Interface Solutions

LVDS/CML

Video

• Improving IEEE 1588 Synchronization in Standard Ethernet Networks (April 2009)
• Synchronizing Ethernet Backhaul in Telecommunication Systems (April 2009)
• Top 10 Signaling Challenges (and Solutions) (March 2009)
• Signal Conditioning for Backplanes (July 2008)
   
• Problems in High Speed Signal Design - DVI/HDMI Cable Extension Challenges (July 2007)
      
• Basics of LVDS (August 2004)
• LVDS Bus Configurations (July 2004)
• Boosting FPGA and CPLD Interface Performance for off-board Data Transmission
• Introduction to LVDS
• BLVDS (Bus Low Voltage Differential Signaling)
• Learn the Basics of LVDS
• Explore LVDS Bus Configurations

Documents

• LVDS Owner's Manual (4th Edition)
  Includes new information on signal conditioning & jitter, SerDes, cables & backplanes, and modeling
• Transmission Line RAPIDESIGNER Slide Rule
  • English or Metric Units RAPIDESIGNER
  • RAPIDESIGNER Operation and Applications Guide (AN-905) (pdf 133KB)
• An Overview of High-Speed Communications Over Twisted-Pair Cables
• Extend the Reach of DisplayPort Cables (pdf 1.8MB)  with the DS32EV400 Quad Equalizer

SerDes

Documents

• DS92LV16 Design Guide
• DS92LV18, SCAN921821 18-bit SerDes Design Guide
• DS90CR48x/28x/21x Channel Link Design Guide

JTAG/SCAN System Test

• Signal Path Designer # 117 - JTAG Advanced Capability and System Design
• Partition IEEE1149.1 SCAN Chains For Manageability -
  Application Brief 121
• Fault Insertion Using IEEE 1149.1 - Silicon Implementation and Tool Support

Ethernet

Video

• Basics of Ethernet Networking
• Ethernet Made Easy
• Ethernet Integrity Tool
• Introduction to UNH IOL and NSC Tests for Ethernet PHY
• Synchronizing Networks with IEEE Precision Time Protocol (PTP) (July 2009)
• Using IEEE 1588 PTP to Synchronize Industrial Ethernet (January 2009)
  

Documents

• Review of LAN Topologies for Industrial Ethernet
• Making of IEEE 802.3 Compliant Equipment - White Paper
• Avoid costly network downtime -- Use predictive cable diagnostics
• Deploying Industrial Networks
• IEEE 1588 and the need for Ethernet Clock Synchronization

SDI/Broadcast Video

Video

• Configuring the SDALTEVK Triple Rate SDI Reference Design
  (Dec. 2009 - 22min.)
• HDTV Serial System Design
  (2005 - 60min.)

Documents

• Broadcast Video Owner's Manual
  Serial Digital Video system design and testing handbook
• SDI (English) RAPIDESIGNER
  • AN-1113 SDI RAPIDESIGNER Operation and Applications Guide (99 KB, pdf)
• Understanding Jitter Measurements for Serial Digital Video Signals - Tektronix
• Testing Applications in Uncompressed HDTV Signals from SyntheSys Research Inc (pdf 311KB)
• SDI/SDV FAQs

Displays

Video

• FPD-Link II SerDes for Automotive Display & Camera Apps (June 2009)

Documents

• High Definition Displays Hit the Highway
• Un-Parallelize the Video Interface -- Go Serial