UHD-SDI
FEATURING 2018 New UHD-SDI Solutions
Broadcast Video Selector Guide
• Equalizers
• Cable Drivers
• Reclockers
• Configurable Input/Output Devices
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• Gearbox
• Transmitters
• Receivers
• Crosspoint Switches
• Timing (GEN-Clocks)
High-Performance
UHD-SDI Products
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Equalizers 4
Cable Drivers
5
Reclockers
6
Configurable SDI–I/O
7
UHD-SDI Gearbox
8
SDI Transmitters & Receivers
10
SDI Transmitters
11
SDI Receivers
12
SDI Crosspoints
13
Timing (GEN-Clocks)
14
Semtech’s broadcast video products extend its 20+ year leadership in SDI
technology with a complete line of advanced UHD-SDI solutions. Semtech’s
multi-rate device lineup enables customer roadmaps, facilitating the creation
of differentiated and advanced UHD-SDI products. We offer the world’s most
advanced solutions designed specifically for real world broadcast challenges,
including the latest innovations that help push the boundaries of performance,
reach, power, and signal integrity while reducing time to market and design risks.
Comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading UHD-SDI products
We offer the most comprehensive, end-to-end portfolio of UHD-SDI video
solutions available, including our new family of long-reach, dual-input, multi-rate
12G retiming equalizers and cable drivers, low-power 3G equalizers, cable drivers
and reclockers, integrated adaptive cable equalizers and cable drivers, and
innovative UHD-SDI gearbox solutions.
UHD-SDI: The Next Generation Broadcast Television Production Interface
New UHD-SDI solutions are needed to enable next-generation broadcast television and D-Cinema applications.
UHD-SDI is the only fully-standardized interface for next-generation broadcast television production for high
definition television (HDTV), ultra-high definition television (UHDTV), high dynamic range (HDR), high frame rate
(HFR), and wide color gamut (WCG) services.
Dedicated to customer success
Our commitment to customer success is the driver for everything we do. That’s why we are unique in providing:
•
Comprehensive test for each component in production, assuring high-yield on assembled boards.
•
Complimentary design support, including review and feedback to shorten development cycles, reduce
risks and optimize performance.
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Dedicated field applications engineering support throughout the product’s life cycle.
Equalizers
Integrated retiming, low-power, long reach, and support for data rates up
to 11.88Gbps.
SUPPORT UHD-SDI RATES UP TO 12G
ADVANCED SIGNAL INTEGRITY DIAGNOSTICS
Semtech offers multi-rate adaptive cable equalizers that
support rates up to 11.88Gbps (12G) while continuing to
offer industry-leading performance at 6G, 3G, HD, and SD
rates. Semtech’s GS12241 adaptive cable equalizer features
an integrated retimer to maximize performance. In addition
to robust performance, Semtech adaptive cable equalizers
comply to SMPTE ST 2082-1, ST 2081-1, ST 424, ST292-1,
and ST 259-C standards.
The GS12241 features unique diagnostic capabilities,
including pattern generation and error checking, and a
high-resolution 3D eye monitor to ease board design and
debugging while speeding time to market.
LOW-POWER AND SMALL PACKAGE SIZE
CROSSTALK INTERFERENCE ROBUSTNESS
PCB board density continues to increase, placing additional
requirements for both small package size and low-power.
Semtech’s GS12241 adaptive cable EQ with integrated
retiming features a 6x4 QFN package. This manufacturing
friendly, asymmetric package facilitates high density designs
by accommodating a very dense connector pitch with its
narrow 4mm package width.
The advanced design minimizes the effect of inter-channel
crosstalk interference in high channel-density applications.
INTEGRATED RETIMING/RECLOCKING, LOWEST JITTER
The GS12241’s integrated retimer ensures low output jitter,
even at extended cable lengths.
CS
SCLK
SDIN SDOUT
GPIO0 GPIO1 GPIO2 GPIO3
Control & Status
Retimer
Selection per
Output:
Retimed Data
Bypass Data
PRBS Gen
Adaptive
Cable
Equalizer
In addition, Semtech features a range of adaptive cable
equalizers for applications requiring low-power. The
GS3140 low-power, multi-rate 3G adaptive cable equalizer
is ideal for applications requiring both low-power and long
cable reach.
Trace Driver
with
Preemphasis
DDO0
Trace Driver
with
Preemphasis
DDO1
PRBS
Checker
Eye
Monitor
GS12241
NEW
EQUALIZERS
Part
Number
Data Rate
(Mbps)
Input Output
of
0/6dB Coupling No.
