55 MHz bandwidth, 275V/µs slew rate — what that means for a video line
The MAX4090AALT+ is a single-channel video buffer from Analog Devices, built to drive 75 Ω lines in automotive-grade video systems. Its 55 MHz -3dB bandwidth and 275V/µs slew rate are the headline numbers that determine signal integrity: the bandwidth supports standard-definition and high-resolution analog video (composite, component, or SDI up to 1080p) without rolling off the sync or chroma edges, while the 275V/µs slew rate keeps the output rise time fast enough to maintain the specified differential gain and phase in a 75 Ω back-terminated line. The 85 mA output current per channel gives enough drive strength for a single terminated load or a short cable run with margin.
Automotive grade — what it buys the BOM
The 6-µDFN package (2x2 mm body) is sized for space-constrained camera modules or in-dash PCBs where board area is at a premium.
