The ISL36111 is a settable single-channel receive-side equalizer with extended functionality for advanced protocols operating with line rates up to 11.1Gb/s, such as 10G Ethernet. The ISL36111 compensates for the frequency dependent attenuation of copper twin-axial cables, extending the signal reach up to at least 10m on 28AWG cable.

Features

• Supports data rates up to 11.1Gb/s

• Low power (~110mW)

• Low latency (<500ps)

• Single channel equalizer in a 3mmx3mm QFN package for straight route-through architecture and simplified routing

• Adjustable equalizer boost

• Supports 64b/66b encoded data – long run lengths

• Line silence preservation

• 1.2V supply voltage

• Loss of Signal support

Applications

• SFP+ active copper cable modules

• QSFP active copper cable modules

• 10G Ethernet

• Fibre Channel

• High-speed active cable assemblies

• High-speed printed circuit board (PCB) traces

Benefits

• Thinner gauge cable

• Extends cable reach greater than 3x

• Improved BER