Phyworks quad equalizer extends XAUI lanes by 50%

Providing designers with the flexibility to extend rack dimensions, increase card density or reduce backplane and connector costs, the PHY3980 uses Phyworks' unique continuous time equalisation technology to compensate for all backplane trace losses, between MAC and PMD or MAC and switch.

A low power solution, the PHY3980 consumes just 200mW/channel at a supply voltage of 3.3V driving four active data lanes. In addition, the chip's dedicated lane shutdown function enables system designers to manage power on a traffic per lane basis, further reducing overall power budgets.