Inputs
gain
(V)
GS12241
1–11880
YES*
1.2–2.5
1
GS12142**
1–11880
YES*
1.2–2.5
GS12141
1–11880
YES*
GS3241
1–2970
GS3140
No. of
Outputs
Cable Length (m)
Temp Range
(ºC)
Power
(mW)
Package
(mm)
12G
6G
3G
HD
SD
2
80
100
190
260
450
-40 to +85
385***
QFN-40 (6x4)
2
2
80
100
190
260
450
-40 to +85
385***
QFN-40 (6x4)
1.2–2.5
1
2
70
90
190
260
450
-40 to +85
320***
QFN-40 (6x4)
YES*
1.2–2.5
1
2
–
–
190
260
450
-40 to +85
405***
QFN-40 (6x4)
1–2970
YES*
1.0–2.5
1
1
–
–
200
280
500
-40 to +85
83
QFN-16-COL (4x4)
GS6042
125–5940
YES
1.2–3.3
1
1
–
80
210
300
550
-40 to +85
180
QFN-16 (4x4)
GS3440
125–2970
YES
1.2–3.3
1
1
–
–
210
300
550
-40 to +85
180
QFN-16 (4x4)
GS3441
125–2970
YES
1.2–3.3
1
2
–
–
210
300
550
-40 to +85
212
QFN-24 (4x4)
*Features adjustable upstream launch swing compensation. **GS12142 specifications are preliminary and subject to change.
***Power specifications include power consumed by integrated retimer
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Cable Drivers
Integrated retiming for the lowest output jitter, sophisticated easy-to-use eye
shaping for SMPTE compliance and data rates up to 11.88Gbps.
MULTI-RATE
BEST OUTPUT RETURN LOSS
Semtech’s UHD-SDI cable drivers are SMPTE compliant
and feature multi-rate operation; our high-performance
GS12281 12G UHD-SDI cable driver is the industry’s
best performing driver. Semtech offers a driver for every
UHDTV-1, UHDTV-2, 3G, HD, and SD application.
Output return loss performance that surpasses SMPTE
specifications at all rates. This increased margin simplifies
board optimization to speed production.
OUTPUT EYE SHAPING
The GS12281 features an output signal presence detector
which provides status on the validity of the output. The
GS12281 also offers high maximum output swing and
sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, pre-emphasis to compensate
for losses that occur after the cable driver output.
INTEGRATED RETIMING/RECLOCKING
The GS12281’s integrated retimer enables the best jitter
performance at all rates up to 11.88Gbps.
ADVANCED SIGNAL INTEGRITY DIAGNOSTICS
CS
The GS12281 features unique diagnostic capabilities,
including pattern generation and error checking, and
a high-resolution 3D eye monitor to ease board design and
debugging while speeding time to market.
SCLK
SDIN SDOUT
GPIO0 GPIO1 GPIO2 GPIO3
Control & Status
Retimer
DDI
Selection per
Output:
Retimed Data
Bypass Data
PRBS Gen
Trace
Equalizer
INPUT TRACE EQUALIZATION
Cable Driver
with
Preemphasis
SDO0
Cable Driver
with
Preemphasis
SDO1
PRBS
Checker
The GS12281 features input trace equalization to compensate
for long input trace lengths. Input trace equalization is
critical for optimizing performance in 12G UHD-SDI designs.
Eye
Monitor
GS12281
NEW
CABLE DRIVERS
Part
Number
Power No. of No. of Input Max Output
Data Rate Power Supply
Swing
(Mbps)
(mW)
Inputs Outputs Trace
(V)
EQ
(mV)
GS12281
Circuit
Compatible
with
Temp Range
(ºC)
Package
(mm)
1000
12G:-10
6G:-10
3G:-15
HD:-19
GS12181
GS12081
GS12090
GS3281
GS3590
-40 to +85
QFN-40
(6x4)
1000
12G:-10
6G:-10
3G:-15
HD:-19
GS12281
GS12181
GS12081
GS3281
-40 to +85
QFN-40
(6x4)
GS12281
GS12081
GS12090
GS3281
GS3590
-40 to +85
QFN-40
(6x4)
GS12281
GS12181
GS12090
GS3590
GS3281
-40 to +85
QFN-40
(6x4)
GS12281
GS12181
GS12081
GS12090
GS3590
-40 to +85
QFN-40
(6x4)
GS2988
-40 to +85
QFN-16
(4x4)
GS2989
-40 to +85
QFN-16
(4x4)
1–11880
**
360
1.8,
2.5
1
2
YES
GS12182*
1–11880
360**
1.8,
2.5
2
2
YES
GS12181
1–11880
310
1.8,
2.5
1
2
YES
1000
GS12081
1 -11880
170
1.8,
2.5
1
2
YES
1000
GS3281
1–2970
375**
1.8,
2.5
1
2
YES
1000
GS6080
143–5940
135
2.5
or
3.3
1
2
YES
1800
GS6081
143–5940
205
2.5
or
3.3
1
4
YES
1800
**
ORL
(dB)
12G:-10
6G:-10
3G:-15
HD:-19
12G:-10
6G:-10
3G:-15
HD:-19
3G:-15
HD:-19
6G:-10
3G:-15
HD:-19
6G:-10
3G:-15
HD:-19
*GS12182 specifications are preliminary and subject to change. **Power specifications include power consumed by integrated retimer
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Reclockers
Industry’s best-performing reclockers.
