IDT Introduces Industry's First Signal Conditioning Timer

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Integrated Device Technology (IDT), a leader in mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, is pushing the boundaries of digital media with its groundbreaking signal conditioning heavy-duty timer. This innovative device is fully compliant with the upcoming PCIe 3.0 standard, setting a new benchmark for performance and reliability.

IDT retimers are ideal for blade servers, enterprise storage systems, and communication infrastructure, playing a key role in the transition from high-performance computing to cloud-based solutions. These systems will initially adopt 8Gbps PCIe 3.0, while the advanced design of IDT’s retimer ensures optimal performance and compatibility across various PCIe-compatible devices.

The IDT 89HT0808P and 89HT0816P retimers are part of a broader range of signal integrity products designed for enterprise computing and communications. As the first in the industry to support the new PCIe auto-link balancing protocol, these retimers simplify system design and enhance reliability, making them a valuable addition to any PCIe ecosystem.

Mario Montana, Vice President and General Manager of Enterprise Computing at IDT, said, “IDT's PCIe solutions continue to reinforce our leadership in the market. These new retimers represent a major technological advancement, offering customers a critical step in building a complete PCIe portfolio. As a leading provider of PCIe solutions, IDT offers a full range 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, extending the reach of PCIe 3.0 devices by more than double. By using a typical system backplane, they improve overall performance, reliability, and reduce material costs and design complexity.

Jim Pappas, Director of Active Marketing at Intel, added, “Signal retimers provide a unique capability for connecting large systems and high-speed communications that comply with the new PCIe 3.0 standard. We’re pleased that IDT has supported this standard and are encouraged by their progress.”

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

Lin Xinbin, Vice President of R&D at Advantech in Taiwan, stated, “IDT’s signal integrity products have become essential in expanding the capabilities of our test equipment. Our high-density 5Gbps PCI Express applications drive technology leadership, and IDT’s repeaters make the design process simpler and more robust. This allows Advantech to consistently deliver competitive and value-added products.”

To facilitate 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, enhancing the development and testing experience.

IDT’s comprehensive signal integrity product portfolio covers general-purpose industry interfaces such as PCIe Gen2 and Gen3, USB3, XAUI, SATA, SAS, and Serial RapidIO. These products are available in various channel densities and package sizes, providing flexibility for different application needs.