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Expand Differentiate your sets with 20m cable compatibility Connector HDMI Switch IC Series

Overview

Current digital TVs and multimedia monitors feature at least one HDMI terminal in order to ensure compatibility with full high definition devices such as HDD recorders, movie cameras, and Blu-ray disc recorders. HDMI allows transmission of high definition video and uncompressed audio data with content protection protocols.
 
4 to 1 Equalizer DDC buffer

4-input/1-output HDMI Switch IC

The BU16020KV, ROHM's newest HDMI switch IC, features 3-input switching capability and support for HDMI ver. 1.3a. An equalizer, multiplexer, and high speed differential driver with DDC buffer amp are integrated into a single chip, resulting in stable 2.7Gbps audio/video transmission over long cables up to 20m in length. In addition, RAM is built in for storing EDID (monitor) information.   Supports 20m cables 10kV ESD
  1. Compatible with 1080p full HD/12bit RGB color depth
  2. Supports the newest high speed (2.7Gbps) HDMI standard: ver. 1.3a
  3. Built-in high performance equalizer makes it possible to use long cables
  4. DDC buffer built in for stable HDCP communication
  5. 10kV+ ESD resistance (HBM)
  6. Easy-to-mount VQFP100 package
  7. Built-in RAM for EDID
 

Integrated Adaptive Equalizer

The BU16020KV offers automatic control of the equalized values for superior signal transmission (compared with conventional fixed equalizers), resulting in reliable communication over long cables up to 20m in length.   Adaptive EQ Advantages Conventional Technology (Fixed EQ) Conventional Technology(Adaptive EQ)

Built-in RAM for EDID

The BU16020KV integrates dedicated memory for storing EDID data. This eliminates the need for an external EEPROM in the channel block, reducing costs as well as mounting area. Built-in RAM for EDID

Applications

· Digital TVs · Multimedia monitors · Large outdoor screens/displays · Projectors
· Rear entertainment systems · Printers · Complex equipment · Backplane transmission
· Ultra-fast transmission
over short distances
· Space observatories · Handheld monitors · Video cameras
· Digital cameras · Audio racks · AV amps · Switchers
· AV selectors · Home theaters · Extension cables · Head mounted displays
· Photo frames · Notebook PCs · Desktop PCs · HD recorders
· Planetariums · Game consoles · Portable video players · Security systems
· Switch boxes and more…

Lineup

  
Part No. ESD
(kV)
Input Output Data Rate
(Gbps)
DDC
Buffer
Surface Mount Package
(mm)
BU16020KV 10 HDMI 4ch HDMI 1ch 2.7 Available (EDID RAM built in) 16×16×t1.6
BU16018KV HDMI 3ch 2.25 Available 14×14×t1.6
BU16027KV HDMI 3ch 2.25 Available 12×12×t1.6
BU16028KV HDMI 3ch 2.25 Available 12×12×t1.6
BU16006KV HDMI 2ch 2.25 Available 12×12×t1.6
BU16024KV HDMI 1ch 2.25 Available 9×9×t1.6

Related Information

■News Release
HDMITM ver.1.3a Switch ICs
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