Intersil’s new multiplexer enables switching between four different video inputs
Intersil Corporation, a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analogue semiconductors, introduced the ISL59446, a triple-channel 4:1 multiplexer with three integrated gain-of-two amplifiers. ISL59446 enables simultaneous switching between four unique triple-video input signals or can be placed in a high impedance state that will allow these devices to be used as building blocks in larger switching matrices.
The ISL59446 uses four digital input signals to deliver superior design flexibility and unique functionality. Combinations of signals through the S0 and S1 pins can place the device into four different states that will determine which of the four input sources will be passed through the three output channels. For example, one state can pass the separate R, G and B signals from one source through all three amplified output channels.
The HIZ pin is used to place the device in a high impedance state to allow several of these devices to be used together to create 8:1, 12:1, or 16:1 switching matrices. The ENABLE pin can be used to place the device in a power-down mode that reduces power to just 14mW, so that unneeded circuitry can be turned off in power-sensitive applications.
Intersil’s ISL59446 supports four video input signals, each comprised of three channels, making it ideal for next-generation video. ISL59446 provides 500MHz bandwidth to meet the high resolution requirements of monitors and projectors as well as the KVM (keyboard, video and mouse) market.
Driving high-resolution video
The ISL59446 provides 500MHz bandwidth into a 150 Ohm load to support high-resolution video while driving a typical video load. A slew rate of ±1600V/μs enables good bandwidth even at the high signal levels associated with video signals.
ISL59446 uses three integrated amplifiers with a fixed gain of two to deliver double-terminated video loads. Double termination provides consistent video signal levels and eliminates the need for an additional external amplification stage which reduces cost and saves board space.
Key features
500MHz bandwidth into150 Ohms
±1600V/μs slew rate
High impedance outputs
Internally set gain-of-two amplifiers
High impedance state (HIZ)
Power-down mode (ENABLE)
±5V operation
Supply current 11mA/ch
Pb-free plus anneal available (RoHS compliant)
Target applications
HDTV/DTV analog inputs
Video projectors
Computer monitors
Set-top boxes
Security video
Broadcast video equipment
20-Nov-2006