Overview
The TLK1501IRCPG4, produced by Texas Instruments, is a high-speed transceiver designed for ultrahigh-speed bidirectional point-to-point data transmission systems. It operates within a serial interface speed range of 0.6 to 1.5 Gigabits Per Second (Gbps), providing up to 1.2 Gbps of data bandwidth. This device is part of the TLK1501 family and is pin-for-pin compatible with the TLK2501, offering flexibility in system design without requiring board layout changes.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Serial Interface Speed | 0.6 to 1.5 Gbps |
| Data Bandwidth | Up to 1.2 Gbps |
| Package Type | 64-pin VQFP PowerPAD |
| Power Supply | 2.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
| Encoding/Decoding | On-chip 8-bit/10-bit (8B/10B) encoding/decoding |
| Receiver Differential Input Thresholds | 200 mV Minimum |
| Typical Power Consumption | Less than 360 mW |
| Reference Clock Frequency | 30 MHz to 75 MHz |
| Hot Plug Protection | Yes |
| Loss of Signal (LOS) Detection | Yes |
Key Features
- High-performance 64-pin VQFP PowerPAD package for enhanced thermal management.
- Programmable voltage output swing on serial output.
- Interfaces to backplane, copper cables, or optical converters.
- On-chip PLL provides clock synthesis from low-speed reference.
- Internal loopback capability for self-test purposes.
- Support for redundant ports by connecting receive data bus terminals from two TLK1501 devices.
- Built-in 27-1 PRBS (pseudorandom bit stream) function for testing.
- IDLE character insertion when no payload data is available.
Applications
The TLK1501IRCPG4 is ideal for high-speed backplane interconnect and point-to-point data links. It can be used in various applications such as:
- High-speed data transmission over controlled impedance media like printed-circuit boards, copper cables, or fiber-optic cables.
- Replacing parallel data transmission architectures to reduce the number of traces, connector terminals, and transmit/receive terminals.
- Scalable solutions for future higher data rates.
Q & A
- What is the serial interface speed range of the TLK1501IRCPG4?
The TLK1501IRCPG4 operates at a serial interface speed range of 0.6 to 1.5 Gbps. - What is the maximum data bandwidth provided by the TLK1501IRCPG4?
The TLK1501IRCPG4 provides up to 1.2 Gbps of data bandwidth. - What type of package does the TLK1501IRCPG4 use?
The TLK1501IRCPG4 is housed in a 64-pin VQFP PowerPAD package. - What is the power supply voltage for the TLK1501IRCPG4?
The power supply voltage for the TLK1501IRCPG4 is 2.5 V. - What is the operating temperature range for the TLK1501IRCPG4?
The operating temperature range for the TLK1501IRCPG4 is -40°C to 85°C. - Does the TLK1501IRCPG4 support 8-bit/10-bit encoding/decoding?
Yes, the TLK1501IRCPG4 supports on-chip 8-bit/10-bit (8B/10B) encoding/decoding. - What is the typical power consumption of the TLK1501IRCPG4?
The typical power consumption of the TLK1501IRCPG4 is less than 360 mW. - Does the TLK1501IRCPG4 have hot plug protection?
Yes, the TLK1501IRCPG4 has hot plug protection. - Can the TLK1501IRCPG4 be used for redundant ports?
Yes, the TLK1501IRCPG4 supports redundant ports by connecting receive data bus terminals from two devices. - Does the TLK1501IRCPG4 have a built-in PRBS function?
Yes, the TLK1501IRCPG4 has a built-in 27-1 PRBS (pseudorandom bit stream) function for testing.
