The MAX9217 is a digital video parallel-to-serial converter that serializes 27 bits of parallel data into a serial data stream. It encodes and multiplexes 18 bits of video data and 9 bits of control data 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 provides DC balance. DC balance allows AC-coupling, providing isolation between the transmitting and receiving 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. Applications include navigation system display, in-vehicle entertainment system, video camera, and LCD displays.
The MAX9217 is a 27‑bit digital video parallel‑to‑serial converter that serializes 18 bits of video data and 9 bits of control data onto a LVDS output. It operates from a +3.3 V core supply, supports a parallel clock of 3 MHz to 35 MHz, and provides DC balance and EMI reduction through proprietary encoding. The device pairs with the MAX9218 deserializer to form a complete digital video link for applications such as navigation displays, in‑vehicle entertainment, video cameras, and LCD panels.
The serializer is offered in 48‑lead Thin QFN‑EP and LQFP packages, rated for –40 °C to +85 °C operation, and includes an integrated 100 Ω termination resistor with optional common‑mode filtering. ESD protection meets ISO 10605 (±10 kV contact, ±30 kV air). Detailed electrical specifications, timing parameters, and layout recommendations are provided for designers.