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User’s Guide
TMDS1204 EVM User's Guide
ABSTRACT
How to use and configure the TMDS1204EVM along with recommendations for system hardware
implementation is described in this document. These recommendations are only guidelines and it is the
designer’s responsibility to consider all system characteristics and requirements. For technical details (such
as, device operation, terminal description, and so forth), refer to the
12-Gbps, DC/AC-Coupled to TMDS™ and
FRL HDMI™ Hybrid Redriver data sheet .
Table of Contents
1 Overview .................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
1.1 What is the TMDS1204 EVM?........................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 What is Included in the TMDS1204EVM?.......................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 What Does the EVM Look Like?........................................................................................................................................ 3
2 Hardware Configuration ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Power................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Enable or Reset................................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.3 Configuration Jumpers....................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.4 Rx EQ Configuration.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.5 HPD Snoop Option............................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.6 Local I2C Access............................................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Quick Start Guide .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
4 Schematics .............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
5 References ............................................................................................................................................................................ 15
List of Figures
Figure 1-1. EVM Board................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Figure 4-1. Block Diagram........................................................................................................................................................... 7
Figure 4-2. HDMI Input Connector............................................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 4-3. TMDS1204................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Figure 4-4. HDMI TX Connector................................................................................................................................................ 10
Figure 4-5. Jumper Configuration.............................................................................................................................................. 11
Figure 4-6. Push Button Reset.................................................................................................................................................. 12
Figure 4-7. 3.3 V Regulator....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 4-8. TUSB3410 I
2
C Controller........................................................................................................................................ 14
List of Tables
Table 2-1. 4-Level Configuration Jumper Settings....................................................................................................................... 4
Table 2-2. Jumpers...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Table 2-3. Rx Equalization Control.............................................................................................................................................. 5
Table 2-4. Aardvark I2C (J5) Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 6
Trademarks
HDMI ™ is a trademark of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc..
CUI Inc. ™ is a trademark of CUI GLOBAL, INC.
Aardvark ™ is a trademark of Total Phase, Inc.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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