Mindspeed's dual-channel backplane equalizer and re-driver for serial digital interface

Mindspeed has introduced the M21004, a dual-channel backplane equalizer and re-driver with better jitter performance and operate at any data rate up to 3.2Gbps with less than 50mW power consumption per channel for serial digital interface (SDI) in the broadcast video applications.

The M21004's each independent channel features pin-configurable input equalization and output de-emphasis, enabling it to compensate for losses accumulated across long traces and connectors. In addition, an integrated, non-blocking 2x2 crosspoint switch provides the functions of signal splitting, switching, and multiplexing with small form factor. And it is a low-power multi-channel/rate chipset with dual-cable equalizer and driver, and quad video reclocker.

"Mindspeed has been dedicated to providing solutions for the signal-integrity challenges faced by broadcast video equipment designers," said Kurt Busch, senior vice president and general manager of Mindspeed's high-performance analog products group. "With this device, we enable system designers to achieve robust operation at data rates up to 3Gbps, without the use of costly connectors, material and components."

This low-power device features universal direct coupled (DC) input interfaces, independent input and output supply rails, eliminating the need for additional level shifters on the board.

Package: 4mmx4mm, 24-pin quad flat no-lead (QFN) package
Price: At $6.75 for 1k pieces
Availability: From fourth quarter of 2009

For more details visit www.mindspeed.com