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PI3EQX12904E

8 Gbps 3.3V, PCIE3/SATA3 2 port/4 channel Low Power Linear Redriver, Interleave, Modern Standby Mode

Description

PI3EQX12904E is a low-power, high-performance 8 Gbps 4-channel PCIe® 3.0/SATA3 linear ReDriver. The device provides programmable equalization, linear swing,
and flat gain to optimize performance over a variety of physical mediums by reducing intersymbol interference. PI3EQX12904E supports four 100 Ω differential CML data I/Os between the protocol ASIC to a switch fabric, over cable, or to extend the signals across other distant data pathways on the user’s platform. The integrated equalization circuitry enhances the signal integrity of the waveform through the ReDriver. Each channel operates independently. The channels’ input signal level determines whether the output is active. The PI3EQX12904E is a flexible, multi-protocol linear ReDriver designed to support new chipsets with dual protocol I/O pins, which support 8 Gbps PCIe 3.0 and 6 Gbps SATA3 speeds. It also supports connectors, such as mSATA/M.2/SATAe, that
provide control signals. The PI3EQX12904E is also an excellent choice for dual lane applications requiring low power and small package, for docking station connectivity.

Feature(s)

  • 8 Gbps Serial Link With Linear Equalizer
  • Four 8 Gbps Differential Signal Pairs
  • Supports PCIe 3.0 and SATA3 Protocols
  • Supports Modern Standby Requirement
  • Transparent to Link Training, OOB, Idle
  • Pin Adjustable Receiver Equalization
  • Pin Adjustable Output Linear Swing
  • Pin Adjustable Flat Gain
  • 100 Ω Differential CML I/Os
  • Auto Reciever Detection for Adaptive Power Management
  • Auto “Low Power” Mode for Adaptive Power Management
  • Supports L1.2 Mode for Adaptive Power Management
  • Single Supply Voltage: 3.3 V ± 0.3 V
  • Industrial Temperature Range: -40 °C to 85 °C
  • Totally Lead-Free & Fully RoHS Compliant 
  • Halogen and Antimony Free. “Green” Device 
  • For automotive applications requiring specific change
    control (i.e. parts qualified to AEC-Q100/101/200, PPAP
    capable, and manufactured in IATF 16949 certified
    facilities), please contact us or your local Diodes
    representative.
    https://www.diodes.com/quality/product-definitions/

ReDriver™ is a trademark of Diodes Incorporated.

PCI Express® and PCIe® are trademarks or registered trademarks and/or service marks of PCI-SIG Corporation.

Application(s)

  • Notebook PC
  • Server Motherboards
  • Rack Server
  • JBOD Storage
  • Blade Server

Product Specifications

Product Parameters

Compliance (Only Automotive supports PPAP) Standard
Channels 4 in/4 out
Data Rate (Gbps) 8
Lanes/Ports 2 in/2 out
Output Swing Max (mV) 1000
Programming Interface(s) Pinstrap

Technical Documents

Recommended Soldering Techniques

TN1.pdf

Additional Technical Documents are available upon request:
Application information, Evaluation board, and Other technical documents

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RoHS CofC