General Description
The MAX3815A cable equalizer automatically provides compensation for DVI™ and HDMI™ v1.3 cables. It extends the usable cable distance up to 40 meters (1.65Gbps) and 35 meters (2.25Gbps). The MAX3815A is designed to equalize signals encoded in the transition-minimized differential signaling (TMDS®) format.

Features
♦ Guaranteed Performance to 2.25Gbps (HDMI 1.3),
   Improved Jitter Performance at Low Source
   Amplitude, and Enhanced Output Driver
♦ Extends 2.25Gbps TMDS Interface Length
   0 to 35 Meters Over HDMI Cable, 24 AWG
   0 to 22 Meters Over HDMI Cable, 28 AWG
♦ Extends 1.65Gbps TMDS Interface Length
   0 to 40 Meters Over HDMI Cable, 24 AWG
   0 to 28 Meters Over HDMI Cable, 28 AWG
♦ Compatible with HDTV Resolutions 720p, 1080i,
   1080p, and 1080p with 36-Bit Color
♦ Compatible with Computer Resolutions VGA,
   SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA, and WUXGA
♦ Fully Automatic Equalization, 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 HDMI/DVI Inputs
   High-Definition Televisions and Displays
   HDMI/DVI-D Cable-Extender Modules and Active
      Cable Assemblies
   LCD Computer Monitors
   HDMI 1.3 Deep Color Systems