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Texas Instruments DS560MB410 4-Channel Linear Redriver

Texas Instruments DS560MB410 4-Channel Linear Redriver is a low-power, high-performance linear equalizer supporting multi-rate, multi-protocol interfaces. These are supported up to 28GBd using four-level pulse amplitude modulation (PAM4) or up to 32GBd using non-return-to-zero (NRZ) modulation. It extends the reach and robustness of high-speed serial links for active copper cable (ACC), backplane, and midplane applications. The DS560MB410 can increase the reach between two ASICs by 18+dB beyond the normal ASIC-to-ASIC reach.

Each channel operates independently with a user-selectable CTLE boost profile optimized for equalizing copper cable or PCB loss profiles. The linear nature of the DS560MB410’s equalization preserves input signal characteristics traveling through the redriver. This transparency allows link partner ASICs to negotiate Tx equalizer coefficients freely during link training. It also supports individual lane Forward Error Correction (FEC) pass-through in mission mode with minimal effect on latency.

The DS560MB410’s optimized high-speed signal escape and small package dimensions are ideal for small form-factor applications. Simplified low power consumption, equalization control, and ultra-low additive jitter make it suitable for chip-to-chip reach extension and signal distribution over midplanes and backplanes. The small 6.00mm × 6.00mm footprint easily fits in active copper cable (ACC) assembly applications without needing a heat sink. The DS560MB410 has a single power supply and minimal need for external components. These features reduce PCB routing complexity and bill of materials (BOM) cost. The Texas Instruments DS560MB410 can be configured through SMBus or an external EEPROM. Up to 16 devices can share a single EEPROM.

Features

  • Quad-channel multi-protocol linear equalizer supporting up to 28GBd (PAM4) and 32GBd (NRZ) interfaces
  • Suitable for up to CEI-56G, Ethernet (400GbE), Fibre Channel (64GFC), InfiniBand™ (HDR), and CPRI/eCPRI PCB and copper cable applications
  • Selectable CTLE boost profiles to compensate for either PCB or cable loss
  • Integrated 2×2 crosspoint with a pin or register control for mux, fanout, and signal crossing
  • 160mW / channel (typical) low power consumption
  • No heat sink required
  • Linear equalization with CTLE for seamless support of CR/KR link training, auto-negotiation, and FEC pass-through
  • Extends long-reach links by 18dB+ beyond normal ASIC-to-ASIC capability at 13.28GHz
  • Eye expander for PAM-4 eye symmetry enhancement
  • 80ps (typical) low input-to-output latency
  • Low additive random jitter
  • Small 6.00mm × 6.00mm BGA package for easy flow-through routing
  • No reference clock required
  • Single 2.5V ± 5% power supply
  • –40°C to +85°C ambient temperature range

Applications

  • Backplane (KR) and midplane C2C attachment unit interface (AUI) reach extension
  • Mux and de-mux for failover redundancy
  • Active copper cables (ACC) (SFP56, QSFP56, QSFP-DD, or OSFP)

Simplified Schematic

Schematic - Texas Instruments DS560MB410 4-Channel Linear Redriver

Texas Instruments DS560MB410 4-Channel Linear Redriver