Low Power Crosspoint Switches Eliminate The Effects Of ISI

May 1, 2001
The VSCxxx crosspoint switches have been designed with integrated signal equalization capability to eliminate the effects of inter-symbol interference (ISI) that can occur in applications that use long, narrow PCB traces to route incoming signals,

The VSCxxx crosspoint switches have been designed with integrated signal equalization capability to eliminate the effects of inter-symbol interference (ISI) that can occur in applications that use long, narrow PCB traces to route incoming signals, such as closed-switch fabrics used in digital cross-connect systems. To further enhance system level application, the VSC837 (68x68) and VSC838 (36x36) provide ISA monitoring for in-system diagnostics. The 3.2-Gb/s crosspoint switches are a consideration for designers of high speed systems, such as SONET/SDH DWDM, SAN switches, HDTV/SDTV serial routing and master control switchers, and automatic test equipment. The VSC837 provides a multi-mode programming interface that allows programming commands to be sent as serial-, parallel- or burst-mode data. The VSC838's multi-mode programming interface allows programming commands to be sent as serial or parallel data. Both products are available in a 37.5 mm, 480 TBGA package. The VSC837 is priced at $769 and the the VSC838 is priced at $325, each/1,000.

Company: VITESSE SEMICONDUCTOR CORP.

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