The DS560DF410 is a four-channel multi-rate
retimer with integrated signal conditioning. The device extends the reach and robustness
of long, lossy, crosstalk-impaired high-speed serial links. Each channel in the
DS560DF410 independently locks to symbol rates (PAM4 and NRZ) in a continuous range from
19.6 to 28.9GBd or to any supported sub-rate. The integrated CDR function is designed
for front-port optical module applications to reset the jitter budget and retime the
high-speed serial data. These features allow for individual lane forward error
correction (FEC) pass-through. In addition, the DS560DF410 supports automatic lane rate
switching for CDR lock up to five different combinations of baud rates and modulation
types without host intervention. The advanced equalization features of the DS560DF410
include a continuously adaptive continuous-time linear equalizer (CTLE), RX feedforward
equalizer (FFE), decision feedback equalizer (DFE), and a programmable, low-jitter 4-tap
TX feedforward equalizer (FFE) filter. These features enable reach extension for lossy
interconnects such as direct-attach copper (DAC) cables and backplanes with multiple
connectors and crosstalk.