This reference design extends the link distance and loss budget of high speed SAS-3 data paths, using configurable equalization, de-emphasis, and output voltage. It supports SAS and SATA interfaces from 1.5 Gbps to 12 Gbps using a miniSAS-HD interface.
Features
- 4x Lane SAS-3 design compatible to an external miniSAS-HD connector.
- Easily integrates to existing SAS environments with no additional software.
- Facilitates the use of common FR4 and other low-cost interconnect materials.
- Improve Signal Integrity and system rubustness
- Compatible with link training between host and storage system components.
- Compatible with OOB signaling in SAS/SATA systems