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DS64BR401

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6.4-Gbps quad bi-directional redriver with equalization and de-emphasis

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Type Redriver Number of channels 8 Input compatibility AC-coupling, CML Speed (max) (Gbpp) 6.4 Protocols CPRI, Fibre Channel, General purpose, Infiniband, SAS, SATA, sRIO Operating temperature range (°C) -10 to 85
Type Redriver Number of channels 8 Input compatibility AC-coupling, CML Speed (max) (Gbpp) 6.4 Protocols CPRI, Fibre Channel, General purpose, Infiniband, SAS, SATA, sRIO Operating temperature range (°C) -10 to 85
WQFN (NJY) 54 55 mm² 10 x 5.5
  • Quad lane bi-directional repeater up to 6.4 Gbps rate
  • Signal conditioning on input and output for extended reach
  • Adjustable receive equalization up to +33 dB gain
  • Adjustable transmit de-emphasis up to −12 dB
  • Adjustable transmit VOD (600 mVp-p to 1200 mVp-p)
  • <0.25 UI of residual DJ at 6.4 Gbps with 40” FR4 trace
  • Automatic de-emphasis scaling based on rate detect
  • SATA/SAS: OOB signal pass-through,
    • <3 ns (typ) envelope distortion
  • Adjustable electrical IDLE detect threshold
  • Low power (100 mW/channel), per-channel power down
  • Programmable via pin selection or SMBus interface
  • Single supply operation at 2.5V ±5%
  • >6 kV HBM ESD Rating
  • 3.3V LVCMOS input tolerant for SMBus interface
  • High speed signal flow–thru pinout package: 54-pin WQFN (10 mm x 5.5 mm)

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  • Quad lane bi-directional repeater up to 6.4 Gbps rate
  • Signal conditioning on input and output for extended reach
  • Adjustable receive equalization up to +33 dB gain
  • Adjustable transmit de-emphasis up to −12 dB
  • Adjustable transmit VOD (600 mVp-p to 1200 mVp-p)
  • <0.25 UI of residual DJ at 6.4 Gbps with 40” FR4 trace
  • Automatic de-emphasis scaling based on rate detect
  • SATA/SAS: OOB signal pass-through,
    • <3 ns (typ) envelope distortion
  • Adjustable electrical IDLE detect threshold
  • Low power (100 mW/channel), per-channel power down
  • Programmable via pin selection or SMBus interface
  • Single supply operation at 2.5V ±5%
  • >6 kV HBM ESD Rating
  • 3.3V LVCMOS input tolerant for SMBus interface
  • High speed signal flow–thru pinout package: 54-pin WQFN (10 mm x 5.5 mm)

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

The DS64BR401 is a quad lane bi-directional signal conditioning repeater for 6.0/3.0/1.5 Gbps SATA/SAS and other high-speed bus applications with data rates up to 6.4 Gbps. The device performs both receive equalization and transmit de-emphasis on each of its 8 channels to compensate for channel loss, allowing maximum flexibility of physical placement within a system. The receiver's continuous time linear equalizer (CTLE) provides a boost of up to +33 dB at 3 GHz and is capable of opening an input eye that is completely closed due to inter-symbol interference (ISI) induced by the interconnect medium. The transmitter features a programmable output de-emphasis driver and allows amplitude voltage levels to be selected from 600 mVp-p to 1200 mVp-p to suit multiple application scenarios. This Low Power Differential Signaling (LPDS) output driver is a power efficient implementation that maintains compatibility with AC coupled CML receiver. The programmable settings can be applied via pin settings or SMBus interface.

To enable seamless upgrade from SAS/SATA 3.0 Gbps to 6.0 Gbps data rates without compromising physical reach, DS64BR401 automatically detects the incoming data rate and selects the optimal de-emphasis pulse width. The device detects the out-of-band (OOB) idle and active signals of the SAS/SATA specification and passes through with minimum signal distortion.

With a typical power consumption of 200 mW/lane (100 mW/channel) at 6.4 Gbps, and control to turn-off unused channels, the DS64BR401 is part of Texas Instruments' PowerWise family of energy efficient devices.

The DS64BR401 is a quad lane bi-directional signal conditioning repeater for 6.0/3.0/1.5 Gbps SATA/SAS and other high-speed bus applications with data rates up to 6.4 Gbps. The device performs both receive equalization and transmit de-emphasis on each of its 8 channels to compensate for channel loss, allowing maximum flexibility of physical placement within a system. The receiver's continuous time linear equalizer (CTLE) provides a boost of up to +33 dB at 3 GHz and is capable of opening an input eye that is completely closed due to inter-symbol interference (ISI) induced by the interconnect medium. The transmitter features a programmable output de-emphasis driver and allows amplitude voltage levels to be selected from 600 mVp-p to 1200 mVp-p to suit multiple application scenarios. This Low Power Differential Signaling (LPDS) output driver is a power efficient implementation that maintains compatibility with AC coupled CML receiver. The programmable settings can be applied via pin settings or SMBus interface.

To enable seamless upgrade from SAS/SATA 3.0 Gbps to 6.0 Gbps data rates without compromising physical reach, DS64BR401 automatically detects the incoming data rate and selects the optimal de-emphasis pulse width. The device detects the out-of-band (OOB) idle and active signals of the SAS/SATA specification and passes through with minimum signal distortion.

With a typical power consumption of 200 mW/lane (100 mW/channel) at 6.4 Gbps, and control to turn-off unused channels, the DS64BR401 is part of Texas Instruments' PowerWise family of energy efficient devices.

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* Data sheet DS64BR401 Quad Bi-Directional Repeater with Equalization and De-Emphasis datasheet (Rev. G) 15 Apr 2013
User guide SATA SAS MiniSAS4X Cable Extender Demo Kit 26 Jan 2012
Application note Driving High-Speed Signals in Data Center Servers and Storage Area Networks 24 Sep 2009

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