[Automotive Video Coverage] Maxim Unveils Tuner Solution That Reduces Cable Count
Published2017.07.07 14:35Maxim, which participated in Automotive Innovation Day 2017 hosted by Automotive Electronics on the 5th, introduced a frontend tuner supporting Software Defined Radio (SDR).
SDR employs a method that converts RF signals into digital form, whereas conventional systems transmit RF signals as analog signals between the antenna and head unit. The previous approach suffers significantly from noise interference as RF signals travel along cables. Additionally, as cables become longer, the associated costs increase.
Maxim's remote tuner solution simplifies head unit design and reduces the required cable quantity. The radio tuner is located near the antenna, and all tuner outputs are serialized in a single cable using GMSL (Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link). Based on the 'max2175 RF to Bits' chip, analog signals are converted to digital format, enabling long-distance transmission up to 15~30m.
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