Overview
The DS160PR410RNQR, produced by Texas Instruments, is a quad-channel low-power, high-performance linear repeater/redriver designed to support PCI Express (PCIe) Generation 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0 interfaces. This device is optimized for high-speed data transmission, offering support for data rates up to 25 Gbps, including Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) 2.0. It features continuous time linear equalizers (CTLE) that can boost signals up to 18 dB at 8 GHz, significantly extending channel reach and improving signal integrity. The DS160PR410RNQR is protocol agnostic, allowing seamless support for PCIe link training and automatic receiver detection, making it highly versatile for various applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 4 | - |
| Data Rate | Up to 25 Gbps | Gbps |
| CTLE Boost | Up to 18 dB at 8 GHz | dB |
| Supply Voltage | 3.0 to 3.6 | V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to 85 | °C |
| Package Type | 40-pin WQFN | - |
| Package Size | 4.0 mm × 6.0 mm | mm |
| Active Power per Channel | 124 mW (typical) | mW |
| Latency | 70 ps (typical) | ps |
| Additive Random Jitter | 60 fs (typical) | fs |
Key Features
- Quad-channel linear equalizer supporting PCIe 1.0/2.0/3.0/4.0 up to 16 Gbps interfaces
- CTLE boosts up to 18 dB at 8 GHz to extend channel reach
- Automatic receiver detection for PCIe use cases
- Protocol agnostic linear redriver for seamless support of PCIe link training
- Supports data rates up to 25 Gbps, including Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) 2.0
- Ultra-low latency of 70 ps (typical) and low additive random jitter of 60 fs (typical)
- Single 3.3 V supply and low active power consumption of 124 mW/channel (typical)
- Pin-strap, SMBus, or EEPROM programming options
- Support for x2, x4, x8, x16 PCIe bus widths
- Industrial temperature range of –40°C to 85°C
Applications
- Rack servers
- Microservers and tower servers
- High-performance computing
- Network-attached storage (NAS)
- Storage area network (SAN) and host bus adapter (HBA) cards
- Hardware accelerators
- Network interface cards (NICs)
- Desktop PCs and motherboards
Q & A
- What is the primary function of the DS160PR410RNQR?
The DS160PR410RNQR is a quad-channel linear repeater/redriver designed to support PCI Express (PCIe) interfaces up to Generation 4.0, enhancing signal integrity and extending channel reach.
- What data rates does the DS160PR410RNQR support?
The device supports data rates up to 25 Gbps, including Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) 2.0.
- How does the CTLE boost feature work?
The CTLE (Continuous Time Linear Equalizer) boosts signals up to 18 dB at 8 GHz, helping to extend channel reach and improve signal integrity.
- What are the programming options for the DS160PR410RNQR?
The device can be programmed using pin-strap, SMBus, or EEPROM.
- What is the typical latency of the DS160PR410RNQR?
The device has an ultra-low latency of 70 ps (typical).
- What is the power consumption per channel?
The active power consumption per channel is 124 mW (typical).
- What are the supported PCIe bus widths?
The device supports x2, x4, x8, and x16 PCIe bus widths.
- What is the operating temperature range of the DS160PR410RNQR?
The device operates within an industrial temperature range of –40°C to 85°C.
- What package type and size does the DS160PR410RNQR come in?
The device is packaged in a 40-pin WQFN package with dimensions of 4.0 mm × 6.0 mm.
- What are some common applications for the DS160PR410RNQR?
Common applications include rack servers, microservers, high-performance computing, NAS, SAN and HBA cards, hardware accelerators, NICs, and desktop PCs.
