
Power dissipation1W
P
D
T
V
1. In accordance with the MIL standard 883 method 3015
Storage temperature-65 to +150°C
STG
T
Lead temperature (10 sec)300°C
L
Electrostatic discharge
ESD
voltage on IOs
(1)
Human body model±6kV
Table 6.Thermal data
SymbolParameterQFN-48Unit
θ
JA
Junction-ambient thermal coefficient48°C/W
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5.1 Recommended operating conditions
5.1.1 Power supply and temperature range
Table 7.Power supply and temperature range
SymbolParameterCommentsMinTypMaxUnit
V
CC33
I
CC
3.3 V power supply3.03.33.6V
Maximum power supply current
Total current from V
3.3 V power supply
CC
100mA
TOperating temperature range-4085
5.1.2 Differential inputs (IN_D signals)
Table 8.Differential input characteristics for IN_D signals
SymbolParameterCommentsMinTypMaxUnit
TbitUnit interval
V
RX-DIFFp-p
T
RX-EYE
V
CM-AC-pp
Differential input peak to peak
voltage
Minimum eye width at IN_D input
pair
AC peak common mode input
voltage
Tbit is determined by the
display mode. Nominal bit
rate ranges from 250 Mbps
to 2.5 Gbps per lane.
Nominal Tbit at
2.5 Gbps = 400 ps. 360 ps
= 400 ps – 10%
V
RX-DIFFp-p
|. Applies to IN_D
V
RX-D-
=2*|V
RX-D+
-
signals.
The level shifter may add a
maximum of 0.02UI jitter
VCM-AC-pp=|VRX-D+ +
VRX-D-|/2 – VRX-CM-DC.
VRX-CM-DC=DC(avg) of
|VRX-D+ + VRX-D-|/2
VCM-AC-pp includes all
frequencies above 30 kHz.
360ps
0.1751.2V
0.8Tbit
100mV
o
C
Applies to IN_D+ as well as
Z
RX-DC
DC single-ended input impedance
IN_D- pins
(50 Ω ± 20% tolerance)
Intended to limit power-up
V
RX-Bias
RX input termination voltage
stress on chipset’s PCIE
output buffers
Z
RX-HIGH-Z
Single-ended input resistance for
IN_Dx when inputs are in high-Z
state
Differential inputs must be
in a high impedance state
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405060Ω
02V
100KΩ
STHDLS101Maximum ratings
5.2 TMDS outputs (OUT_D signals)
The level shifter’s TMDS outputs are required to meet the HDMI 1.3 specifications. The
HDMI 1.3 specification is assumed to be the correct reference in instances where this
document conflicts with the HDMI 1.3 specification.
Table 9.Differential output characteristics for TMDS OUT_D signals
SymbolParameterCommentsMinTypMaxUnit
V
V
V
SWING
I
OFF
T
T
T
SKEW-
INTRA
T
SKEW-
INTER
Single-ended
high level output
H
voltage
Single-ended low
level output
L
voltage
Single-ended
output swing
voltage
Single-ended
current in high-Z
state
Rise time
R
Fall time
F
Intra-pair
differential skew
Inter-pair lane to
lane output skew
AVCC is the DC
termination voltage in the
HDMI or DVI sink. AVCC is
nominally 3.3 V
The open-drain output
pulls down form AVCC
Swing down from TMDS
termination voltage
(3.3 V±10%)
Measured with TMDS
outputs pulled up to AVCC
max (3.6 V) through 50 Ω
resistors
Maximum rise/fall time @
2.7 Gbps = 148 ps.
125 ps = 148 – 15%
Maximum rise/fall time @
2.7 Gbps = 148 ps.
125 ps = 148 – 15%
This differential skew
budget is in addition to the
skew presented between
D+ and D- paired input
pins.
This lane-to-lane skew
budget is in addition to the
skew between differential
input pairs.
AVCC-10 mVAVCCAVCC+10 mVV
AVCC-600 mVAVCC-500 mV AVCC-400 mVV
400 mV500 mV600 mVV
10µA
125 ps0.4 Tbitps
125 ps0.4 Tbitps
10ps
250ps
Jitter budget for TMDS
signals as they pass
through the level shifter.
7.4 ps = 0.02 Tbit at
7.4ps
JIT
Jitter added to
TMDS signals
T
2.7 Gbps
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5.3 HPD input and output characteristics
Table 10.HPD_SINK input and HPS_SOURCE output
SymbolParameterCommentMinTypMaxUnit
V
IH-HPD_SINK
V
IL-HPD_SINK
I
IN-HPD_SINK
V
OH-
HPD_SOURCE
V
OL-
HPD_SOURCE
T
HPD
T
RF-HPD
HPD_SINK input high level
Low speed input changes
state on cable plug/unplug
25.05.3V
HPD_SINK input low level00.8V
HPD_SINK input leakage
current
HPD_SOURCE output high
level
Measured with HPD_SINK
at V
HPD
V
CC
max and V
IH-HPD
IL-
min
= 3.3 V±10%2.5V
50µA
CC
HPD_SOURCE output low level00.02V
Time from HPD_SINK
changing state to
HPD_SINK to HPD_SOURCE
propagation delay
HPD_SOURCE changing
state. Includes
HPD_SOURCE rise/fall
200ns
time
=10pF
C
L
Time required to transition
from
to V
or from V
to V
OH-
OL-
OL-
120ns
HPD_SOURCE rise/fall time
V
OH-HPD_SOURCE
HPD_SOURCE
HPD_SOURCE
HPD_SOURCE
CL=10 pF
V
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5.4 DDC input and output chatacteristics
Table 11.SDA_SOURCE, SCL_SOURCE and SDA_SINK, SCL_SINK characteristics
Symb
ol
V
I
ParameterCommentMinTypMaxUnit
Input voltage on SDA_SINK, SCL_SINK pins
Voltage on the DDC pins on
connector end
05.5V
VCC=3.3V
=0.1VDD to 0.9 VDD to
V
I
Input leakage current on SDA_SINK, SCL_SINK
I
LKG
pins
isolated DDC inputs
= external pull-up
V
DD
resistor voltage on
-1010µA
SDA_SINK and SCL_SINK
inputs (maximum of 5.5 V)
=0.0V
V
CC
=0.1VDD to 0.9 VDD to
V
I
DDC sink inputs
= external pull-up
V
Power-down leakage current on SDA_SINK,
I
OFF
SCL_SINK pins
DD
resistor voltage on
SDA_SINK and SCL_SINK
-1010µA
inputs (maximum of 5.5 V)
SDA_SOURCE,
SCL_SOURCE = 0.0 V
V
=1V, 100KHz
Input/output capacitance (switch off)
C
I/O
C
Input/output capacitance (switch on)
I/O
R
Switch resistance
ON
I(pp)
= 3.3 V, T = 25 ° C
V
CC
V
=1V, 100KHz
I(pp)
= 3.3 V, T = 25 ° C
V
CC
I
=3 mA, VO=0.4V
O
=3.3V
V
CC
5pF
2740Ω
Time from DDC_SINK
changing state to
DDC_SOURCE changing
DDC_SINK to DDC_SOURCE propagation delay
T
PD
state while the pass gate is
enabled.
