The SMBus interface uses open-drain
clock and data inputs or 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.
- R22 and R23 are populated by
default. These are 4.7kΩ pull-ups to 3.3V supply.
- R20 and R21 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 R24 and R25).
- R30 and R31 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 R32 and R33).