Overview
The TLK2541PFPR is a high-speed serializer/deserializer (SerDes) IC from Texas Instruments, part of the WizardLink transceiver family. It is designed for use in high-speed bidirectional point-to-point data transmission systems, supporting serial interface speeds of 1 Gbps to 1.3 Gbps or 2 to 2.6 Gbps. This device is ideal for applications requiring high-speed I/O data channels over various media such as printed-circuit boards, copper cables, or fiber-optic cables. The TLK2541PFPR offers significant power and cost savings by reducing the number of traces, connector terminals, and transmit/receive terminals compared to parallel data transmission architectures.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Serial Interface Speed | 1 Gbps to 1.3 Gbps or 2 to 2.6 Gbps |
| Parallel Data Interface | 20-bit parallel TTL interface |
| Transmit Clock (TX_CLK) | 100 MHz to 130 MHz |
| Encoding/Decoding | On-chip 8-bit/10-bit encoding/decoding logic |
| Clock Synthesis | On-chip PLL provides clock synthesis from low-speed reference |
| Transmission Media | Printed-circuit board, copper cables, or fiber-optic cables |
| Serial Transmit Outputs | Differential serial outputs (DOUTTXP and DOUTTXN) |
| Serial Receive Inputs | Differential serial inputs (DINRXP and DINRXN) |
Key Features
- Independent transmit and receive data rate operation for asymmetrical data rates.
- On-chip PLL for clock synthesis from a low-speed reference.
- On-chip 8-bit/10-bit encoding and decoding logic.
- Support for Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel links.
- 3 V tolerance on parallel data input signals.
- Reduces the number of traces, connector terminals, and transmit/receive terminals compared to parallel data transmission architectures.
Applications
- High-speed I/O data channels for point-to-point baseband data transmission.
- Backplane, copper cables, or fiber-optic cable interfaces.
- Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel links.
- Passive Optical Networking (PON) applications requiring asymmetrical data rates.
- Replacement of parallel data transmission architectures to achieve power and cost savings.
Q & A
- What is the primary function of the TLK2541PFPR?
The primary function is to provide high-speed bidirectional point-to-point data transmission over various media. - What are the supported serial interface speeds of the TLK2541PFPR?
The supported speeds are 1 Gbps to 1.3 Gbps or 2 to 2.6 Gbps. - What types of transmission media can the TLK2541PFPR support?
It supports printed-circuit boards, copper cables, or fiber-optic cables. - Does the TLK2541PFPR have on-chip encoding and decoding logic?
Yes, it has on-chip 8-bit/10-bit encoding and decoding logic. - What is the frequency range of the transmit clock (TX_CLK)?
The frequency range is 100 MHz to 130 MHz. - Can the TLK2541PFPR operate with independent transmit and receive data rates?
Yes, it supports independent transmit and receive data rate operation. - What are some of the key applications of the TLK2541PFPR?
Applications include high-speed I/O data channels, backplane interfaces, copper cables, fiber-optic cables, Gigabit Ethernet, and Fibre Channel links. - How does the TLK2541PFPR reduce costs and power consumption?
It reduces costs and power consumption by minimizing the number of traces, connector terminals, and transmit/receive terminals compared to parallel data transmission architectures. - Does the TLK2541PFPR support Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel links?
Yes, it supports Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel links. - What is the role of the on-chip PLL in the TLK2541PFPR?
The on-chip PLL provides clock synthesis from a low-speed reference.
