SLAAE65 October   2022 DS160PR412 , DS160PR421 , TMUXHS4412

 

  1.   Abstract
  2.   Trademarks
  3. 1Introduction
  4. 2When Redriver or Passive MUX is Needed?
    1. 2.1 When to use a Redriver
    2. 2.2 When to use a Multiplexer
  5. 3Test Setup and Procedure
    1. 3.1 Test Board Configuration
    2. 3.2 Test Setup
    3. 3.3 Test Procedure
    4. 3.4 Test Report
      1. 3.4.1 Test Summary
  6. 4Summary

Abstract

This application note details when redrivers or MUX devices are needed in PCIe Gen 4 applications. The document also describes how to set up and configure the HSDC092 evaluation board with TMUXHS4412 MUX or the DS160PR421 or DS160PR412 redriver to test PCI Express® (PCIe®) Generation 4 CBB and AIC compliance test. A test report is presented and discussed.