MAX3845 Overview
The MAX3845 is a TMDS® 2-to-4 fanout switch and cable driver for multimonitor distribution of DVI™ or HDMI™ signaling up to 1.65Gbps. Both inputs and outputs are standard TMDS signaling as per DVI and HDMI standards. Because TMDS links are “point-to-point,” buffering is required for fanout applications.
MAX3845 Key Features
- Two DVI/HDMI TMDS-patible Inputs and Four DVI/HDMI TMDS-patible Outputs
- Save Power by Turning Off Unused Outputs
- Each Output Independently Selects Input 1 or Input 2
- Three Preemphasis Settings Extend Cable Reach Up to 7m
- Operation Up to 1.65Gbps
- 14mm x 14mm, 100-Pin TQFP Package with Exposed Paddle for Heat Sinking
- 3.3V Power Supply
- TMDS Data (x3) and Clock (x1) Can Be Arbitrarily Assigned to the Four Identical Switched Paths (A, B, C, and D)