SI3066-B-FSR

The SI3066-B-FSR belongs to a series of silicon Silicon Image devices known as \'The FSR™ Series "Smart Serial Link" Retimers\'. They are used as an active signal conditioning device to extend and condition communication links. The SI3066-B-FSR is well-suited for applications in the Laser Printer, Consumer Electronics, Computer and Telecom markets. It is designed for use as part of a system-level solution to meeting the needs of high speed differential signaling channels.

The SI3066-B-FSR provides high speed signal retiming using the FSR technique developed by Silicon Image. The device is available in a lead-free small-outline integrated circuit package (SOIC TSSOP) in the generic SOIC (TSSOP) footprint. It is very cost-effective, offering high performance at low cost, with very small power consumption compared to discrete solutions.

FSR stands for Film Strip Reflection and is a signal retiming technique that utilizes a sixth order, or higher, Chebyshev filter response to reduce signal reflections. The device stores a \'film-strip\' of "copies" of the incoming signal on a long capacitive trace (which is made up of series capacitors). Each step of the \'film strip\' acts as a separate tap, or reflection point, which is used to retransmit and condition the signal. The Chebyshev filter shape eliminates "Ringing" or reflections and allows for a faster, more accurate link.

The SI3066-B-FSR utilizes two Tx (Transmit) and two Rx (Receive) pins. This allows for low-cost, low-jitter solutions to be designed in as part of a single, integrated device. The device has an ultra low-power sleep mode, which helps to conserve energy during periods of inactivity. The device is also designed for operation at high speeds, up to 3.2 Gbps, making it an ideal solution for next-generation communication systems.

The SI3066-B-FSR is easy to use and integrates seamlessly into existing systems. The device is fully programmable, allowing engineers to quickly develop a variety of solutions. The device has a built-in voltage regulator, which maintains a low-cost, low-voltage design. The device also features built-in heat dissipation for peak performance, without compromising system efficiency.

The SI3066-B-FSR is an extremely versatile solution for high speed, low-jitter serial link retiming. Its low cost, low power design is ideal for telecom, computer, consumer electronics, and laser printer applications. It is easy to integrate into existing systems and, with its small footprint, offers a large number of potential applications.