Product Overview
The TMDS361BPAGR is a 3-Gbps three-port HDMI/DVI switch from Texas Instruments, packaged in a 64-pin TQFP (PAG) 10 × 10 mm package. It is a sink-side 3:1 multiplexer that allows up to three DVI or HDMI source ports to be switched to a single display terminal. The device features adaptive equalization on all inputs, supporting cable lengths up to 20 meters at 2.25 Gbps, and is configurable via local I2C or GPIO interface.
Key Specifications
| Function | 3:1 HDMI/DVI Sink-Side Switch |
| Signaling Rate | Up to 3 Gbps per TMDS channel |
| HDMI Standard | HDMI 1.3a |
| Input Ports | 3 (DVI/HDMI) |
| Adaptive Equalization | Up to 20 dB at 3 Gbps |
| DDC Support | DDC repeater function |
| Control Interface | I2C or GPIO |
| ESD Protection | 10 kV HBM on input TMDS/DDC/HPD pins |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3V |
| Package | 64-TQFP (10 × 10 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +70°C |
Features
- 3:1 sink-side switch supporting DVI and HDMI up to 1080p with 16-bit color depth
- Adaptive equalization compensates for up to 20 dB cable loss at 3 Gbps
- TMDS clock-detect circuit for automatic power management
- DDC repeater function for I2C communication pass-through
- Enhanced ESD protection: 10 kV HBM on all input TMDS, DDC, and HPD pins
- Low-power mode: less than 2 mW
Applications
- High-definition digital TV (HDTV)
- LCD and plasma display panels
- DLP projectors
- Monitor input selection in multi-source displays
- Audio/video receiver HDMI input switching