ADVANCED SIGNAL INTEGRITY FEATURES
Reclocking is an important function required to maintain
overall system robustness. As UHD-SDI infrastructure
continues to grow in size and as greater amounts of
processing are being integrated into broadcast products,
overall system jitter can potentially increase. As a result,
controlling overall system jitter is critical to reliable
operation.
The GS12150 includes programmable trace equalization
to compensate for high-frequency losses associated with
board level interconnects. It operates without an external
frequency reference. Programmable output swing and preemphasis provide flexibility for managing signal integrity of
the output signals.
Processing devices such as FPGAs can have poor input
jitter tolerance (IJT) and frequently require external
reclocking to maintain overall system margin. The rapid
growth in UHD-SDI infrastructure and the associated
higher rates make reclocking mandatory in most
applications. Semtech offers a complete family of
UHD-SDI reclockers for all data rates. The GS12150
reclocker supports rates up to 11.88Gbps with low-power
consumption and is ideal for UHD-SDI applications.
CS
SCLK
SDIN SDOUT
The GS12150 features unique diagnostic capabilities,
including pattern generation and error checking, and a
high-resolution 3D eye monitor to ease board design and
debugging while speeding time to market.
SMALL SIZE
The GS12150 features a compact 6x4 40-pin QFN package.
Ideal for high-channel density designs or other applications
where the layout is constrain by available PCB real estate.
GPIO0 GPIO1 GPIO2 GPIO3
LOW-POWER
Control & Status
DDI0
DDI1
Trace
Equalizer
Trace
Equalizer
Input Select
Retimer
Selection per
Output:
Retimed Data
Bypass Data
PRBS Gen
Trace Driver
with
Preemphasis
DDO0
Trace Driver
with
Preemphasis
DDO1
The GS12150’s low-power consumption is ideal for designs
with high channel density or in applications where lowpower consumption is a critical design requirement.
PRBS
Checker
Eye
Monitor
GS12150
NEW
RECLOCKERS
Power Integrated
Supply Eye
Monitor
(V)
Output
Jitter
(UI)
Input
Trace
EQ
YES
12G:0.08
6G:0.05
3G:0.04
HD:0.03
SD:0.03
YES
YES
2:1
2
1.8
YES
6G:0.13
3G:0.09
HD:0.06
SD:0.03
YES
YES
2:1
1.8
YES
6G:0.13
3G:0.09
HD:0.06
SD:0.03
YES
YES
4:1
Part
Number
Data Rate
(Mbps)
GS12150*
11880
5940
2970
1485
270
1.8
GS6151
5940
2970
1485
270
GS6152
5940
2970
1485
270
Temp
Range
(ºC)
Power
(mW)
Package
(mm)
2
-40 to +85
385
QFN-40
(6x4)
2
2
-40 to +85
130
QFN-32
(4x4)
4
2
-40 to +85
130
QFN-48
(6x6)
Output Pre-/ Input
No. of
De-emphasis MUX No. of Inputs Outputs
*GS12150 specifications are preliminary and subject to change.
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Configurable SDI Input/Output Equalizer/Cable Driver
High-performance configurable devices for multi-rate applications up to 12Gbps.
DESIGN FLEXIBILITY
ADVANCED SIGNAL INTEGRITY DIAGNOSTICS
The GS12090 is a low-power, configurable 12G multi-rate
retiming cable equalizer and cable driver. The GS12090
is suitable for systems with limited connector space and
enables individual connectors to function either as an input
or an output. In addition, the GS12090 is ideal for multifunction designs requiring connectors be reconfigurable
based on a given customer’s needs.
The GS12281 features unique diagnostic capabilities,
including pattern generation and error checking, and a
high-resolution 3D eye monitor to ease board design and
debugging, and speed production time.
SMALL PACKAGE SIZE
The GS12090 features a compact 6x4, QFN package and
low-power consumption.
Applications suitable for the GS12090 include nextgeneration 3G, 6G, and 12G UHD-SDI infrastructures
designed in support of UHDTV1, UHDTV2, 4K D-Cinema,
and 3D HFR and HDR production image formats.
