Mindspeed’s family of 6.5 Gbps backplane signal conditioners feature small form factor, low power devices that enable

data transmission over long backplanes at speeds up to 6.5 Gbps. Mindspeed’s Amplif-Eye™ signal conditioning tech-

nology enables transmission of 6.5 Gbps data to distances up to one meter while also traversing two backplane connec-

tors. These products are specifically designed to operate in environments that suffer from both loss and reflection.

Each device channel features an independent equalizer and driver with programmable output swing and de-emphasis

to maximize power efficiency. Virtually any digital protocol can be transmitted through the devices at speeds from

50 Mbps to 6.5 Gbps. The list of supported protocols includes: PCI Express, SATA, SAS, Infiniband, 2 x XAUI and Fibre

Channel. Mindspeed’s backplane signal conditioners are designed to recognize and transparently relay out-of-band

(OOB) signals for SATA/SAS and PCI Express. All devices include fully non-blocking switch matrices that allow for simple

switching as well as multi-cast functionality. Matrices can also be configured as failover switches. All devices operate

from -40° to +85°C. Devices can either be configured via a 2 wire interface, EPROM or via hardware (4 and 12 channel

only).

Features

Benefits

Ultimate flexibility for switching and copying signals

Robust video compatibility

Maximizes transmission length

Minimizes cost to operate and cool

Provides space efficiency and reliability

Allows for seamless integration into PCIe, SATA and SAS

One device supports multiple applications

Flexibility to use right power performance

Provides additional margin for most applications

Operates to 6.5 Gbps, no reference clock required

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Mindspeed Signal Integrity

M21451

M21452

M21453

Switch Matrix

4x4

8x8

12x12

Power (mW) at 1.2V

580

920

1300

Package (mm)

6x6

40 pin QFN

10x10

72 pin QFN

12x12

88 pin QFN

EQ Control Type

Adaptive

Program

Program

Fig. 1 - Product Selector Table

Fig. 2 - Mindspeed Signal Integrity