SerDes chips GX5501/GX5502 based on MIPI A-PHY protocol, compatible with MAX9295A/MAX96717

As the global demand for new energy vehicles continues to grow, it is expected that Serdes technology will play an increasingly important role in the field of new energy vehicles in the coming years. Taking in-vehicle HD cameras as an example, new energy vehicles have an increasing demand for HD cameras that are used to realize advanced functions such as 360-degree surround view, assisted driving, lane departure warning, collision prevention, etc. Serdes technology is able to provide the high-speed data transfer capability needed to support the large amount of data generated by these HD cameras.

The GX5501 and GX5502 are new Serial Deserializers (SerDes) specifically designed for automotive applications and are direct replacements for Maxis‘ MAX9295A/MAX961717 and MAX96712/MAX96722, which adhere to the MIPI A-PHY protocol standard and have been certified to AEC-Q100 automotive specifications.

The two chips support data transmission rates of up to 4Gbps and ensure stable data transmission over distances of up to 15 meters, providing an ideal data transmission solution for in-vehicle multi-camera systems and automated driver assistance systems. Meanwhile, its low BER, high interference and radiation resistance ensure stable transmission of video data in complex automotive environments, further enhancing the overall performance and safety of the system.

In addition, the GX5501 and GX5502 integrate remote GPIO and AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) functions to realize an advanced remote control experience. Users are able to easily remotely control the transmitter through the receiver, and this leapfrog operation capability greatly broadens the application scenarios, bringing unprecedented convenience and flexibility to new energy vehicles and other fields.

It is worth mentioning that these two Serdes products take full advantage of the powerful features of the A-PHY protocol to realize the efficient management and power supply of sensor clusters, all of which can be accomplished through a single coaxial cable, which greatly simplifies the system wiring and reduces the cost, and at the same time significantly improves the overall reliability of the system.