CSb
SCLK
SDIN
SDOUT
GPIO0
GPIO1
GPIO2
GPIO3
ADVANCED SIGNAL INTEGRITY FEATURES
The GS12090 features integrated retiming, minimizing
output jitter even at extended cable lengths. To compensate
for PCB trace losses and to simplify PCB layout optimization
the GS12090 features output pre-emphasis. In addition,
to facilitate optimal PCB layout, the GS12090 requires no
external return loss components or return loss networks.
Control & Status
Selector
Cable
Equalizer
Slicer
Trace
Equalizer
DDI
Trace
Driver
DDO
Eye Monitor
SDIO
Cable
Driver
Pre-emphasis
Data/
Bypass/
PRBS
Retimer
Data/
Bypass/
PRBS/
CLK
Pre-emphasis
GS12090
CONFIGURABLE SDI INPUT/OUTPUT - EQUALIZER/CABLE DRIVER
Part
Number
Integrated
Retiming
Circuit
Compatible
with
YES
GS3590
GS12181
GS12281
GS12081
GS3281
YES
-40 to +85
QFN-40 (6x4)
3G:160
HD:240
SD:300
YES
GS12090
GS12181
GS12281
GS12081
GS3281
YES
-40 to +85
QFN-40 (6x4)
3G:140
HD:260
SD:500
NO
–
YES
-40 to +85
QFN-32 (5x5)
Data Rate
(Mbps)
Power
(mW)
No. of
Outputs
Cable Reach
(m)
1–11880
EQ: 430*
CD: 375*
EQ: 1
CD: 1
12G:60
6G:65
3G:160
HD:240
SD:300
GS3590
1–2970
EQ: 430*
CD: 375*
EQ: 1
CD: 1
GS3490
125–2970
EQ: 202
CD: 215
EQ: 1
CD: 1
GS12090
DVB-ASI Temp Range
and MADI
(ºC)
Package
(mm)
*Power specifications include power consumed by integrated retimer.
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UHD-SDI Gearbox
Single-chip UHDTV SDI link rate conversion.
The GS12070 is a four-input and four-output device which
supports conversions between multi-link, dual-link and
single-link UHD-SDI interfaces. A bypass mode is also
available where the inputs can be routed directly to the
outputs. The device supports 12Gbps, 6Gbps, 3Gbps,
and 1.5Gbps data rates in the conversion modes and
additionally supports 270Mbps in bypass mode.
ROBUST RECEIVE SOLUTION
The GS12070 features 100ohm differential serial interfaces,
allowing connection to Semtech equalizers, cable drivers as
well as optical modules.
The GS12070 eases the system challenge of receiving
multi-link SDI signals by automatically compensating for
input channel skew. In modes that convert from 12Gbps
6Gbps combinations, the GS12070 automatically
compensates for up to 300ns of serial input channel
skew. In all other conversion modes, up to 800ns of input
channel skew is available. Also featured is automatic
link ordering, which reduces the cost and time spent
troubleshooting cabling issues during the installation of
UHD-SDI infrastructures.
SINGLE-CHIP CONVERSION
FLEXIBLE DISTRIBUTION MODES
The GS12070 can be conveniently configured for both
multiplex and de-multiplex modes via mode select pins.
In configuration modes where there are unused outputs
available, the GS12070 can be programmed to duplicate
existing outputs. In addition, inputs can be assigned to
unused outputs for monitoring purposes.
GEARBOX MODES
12Gbps
Quad 3Gbps
12Gbps
Dual 6Gbps*
6Gbps
Dual 3Gbps*
6Gbps
Quad 1.5Gbps
3Gbps
Dual 1.5Gbps*
The GS12070 also features an integrated 4x4 crosspoint
which enables any input to be routed to any output. This is
ideal for routing and distribution applications.
APPLICATIONS
•
•
•
•
•
•
* Two conversions can be performed simultaneously.
Multiplex/Demultiplex for 3G router applications
UHD-SDI distribution amplifier
4:11:4 selector
UHD-SDI crosspoint applications
12G UHD-SDI interfacing
SDI link concatenation
UHD-SDI GEARBOX
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Part
Number
SDI Rates
Error and
Format
Detection
SMPTE 352M
Handling
Input SKEW
Adjustment
Per Lane Output Delay
Adjustment
Temp Range
(ºC)
Package
GS12070
HD, 3G, 6G,
12G (270M bypass)
YES
YES
YES
YES
-40 to +85
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UHD-SDI Gearbox
Single-chip UHDTV SDI rate conversion.
