The Serdes PHY IP provides high-performance, multi-lane capability and low power architecture for the high-bandwidth applications. The Serdes IP supports data rates from 1.25G to 10.3125Gbps including XFI, SFI, 10GBASE-KR, CEI, XAUI, USXGMII, QSGMII, and SGMII. With the supports for both TX and RX equalization techniques, the Serdes IP is designed to meet the requirements for different channel conditions.
5G Combo Serdes for USB/PCIe, TSMC 22ULL 1.8V, N/S orientation
Overview
Key Features
- Supports 1.25G to 10.3125Gbps data rates and compact die area
- Supports up to 25dB channel loss@ 5.15625GHz
- Supports RX loss-of-signal detection
- Supports X1, X2 and X4 lanes
- Accessible register controls allow user specific optimization of critical parameters (e.g., TXPLL bandwidth, TX de-emphasis level, CDR bandwidth, and EQ strength)
- Supports both FOM for Link-EQ Training
- Supports robust BIST functions for mass production testing
- Support Wire-Bond and Flip-Chip packages
Block Diagram

Technical Specifications
Foundry, Node
TSMC 22ULL 1.8V
TSMC
Pre-Silicon:
22nm
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