The MAX9217 is a digital video parallel-to-serial converter. It serializes 27 bits of parallel data into a serial data stream. Eighteen bits of video data and 9 bits of control data are encoded and multiplexed onto the serial interface, reducing the serial data rate. The MAX9217 pairs with the MAX9218 deserializer to form a complete digital video serial link. Interconnect can be controlled-impedance PCB traces or twisted-pair cable. Proprietary data encoding reduces EMI and pro- vides DC balance. DC balance allows AC-coupling, providing isolation between the transmitting and receiv- ing ends of the interface. The LVDS output is internally terminated with 100Ω. ESD tolerance is specified for ISO 10605 with ±10kV contact discharge and ±30kV air discharge. The MAX9217 operates from a +3.3V core supply and features a separate input supply for interfacing to 1.8V to 3.3V logic levels. This device is available in 48-lead Thin QFN and LQFP packages and is specified from -40°C to +85°C.
The MAX9217 is a 27‑bit, 3 MHz‑to‑35 MHz DC‑balanced LVDS serializer that converts parallel video data into a serial LVDS stream. It supports 18 bits of video data and 9 bits of control data, with proprietary encoding to reduce EMI and provide DC balance. The device operates from a +3.3 V core supply and includes a separate input supply for 1.8 V‑3.3 V logic levels.
The serializer is offered in 48‑lead LQFP and 48‑lead Thin QFN packages, qualified for automotive use (‑40 °C to +85 °C). Detailed electrical characteristics, pin descriptions, layout recommendations, and ESD protection specifications are provided for designers integrating the part into navigation displays, in‑vehicle entertainment systems, or video cameras.
| Core supply voltage | +3.3 V |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature range | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| Data rate | 3 MHz to 35 MHz (27‑bit serializer) |
| ESD tolerance (contact) | +10 kV |
| ESD tolerance (air) | +30 kV |
The MAX9217 operates from a +3.3 V core supply.
The device is rated from –40 °C to +85 °C.
The serializer supports up to 35 MHz (27‑bit parallel data).