The PI3CIE2612-AEFEX is a high-performance PCIe Gen3/4 ReDriver from Pericom (now Diodes Incorporated). It is designed to improve signal integrity in high-speed serial interfaces, specifically PCIe, by compensating for channel losses and reducing jitter. This ensures reliable data transmission over longer distances or through lossy materials on printed circuit boards.

Applications

• Servers and workstations: Used to extend PCIe signals across backplanes or longer PCB traces.
• Storage systems: Employed in storage arrays and devices to maintain signal quality for fast data transfer.
• Networking equipment: Utilized in routers, switches, and network interface cards (NICs) to enhance PCIe performance.
• Embedded systems: Found in embedded applications requiring high-speed PCIe communication.

Features

• PCIe Gen3/4 compliant: Supports data rates up to 8 Gbps (Gen3) and 16 Gbps (Gen4).
• Adaptive equalization: Dynamically adjusts equalization settings to compensate for channel characteristics.
• Low power consumption: Minimizes power dissipation for energy-efficient operation.
• Small package size: Available in a compact package for space-constrained applications.
• Transparent operation: Requires no software or firmware changes for implementation.

Benefits

• Improved signal integrity: Reduces bit error rate (BER) and enhances data reliability.
• Extended channel reach: Allows for longer cable lengths or PCB traces without signal degradation.
• Increased system performance: Enables faster data transfer rates and reduced latency.
• Simplified design: Eases PCB layout and reduces the need for complex signal conditioning techniques.
• Cost-effective solution: Provides a cost-efficient way to improve PCIe performance.

Additional Details

The PI3CIE2612-AEFEX features programmable equalization settings that can be optimized for specific channel characteristics. It also incorporates power-saving modes to minimize power consumption when the link is idle. The device is typically used in pairs, with one ReDriver placed near the transmitter and another near the receiver. This configuration provides the best possible signal integrity and performance. It operates over a wide temperature range, making it suitable for various environments.