Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) has announced the launch of the PI3WVR41310, a high-speed video switch designed to support the latest video standards. The device operates at 13.5Gbps and aims to enhance resolution and refresh rates in next-generation commercial displays, gaming monitors, docking stations, video-matrix switches, and embedded applications.
The PI3WVR41310 is a four-lane video switch that functions as a 3:1 multiplexer or a 1:3 demultiplexer. It features an insertion loss of -1.8dB at 13.5Gbps and a -3dB bandwidth of 10GHz. This enables it to support connections such as DisplayPort 2.1 up to the ultra-high bit rate UHBR13.5 specification, HDMI 2.1, and other emerging standards.
The device accommodates a wide signal-voltage range, with a common-mode voltage from 0V to the supply rail, supporting multi-standard, DC-coupled operations. By eliminating the need for AC-coupling capacitors, it saves space in densely populated PCB designs and improves signal integrity. The PI3WVR41310 is designed to ensure low signal-return loss, low channel-to-channel crosstalk, low off-channel isolation, and low bit-to-bit skew, making it suitable for high-speed video signaling applications.
To assist with configuration and communication between connected devices, the switch includes dedicated display-data-channel/auxiliary-channel (DDC/AUX) pins and hot-plug detection (HPD) pins, enabling equipment to automatically recognize when connections are made.
The PI3WVR41310 is housed in a 52-pin leadless package with a 3.5mm x 9mm footprint, which helps save space and reduce PCB costs. It is available at a price of $1.65 per unit for orders of 3,500 pieces.
