The ASM1458 is a SATA III 6Gbps SlimPort re-driver manufactured by Asmedia. It's designed to improve signal integrity and extend the reach of SATA signals, particularly in applications with long cable lengths or noisy environments.

Applications

• Notebook computers
• Desktop computers
• Solid-state drives (SSDs)
• Hard disk drives (HDDs)
• Optical drives
• Motherboards

Features

• SATA III 6Gbps compliant
• SlimPort (DisplayPort Alternate Mode over USB Type-C) support
• Low power consumption
• Adjustable equalization settings
• Adjustable output swing settings
• Automatic power saving mode

Benefits

• Improves SATA signal integrity, ensuring reliable data transfer
• Extends the reach of SATA signals, allowing for longer cable lengths
• Reduces bit error rate (BER)
• Supports high-speed data transfer rates up to 6Gbps
• Enables DisplayPort functionality over USB Type-C with SlimPort
• Low power consumption minimizes heat generation and improves battery life (in mobile applications)

Additional Details

The ASM1458 acts as a signal re-driver, compensating for signal degradation caused by PCB trace losses, connectors, and cables. It features adjustable equalization and output swing settings that can be optimized for specific system configurations. SlimPort functionality allows the device to support DisplayPort Alternate Mode over USB Type-C, enabling video output through a USB Type-C connector. The automatic power saving mode reduces power consumption when the SATA link is idle.