1:3 Demultiplexer for DisplayPort™ Source, or Dual-Mode DisplayPort Source

The Parade Technologies PS8348 DisplayPort Dual-Mode Source Demultiplexer accepts one Dual-Mode DisplayPort input and provides three selectable Dual-Mode DisplayPort outputs (only one output can be active at at time).  The device is designed for DisplayPort Source devices, and each output can drive a native DisplayPort receptacle (supporting Dual-Mode DisplayPort), can drive a eDP Sink, or can drive a configuration switch to support DisplayPort Alt Mode on a USB Type-C® connector.

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APPLICATIONS

  • PC Motherboards
  • Docking Stations
  • Graphics Cards

KEY FEATURES

  • Supports Dual-mode DisplayPort De-multiplexing (supports both DisplayPort and TMDS for HDMI™/DVI)
  • Compliant to the VESA® DisplayPort 1.4 Standard — supports up to 5.4Gb/s link rate (HBR2); supports up to 4K 60Hz with 4:4:4 color
  • The Dual-Mode function enables support of DVI or HDMI to 3.0Gb/s TMDS data rate (300MHz TMDS clock rate) through the use of external level-shifting DP to DVI/HDMI adaptors.  Both Type 1 and Type 2 Dual-Mode HDMI adaptors are supported, enabling support up to HDMI 1.4.
  • Built-in AUX CH and DDC combiner for Dual-Mode Source support
  • DisplayPort redriver function included for all DisplayPort outputs; full link training for 1, 2 or 4 lanes
  • Supports transmitter Feed Forward Equalizer (FFE) with Post Cursor 2 on HBR2
  • Automatic receiver equalization compensates for signal loss between Source device and PS8348 input
  • Automatic port switching with configurable port priority selection, or port switching via pin or I2C control
  • Automatic power management and output selection settings
  • Low power consumption
  • Source initiated power saving management
  • Device configurable through pin settings or I2C slave input that offers additional device options
  • ESD performance 8kV Human Body Model (HBM)
  • 5x10mm 66-pin QFN package, RoHS compliant and halogen free
  • 0 to 85°C operation

DEVICE OPTIONS — Dual Supply or Single Supply

  • PS8348A — Dual supplies, 1.5V & 3.3V
  • PS8348B — Single 3.3V Supply