4:1 HDMI Switch Breaks Speed And Power Limits

Named the world’s fastest and lowest power four-to-one HDMI switch, the PS461 integrates four HDMI receivers and one HDMI transmitter, delivers data rates up to 2.25 Gb/s, and specifies a maximum power consumption of 1W. The device complies with the current HDMI 1.4a specification and employs the company’s QuickPort technology that pre-authenticates the four HDMI input channels using high-bandwidth digital content protection cipher engines and encryption key. Additionally, the device includes non-volatile memory. Available in a 100-pin TQFP, price is $1.55 each in high volume. PARADE TECHNOLOGIES INC., San Jose, CA. (408) 329-5540.