The LineSpeed FLEX Family offers a comprehensive suite of 100G PHY products specialized in various advanced functionalities like retimer, gearbox, multiplexing, and redundant link functions. These IPs are particularly suitable for integration on line cards or within modules, supporting data exchange rates of 10G, 25G, and 100G.
Key features include on-chip 100G RS-FEC for both gearbox and retimer applications, providing substantial error correction capabilities and ensuring robust data transmission over extended distances. The Multi-Link Gearbox feature of the family facilitates high-density 10GbE aggregation and enables effective handling of mixed port speeds through its independent protocol capabilities.
Designed with a common register structure and pin-compatible package options, the LineSpeed FLEX Family accommodates diverse use cases in Ethernet infrastructure and serial link schemes. It is ideal for configurations that benefit from enhanced performance, such as high-reliability data transfer frameworks in next-generation network setups.
