VSC7110
6.5 Gbps Quad Signal Conditioner
VSC7110 is a high-performance, quad-channel asynchronous buffer
that simplifies high-speed signal path designs (up to 6.5 Gbps) by
providing Microsemi’s industry-proven signal equalization at both the
inputs and the outputs. The device optimizes energy efficiency with
innovative Green modes that lower power consumption at lower data
rates. Additional power savings can be achieved by deactivating unused
channels and configuring optimal output level settings for an application.
The VSC7110 device offers programmable, static, and adaptive
equalization settings to provide a comprehensive solution for countering
signal degradation over a wide variety of cabling and interconnect
transmission paths in server, video, and storage applications.
VSC7110 is fully compatible with the latest server, video, interconnect,
and storage protocol data rates including Ethernet, HDMI 2.0, 6G SDI,
PCIe Gen 1/ 2, and SAS/SATA.
Loss of signal (LOS) detectors with programmable thresholds are
included on every input port. Out-of-band (OOB) signal forwarding can
be enabled on each output. The VSC7110 can be configured for pass-
through 4-channel buffer, dual 2 × 2 matrix, dual 1:2 duocast, or dual
2:1 selector configurations.
Highlights
• Up to 6.5 Gbps asynchronous operation
• Energy-efficient Green modes
• Adaptive equalization
• Programmable transmit output
Applications
• Blade servers
• Video switches
• Storage interconnect
• High-speed cable and backplane
equalization
VSC7110 Line Card and Central Switch Card Applications
Backplane
Line Card
VSC7110
VSC7111
ASIC or
FPGA
Serial DC to
6.5 Gbps
Serial DC to
6.5 Gbps
Switch Card
Copper or
XFP
Optical Module
4
VSC7110
VSC7111
4
VSC7111
VSC7110
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VSC7110
6.5 Gbps Quad Signal Conditioner
Flexible Architecture
• 0 Gbps to 6.5 Gbps asynchronous operation
• 4-channel buffer, dual 2 × 2 matrix, dual 1:2 duocast, or dual
2:1 selector configurations
Key Specifications
• 2.5 V power supply
• 118 mW typical power consumption per channel in Green
mode
• 32-pin, 5 mm × 5 mm QFN package
• Extended temperature range of –40 °C ambient to 110 °C
junction
Best-in-Class EQ
• Input EQ of 22 dB at 6.5 Gbps
• 6 dB transmit pre-emphasis with 15 output levels (maximum
1600 mV differential peak-to-peak)
• Input sensitivity 100 mV differential peak-to-peak
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• Ethernet Switches
• 1G and 10G PHYs
Protocols
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Gigabit Ethernet, XAUI, and RXAUI Ethernet formats
HDMI 2.0 and 6G SDI data rate support
PCIe Gen 1/2 receive detection and state machine
SAS/SATA-compatible loss of signal (LOS) detection and
out-of-band (OOB) forwarding
2.5 V
A0P
A0N
A1P
A1N
A2P
A2N
A3P
A3N
Static Control
EQ
Channel 1
Control Logic
EQ
PE
EQ
PE
Y0P
Y0N
EQ
Channel 0
PE
Y1P
Y1N
Y2P
Y2N
Y3P
PE
Y3N
Two-Wire/Four-Wire
Serial Control
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