General Description
The MAX96717R GMSL™ serializer receives video on a
4-lane MIPI CSI-2 interface and outputs it on a GMSL2 serial
link transceiver for transport over a coaxial cable. Simultaneously,
it sends and receives bidirectional control
channel data across the same GMSL2 link. The GMSL2
link operates at a fixed rate of 3Gbps in the forward direction
and 187.5Mbps in the reverse direction. The device
is programmed through a local I2C interface or across
the link from a matching deserializer. The MAX96717R
features flexible GPIO tunnels and register-programmed
GPIO. Operation is specified over the automotive temperature
range of -40°C to +105°C. The device is AEC-Q100
grade 2 qualified.
Data can be transported over low-cost 50Ω coax cables
that meet the GMSL2 channel specification. Table 1 provides
guidance to typical maximum lengths of commonly
used automotive cables. Contact the factory for the GMSL2
Channel Specification.

Benefits and Features
● Automotive-Grade High-Speed Link
• Supports 19dB Insertion Loss at 1.5GHz
• Auto Adapt for Changes in Channel Conditions
• Operates -40°C to +105°C Ambient
● Four-Lane MIPI CSI-2 v1.3 Input Port
• MIPI D-PHY v1.2 Rated at 600Mbps/Lane
• Polarity Flip and Data-Lane Reassignment
• Supports 4 Virtual Channels
● Single GMSL2 Output
• 3Gbps in GMSL2 Forward Link-Rate
• 187.5Mbps Reverse Link-Rate
● Bidirectional Control Channel Supports
• Seven Configurable GPIO
• 1 x I2C Port, up to 1MHz
● Reduce BOM and Space Savings
• Tiny, 5mm x 5mm TQFN
• Industry’s Smallest Power over Coax (PoC)

Applications
● Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
● Surround View Systems (SVS)
● Driver Monitor Systems (DMS)
● Rear View Camera (RVC)
● Systems with Multiple Synchronized Cameras