DESCRIPTION

· The M21212 is a high-performance analog HD/SD video co-axial cable driver, compatible with legacy single-channel cable drivers.

· It is part of a serial routing chipset including equalization (M21214) and reclocking (M21215) devices.

· Compatible with Mindspeed's quad channel reclocking and asynchronous switching devices.

FEATURES

· Pin-to-pin, electrically, and functionally compatible with M21218, GS1528/1528A.

· Supports data rates of 143, 177, 270, 360, 540, 1483.5/1485 Mbps and DVB-ASI at 270 Mbps.

· Fully differential signal paths and LVPECL compatible input.

· Operates at 2.5V or 3.3V with reduced power dissipation (90mW typical @ 2.5V, 120mW typical @ 3.3V).

· Increased operating temperature range: -10°C to +85°C.

· Output amplitude range of 500-1200mVpp.

APPLICATIONS

· High-performance analog broadcast video solutions.

· SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 344M compliant systems.

· Systems requiring flexible power supply operation and wider temperature range.

· Board development with increased margin to SMPTE specifications.