
Gennum -> Semtech
DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Gennum GS9004C is an improved monolithic automatic cable equalizer developed for SMPTE/EBU scrambled NRZI Serial Digital Video signals.
FEATURES
• automatic cable equalization
• typically greater than 350 m of high quality cable at 270 Mb/s
• typically 300 m of high quality cable at 360 Mb/s
• improved jitter response vs cable length
• drop in replacement for GS9004B
• capability to drive 50 Ω loads (to VTT)
• fully compatible with SMPTE 259M and operational to 400 Mb/s
• signal strength indicator
• output eye monitor
• 14 pin SOIC packaging
• single +5 or -5 volt power supply operation
APPLICATIONS
• Front-end cable equalization for digital video systems
• Input equalization for serial digital distribution amplifiers, routers, production switchers and other receiving equipment