MoSys Announces 100G Multi-Mode Gearbox PHY for Networking and Communications Line Cards and Modules
MoSys
(NASDAQ: MOSY), a leader in semiconductor solutions that enable fast,
intelligent data access for network and communications systems, today
announced its new LineSpeed™
100G Multi-Mode Gearbox integrated circuit (IC) for next-generation
networking and communications systems. The high-performance gearbox
serializer/deserializer (SerDes) utilizes advanced equalizer technology
to deliver industry-leading performance. Exploding demand for aggregate
bandwidth makes it essential to increase port density of 10G, 40G, and
100G line cards for next-generation systems. MoSys’ LineSpeed device
enables high-density, low-power line cards and modules for short and
extended reach data path applications.
The LineSpeed MSH310 device converts 10 lanes of serial 10/11 Gbps data
into 4 lanes of serial 25/28 Gbps data or 10 lanes of 10/11 Gbps data
per IEEE 802.3ba, and integrates a complete CAUI and OIF-CEI-3.0
transceiver along with a 10:4 or 10:10 multiplexer and 4:10
de-multiplexer. It supports IEEE802.3ba 100G Ethernet plus OIF-CEI-3.0
10G and 25/28G specifications.
Key Features:
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Gearbox functionality converts from 10 lanes (10x10-11Gbps) to 4 lanes
(4x25-28Gbps)
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Supports retiming of 10 lanes of 10GbE or 2 lanes of 40GbE for card
and module flexibility
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Support for 10G, 40G, and 100G IEEE and OIF standards
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Strong adaptive equalizer with multi-tap DFE and programmable transmit
equalization target CEI VSR, SR and LR reach as well as copper cable
and backplane applications
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Reverse polarity control for 10G and 28G inputs and outputs
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Self test capabilities, such as on chip PRBS generator, bit error rate
tester, eye opening and monitoring
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Built using low-power standard CMOS technology
“The new generation of network and data center systems must support 100s
of gigabits of aggregate bandwidth per line using multiple combinations
of high density 10G, 40G and 100G ports,” stated John
Monson, VP of Marketing at MoSys. “The LineSpeed 100G Multi-Mode
Gearbox is optimized to enable these higher-density, lower-power line
cards and modules as SerDes rates transition from 10Gbps to 25Gbps. When
combined with the packet processing offload capabilities of the Bandwidth
Engine® family of ICs, MoSys’ solutions are enabling speed, density
and intelligence in the network."
According to Jag Bolaria, senior analyst at The Linley Group,
"Mushrooming Internet traffic and rising demand for high-speed delivery
of high-bandwidth content are driving demand for 100 Gigabit Ethernet
solutions. With the launch of its 100G Multi-Mode Gearbox IC, MoSys is
now equipped to enable data path connectivity, speed and intelligence
for 100 Gigabits per second data transmission in networking and
communications markets.”
MoSys will demonstrate its LineSpeed device at OFC/NFOEC 2013, booth
3443, from March 19 - March 21, 2013 at the Anaheim Convention Center in
Anaheim, California. The demonstration will showcase the strong
equalization capability of the device over a backplane and QSFP copper
cables.
MoSys' LineSpeed 100G Multi-Mode Gearbox ICs are offered in a 19x19
FCBGA package. For information about pricing and availability, contact a
local MoSys sales representative at http://www.mosys.com/contact.php.
About MoSys, Inc.
MoSys, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOSY) is an IP-rich fabless semiconductor company
that provides high performance solutions for fast, intelligent data
access in network and communications systems. Engineered and built for
high-reliability carrier and enterprise applications, MoSys' products
are breaking bandwidth barriers™ in data processing to allow for faster
packet access and analysis, expanded user capacity and new capabilities
required by the expanding global infrastructure. MoSys' Bandwidth
Engine® family of ICs combines the company's patented 1T-SRAM®
high-density, embedded memory and high-speed, 10 Gigabits per second
serial interface with its intelligent access technology and a highly
efficient GigaChip™ Interface transport protocol to eliminate
bottlenecks in high-speed data access. MoSys is headquartered in Santa
Clara, California, and more information is available at http://www.mosys.com.
MoSys, 1T-SRAM and Bandwidth Engine are registered trademarks of
MoSys, Inc. in the US and/or other countries. Breaking Bandwidth
Barriers, GigaChip, LineSpeed and the MoSys logo are trademarks of
MoSys, Inc. All other marks mentioned herein are the property of their
respective owners.
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