=10 pF
C
L
=1.5 K (min), 2.0 K
R
PU
815ns
(max)
10pF
Switch time from DDC_EN to the valid state on
T
SX
DDC_SOURCE
CL=10pF
RPU= 1.5 K (min), 2.0 K
815ns
(max)
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5.5 OE_ input characteristics
Table 12.OE_N input characteristics
SymbolParameterCommentMinTypMaxUnit
V
IH-OE_N
V
IL-OE_N
I
IN-OE_N
Input high level2VCC33V
Input low level00.8V
Measured with OE_N at
Input leakage current
VIH-OE_N max and
VIL-OE_N mix
200µA
5.6 HPD input resistor
Table 13.HDP input resistor
SymbolParameterCommentMinTypMaxUnit
Guarantees HPD_SINK is
R
HPD
HPD_SINK input pull-down resistor
LOW when no display is
plugged in
130 K 160 K 190 KΩ
5.7 ESD performance
Table 14.ESD performance
SymbolParameterTest conditionMinTypMaxUnit
ESDMIL STD 883 method 3015 (all pins)
Human body model
(HBM)
-6+6kV
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6 Application information
6.1 Power supply sequencing
A proper power supply sequencing is advised for all CMOS devices. It is
recommended to always apply V
or control pins.
6.2 Supply bypassing
Bypass each of the VCC pins with 0.1µF and 1nF capacitors in parallel as close to the device
as possible, with the smaller valued capacitor as close to the V
possible.
6.3 Differential traces
The high-speed inputs and TMDS outputs are the most critical parts for the device. There
are several considerations to minimize discontinuities on these transmission lines between
the connectors and the device.
a) Maintain 100 Ω differential transmission line impedance into and out of the device.
b) Keep an uninterrupted ground plane below the high-speed I/Os.
c) Keep the ground-path vias to the device as close as possible to allow the shortest
return current path.
d) Layout of the TMDS differential outputs should be with the shortest stubs from the
connectors.
before applying any signals to the input/output
CC
pin of the device as
CC
Output trace characteristics affect the performance of the STHDLS101. Use controlled
impedance traces to match trace impedance to both the transmission medium impedance
and termination resistor. Run the differential traces close together to minimize the effects of
the noise. Reduce skew by matching the electrical length of the traces. Avoid discontinuities
in the differential trace layout. Avoid 90
prevent impedance discontinuities.
° C turns and minimize the number of vias to further
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Package mechanical dataSTHDLS101
7 Package mechanical data
In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in ECOPACK®
packages. These packages have a Lead-free second level interconnect. The category of
second Level Interconnect is marked on the package and on the inner box label, in
compliance with JEDEC Standard JESD97. The maximum ratings related to soldering
conditions are also marked on the inner box label. ECOPACK is an ST trademark.
ECOPACK specifications are available at: www.st.com.
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Figure 6.QFN-48 (7 x 7 mm) package outline
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Table 15.QFN-48 (7 x 7 mm) package mechanical data
MillimetersInches
Symbol
MinTypMax Min TypMax
A0.800.901.000.800.851.00
A10.020.050.010.05
A20.651.000.65
A30.250.20
b0.180.230.300.180.230.30
D6.857.007.156.907.007.10
D22.254.705.25See exposed pad variations
E6.857.007.156.907.007.10
E22.254.705.25See exposed pad variations
e0.450.500.550.450.500.55
L0.300.400.500.300.400.50
ddd0.080.08
Figure 7.QFN-48 tape information
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STHDLS101Package mechanical data
Figure 8.Reel information
Table 16.Reel mechanical data (dimensions in mm)
ACNT
330.213
±0.2510016.4
0084694_J
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Revision historySTHDLS101
8 Revision history
Table 17.Document revision history
DateRevisionChanges
15-Apr-20081Initial release.
23-Apr-20082Modified: Figure 5.
10-Jun-20083Document status promoted from preliminary data to datasheet.
Updated: Features section, Table 2: Pin description on page 7 and
Chapter 4 and Chapter 5: Maximum ratings on page 13.
01-Dec-20084
Added: Figure 3: Cable adapter on page 4, Figure 4: DP to
HDMI/DVI cable adapter on page 5, Figure 8: Reel information on
page 23 and Table 16: Reel mechanical data (dimensions in mm) on
page 23.
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