DATA INTERCONNECT
VSC3144
6.5 Gbps 144 × 144 Asynchronous Crosspoint Switch
BLOCK DIAGRAM:
Switch Core
Inputs [143:0]
EQ
EQ
Outputs [143:0]
VSC3144
Programming Interface
F E AT U R E S :
6.5 Gbps 144 × 144 strictly nonblocking switch matrix with multicast and
output striping programming modes
Input signal equalization (ISE) with programmable control globally or on
a per-channel basis
Adjustable output pre-emphasis EQ
Differential current mode logic (CML) data output driver
Protocol-independent switching and data transmission
16 W typical power dissipation
45 mm × 45 mm, 1.27 mm pin pitch, 1072-pin BGA package
Parallel and serial programming modes for configuration and monitoring
Software control to optimize power dissipation
BENEFITS:
936 Gbps aggregate bandwidth in a single chip for high-density network
switching and video systems
Addresses system-level and board-level signal integrity (SI) and
intersymbol interface (ISI) jitter issues
EQ and drive flexibility for driving boards, cables, and circuit traces
Convenient I/O flexibility for interfacing with multiple standards
Can be used with latest storage, Ethernet, and networking standards
Low per-channel power
Layout-friendly package and pinout for easier PCB design
Programming and control convenience
Control and lower overall power when ports are not in use
A P P L I C AT I O N S :
Core and metro transport
Enterprise
High-speed automated test equipment
Broadcast video systems
Storage, Ethernet, and networking equipment
VPPD-01551
Revision 1.0
VSC3144
6.5 Gbps 144 × 144 Asynchronous Crosspoint Switch
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The fully nonblocking switch core of the VSC3144
device is programmed using a multimode port
interface that allows random access programming of
each I/O port. Each VSC3144 data output can be
VSC3144
programmed to connect to any of its inputs. The
signal path through the device uses no registers and
is fully asynchronous. This means there are no restrictions on the phase,
frequency, or signal pattern of any input.
A high degree of signal integrity is maintained throughout the VSC3144
device because each high-speed output is a fully differential,
switched-current driver with on-die terminations. Data inputs are
terminated on-die using 100
Ω
resistors between true and complement
inputs, with a common connection to an internal bias source, which
facilitates AC coupling to the switch inputs.
Core programming for the VSC3144 device can be sequential on a
port-by-port basis, or multiple program assignments can be queued and
issued simultaneously using the CONFIG bit. The entire device can be
initialized for straight-through, multicast, or other configurations. Unused
channels can be powered down to allow efficient use of the switch in
applications that require only a subset of the available I/O channels.
Power-down is enabled in the software by programming individual unused
outputs with a power-down code.
B A C K P L A N E A P P L I C AT I O N :
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VSC3144
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S :
6.5 Gbps NRZ per-channel data rate
2.5 V power supply (2.5 V or 3.3 V program port power supply)
2.5 V or 3.3 V CMOS TTL-compatible I/O
Differential CML I/O with integrated termination impedance
0 °C to 85 °C operating temperature range
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PaceMaker, HOVCAT48, HOVCAT48e, HOVCAT192, HOVCAT192e, Micro PHY, FOCUS32, FOCUS16, IQ2200, NexSAS, VersaCAT, GigaStream, HawX,
SparX, StaX, VstaX, SimpliPHY,VeriPHY, ActiPHY, XFP PRO, SFP PRO, Smart-LINK, OctalMAC, EQ Technology are trademarks in the United States and/or
other jurisdictions of Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation. All other trademarks or registered trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective
holders.
Copyright © 2006
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