The maximum DVI/HDMI data rate of 1.65Gbps provides the resolution required by the next generation HDTV and PC graphics. Three differential channels are used for data (video signals for DVI or audio/video signals for HDMI), and one differential channel is used for Clock for decoding the TMDS signals at the outputs. Because of its passive bidirectional feature, this switch can be used either at the video drivers side or at the receiver side. For PC graphics applications, the device sits at the drivers side to switch between multiple display units such as PC LCD monitor, projector, TV, etc. For consumer video applications, the device sits at the receiver end to switch between the source components such as DVD, D-VHS, STB, etc.