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Mindspeed Introduces Ultra-SDI Solutions for 4K UHDTV

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Mindspeed Introduces Ultra-SDI Solutions for 4K UHDTV

6Gbps Equalizer and Cable Driver to Be Demonstrated at NAB 2013

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Mindspeed Technologies, Inc. (NAS: MSPD) , a leading supplier of semiconductor solutions for broadcast video infrastructure, today announced it will be demonstrating its new 6G-serial digital interface (SDI) video solutions for 4K ultra high-definition (UHD) broadcast video transport applications at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show 2013.

Mindspeed®’s new Ultra-SDI™ products include the M22554, 6G-SDI adaptive video cable equalizer and the M22468, 6G-SDI video cable driver that support 6G/3G/HD/SD applications at 143 Mbps to 5.94 Gbps data rates. These new devices enhance next-generation system designs by providing higher density, lower power and lower material cost for transporting high quality UHD images compared to multi-lane solutions.

“We are thrilled to deliver solutions that enable the broadcast industry to migrate to higher resolutions,” said Hasnain Bajwa, senior vice president and general manager, high-performance analog, at Mindspeed. “The Ultra-SDI family joins Mindspeed’s portfolio of production-ready high-speed crosspoints, which support 6G-SDI and beyond.”

The M21167, also on display at NAB 2013, is a 6.5Gbps non-blocking 160×160 crosspoint switch that integrates input equalization and output de-emphasis with industry leading power consumption.

Technical Details

The M22554 equalizer is a high-speed, lower-power, adaptive co-axial cable equalizer designed to increase the maximum distance of SDI video signals and DVB-ASI across commonly used bandwidth-limiting 75 ohm coaxial cable. The M22554 is designed to support data rates from 143 Mbps to 5.94 Gbps. The low noise, high-gain equalizer allows for low jitter 5.94 Gbps transmissions with dual differential outputs featuring programmable swing as well as de-emphasis. The equalizer operates using a single 2.5 V supply voltage, provides advanced diagnostics capabilities including cable length indication, loss of signal detection and offers power management capabilities. The M22554 is housed in a 5×5 mm² 32-pin quad-flat no leads (QFN) package. The equalizer will also be available in industry standard 16-pin and 24-pin versions in a 4×4 mm² QFN package.

The M22468 cable driver is a high-speed, low-power, low-jitter cable driver that is designed to drive serial digital video data through 75 ohm coaxial cable typically used in SMPTE and DVB-ASI video applications. It has dual differential outputs with individual mute control and slew rate control. …read more

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Mindspeed Introduces Industry's First Reclocker with Integrated Cable Driver for the Broadcast Video

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Mindspeed Introduces Industry’s First Reclocker with Integrated Cable Driver for the Broadcast Video Market

Low Power, Integrated 3G-SDI Reclocker Eases System Design

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Mindspeed Technologies, Inc. (NAS: MSPD) , a leading supplier of semiconductor solutions for broadcast video infrastructure, today announced its M31285, new low-power, multi-rate, serial digital interface (SDI) reclocker with integrated fully featured dual cable drivers in a compact 4×4 mm² package providing up to 50 percent power savings compared to competitive solutions. The new reclocker simplifies system design by offering additional margin through enhanced trace equalization and lower output jitter.

“We have leveraged our expertise in signal integrity and low-power design to provide an integrated solution that delivers industry leading performance, density, and power consumption,” said Ryan Latchman, vice president of strategic marketing and applications engineering, high-performance analog at Mindspeed. “We are excited to roll out innovative solutions that enable the next generation of broadcast of video systems.”

Technical Details

The M31285 features two integrated differential 75 ohm cable drivers that each feature programmable swing and pre-emphasis. A standalone reclocker, the M31245 with dual 50 ohm trace drivers with de-emphasis, is also available. Both devices operate at SDI data rates ranging from 270 Mbps to 2.97 Gbps, also support multichannel audio digital interface (MADI) at 125 Mbps, and feature a jitter detector module which measures the jitter present at the input of the reclocker after the signal is equalized.

The M31285 and M31245 both equalize up to 60 inches of trace, integrate Automatic Rate Detect circuitry and internal reference clock, which eliminates the need for an external crystal oscillator reducing complexity and component costs. At 160 mW and 80 mW respectively, the M31285 and M31245 consume significantly less power than existing devices. Both are packaged in a 4×4 mm² 32-pin QFN package providing significant area reduction compared to designs realized with legacy solutions.

