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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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Utah Scientific Chooses Mindspeed's New SDI Equalizer with Integrated Jitter Cleaner for the New UDS

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Utah Scientific Chooses Mindspeed’s New SDI Equalizer with Integrated Jitter Cleaner for the New UDS Routing Switcher 3G Interconnects

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Mindspeed Technologies, Inc. (NAS: MSPD) , a leading supplier of semiconductor solutions for broadcast video infrastructure announced that Utah Scientific, a worldwide leader in routing and master control switchers, has chosen Mindspeed’s new M21564 adaptive equalizer for its UTAH-100/ Universal Distribution System (UDS) that combines the cost advantages of distribution amplifiers with the flexibility of a routing switcher in one compact package.

“We are excited to be able to use Mindspeed’s new SDI equalizer with integrated jitter cleaner device for our new routing switcher designs,” said Jeff Levie, chief technology officer of Utah Scientific. “Being the first of its kind, the new equalizer has the potential to dramatically improve equipment design while enabling a new generation of lower power, high-performance routers. As density continues to increase, technologies such as this are essential for allowing us to improve performance, while at the same time reducing power consumption. We are excited at being able to harness this technology to provide the broadcast market with new and innovative broadcast solutions.”

“Our M21564 adaptive equalizer with integrated jitter cleaner extends reach and provides significant margin that equipment vendors need for their next generation broadcast video system designs,” said Gary Shah, vice president of product marketing, high-performance analog, at Mindspeed. “We are pleased that Utah Scientific has chosen our industry leading solution.”

Mindspeed will be demonstrating the adaptive equalizer with integrated jitter cleaner at the 2013 NAB Show at its booth, #N2834 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 8-11, 2013.

About Mindspeed Technologies

Mindspeed Technologies (NAS: MSPD) is a leading provider of network infrastructure semiconductor solutions to the communications industry. The company’s low-power system-on-chip (SoC) products are helping to drive video, voice and data applications in worldwide fiber-optic networks and enable advanced processing for 3G and long-term evolution (LTE) mobile networks. The company’s high-performance analog products are used in a variety of optical, enterprise, industrial and video transport systems. Mindspeed’s products are sold to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe.

To learn more, please visit www.mindspeed.com. Company news and updates are also posted at www.twitter.com/mindspeed.

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Semtech Enables the Future of Video Transport with Launch of the Industry's Smallest 3G-SDI Configur

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Semtech Enables the Future of Video Transport with Launch of the Industry’s Smallest 3G-SDI Configurable Input/Output Platform at NAB 2013

The company’s NAB 2013 product spotlight highlights Semtech’s comprehensive portfolio of SDI components in broadcast

CAMARILLO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Semtech Corporation (NAS: SMTC) , a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announced its new GS3490 configurable 3G-SDI I/O device with class-leading performance. The device is the latest addition to Semtech’s comprehensive, end-to-end platform of broadcast serial digital interface (SDI) solutions.

Semtech’s Gennum Product Group will be showcasing their latest SDI solutions at the National Association of Broadcasters show in Las Vegas in booth #N2116.

The GS3490 3G configurable SDI I/O device features an integrated long-reach adaptive cable EQ and cable driver. The GS3490’s integrated adaptive cable equalizer offers best-in-class cable reach. In addition, the GS3490 features the industry’s smallest footprint, at 5mm x 5mm. This small footprint is optimized for board layouts where maximum density is required.

Also at the NAB show, Semtech will be hosting an invitation-only VIP suite to demonstrate its next-generation 6G UHD-SDI solutions.

“By listening to our customers’ challenges and by leveraging our extensive experience in the video market, we have been able to extend the performance of our products to meet the demanding reach requirements that are now so prevalent in the industry,” said Gary Beauchamp, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Gennum Product Group.


Key Features of the GS3490

  • Connection to a single BNC connector as an adaptive cable equalizer or cable driver
  • Multi-rate operation from 125Mb/s to 2.97Gb/s (performance optimized for SMPTE ST 424, SMPTE ST 292 and SMPTE ST 259 data rates)
  • Supports DVB-ASI at 270Mb/s
  • Integrated 100Ω, differential digital data input/output termination
  • Low power operation:
    • 206mW typical power consumption in EQ mode
    • 190mW typical power consumption in cable driver mode
  • Operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C

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Obama's North Korean And Iranian Missile Defense Trajectories: Course Corrections; Russian Re-Set Dud

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By Larry Bell, Contributor

Thirty years ago on March 23, 1983, President Ronald Reagan announced his commitment to develop and deploy an advanced defense capability, the Strategic Defense Initiative, to protect America from a Soviet missile attack. The Soviet Union recognized that they couldn’t compete, and SDI has been credited with hastening their decline. Yet despite great scientific and technological superiority in past decades, U.S. strategic missile and nuclear deterrence protections under the current administration continue to erode. …read more
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