1 Introduction
The DS320PR810-RSC-EVM evaluation module features four DS320PR810 linear redrivers that can extend the
transmission distance of a PCIe Gen-5 x16 bus. The evaluation module can directly be plugged into a PCIe slot
on a server or PC motherboard using one end of the board, and paired up with a PCIe add-in card using the
straddle mount connector attached to the other end of the board.
1.1 Features
The DS320PR810-RSC-EVM evaluation module includes the following:
• PCIe x16 Riser Card option with four 8-channel unidirectional linear redrivers operating at rates up to 32
Gbps
• Linear equalization for seamless support of link training and PCIe channel extension
• CTLE boosts up to 24 dB at 16 GHz
• Programmable device configuration through GPIO or I2C, SMBus
• Onboard 12-V to 3.3-V, 2-A step-down DC/DC converter
• Industrial temperature range: –40°C to 85°C
• Flow-through layout in 5.5 mm × 10 mm, 64-pin, lead-less WQFN 0.4-mm pitch package
1.2 Applications
The DS320PR810-RSC-EVM evaluation module includes the following:
• PCI Express Gen-1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
• High-speed interfaces up to 32 Gbps
• Enterprise server motherboard, workstation
• Enterprise storage
• Enterprise add-in card, end-point
Introduction
SNLU297 – MAY 2021
DS320PR810-RSC-EVM User's Guide
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