Intersil BBT3420 Quad 8b/10b Transceiver Datasheet

BBT3420 is a quad 2.488-3.1875Gbps/channel transceiver that supports full rate and half rate, with a maximum data rate of 12.75Gbps.


Intersil BBT3420 Quad 8b/10b Transceiver Datasheet - cover page
Brand
Intersil
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
38
File format
PDF
File size
773 KB
Published
27 March, 2012
Updated
01 October, 2023
MD5 checksum
A3E24178FA5E6F8964793CDEED11F5B5

About this manual

The BBT3420 is a quad 8‑bit/10‑bit parallel‑to‑serial and serial‑to‑parallel transceiver designed for high‑bandwidth interconnections such as line cards, backplanes, or optical modules. It offers four independent channels with configurable data rates, pre‑emphasis, and built‑in self‑test features.

The device is supplied in a 289‑pin 19 mm × 19 mm HSBGA package, operates from a single 1.8 V supply, and consumes about 250 mW per channel. It supports both XAUI and XGMII interfaces and includes extensive MDIO‑controlled configuration options.

What's inside

  • Features
  • General Description
  • Detailed Functional Description
  • Transmit Parallel Input Modes
  • Transmit Byte Clock
  • Serializer
  • Pre‑emphasis
  • Receiver
  • Receive FIFO
  • Package and Pinout

Specifications

Number of channels4
Data rate per channel2.488‑3.1875 Gbps (up to 12.75 Gbps full‑duplex)
Maximum full‑duplex throughput12.75 Gbps
Typical power consumption per channel250 mW
Supply voltage1.8 V
I/O tolerance3.3 V tolerant I/O
Package289‑pin 19 mm × 19 mm HSBGA
Encoding8‑bit/10‑bit parallel‑to‑serial and serial‑to‑parallel

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical power consumption per channel?

The BBT3420 consumes about 250 mW per channel under typical conditions.

What data rates does the BBT3420 support?

Each channel supports 2.488‑3.1875 Gbps, and the device can reach up to 12.75 Gbps full‑duplex.

How many independent channels are provided?

The device provides four independent transmitter and receiver channels.

What package type is used for the BBT3420?

It is packaged in a 289‑pin 19 mm × 19 mm HSBGA.

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