DDI0
DDI0
Video
Detection
Tx
Rx
Video
Detection
Tx
DDI1
DDI1
DDI2
Rx
DDI2
DDI3
DDI3
DDO0
Rx
Rx
Video
Detection
Video
Detection
DDO0
DDO1
MUX/
DEMUX
PID and
CRC
Handling
Output
DDO1
Crosspoint
DDO2
Tx
DDO2
DDO3
Tx
DDO3
Ref clk
Xtal
Control, GSPI
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Complete Solution Transmitter/Receiver
Complete
SDI Input
EQ+Receiver
EQ
11
Receiver
Low-End FPGA
Spartan 3A, Cyclone III
Complete
Proprietary Customer
Logic
Transmitter
w/CD
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SDI Output
SDI Transmitters and Receivers
Choose the right SDI transmitter and SDI receiver for your system.
EQ
Receiver
SDI Input
Reclocker
Proprietary Customer Logic
Digital
SMPTE processing
SDI Output
CD
Complete Solution Transmitter/Receiver
FPGA-HELPER ARCHITECTURE
SDI Input
Low-End FPGA
Complete
Complete
3A, Cyclone IIIbelow, involves
The FPGA-helper
architecture, Spartan
as depicted
EQ+Receiver
Transmitter
Proprietary Customer
11
11
the use of a component
w/CD
Logicthe physical media
EQ Receiver that includes
attachment part of a SMPTE SDI receiver/SDI transmitter
with the digital SMPTE processing implemented in the
FPGA. The result is an architecture that is taxing in terms
of power consumption, and
those FPGA-helper
FPGA-Helper
SERDES parts are
lacking even basic SMPTE digital
processing.
High-End FPGA
Virtex 5, Stratix II
SDI Input
Partial
Partial
SDI Output
SDI Output
Proprietary Customer Logic
In many cases, product specific
FPGA IP already requires
EQ
Receiver
IntegratedDigital
Transceiver FPGAs Transmitter
12
w/CD
12
high utilization factors in small,
low-cost
SMPTE
processing FPGAs, and the
High-End FPGA
added requirementVCXO
of digital SMPTE
video
Virtex 5, Stratix
II GX processing
SDI Input
SDI Output
Proprietary
LogicFPGA. This
in the FPGA may drive adoption
of aCustomer
larger
EQ
CD
Reclocker
Digital
results in further penalties in power
consumption, size
SMPTE processing
and system cost. And while this architecture fares well
in system jitter performance in certain cases, the added
engineering effort in developing (or licensing) and
stitching that video processing logic to product specific
code ensures a slower time-to-market. Finally, while some
FPGA-helper parts integrate a cable driver, the offering
lacks an integrated equalizer.
Transmitter
Leveraging our expertise in signal integrity and our deep
understanding of broadcast video technologies, Semtech’s
SDI transmitter and SDI receiver offering encapsulates
all the analog components (SerDes, VCO, CD, EQ and
Reclocker) and digital SMPTE video and audio processing
required to transmit and receive SDI video. Integrating
all of these components into one package reduces the
PCB footprint required to implement SDI transmit/receive,
and the solution benefits from Semtech’s superior jitter
performance. This optimized, cost-effective and power
efficient ASIC implementation allows customers to focus
on their unique value-added processing for quicker time-tomarket. Only Semtech offers a solution that scores high for
each evaluation parameter.
High-End FPGA
Virtex 5, Stratix II GX
VCXO
Receiver
SEMTECH’S COMPLETE SOLUTION ARCHITECTURE
Integrated Transceiver FPGAs
Transmitter
Designers have the choice of selecting components
from different vendors, but when it comes to designs
with SDI transmitters and SDI receivers, they must first
choose an architecture. In implementing a design with
a SDI transmitter and/or SDI receiver, there are three
architectural choices: Semtech’s complete SDI transmitter/
SDI receiver solution architecture, an integratedtransceiver FPGA architecture, and a FPGA-helper
architecture. Let’s explore these three options with an
assessment of the following key parameters: jitter, power
consumption, integration (component/features), time-tomarket, system size, and cost.
FPGA-Helper SERDES
Complete Solution Transmitter/Receiver
Low-End FPGA
Spartan 3A, Cyclone III
Complete
SDI Input
EQ+Receiver
EQ
Receiver
Proprietary Customer
Logic
11
Complete
11
SDI Output
Integrated-transceiver FPGAs typically offer the worst
specifications in terms of jitter. Maximum output jitter and
input jitter tolerance (IJT) are typically at the limit of the
Integrated
Transceiver
SMPTE standards
and, in some
cases,FPGAs
actually in violation
of industry VCXO
norms. That isHigh-End
why FPGA
extra components, namely
Virtex 5, Stratix II GX
VCXOs and reclockers, are required to get the system
SDI Output
Proprietary Customer Logic
jitter
performance
to an acceptable level. This CD
comes at a
EQ
Reclocker
Digital
processing
penalty of higher powerSMPTE
consumption,
system footprint
size and cost. Because of all the fine tuning required
to get this architecture to work and because of the IP
licensing/development required for the digital SMPTE
video processing, this architecture unnecessarily prolongs
time-to-market. Finally, while FPGAs integrate transceivers,
they do not integrate routing components like cable
drivers and equalizers.
