Serial digital interface (SDI) ICs

Optimize signal integrity, power and cable reach for standard definition to 8k and beyond

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Our SDI video interfaces portfolio offers industry-leading performance in signal integrity, power and cable reach extension to help simplify system design for broadcast, professional and commercial video applications. We offer pin-to-pin compatible devices to let you optimize the cost of your design while enabling an upgrade path from SD to 12G.

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SDI bidirectional I/Os

Enable configurable I/O ports as an adaptive 75-Ω SDI cable equalizer or a 75-Ω SDI cable driver.

SDI equalizers & cable drivers

Improve signal integrity with adaptive cable equalizers and low-power cable drivers with integrated reclockers.

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Crosspoint multiplexers

Achieve exceptional signal integrity and noise immunity over high-speed signal routing and switching.

Clocks for video timing

Generate and distribute precise clock signals to synchronize with multiple subsystems.

Ethernet retimers & PHYs

Extend reach and distribute high-speed video signals over IP.

HDMI® & DisplayPort™ devices

Get flexible and high-frequency signals for high-resolution video and images.

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LMH1239
Serial digital interface (SDI) ICs

12G SDI dual-cable equalizer with integrated reclocker

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 33.293

LMH1229
Serial digital interface (SDI) ICs

Second-generation 12G SDI cable equalizer with integrated reclocker

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 29.038

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Extend cable reach requirements with our industry-leading signal conditioning devices

Extend cable reach requirements with our industry-leading signal conditioning devices

Our low-power cable drivers and equilizers provide extended cable reach with industry-leading performance, allowing for clean transmission of video data. 

Benefits:

  • Integrated reclockers attenuate high frequency jitter and provides the best signal integrity
  • Non-disruptive eye monitor allows for real time measurement of serial data to simplify system debug and accelerate board bring up
  • Devices support up to 12G SDI guidelines

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PRODUCTS
  • LMH1219 – 12G SDI adaptive cable equalizer with integrated reclocker
  • LMH1218 – 12G SDI cable driver with integrated reclocker
  • LMH0324 – 3G HD/SD Low-PowerSDI adaptive cable equalizer

Extend cable reach requirements with our industry-leading signal conditioning devices

Our low-power cable drivers and equilizers provide extended cable reach with industry-leading performance, allowing for clean transmission of video data.

Benefits:

  • Integrated reclockers attenuate high frequency jitter and provides the best signal integrity
  • Non-disruptive eye monitor allows for real time measurement of serial data to simplify system debug and accelerate board bring up
  • Devices support up to 12G SDI guidelines

Featured resources

PRODUCTS
  • LMH1297 – 12G UHD-SDI bi-directional I/O with integrated reclocker
  • LMH0387 – 3G HD/SD SDI configurable I/O adaptive cable equalizer / cable driver
  • LMH1219 – 12G SDI adaptive cable equalizer with integrated reclocker

Extend cable reach requirements with our industry-leading signal conditioning devices

Our low-power cable drivers and equilizers provide extended cable reach with industry-leading performance, allowing for clean transmission of video data.

Benefits:

  • Integrated reclockers attenuate high frequency jitter and provides the best signal integrity
  • Non-disruptive eye monitor allows for real time measurement of serial data to simplify system debug and accelerate board bring up
  • Devices support up to 12G SDI guidelines

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Three reasons why a bidirectional I/O will simplify your next 4K video design
With bidirectional I/O, support multiple input and output configurations, save on board space and plan for future designs with pin compatible ugrade paths.
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Solve the challenge of too many wires in high-speed networking equipment
Find the most effective way to route low-speed signals using our FPC401 quad-port controller, which provides a simpler solution to port management.
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Three things to consider when upgrading to 4K Ultra HD 12G-SDI interfaces
Ultra high-definition displays are here. Explore how SDI tranport interface, media, and speed can support the bandwidth needed for 4K content.
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