QLX4600-SL30: Quad Lane Extender

The QLx4600-SL30 is a settable quad receive-side equalizer with extended functionality for advanced protocols operating with line rates up to 6.25Gb/s such as 4k video capable DisplayPort v1.2 (HBR1/2), InfiniBand (SDR and DDR) and 10GBase-CX4. The QLx4600-SL30 compensates for the frequency dependent attenuation of copper twin-axial cables, extending the signal reach up to 30m on 24AWG cable.

The small form factor, highly-integrated quad design is ideal for high-density data transmission applications including active copper cable assemblies. The four equalizing filters within the QLx4600-SL30 can each be set to one of 32 compensation levels, providing optimal signal fidelity for a given media and length. The compensation level for each filter can be set by either (a) three external control pins or (b) a serial bus interface. When the external control pins are used, 18 of the 32 boost levels are available for each channel. If the serial bus is used, all 32 compensation levels are available.

Operating on a single 1.2V power supply, the QLx4600-SL30 enables per channel throughputs of up to 6.25Gb/s while supporting lower data rates including 5, 4.25, 3.125 and 2.5Gb/s. The QLx4600-SL30 uses Current Mode Logic (CML) inputs/outputs and is packaged in a 4mmx7mm 46 Ld QFN. Individual lane LOS support is included for module applications.

Key Differences in Family
ProductData Rate (Gb/s)Number of Tx or RxPower Consumption (mW)Maximum Cable Length (24AWG) (m)Differential O/P Swing (MVP-P)De-emphasis (dB)Equalization (dB)Differences Between QLx PartsTarget Market
ISL36411114x Rx44020650N/A30N/ADP1.3, 40GbE, QSFP+
ISL35411114x Tx340206004N/AN/ADP1.3, 40GbE, QSFP+
QLX4600-SL306.254x Rx31230600N/A304 pins for Loss of Signal (LOS)DP1.2, SAS-6Gb, PCIe 2.0
QLX4600-S306.254x Rx31230600N/A304 pins for Impedance Selection (= Power Down)DP1.2, SAS-6Gb, PCIe 2.0
Key Features
  • Supports data rates up to 6.25Gb/s
  • Low power (78mW per channel)
  • Low latency (<500ps)
  • Four equalizers in a 4mmx7mm QFN package for straight route-through architecture and simplified routing
  • Each equalizer boost is independently pin selectable and programmable
  • Beacon signal support and line silence preservation
  • 1.2V supply voltage
  • Individual lane LOS support
Applications
  • DisplayPort v1.2 active copper cable modules
  • QSFP active copper cable modules
  • InfiniBand (SDR and DDR)
  • 10GBase-CX4
  • XAUI and RXAUI, SAS (2.0)
  • High-speed Printed Circuit Board (PCB) traces
Typical Diagram
Datasheets
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
QLx4600-SL30 DatasheetPDF23 Jun 20161.2 MB
User Guides
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
EBL4600CL-EVALZ User GuidePDF05 Dec 2014691 KB
Order Information
Part NumberPackage TypeWeight(g)PinsMSL RatingPeak Temp (°C)RoHS Status
QLX4600LIQSR46 Ld QFN T+R0.07461260RoHS
QLX4600LIQT746 Ld QFN T+R0.07461260RoHS
QLx4600-SL30 Datasheet 23 Jun 2016
46 Ld QFN T+R ISL36411
EBL4600CL-EVALZ User Guide 05 Dec 2014