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DS125DF111

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9.8 - 12.5-Gbps low power multi-rate two channel retimer

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Type Retimer Mux Number of channels 2 Input compatibility AC-coupling, CML Speed (max) (Gbps) 12.5 Protocols 10G-SR/LR, CPRI, General purpose, Infiniband, Interlaken Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85
Type Retimer Mux Number of channels 2 Input compatibility AC-coupling, CML Speed (max) (Gbps) 12.5 Protocols 10G-SR/LR, CPRI, General purpose, Infiniband, Interlaken Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85
WQFN (RTW) 24 16 mm² 4 x 4
  • Pin Compatible Retimer Family
    • DS110DF111 with DFE: 8.5 – 11.3 Gbps
    • DS125DF111 with DFE: 9.8 – 12.5 Gbps
  • Adaptive CTLE: 33 dB Max Boost at 6.25 GHz
  • Self Tuning 5-Tap DFE
  • Raw Equalized and Retimed Data Loopback
  • Adjustable Transmit VOD: 600 to 1300 mVp-p
  • Settable Tx De-Emphasis Driver 0 to –12dB
  • Low Power Consumption: 220 mW/Channel
  • Locks to Half/Quarter/Eighth Data Rates for
    Legacy Support
  • On-Chip Eye Monitor (EOM), PRBS Generator
  • Input Signal Detection, CDR Lock
    Detection/Indicator
  • Single 3.3-V or 2.5-V Power Supply
  • SMBus, EEPROM, or Pin Based Configuration
  • 4-mm × 4-mm, 24-Pin WQFN Package
  • Operating Temp Range: –40°C to 85°C
  • Pin Compatible Retimer Family
    • DS110DF111 with DFE: 8.5 – 11.3 Gbps
    • DS125DF111 with DFE: 9.8 – 12.5 Gbps
  • Adaptive CTLE: 33 dB Max Boost at 6.25 GHz
  • Self Tuning 5-Tap DFE
  • Raw Equalized and Retimed Data Loopback
  • Adjustable Transmit VOD: 600 to 1300 mVp-p
  • Settable Tx De-Emphasis Driver 0 to –12dB
  • Low Power Consumption: 220 mW/Channel
  • Locks to Half/Quarter/Eighth Data Rates for
    Legacy Support
  • On-Chip Eye Monitor (EOM), PRBS Generator
  • Input Signal Detection, CDR Lock
    Detection/Indicator
  • Single 3.3-V or 2.5-V Power Supply
  • SMBus, EEPROM, or Pin Based Configuration
  • 4-mm × 4-mm, 24-Pin WQFN Package
  • Operating Temp Range: –40°C to 85°C

The DS125DF111 is a dual channel (1-lane bidirectional) retimer with integrated signal conditioning. The DS125DF111 includes an input Continuous-Time Linear Equalizer (CTLE), clock and data recovery (CDR) and transmit driver on each channel.

The DS125DF111 with its on-chip Decision Feedback Equalizer (DFE) can enhance the reach and robustness of long, lossy, cross-talk-impaired high speed serial links to achieve BER < 1x10–15. For less demanding applications/interconnects, the DFE can be switched off and achieve the same BER performance. The DS125DF111 and DS110DF111 devices are pin-compatible.

Each channel of the DS125DF111 independently locks to specific serial data at data rates from 9.8 to 12.5 Gbps or to any supported sub-rate of these data rates. This simplifies system design and lowers overall cost.

Programmable transmit de-emphasis driver offers precise settings to meet the SFF-8431 output eye template. The fully adaptive receive equalization (CTLE and DFE) enables longer distance transmission in lossy copper interconnect and backplanes with multiple connectors. The CDR function is ideal for use in front port parallel optical module applications to reset the jitter budget and retime high speed serial data.

The DS125DF111 is a dual channel (1-lane bidirectional) retimer with integrated signal conditioning. The DS125DF111 includes an input Continuous-Time Linear Equalizer (CTLE), clock and data recovery (CDR) and transmit driver on each channel.

The DS125DF111 with its on-chip Decision Feedback Equalizer (DFE) can enhance the reach and robustness of long, lossy, cross-talk-impaired high speed serial links to achieve BER < 1x10–15. For less demanding applications/interconnects, the DFE can be switched off and achieve the same BER performance. The DS125DF111 and DS110DF111 devices are pin-compatible.

Each channel of the DS125DF111 independently locks to specific serial data at data rates from 9.8 to 12.5 Gbps or to any supported sub-rate of these data rates. This simplifies system design and lowers overall cost.

Programmable transmit de-emphasis driver offers precise settings to meet the SFF-8431 output eye template. The fully adaptive receive equalization (CTLE and DFE) enables longer distance transmission in lossy copper interconnect and backplanes with multiple connectors. The CDR function is ideal for use in front port parallel optical module applications to reset the jitter budget and retime high speed serial data.

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* Data sheet DS125DF111 Multi-Protocol 2-Channel 9.8 - 12.5 Gb/s Retimer datasheet (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 30 Jun 2015
Application note Extend reach with Ethernet Redrivers and Retimers for 10G-12.5G Applications (Rev. A) 31 Jan 2023
Application brief DS110DF111,DS125DF111, DS100DF410, DS110DF410, and DS125DF410 Programming Guide 25 Mar 2019
EVM User's guide DS125DF111EVM User's Guide (Rev. A) 26 Jan 2016
Application note Understanding EEPROM Programming for 10G to 12.5G Retimers 13 Jan 2016
Application note Selecting TI SigCon Devices for SFF-8431 SFP+ Applications 06 May 2014

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DS125DF111EVM — DS125DF111EVM: 9.8-12.5 Gbps Retimer Evaluation Module

The DS125DF111EVM is a high bandwidth platform with a SMA interface to evaluate the DS125DF111 dual channel (1-lane bidirectional) retimer with integrated signal conditioning. The DS125DF111 includes an input Continuous-Time Linear Equalizer (CTLE), clock and data recovery (CDR), and transmit (...)

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