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

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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