DATA INTERCONNECT
VSC3304
8.5 Gbps 4 × 4 Crosspoint Switch
BLOCK DIAGRAM:
SWITCH
4
4
4
4
Input[0:3]
EQ
EQ
Output[0:3]
VSC3304
REGISTERS
Two-Wire Serial
F E AT U R E S :
8.5 Gbps non-return-to-zero (NRZ) data bandwidth
Fully non-blocking and multicasting switch core with per-pin signal
inversion capability
Multiple time-constant programmable input and output equalization
Wide equalization adjustment range
Fully asynchronous operation with <1 ns latency
Reconfigurable Input/Output (I/O) capability
LOS detection and forwarding
Small 7 mm × 7 mm BGA with 1.0 mm pin pitch
BENEFITS:
Transparent support for virtually all data rates and protocols
Allows complete flexibility in routing and distributing signals
Compensates for multiple impairments in a signal path
Supports all types of interconnect media: PCB, backplanes, and cable
No adjustments based on data rate or reference clock required
Customize the I/O to the application
OOB forwarding for protocols like SAS and SATA
Convenient size and pin spacing for signal routing flexibility
A P P L I C AT I O N S :
Wideband signal switching and clean-up
Line driver or receiver
Backplane signal fanout, driver, or receiver
Copper cable driver or receiver
PCB signal enhancement
High-speed signal conditioner
VPPD-01594
Revision 1.1