The Industry’s Smallest 3G-SDI Configurable I/O Platform From Semtech

The GS3490 3G configurable SDI I/O device features an integrated long-reach adaptive cable EQ and cable driver. The GS3490’s integrated adaptive cable equalizer offers best-in-class cable reach. In addition, the GS3490 features the industry’s smallest footprint, at 5mm x 5mm. This small footprint is optimized for board layouts where maximum density is required.

Also at the NAB show, Semtech will be hosting an invitation-only VIP suite to demonstrate its next-generation 6G UHD-SDI solutions.

“By listening to our customers’ challenges and by leveraging our extensive experience in the video market, we have been able to extend the performance of our products to meet the demanding reach requirements that are now so prevalent in the industry,” said Gary Beauchamp, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Gennum Product Group.

Key Features of the GS3490:

•Connection to a single BNC connector as an adaptive cable equalizer or cable driver
•Multi-rate operation from 125Mb/s to 2.97Gb/s (performance optimized for SMPTE ST 424, SMPTE ST 292 and SMPTE ST 259 data rates)
•Supports DVB-ASI at 270Mb/s
•Integrated 100Ω, differential digital data input/output termination
•Low power operation:
o206mW typical power consumption in EQ mode
o190mW typical power consumption in cable driver mode
•Operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C
•Standard 5mm x 5mm QFN package

Pricing and Availability

The GS3490 product (order code: GS3490-INE3, GS3490-INTE3) is available immediately for sampling and production quantities in May 2013. Semtech offers comprehensive design assistance, including field- and factory-based support.