This reference design demonstrates how the 56G PAM-4 retimer DS560DF410 can be used to equalize high-speed signals in active electical cable applications. The design is a module compliance board (MCB) which routes signals from a QSFP-DD connector through a retimer to SMA and MXP connectors in both ingress and egress directions.
A fully assembled board has been developed for testing and performance validation only, and is not available for sale.
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Reference design overview and verified performance test data
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| Type | Title | Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design guide | 56G Retimer QSFP-DD MCB Reference Design | PDF | HTML | Oct. 09, 2023 |
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