Receiver
Transmitter
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FPGA-Helper SERDES
High-End FPGA
Virtex 5, Stratix II
Partial
EQ
Receiver
Transmitter
w/CD
INTEGRATED-TRANSCEIVER FPGA ARCHITECTURE
SDI Input
High-End FPGA
Virtex 5, Stratix II
SDI Input
Partial
Proprietary Customer Logic
12
Digital
SMPTE processing
12
SDI Output
Transmitter
w/CD
HOW THE SEMTECH SOLUTION STACKS UP
Compare the ratings of each of the three architectures for key
parameters in an implementation of 1Rx and 1Tx channel.
Semtech
Complete
Solution
Integrated
Transceiver
FPGA
FPGA-Helper
SerDes
Jitter Performance
Time-to-Market
Power Consumption
Integration
Overall PCB Space
System Cost
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SDI Transmitters
High-performance, integrated, low-power solution for SDI transmit links.
3Gbps SDI
EXCELLENT JITTER PERFORMANCE
Semtech’s GS2972 and GS2962 are fully compatible with
SMPTE ST 424 and ST 425 as well as new ST 2081-1 and
ST 2082-1 UHD-SDI standards. In addition, Semtech SDI
transmitters feature integrated SMPTE video processing
including scrambling, TRS detection, insertion, and ancillary
data insertion.
Due to the integrated PLL with narrow loop bandwidth,
the SDI transmitters can reject up to 300ps of jitter on the
parallel clock, outputting very low jitter, SMPTE-compliant
SDI signals.
POWER AND AREA EFFICIENT
The high level of integration in Semtech’s SDI transmitters
provides the lowest power and smallest means of
implementing a SDI link.
Semtech’s GS2972 SDI transmitter includes an integrated
audio embedder and supports AES, I2S and serial audio
formats. The fully integrated functionality of Semtech’s
SDI transmitters, provides the lowest power and smallest
footprint solution for a complete SDI transmit link.
APPLICATIONS
Cameras, camera control units, multi viewers, routers,
production switchers, master control switchers, VTRs,
video servers, encoders/decoders, up/down/cross
converters, audio embedders, format detectors, test, and
measurement equipment.
COMPLETE VIDEO PROCESSING
Semtech SDI transmitters have the most complete video
processing features available. These include, but are not
limited to, scrambling, TRS detection or insertion and
ancillary data insertion.
GREAT FOR DVB-ASI
Pclk
All Semtech SDI transmitters are DVB-ASI capable.
Video
Narrow
LBW PLL
Video
Processing
Timing
AUDIO EMBEDDING
Semtech’s SDI transmitters include an integrated audio
embedder supporting AES, I2S and serial audio formats.
Audio
Serializer
SDI
Output
Cable
Driver
Audio
Embedder
GS2972
SDI TRANSMITTERS
Part
Number
Data Rate
(Mbps)
Video
Processing
DVB/
ASI
Ancillary
Data
Insert
Audio
Embed
Cable
Driver
Output
Jitter (ps)
Parallel
Bus
Width
CEA Temp Range Power
861
(ºC)
(mW)
Timing
GS2972
270
1485
2970
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
3G:40
HD:50
SD:200
10 or 20
YES
-40 to +85
400
BGA 100
GS2962
270
1485
2970
YES
YES
YES
NO
YES
3G:40
HD:50
SD:200
10 or 20
YES
-40 to +85
350
BGA 100
GS1672
270
1485
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
HD:50
SD:200
10 or 20
YES
-40 to +85
350
BGA 100
GS1662
270
1485
YES
YES
YES
NO
YES
HD:50
SD:200
10 or 20
YES
-40 to +85
330
BGA 100
Package
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SDI Receivers
High-performance, integrated, low-power solution for SDI receive links.
3Gbps SDI
AUDIO DE-EMBEDDING
The GS3470 and GS3471 are Semtech’s latest generation
high-performance, single-chip SDI receiver solutions,
featuring integrated cable equalization, video and audio
processing, and dual SDI inputs. All Semtech’s SDI receivers
are fully compatible with SMPTE ST 424 and ST 425 as
well as new ST 2081-1 and ST 2082-1 UHD-SDI standards.
The GS3470 and GS3471 feature two selectable serial
video inputs which make them ideal for video monitoring
applications. Both parts are optimized for low-power
designs, providing up to 45% power reduction over
previous generation SDI receivers.
