THCV236-B

Interface - Serializers, Deserializers

THCV236-B is an advanced serializer and deserializer (SERDES) designed for high speed digital data transmission. It is developed to support high speed optical transmission links up to 4.25 Gb/s for storage area networks, fibre channel links, and long-distance communications. It utilizes low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) for maximum performance and low power consumption.

Applications

The THCV236-B supports multiple host interface standards including Fibre Channel, Serial ATA, Serial Attached SCSI, and Ethernet. Each interface has a dedicated regulator and host-interface clock input. The THCV236-B is an ideal solution for wide range of applications in data center, where high speed, low latency, and low power is priority. It is used in switches, SAN, NAS, routers and host bus adapters.

Working Principle

The THCV236-B combines serializer and deserializer in a single chip. The serializer takes in parallel data and converts it into a serial stream, while the deserializer takes in serial data and restores it to its original parallel form. It also incorporates an Equalization tree for signal conditioning, and on-chip termination for improved signal integrity. The device is designed to process large amounts of digital information in a very short time, providing an efficient solution for data center and wide area network applications.

The THCV236-B can work with up to 1.25 Gbps of data rate and is available in a 16-pin QFN or a 24-pin QFPN package for added flexibility. It has numerous features including high speed and low latency, low-power consumption, a built-in voltage regulator, and noise cancelling circuitry.

Conclusion

The THCV236-B is an advanced SERDES design, which addresses the need for high data rate in data centers, SAN, NAS, and routers. The low-voltage differential signaling and noise elimination circuitry enable it to work with up to 1.25 Gbps of data rate. Moreover, the device has numerous features, integrated terminator, power saving design, and is available in multiple package options for maximum flexibility.