Datasheet
MAX9273
22-Bit GMSL Serializer with Coax or
STP Cable Drive
4Maxim Integrated
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Serial-Output Parameters ............................................................... 14
Figure 2. Output Waveforms at OUT+, OUT- ........................................................ 14
Figure 3. Single-Ended Output Template........................................................... 14
Figure 4. Worst-Case Pattern Input ............................................................... 14
Figure 5. Parallel Clock Input Requirements ........................................................ 15
Figure 6. I
2
C Timing Parameters ................................................................. 15
Figure 7. Differential Output Template ............................................................. 15
Figure 8. Input Setup and Hold Times ............................................................. 16
Figure 9. GPI-to-GPO Delay..................................................................... 16
Figure 10. Serializer Delay ...................................................................... 17
Figure 11. Link Startup Time..................................................................... 17
Figure 12. Power-Up Delay...................................................................... 18
Figure 13. Single-Input Waveform (Latch on Rising Edge of PCLKIN Selected)............................. 22
Figure 14. Single-Input Function Block ............................................................ 22
Figure 15. Double-Input Function Block............................................................ 22
Figure 16. Double-Input Waveform (Latch on Rising Edge of PCLKIN Selected) ............................ 23
Figure 17. Serial-Data Format.................................................................... 24
Figure 18. GMSL UART Protocol for Base Mode..................................................... 25
Figure 19. GMSL UART Data Format for Base Mode ................................................. 25
Figure 20. SYNC Byte (0x79) .................................................................... 25
Figure 21. ACK Byte (0xC3) ..................................................................... 25
Figure 22. Format Conversion Between GMSL UART and I
2
C with Register Address (I2CMETHOD = 0) ........ 26
Figure 23. Format Conversion Between GMSL UART and I
2
C with Register Address (I2CMETHOD = 1) ........ 27
Figure 24. START and STOP Conditions ........................................................... 28
Figure 25. Bit Transfer ......................................................................... 28
Figure 26. Acknowledge ....................................................................... 28
Figure 27. Slave Address ....................................................................... 29
Figure 28. Format for I
2
C Write .................................................................. 29
Figure 29. Format for Write to Multiple Registers..................................................... 29
Figure 30. Format for I
2
C Read .................................................................. 30
Figure 31. 2:1 Coax-Mode Splitter Connection Diagram ............................................... 34
Figure 32. Coax-Mode Connection Diagram ........................................................ 34
Figure 33. State Diagram, All Applications ......................................................... 36
Figure 34. Human Body Model ESD Test Circuit ..................................................... 40
Figure 35. IEC 61000-4-2 Contact Discharge ESD Test Circuit ......................................... 40
Figure 36. ISO 10605 Contact Discharge ESD Test Circuit............................................. 40










