The P13HDM1 is a HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) signal switch or multiplexer from Pericom (now Diodes Incorporated). It is designed to switch between multiple HDMI sources to a single display or to distribute a single HDMI source to multiple displays.

Applications

• HDMI source selection
• HDMI signal distribution
• Home theater systems
• Gaming consoles
• Blu-ray players

Features

• Supports HDMI 1.4 or higher
• High-speed data rates
• Low insertion loss
• Low return loss
• ESD protection

Benefits

• Convenient switching between multiple HDMI sources
• High-quality video and audio transmission
• Minimal signal degradation
• Robust protection against electrostatic discharge
• Simplified system design

Technical Specifications

While the precise specs depend on the exact revision, typical HDMI switches like the P13HDM1 have specifications around these values:

• HDMI Version: Supports HDMI 1.4 or higher (may support 2.0 or 2.1)
• Data Rate: up to several Gbps per channel (e.g., 3.4 Gbps, 6 Gbps, or higher)
• Insertion Loss: Low, typically a few tenths of a dB.
• Return Loss: High, typically -15 dB or better.
• ESD Protection: Usually HBM (Human Body Model) protection to several kV.

Consult the Pericom (Diodes Incorporated) datasheet for the complete and accurate electrical characteristics of the P13HDM1. Often available in a surface-mount package.