General Description
The MAX3815 cable equalizer automatically provides compensation for DVI™, HDMI™, DFP, PanelLink®, and ADC cables. It extends the usable cable distance up to 36 meters. The MAX3815 is designed to equalize signals encoded in the transition-minimized differential signaling (TMDS®) format.

Features
♦ Extends TMDS Cable Reach to Projectors or
   Monitors Using DVI, DFP, PanelLink, ADC, or
   HDMI Interfaces
♦ Extends TMDS Interface Length as Follows:
   0 to 50 Meters Over DVI-Cable, 24 AWG STP
      (Shielded-Twisted Pair)
   0 to 36 Meters Over DVI-Cable, 28 AWG STP
   0 to 30 Meters Over DVI-Cable, 30 AWG STP
♦ Compatible with DTV Resolutions 480i, 480p,
   720p, 1080i, and 1080p
♦ Compatible with Computer Resolutions VGA,
   SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA
♦ Fully Automatic Equalization Up to 40dB at
   825MHz (1.65Gbps), No System Control Required
♦ 3.3V Power Supply
♦ Power Dissipation of 0.6W (typ)
♦ 7mm x 7mm 48-Pin TQFP Lead-Free Package

Applications
   Front-Projector DVI/HDMI Inputs
   High-Definition Televisions and Displays
   DVI-D/HDMI Cable-Extender Modules and Active
      Cable Assemblies
   LCD Computer Monitors