TLK4201EA

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4.25-Gbps cable and PC board equalizer

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Function Equalizer Protocols CML Number of transmitters 1 Number of receivers 1 Supply voltage (V) 3.3 Signaling rate (MBits) 4250 Input signal AC-Coupled Output signal AC-Coupled, CML Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85
Function Equalizer Protocols CML Number of transmitters 1 Number of receivers 1 Supply voltage (V) 3.3 Signaling rate (MBits) 4250 Input signal AC-Coupled Output signal AC-Coupled, CML Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85
VQFN (RGT) 16 9 mm² 3 x 3
  • Multirate Operation up to 4.25 Gbps
  • Compensates up to 12 dB Loss at 2.1 GHz
  • Suitable to Receive 4.25 Gbps Data Over up to 36 Inches (0.91 Meters) of FR4 PC Boards
  • Suitable to Receive 4.25 Gbps Data Over up to 30 Feet (9.1 Meters) of CX4 Cable
  • Ultralow Power Consumption
  • Input Offset Cancellation
  • High-Input Dynamic Range
  • Output Disable
  • Output Polarity Select
  • Selectable Loss-of-Signal (LOS) Detection
  • Selectable Squelch Function
  • CML Data Outputs
  • Single 3.3-V Supply
  • Surface-Mount, Small-Footprint, 3-mm × 3-mm, 16-Pin QFN Package
  • APPLICATIONS
    • 1.0625-Gbps, 2.125-Gbps, and 4.25-Gbps Fibre Channel Systems
    • High-Speed Links in Communication and Data Systems
    • Backplane Interconnect
    • Rack-to-Rack Interconnect

  • Multirate Operation up to 4.25 Gbps
  • Compensates up to 12 dB Loss at 2.1 GHz
  • Suitable to Receive 4.25 Gbps Data Over up to 36 Inches (0.91 Meters) of FR4 PC Boards
  • Suitable to Receive 4.25 Gbps Data Over up to 30 Feet (9.1 Meters) of CX4 Cable
  • Ultralow Power Consumption
  • Input Offset Cancellation
  • High-Input Dynamic Range
  • Output Disable
  • Output Polarity Select
  • Selectable Loss-of-Signal (LOS) Detection
  • Selectable Squelch Function
  • CML Data Outputs
  • Single 3.3-V Supply
  • Surface-Mount, Small-Footprint, 3-mm × 3-mm, 16-Pin QFN Package
  • APPLICATIONS
    • 1.0625-Gbps, 2.125-Gbps, and 4.25-Gbps Fibre Channel Systems
    • High-Speed Links in Communication and Data Systems
    • Backplane Interconnect
    • Rack-to-Rack Interconnect

The TLK4201EA is a versatile, high-speed limiting equalizer for applications in digital high-speed links with data rates up to 4.25 Gbps.

This device provides a high-frequency boost of 12 dB at 2.1 GHz as well as sufficient gain to ensure a fully differential output swing for input signals as low as 100 mVP-P (at the input of the interconnect line or cable).

The high input signal dynamic range ensures low-jitter output signals even when overdriven with input signal swings as high as 2000 mVP-P.

The TLK4201EA includes fixed loss-of-signal (LOS) detection, which can be used to implement a squelch function by connecting the LOS output to the adjacent DISABLE input. The LOS function can be disabled by pulling LOSDIS to high level.

The TLK4201EA is available in a small-footprint, 3-mm ×; 3-mm, 16-pin QFN package. It requires a single 3.3-V supply.

This very power-efficient equalizer is characterized for operation from -40°C to 85°C.

The TLK4201EA is a versatile, high-speed limiting equalizer for applications in digital high-speed links with data rates up to 4.25 Gbps.

This device provides a high-frequency boost of 12 dB at 2.1 GHz as well as sufficient gain to ensure a fully differential output swing for input signals as low as 100 mVP-P (at the input of the interconnect line or cable).

The high input signal dynamic range ensures low-jitter output signals even when overdriven with input signal swings as high as 2000 mVP-P.

The TLK4201EA includes fixed loss-of-signal (LOS) detection, which can be used to implement a squelch function by connecting the LOS output to the adjacent DISABLE input. The LOS function can be disabled by pulling LOSDIS to high level.

The TLK4201EA is available in a small-footprint, 3-mm ×; 3-mm, 16-pin QFN package. It requires a single 3.3-V supply.

This very power-efficient equalizer is characterized for operation from -40°C to 85°C.

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* Data sheet 4.25 Gbps Cable and PC Board Equalizer datasheet 26 Apr 2006

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