Datasheet
Buffered 2:1 TMDS Switch 
with Equalization
AD8194
Rev. 0 
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FEATURES 
2 inputs, 1 output HDMI/DVI high speed signal switch 
Pin-to-pin compatible with the AD8193 
Enables HDMI 1.3-compliant receiver 
4 TMDS channels per input/output 
Supports 250 Mbps to 2.25 Gbps data rates 
Supports 25 MHz to 225 MHz pixel clocks 
Fully buffered unidirectional inputs/outputs 
Equalized inputs for operation with long HDMI cables 
(20 m at 2.25 Gbps) 
Matched 50 Ω input and output on-chip terminations 
Low added jitter 
Single-supply operation (3.3 V) 
Standards compliant: HDMI receiver, DVI 
32-lead, 5 mm × 5 mm, RoHS-compliant LFCSP 
APPLICATIONS 
Advanced television (HDTV) sets 
Multiple input displays 
Projectors 
A/V receivers 
Set-top boxes 
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM 
07004-001
AD8194
CONTROL
LOGIC
+4
4
–
+
–
+
–
4
4
4
4
Tx
SWITCH
CORE
HIGH SPEED BUFFERED
VTTO
VTTI
IP_A[3:0]
IN_A[3:0]
IP_B[3:0]
IN_B[3:0]
VTTI
S_SEL
OP[3:0]
ON[3:0]
A
V
C
C
A
V
EE
EQ
Figure 1. 
TYPICAL APPLICATION 
HDMI
RECEIVER
AD8194
HDTV SET
DVD PLAYER
SET-TOP BOX
07004-002
Figure 2. Typical AD8194 Application for HDTV Sets 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 
The AD8194 is a low cost quad 2:1 TMDS® switch for high 
speed HDMI™/DVI video applications. The AD8194 features 
equalized inputs, ideal for systems with long cable runs. Its 
primary function is to switch the high speed signals from one 
of two single-link (HDMI or DVI) sources to the single-link 
output. The AD8194 is a fully buffered switch solution with 50 Ω 
input and output terminations, providing full-swing output 
signal recovery and minimizing reflections for improved system 
signal integrity. 
The AD8194 is provided in a space-saving, 32-lead, LFCSP, 
surface-mount, RoHS-compliant, plastic package and is specified 
to operate over the −40°C to +85°C temperature range. 
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS 
1.  Data supports rates up to 2.25 Gbps, enabling greater than 
1080p deep color (12-bit color) HDMI formats and greater 
than UXGA (1600 × 2300) DVI resolutions. 
2.  Fully buffered inputs and outputs. 
3.  Input cable equalizer enables use of long cables at the 
input. For a typical 24 AWG cable, the AD8194 compen-
sates for more than 20 m at data rates up to 2.25 Gbps. 
4.  Matched 50 Ω on-chip input and output terminations 
improve system signal integrity. 
5.  Single-pin source select bit. 
6.  Low added jitter. 