The GS3470 and GS3471 include an integrated SMPTE
compliant audio de-embedder, supporting AES, I2S and
serial digital audio output formats. Both parts feature a
high performance audio clock generator, further reducing
overall system costs.
APPLICATIONS
Monitors, camera control units, multi-viewers, routers,
production switchers, master control switchers, video
recorders and servers, compression encoders and decoders,
video format converters, audio de-embedders, test, and
measurement equipment.
INTEGRATED EQUALIZER
The GS3471 fully integrates a high-performance long
reach adaptive cable equalizer, providing up to 200m reach
at 3Gbps. The integration of the cable equalizer reduces
overall PCB component footprint and power.
COMPLETE VIDEO PROCESSING
Semtech’s SDI receivers offer integrated SMPTE video
processing including descrambling, word alignment,
comprehensive error detection and correction, and ancillary
data extraction. Additionally, all Semtech SDI receivers fully
support DVB-ASI inputs.
SDI
Input 1
Serial
Input 2
Video
Pixel Clock
Timing
SDI
Equalizer
Reclocker
Input
Switch
Input
Buffer
Deserializer
& Video
Processing
Clock
Generator
Audio
De-embedder
Loop-thru
Select
Output
Buffer
Audio Clock
Serial Digital
Audio Outputs
Serial
Loop-thru
GS3471
SDI RECEIVERS
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Part
Number
Data Rate
(Mbps)
Integrated
Equalizer
Number of SDI
Inputs
Audio
De-embed
Audio Clock
Generator
I/O Supply
Voltage
(V)
Power
(mW)
Package
(mm)
GS3471
270, 1485, 2970
Yes
2
Yes
Yes
1.8 or 2.5
300
BGA 100 (9x9)
GS3470
270, 1485, 2970
No
2
Yes
Yes
1.8 or 2.5
220
BGA 100 (9x9)
GS2971A
270, 1485, 2970
Yes
1
Yes
Yes
1.8 or 3.3
525
BGA 100 (11x11)
GS2961A
270, 1485, 2970
Yes
1
No
No
1.8 or 3.3
500
BGA 100 (11x11)
GS2970A
270, 1485, 2970
No
1
Yes
Yes
1.8 or 3.3
350
BGA 100 (11x11)
GS2960A
270, 1485, 2970
No
1
No
No
1.8 or 3.3
320
BGA 100 (11x11)
GS1661A
270, 1485
Yes
1
No
No
1.8 or 3.3
460
BGA 100 (11x11)
GS1660A
270, 1485
No
1
No
No
1.8 or 3.3
250
BGA 100 (11x11)
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SDI Crosspoints
Semtech crosspoint switches provide an unmatched combination of size, features
and performance.
MULTIPLE STROBES
TEMPERATURE SENSORS
Eight update enabled strobe pins allow our crosspoint to
be partitioned into independently updatable blocks. This
is useful in multi-format environments when the switches
need to occur at different points in time. Each update
strobe can be assigned on a per-output basis, enabling
maximum flexibility.
Four on-chip temperature sensors monitor the junction
temperature of the chip. This enables automated control
of fan speed and power down sequences to meet
environmental demands for energy conservation.
LOW-POWER
DATA RATE MARGIN
Supporting data rates up to 3.5Gbps means that there
is significant margin for video systems operating up to
2.97Gbps. This margin also means the product can be used
in Xaui™, DisplayPort™ and HDMI switching applications.
When compared to competitive solutions, Semtech
crosspoints provide industry leading per channel power
consumption with less than 1W consumed in stand-by
mode. System power can be reduced further by taking
advantage of the crosspoint’s high input sensitivity while
using Semtech equalizers configured for minimum output
swing levels.
FULLY INDEPENDENT INPUT AND OUTPUT CHANNELS
FLEXIBLE FOOTPRINT
All our crosspoints provide independent input trace
equalization and output de-emphasis which can
compensate for over 50 inches of PCB trace loss. This
provides higher signal integrity and lower jitter in designs
utilizing long traces or passive splitting. In addition, with
output swing configurable as low as 200mV, system power
can be significantly reduced.
All Semtech crosspoints are pin compatible, sharing the
same control interface and register set. This allows a single
platform design to be easily scaled to the necessary switch
size with no re-work required in either hardware or software.
INPUT SENSITIVITY
ON-CHIP PATTERN GENERATORS
EYE PATTERN DIAGNOSTICS
Independent pattern generators and checkers can be
used for testing signal paths on either the input or
output side of the system. The pattern checker can be
configured to check for bit errors using one of three PRBS
patterns or any arbitrary pattern, important for evaluating
system performance with video pathological signals. All
crosspoint devices can check for bit errors at arbitrary phase
offsets from the received data, and jitter margin can be
determined by measurement of the horizontal eye opening.
