14 Gbps aggregated data throughput at only 30mW

Publication date on this website: Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Company: Silicon Line
Category: Press Releases : Industry News (Market)

Summary:
Silicon Line GmbH introduces a new multi-channel PHY-chipset for optical data transmission

Full Text:
Munich, Germany, February 04, 2009: Silicon Line GmbH, a provider of ultra-low power analog ICs, today announced the release of a new 4x 3.5 Gigabit per second (Gbps) transimpedance amplifier (TIA) with integrated limiting amplifier (LA) and a new 4x 3.5 Gigabit per second (Gbps) Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) driver. The complete chipset is capable of transporting up to
14 Gbps aggregated data thereby consuming a total power of less than 30 mW, only.

The 4-channel VCSEL driver (SL82726) is based on Silicon Line's successful ultra-low power single-channel series. With only 4.5 mW for all 4 channels operated simultaneously, it is possible to use the SL82726 in a single-package VCSEL/VCSEL-driver hybrid design without heating up the temperature sensitive lasers. The ultra-low power receiver IC (SL82716) dissipates less than 25 mW at maximum aggregated data throughput.
Both ICs are designed in standard CMOS and feature an SLVS-interface at their electrical I/Os. Aside from being connected to other SLVS-compliant ICs, the chips can also be connected to any LVDS-compliant I/O, directly. With less than 1mm˛ die area the chips may easily be integrated into a TOSA or ROSA.

"It is interesting to note how fast the world gains momentum on short-range optical links as real alternative to shielded twisted pairs or micro-coaxial cables", said Holger Hoeltke, Managing Director at Silicon Line. "Especially for applications requiring high-speed links over mechanically stressed and overcrowded hinges, or in ESD- or EMI-sensitive environments, optical links based on polymer optical waveguides offer some fascinating advantages. One of the most important prerequisites to adapt optical links in battery operated devices is a very low power dissipation, however. Silicon Line is proud to have addressed this challenge and to provide an enabling technology into this fast growing market", Hoeltke added.


About Silicon Line GmbH
Silicon Line is a Germany based fabless analog IC company, specialized in providing innovative, ultra-low power IC solutions in standard CMOS-technology.
Silicon Line is located at Elsenheimerstrasse 50, D-80687 Munich, Germany.
Additional information is available at www.silicon-line.com.

Contact:
Editorial Contact:

Holger Hoeltke, Silicon Line GmbH, Phone: +49 89 23230845 or press@silicon-line.com