IP with 112G Ethernet PHY targets hyperscale data centre SoCs
Enabling true long reach channels for 800G networking applications, Synopsys has introduced the DesignWare 112G Ethernet PHY on TSMC’s N7 process.
The DesignWare 112G Ethernet PHY IP on TSMC’s N7 process supports true long reach channels for up to 800G networking applications. It is based on Synopsys’ silicon-proven 56G Ethernet PHY available in multiple FinFET processes and delivers PAM-4 signalling for more than 35dB channel loss across optical, copper cables, and backplane interconnects.
The PHY’s transmit phase-locked loop architecture allows independent, per lane data rates for a broad range of high-throughput protocols and applications. To maximise bandwidth and beachfront density, the PHY’s layout allows square macros to be placed in a multi-row structure and along all edges of the die.
Synopsys offers a routing feasibility study, packages substrate guidelines, signal and power integrity models and thorough crosstalk analysis.
The 112G Ethernet PHY incorporates Synopsys’ data converters and implements power scaling techniques for up to 20 per cent power reduction in low-loss channels. Test features, including embedded bit-error rate tester and internal eye monitor, provide on-chip testability and visibility into channel performance. The 112G Ethernet PHY operates across voltage and temperature variations using continuous calibration and adaptation algorithms.
The DesignWare 112G Ethernet PHY for TSMC’s N7 process is scheduled to be available in Q1 of 2020.
DesignWare IP from IP for SoC designs provider, Synopsys, includes logic libraries, embedded memories, embedded test, analogue IP, wired and wireless interface IP, security IP, embedded processors, and subsystems. To accelerate prototyping, software development, and integration of IP into SoCs, Synopsys’ IP Accelerated initiative offers IP prototyping kits, IP software development kits, and IP subsystems.
Synopsys is the Silicon to Software partner for companies developing electronic products and software applications. The company has a long history in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and is also growing its leadership in software security and quality solutions. Customers are SoC designers creating advanced semiconductors, or a software developer writing applications that require high security and quality.