To address losses typical in many router architectures,
the Semtech crosspoint family provides for high input
sensitivity, resulting in additional system margin. In
addition, high input sensitivity facilitates better system
optimization, including reduced swing on upstream drivers,
providing substantial power savings.
APPLICATIONS
Routers, multi-viewers, production switchers, master
control switchers, and broadcast modular equipment.
CROSSPOINT SWITCHES
Part
Number
Data
Rate
(Gbps)
Inputs
Input
Sensitivity
(mV)
Input
Trace
EQ
GX3290
3.5
290
80
YES
290
GX3190
3.5
146
80
YES
GX3246
3.5
290
80
GX3202
3.5
202
GX3146
3.5
146
Output
Outputs De-emphasis
DC Coupling
Temp Range
(ºC)
Power
(W)
Package
(mm)
YES
1.2V, 1.8V, 2.5V
0 to +85
34
BGA 2377 (50x50)
290
YES
1.2V, 1.8V, 2.5V
0 to +85
25
BGA 2377 (50x50)
YES
146
YES
1.2V, 1.8V, 2.5V
0 to +85
18
BGA 2377 (50x50)
80
YES
202
YES
1.2V, 1.8V, 2.5V
0 to +85
24
BGA 2377 (50x50)
80
YES
146
YES
1.2V, 1.8V, 2.5V
0 to +85
18
BGA 2377 (50x50)
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Timing (GEN-Clocks)
A complete timing solution for broadcast video.
GENLOCK CAPABILITY
REDUCES JITTER TO MEET SMPTE SPECS
GS4900B/GS4901B/GS4910B/GS4911B clock generators
can be genlocked to reference with a variable offset. On
loss of reference, the video clocks will flywheel to maintain
their frequency.
The GS4915 ClockCleaner™ will reduce jitter on
video clocks of 27, 74.25, 74.25/1.001, 148.5, and
148.5/1.001MHz. Output jitter will typically be 20ps, which
will guarantee 3Gbps SDI compliance when used with a SDI
transmitter.
GENERATES MULTIPLE CLOCKS
Three video clocks (two single-ended and one differential),
three single-ended audio clocks, and eight single-ended
configurable timing signals can be generated. Video clocks
up to 165MHz can be produced in order to support up to
3Gbps SDI and UXGA. In addition, the GS4911B features
crosslocking capability where HD timing can be generated
from an SD reference, increasing design flexibility.
FLEXIBLE I/O FREQUENCIES AND LEVELS
SD (27MHz) and HD (74.25, 74.25/1.001, 148.5, and
148.5/ 1.001MHz) frequencies can be input and output
from the GS4915. The chip also has single-ended and
differential inputs and outputs to facilitate interfacing with a
variety of chips.
FREQUENCY DOUBLER TO MEET 3Gbps SDI REQUIREMENTS
INPUT STANDARD DETECTION
By supplying the clock generator with HSync, VSync and
FSync, the chip will determine if it matches one of 36 video or
16 graphics standards and will report the detected standard.
Detected
Standard
Standard
Detection
HSync
VSync
FSync
Timing Signal
Generation
Video Clock
Generation &
Timing Offset
If the input clock frequency is 74.25 or 74.25/1.001MHz,
the GS4915 can double the output, providing a low jitter
148.5 or 148.5/1.001MHz output clock which can be used
for HD-SDI and 3Gbps SDI applications.
External
GO1555
PCLK
8 Video
Timing
Signals
X-point
Diff
Input
PLL
PCLK
3 Video
Clocks
2 S/E, 1 Diff
Delay
Adjust
Audio Clock
Generation
Clean
Clock
Clean
Clock
Single
Ended
Input
Frequency
Detection/Selection,
Bypass, Skew Control
GS4915
3 Audio Clocks
GS4911B
CLOCK GENERATORS
14
Part
Number
Input Video
Standard
Output Video
Standard
Max Output
Video Clock
(MHz)
Power
Supply
(V)
GS4900B
3G/HD/SD/
Graphics
SD
54
3.3, 1.8
YES
NO
NO
215
QFN-64 (9x9)
GS4901B
3G/HD/SD/
Graphics
SD
54
3.3, 1.8
YES
YES
NO
265
QFN-64 (9x9)
GS4910B
3G/HD/
SDGraphics
3G/HD/SD/
Graphics
165
3.3, 1.8
YES
NO
YES
250
QFN-64 (9x9)
GS4911B
3G/HD/SD/
Graphics
3G/HD/SD/
Graphics
165
3.3, 1.8
YES
YES
YES
300
QFN-64 (9x9)
Audio
User
Power
Genlock Clocks
Programmable (mW)
Package
(mm)
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