The SMBus interface uses open-drain
clock and data inputs/outputs to enable device communication. The SDA and SDC lines
each require a single 2kΩ to 5kΩ pull-up resistor. This codesign example offers
multiple pull-up options.
- R21 and R22 are populated by
default. These are 4.7kΩ pull-ups to 3.3V supply.
- R19 and R20 can be populated to
use 2.7kΩ pull-ups to 2.5V supply near the retimer or redriver. These can be
useful for debug purposes if the device SDA/SDC pins need to be disconnected
from the main SMBus interface (by depopulating R23 and R24).
- R29 and R30 can be populated to
use 2.7kΩ pull-ups to 2.5V supply near the external EEPROM. These can be useful
for debug purposes if the EEPROM SDA/SDC pins need to be disconnected from the
main SMBus interface (by depopulating R31 and R32).