AD8191 Analog Devices, AD8191 Datasheet - Page 22

• Manufacturer Part Number: AD8191
• Description: 4:1 DVI/HDMI Switch with Equalization Preliminary Data Sheet (Rev. PrJ, 8/2006)
• Manufacturer: Analog Devices

AD8191
The length of the TMDS traces should be minimized to reduce
overall signal degradation. Commonly used PC board material
such as FR4 is lossy at high frequencies, so long traces on the
circuit board increase signal attenuation, resulting in decreased
signal swing and increased jitter through inter-symbol
interference (ISI).
CONTROLLING THE CHARACTERISTIC IMPEDANCE
OF A TMDS DIFFERENTIAL PAIR
The characteristic impedance of a differential pair depends on a
number of variables including the trace width, the distance
between the two traces, the height of the dielectric material
between the trace and the reference plane below it, and the
dielectric constant of the PCB binder material. To a lesser
extent, the characteristic impedance also depends upon the
trace thickness and the presence of solder mask. There are
many combinations that can produce the correct characteristic
impedance. It is generally required to work with the PC board
fabricator to obtain a set of parameters to produce the desired
results.
One consideration is how to guarantee a differential pair with a
differential impedance of 100 Ω over the entire length of the
trace. One technique to accomplish this is to change the width
of the traces in a differential pair based on how closely one trace
is coupled to the other. When the two traces of a differential
pair are close and strongly coupled, they should have a width
that produces a 100 Ω differential impedance. When the traces
split apart to go into a connector, for example, and are no longer
so strongly coupled, the width of the traces should be increased
to yield a differential impedance of 100 Ω in the new
configuration.
TMDS TERMINATIONS
The AD8191 provides internal 50 Ω single-ended terminations
for all of its high speed inputs and outputs. It is not necessary to
include external termination resistors for the TMDS differential
pairs on the PCB.
The output termination resistors of the AD8191 back-terminate
the output TMDS transmission lines. These back-terminations
act to absorb reflections from impedance discontinuities on the
output traces, improving the signal integrity of the output traces
and adding flexibility to how the output traces can be routed.
For example, interlayer vias can be used to route the AD8191
TMDS outputs on multiple layers of the PCB without severely
degrading the quality of the output signal.
AUXILIARY CONTROL SIGNALS
There are four single-ended control signals associated with each
source or sink in an HDMI/DVI application. These are hot plug
detect (HPD), consumer electronics control (CEC), and two
display data channel (DDC) lines. The two signals on the DDC
bus are SDA and SCL (serial data and serial clock, respectively).
These four signals can be switched through the auxiliary bus of
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the AD8191 and do not need to be routed with the same strict
considerations as the high speed TMDS signals.
In general, it is sufficient to route each auxiliary signal as a
single-ended trace. These signals are not sensitive to impedance
discontinuities, do not require a reference plane, and can be
routed on multiple layers of the PCB. However, it is best to
follow strict layout practices whenever possible to prevent the
PCB design from affecting the overall application. The specific
routing of the HPD, CEC, and DDC lines depends upon the
application in which the AD8191 is being used.
For example, the maximum speed of signals present on the
auxiliary lines are 100 kHz I
any layout that enables 100 kHz I
bus should suffice. The HDMI 1.2a specification, however,
places a strict 50 pF limit on the amount of capacitance that can
be measured on either SDA or SCL at the HDMI input connector.
This 50 pF limit includes the HDMI connector, the PCB, and
whatever capacitance is seen at the input of the AD8191, or an
equivalent receiver. There is a similar limit of 100 pF of input
capacitance for the CEC line.
The parasitic capacitance of traces on a PCB increases with
trace length. To help ensure that a design satisfies the HDMI
specification, the length of the CEC and DDC lines on the PCB
should be made as short as possible. Additionally, if there is a
reference plane in the layer adjacent to the auxiliary traces in
the PCB stack-up, relieving or clearing out this reference plane
immediately under the auxiliary traces significantly decreases
the amount of parasitic trace capacitance. An example of the
board stackup is shown in Figure 16.
HPD is a dc signal presented by a sink to a source to indicate
that the source EDID is available for reading. The placement of
this signal is not critical, but it should be routed as directly as
possible.
When the AD8191 is powered up, one set of the auxiliary inputs
is passively routed to the outputs. In this state, the AD8191
looks like a 100 Ω resistor between the selected auxiliary inputs
Figure 16. Example Board Stackup
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C data on the DDC lines, therefore,
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C to be passed over the DDC