Vendor: Forest Semiconductor Category: Multi-Protocol PHY

DSP-Based 112G SerDes

The 112G SerDes IP is a high-performance, multi-standard serializer/deserializer solution optimized for various reach profiles and advanced packaging architectures.

Overview

The 112G SerDes IP is a high-performance, multi-standard serializer/deserializer solution optimized for various reach profiles and advanced packaging architectures. Designed for ultra-low power, high-speed data transmission, it supports PAM-4 signaling and advanced DSP equalization across multiple technology nodes.

Data Rate Support

  • 10.3125 Gbps
  • 106.25 Gbps
  • 25.78125 Gbps
  • 53.125 Gbps
  • 112.5 Gbps
  • PCIe Gen4 / Gen5 / Gen6

Supported Reach Variants

Variant Application Scope Insertion Loss Description
VSR/ XSR Chip-to-module, chiplet interconnects ≤10 dB Ultra-low power and area optimized
MR PRBS Generator/Checker ≤20 dB Balanced performance and reach
LR/ ELR PRBS Generator/Checker 28-35 dB Advanced DSP and FEC required
Linear/ Direct Co-packed optics N/A Eliminates retimers and DSP in Optical module

Key features

  • Low power DSP architecture
  • Multi-standard protocol and multi-data-rate support
  • PAM-4 modulation with robust jitter margin
  • On-chip PRBS generator and checker
  • Advanced DSP-based adaptive equalization (FFE/DFE)
  • BER monitor and figure-of-merit tracking
  • Auto-negotiation and link training
  • Internal and e xternal loopback testing
  • Scalable lane integration and cascaded clock distribution
  • JTAG interface for debug and test
  • PAM-4 modulation with robust jitter margin

Applications

  • Chiplet-based SoC architectures
  • Co-packaged optics
  • High-speed networking (Ethernet, PCIe)
  • Data center interconnects

What’s Included?

  • Documentations
  • Model : Verilog model, IBIS-AMI models, Liberty timing views (.lib)
  • GDSII
  • LEF abstracts (.LEF) , CDL netlist (.CDL)

Specifications

Identity

Part Number
Ventana
Vendor
Forest Semiconductor
Type
Silicon IP

Provider

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What is DSP-Based 112G SerDes?

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