250Mbps to 12.7Gbps Multiprotocol SerDes PMA

Overview

The Silicon Creations wide-range 250Mbps to 12.7Gbps 4-lane Deserializer and Serializer macro includes all high-speed analog functions for four lanes of high-speed data transport between chips over backplanes and cables. Trimmable on-die termination, linear equalization (CTLE) and Decision Feedback Equalizer are included to compensate for channel loss enabling longer cables. An Eye Monitor is included to verify the eye opening at the data slicer. They are optimized for low power operation.

Key Features

  • Very wide CDR range -- operates with data rates from 0.25Gbps to 12.7Gbps
  • Extremely low jitter suitable for Enterprise SerDes applications
  • Compatible with JESD204A, JESD204B, OIF-CEI-6G-SR, LR, OTU/ONU, SFI, XFI, OIF-CEI-11G-SR, MR, LR, V-by-One, CPRI, SATA/SAS 3/6/12, 10GKR, DP1.2, 1.3
  • Four lanes sharing bias to save area and power may be placed any number of times
  • Programmable receiver equalization and 5-tap DFE to improve signal integrity and compensate for lossy channels
  • Flexible line driver with highly programmable levels, pre- and post-emphasis
  • Trimmable on die termination for excellent signal integrity
  • High-speed loop-back path simplifes production testing when used together with serial data sources
  • Comprehensive power-down control to optimize power modes

Block Diagram

250Mbps to 12.7Gbps Multiprotocol SerDes PMA Block Diagram

Applications

  • Programmable devices needing to support over 30 different protocols
  • AFE -- FPGA interfaces
  • 10G-KR Ethernet
  • SATA/SAS interfaces
  • UHD-TV (4k TV) displays
  • MFPs
  • Scanners
  • Semi-custom chip-chip interfaces
  • Backplanes

Deliverables

  • GDSII
  • CDL Netlist (MG Calibre Compatible)
  • Functional Verilog Model
  • Liberty timing models (.lib)
  • LEF
  • Application Note with integration and production test guidelines
  • Signal Integrity simulations using customer package models

Technical Specifications

Foundry, Node
GF 40 LP, TSMC 40 LP, UMC 28 HLP
Maturity
Development
Availability
Now
GLOBALFOUNDRIES
Silicon Proven: 40nm LP
TSMC
Pre-Silicon: 40nm LP
Silicon Proven: 40nm LP
UMC
In Production: 28nm HLP
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