IDT Introduces Industry's First Signal Conditioning Timer

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IDT (Integrated Device Technology, Inc.), a leading provider of mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, is committed to enhancing the digital media experience with its industry-first signal conditioning heavy-duty timer. This innovative device fully complies with the upcoming PCIe 3.0 standard, setting a new benchmark for performance and reliability in high-speed data transmission.

IDT retimers are ideal for blade servers, enterprise storage systems, and communication infrastructure. They play a crucial role in the shift from traditional high-performance platforms to cloud computing environments. As these systems transition to 8Gbps PCIe 3.0, the advanced interface of IDT’s retimer ensures optimal performance and stability across a wide range of applications.

The latest additions to IDT’s signal integrity product line include the 89HT0808P and 89HT0816P retimers. These devices offer the broadest range of signal conditioning solutions tailored for enterprise computing and communications. Notably, they are the first in the industry to fully support the new PCIe auto-link balancing protocol, simplifying system design and improving overall reliability when used with any PCIe-compatible expansion card or host bus adapter.

Mario Montana, Vice President and General Manager of Enterprise Computing at IDT, stated, “IDT's PCI Express solution continues to reinforce our leadership in the market. These new retimers mark a significant technological advancement, providing customers with a critical step forward in our comprehensive PCIe portfolio. As a leader in PCIe solutions, IDT offers a full suite of next-generation designs, including switches, bridges, timing products, repeaters, and now, heavy-duty timers.”

The 8-channel 89HT0808P and 16-channel 89HT0816P retimers support 8Gbps per channel, doubling the distance of traditional PCIe 3.0 devices. By utilizing a typical system backplane, they enhance system performance, reliability, and reduce material costs and design complexity.

Jim Pappas, Director of Active Marketing at Intel, commented, “Signal retimers offer a unique capability to connect large systems and high-speed communication networks while adhering to the PCIe 3.0 standard. IDT has successfully integrated this technology into their products, which we are very excited about.”

The IDT retimers feature a high-performance analog front end, continuous time linear equalizer (CTLE), 5-tap decision feedback equalizer (DFE), and clock and data recovery (CDR) units. This highly sensitive input dynamically optimizes signal recovery, eliminating both random and deterministic jitter beyond the PCIe 3.0 specification.

Lin Xinbin, Vice President of R&D at Advantech in Taiwan, said, “IDT’s signal integrity products have become essential in extending the capabilities of our test equipment. Our high-density 5Gbps PCIe applications drive innovation, and IDT’s repeaters simplify the design process while ensuring ruggedness and reliability. This allows Advantech to consistently deliver competitive and value-added products.”

For quick and easy in-system testing, the IDT retimer includes on-chip oscilloscope functionality along with a full suite of diagnostic loopback features. Evaluation boards and GUI-based software tools are also available for the 89HT0808P and 89HT0816P models, making it easier for engineers to integrate and test the devices efficiently.

IDT’s comprehensive signal integrity product portfolio covers general-purpose industry interface solutions such as PCIe Gen2 and Gen3, USB3, XAUI, SATA, SAS, and Serial RapidIO™. These products are available in various channel densities and package sizes, catering to a wide range of applications in enterprise computing and communication systems.