Si
I
2024
Fibre Channel Quad SerDes
Silicon Image's SiI 2024 Quad serializer/deserializer (SerDes) is capable
of transmitting and receiving four independent channels of data at
1.0625 and 2.125 gigabits-per-second (Gbps). Targeted at Fibre Channel
applications, the SiI 2024 Quad SerDes is designed for power, performance
and price. Making use of a robust CMOS design that significantly
reduces power dissipation and jitter, the SiI 2024 provides a low-cost
solution for applications that require multiple-channel, high-performance
Fibre Channel SerDes. By offering four integrated, low-power SerDes in
one package, the SiI 2024 reduces board space and power requirements
traditionally needed for Fibre Channel SerDes.
On a per-channel basis, the SiI 2024 supports selectable transmit and
receive data rates for automatic speed negotiation. It also utilizes
10-bit SSTL_2-compatible interfaces for each channel’s parallel data
input/output. For added flexibility in some system applications, the
SiI 2024 offers pre-emphasis and voltage swing control on the serial
transmit ports. The SiI 2024 is available in a 324-pin, 23x23mm PBGA
package and supports JTAG for improved testability.
The SiI 2024 SerDes leverages much of the circuit innovation at the
physical layer of Silicon Image's proprietary, reduced overhead Multi-
layer Serial Link (MSL
TM
) architecture, pioneered and proven through
the company's market-leading PanelLink
®
and SATALink
TM
products.
MSL technology is a multi-layer approach to providing robust, cost-
effective, multi-gigabit semiconductor solutions on a single chip for
high-bandwidth applications.
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Tape Backup Unit
Fibre Channel Applications
• Hubs and Switches
• RAID Systems
• High-Speed Backplanes
Fibre Channel
Fibre Channel
Server
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