Overview

Cadence® Ethernet SerDes IP solutions address the performance, power, and area requirements of today’s mobile, consumer, and enterprise (infrastructure) markets with extensive standard support for the latest PCI Express® (PCIe®), Ethernet and USB specifications. Available for both low-power mobile applications and high-performance computing applications, the Ethernet SerDes PHY IP is pre-integrated with Cadence controllers and equipped with extensive test features for superior interoperability and the lowest risk path to SoC success.

Key Benefits

Low Power

Low-active and low-leakage optimized design

High Flexibility

Flexible lane configuration with multi-protocol multi-link support

Comprehensive Testability

Extensive testability support for BIST, scan, loopbacks, SoC isolation, and on-chip eye plotter

Features

  • Wide range of protocols that support networking, HPC, and applications
  • Low-latency, long-reach, and low-power modes
  • Multi-Link PHY—mix protocols within the same macro
  • EyeSurf —non-destructive on-chip oscilloscope
  • Extensive set of isolation, test modes, and loop-backs including APB and JTAG
  • Supports 16-bit, 20-bit, and 32-bit PIPE and non-PIPE interfaces
  • Selectable serial pin polarity reversal for both transmit and receive paths