Mindspeed will be demonstrating the new reclocker at the 2013 NAB Show at its booth, #N2834 in North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 8-11, 2013.

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Semtech Announces Expansion of its Automotive Qualified Product Platform for Power Management and Di

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Semtech Announces Expansion of its Automotive Qualified Product Platform for Power Management and Display Backlighting Applications

SC5012Q and SC220Q broaden Semtech’s AEC-Q100 automotive-qualified power offering

CAMARILLO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Semtech Corporation (NAS: SMTC) , a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today launched two new devices in its automotive-qualified products platform. The SC5012Q 4-channel, high-brightness LED driver for infotainment and navigation display backlighting, and the SC220Q 20MHz buck regulator with X-EMITM Inductor Technology.

Both products extend Semtech’s broad automotive-qualified product offering, which includes solutions for power management, RF/ISM, touch interface and transient voltage protection.

“These two AEC-Q100-qualified products offer automotive electronics designers uncompromised performance and rugged dependability,” said Andy Khayat, Senior Business Unit Director for Consumer Power in Semtech’s Power Management Group. “Whether it’s display backlighting or power conversion, Semtech is committed to providing the most advanced power management ICs in fully qualified automotive grade.”

Both the SC5012Q and SC220Q are best-in-class solutions. The SC5012Q drives up to 68 high brightness 150mA LEDs and offers advanced analog/digital dimming of up to 10,000:1 ratio that gives automotive LCD displays an extended range of brightness options for varied driving conditions. The SC220Q provides high-efficiency DC-DC buck conversion while allowing designers to draw their own inductor on a standard PCB board to minimize board height and greatly reduce EMI noise. These benefits enable embedded power supplies in low profile applications like rearview mirrors and backup cameras.


Key Features of SC5012Q

  • Wide VIN range: 4.75V to 45V
  • High VOUT range: up to 65V
  • Up to 68 LEDs (17 LEDs x 4-ch) at 150mA/ch
  • Ultra-wide PWM dimming range up to 10,000:1 at 100Hz
  • Package: 24-pin QFN (4x4x1mm)


Key Features of SC220Q

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ON Semiconductor Launches Tunable RF Components for Smaller, Thinner Smartphones with Reliable Anten

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ON Semiconductor Launches Tunable RF Components for Smaller, Thinner Smartphones with Reliable Antenna Performance

Tunable RF Components allow smaller volume antennas, reduced power consumption and support increasing mobile data demands in the latest generation of smartphones

PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)– ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), driving energy efficient innovations, has introduced a new family of Tunable RF Components (TRFC) that address the design challenges faced by engineers developing the latest generation smartphones. The new devices optimally combine tuning range, RF quality factor (Q) and frequency operation, providing a superior solution to existing fixed approaches.

End-user demand for smaller, thinner handsets challenges designers to reduce antenna volume without impacting performance. At the same time, the rapid increase in demand for mobile data means that carriers worldwide are increasing the number of bands that a smartphone must cover. ON Semiconductor’s new TCP-30xx family of low insertion loss Passive Tunable Integrated Circuits (PTICs) and TCC-103 PTIC Controller IC allow performance to be tuned and optimized to counter lower antenna volume and increased frequency coverage requirements. They also help overcome head- and hand-effect problems.

With a 4:1 tuning range and capacitance values from 1.2 picofarad (pF) to 8.2 pF, the TCP-30xx PTIC series is offered in WLCSP and QFN package styles and can be used to replace traditional “fixed-match” devices. ON Semiconductor’s PTICs also allow for a more efficient use of the smartphone’s power amplifier to reduce the current drain and help extend handset battery life. A three-times improvement in data rates in marginal coverage areas can be achieved with a significant reduction in dropped or missed calls.

Designed to work in conjunction with the company’s PTICs, a new PTIC Control IC is also available. The TCC-103 is a high-voltage digital-to-analog IC that provides control and bias in a tunable solution and is fully compliant with the timing needs of cellular and other wireless system requirements. The low-power IC features an integrated boost converter with three programmable outputs (up to 24 V) and an interface that allows independent control of multiple tuning elements from a single MIPI/SPI bus element. It is housed in a WLCSP package for stand-alone or module integration.

ON Semiconductor’s proven expertise and technology in TRFCs are underlined by over 10 million units shipped to date, a worldwide field application team to support customer designs, and design tools that help speed and simplify the optimization of antenna circuits.

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