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TS5MP646: Can I use 2x mipi mux ICs to avoid routing out inner ball pads with my current PCB statck? What happens if the mipi D-Phy clock signal goes through a different mux than the data lines?

Part Number: TS5MP646

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I'd like to design MIPI CSI 4-lane D-PHY 2:1 MUX function by using TS5MP646 solution.

  But we have a trouble to route PCB pattern from inner side 0.4pitch ball pad in TS5MP646.

  There is no option to route DA#1/2/3 P/N lanes having adjacent reference layer for return path in our stack-up.

  So, I'm thinking to use two TS5MP646 chips with splitting input data lanes like below picture.

  Is this configuration is feasible? 2nd TS5MP646 chip won't have clock input, I'm not sure if it makes some problem or not.

Thank you,

Adam

  • Hi Adam,

    This is fine for the application - to ensure proper operation please make sure that same control signals control both devices so that you can have proper switching.

    This switch is essentially a passive FET switch that has been optimized for MIPI layout - the lack of a clock signal through one of the devices will not interfere with the overall application. 

    If you have any other questions please let me know!

    Best,

    Parker Dodson