Vendor: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. Category: Single-Protocol PHY

112G-VSR PAM4 SerDes PHY

PPA optimized for short reach connectivity

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Overview

Industry-Leading Power Optimized 112G-VSR PAM4 SerDes PHY Solution

In data center interconnects, short-reach connectivity is needed in use-case scenarios for chip-to-chip, chip-to-optical-module, near-packaged optics, co-packaged optics or die-to-die. Power and area efficiency is critical in these use cases. The Cadence 112G-VSR PAM4 SerDes PHY provides optimized power, performance, and area (PPA) for short-reach to medium-reach applications at 1.25Gbps to 116Gbps data rates.

Key features

Optimized Power, Performance, and Area for Short-Reach Applications

  • 1.25Gbps to 116Gbps flexible data rates allowing simultaneous support of different protocols including Ethernet and OTN
  • Power optimized for short-reach applications with configurability
  • Superior bit error rate (BER) with extra performance margin beyond short-reach standard requirements
  • Beachfront optimized floorplan allows north-south and east-west SoC edge placement
  • Comprehensive on-chip diagnostic features make system testing and debugging quick and easy
  • Enables 800Gbps networking with PHY and Controller solutions

Block Diagram

112G-VSR PAM4 SerDes PHY block diagram

Benefits

Enable Short Reach and Optical I/O Connectivity

  • Superior Power Efficiency: Ultra-low power optimized for short-reach applications and optical I/O
  • Robust Performance: Mature DSP-based architecture providing extra performance margin beyond short-reach standard requirements
  • Flexible Data Rates: 1.25Gbps to 116Gbps flexible data rates supporting ETH, OTN, CPRI, JESD, and proprietary protocol rates
  • Standard Compliance: Compliant with IEEE802.3 and OIF 112G short-reach standards

Silicon Options

Foundry Node Process Maturity
TSMC 7nm N7+ Silicon Proven

Specifications

Identity

Part Number
112G-VSR PAM4 SerDes PHY
Vendor
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Type
Silicon IP
Controller / PHY
PHY

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Frequently asked questions about Single-Protocol PHY IP

What is 112G-VSR PAM4 SerDes PHY?

112G-VSR PAM4 SerDes PHY is a Single-Protocol PHY IP core from Cadence Design Systems, Inc. listed on Semi IP Hub. It is listed with support for tsmc Silicon Proven.

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