10Xpress® 10GBASE-T Ethernet Transceiver

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The 10Xpress 10Gbps Ethernet transceiver solution includes all of the physical layer (PHY) functions required to interface a 10 Gigabit Ethernet media access controller (MAC) to Category-5e or better unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) copper media. 10Xpress is a breakthrough solution based on Solarflare’s unique analog and digital signal processing algorithms that make it possible to implement a powerful communications system using cost effective technology.

Highlights

IEEE 802.3 Standards Based

Standard IEEE 802.3an 10Gbps transceiver with greater than 100 meter reach
System-side XAUI interface compliant per IEEE 802.3ae Clause 47
IEEE 802.3an compliant DSQ128 modulation on line side
Supports auto negotiation per IEEE 802.3 Clause 28

Proven Performance

Transmission over Category 5e up to 45 meters, Category 6 up to 55 meters, Category 6A and Category 7 up to 100 meters
Supports up to four connector cable configurations
Robust performance that meets or exceeds BER of 10-12

Second-Generation Silicon for Reliability

Second-generation silicon based on proven technology
Demonstrated, reliable, and repeatable results