8-Channel Multirate 1.0-3.2-Gbps Retimer Switch
The BCM8040 device integrates 4 independent XGXS (XGMII eXtender Sublayer) cores leveraging Broadcom's high-performance mixed-signal design experience along with advanced 0.13-μ CMOS process technology. Combine this with a robust architecture offering the highest degree of flexibility and the result is a highly programmable, lowest power retimer solution for network line card and backplane applications.
An internal switch connects each serial channel to enable fully redundant operation. The switch fabric enables an active serial link to be switched to the primary channel, while a protection serial link can be continuously monitored to insure its condition. In the event of a failure on the active link, the protection link can be instantly switched over to ensure continued system operation.
- Product Brief
BCM8040
- 8 independent retimer channels supporting multiple data rates from 1.0 to 3.2 Gbps, including 1.06 Gbps, 1.25 Gbps, 2.12 Gbps, 2.488 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 2.667 Gbps, 3.125 Gbps, and 3.1875 Gbps
- Multi-configurable to support various operating modes
- One device supports a variety of applications including Gigabit Ethernet, 1x and 2x Fibre Channel, OC-48 SONET (with/without FEC), Infiniband, 10-Gigabit Ethernet, 10-Gigabit Fibre Channel, or others.
- Flexible architecture supports programmable configurations enabling an aggregate usable data rate of over 40 Mbps. Builtin redundancy mode provides high availability to support critical line side or backplane applications. The high-speed to high-speed retimer mode extends the use of longer traces on line-card designs.
- Product Brief
BCM8040
