Diodes Incorporated PI2EQX3211BHEX Product Overview

The PI2EQX3211BHEX is a high-performance, low-power, PCIe 3.0 signal ReDriver from Diodes Incorporated designed to enhance signal quality by performing receive equalization on the deteriorated input signal followed by transmit de-emphasis, maximizing system performance. This advanced ReDriver is ideal for extending the reach of PCIe signals in servers, workstations, desktops, and embedded systems, ensuring data integrity over long and potentially noisy traces.

Key Features:

• PCIe 3.0 Support: Fully compliant with PCIe 3.0 Base Specification, offering a data rate of 8.0 GT/s per lane.
• Signal Conditioning: Features programmable equalization, swing, and flat gain to optimize performance over a variety of physical mediums.
• Low Power Consumption: Designed for power efficiency, which is critical for thermal management and system power budgeting.
• Flexibility: Supports up to 8 GT/s data rates for flexible integration into PCIe ecosystems.
• Transparent Operation: Acts as a completely transparent ReDriver to the protocol, requiring no software drivers or firmware for operation.
• Small Form Factor: Available in a small 42-contact TQFN package, making it suitable for space-constrained applications.

Applications:

The PI2EQX3211BHEX is designed to serve a wide range of applications where signal integrity may be compromised due to long PCB traces or cables. Typical applications include:

• Server and Storage Systems
• Workstations and Desktop Computers
• Embedded Systems
• Networking Equipment
• Consumer Electronics

Quality and Reliability:

Diodes Incorporated ensures that the PI2EQX3211BHEX meets the highest quality and reliability standards. Customers can trust this ReDriver to provide consistent performance and to withstand the rigors of daily operation in a variety of usage environments.

With its advanced features, the PI2EQX3211BHEX is a crucial component for system designers looking to enhance PCIe signal integrity while maintaining system efficiency and reliability.