The CDR CODER/DECODER 10 Gbit/s is a Clock and Data Recovery module engineered for high-speed optical and telecommunications signal processing. This specialized device decodes 10 Gbps signals and recovers timing information, providing format extraction and direct bitstream access for system verification, network debugging, stress testing, and R&D applications. Integrated signal conditioning, PRBS testing capabilities, and loopback diagnostics make it suitable for rigorous validation of optical transceivers, transponders, and line cards across multiple communication standards.
Technical Specifications
• Data Rate: 10 Gbps nominal; operating range 8.5 Gbps to 11.7 Gbps
• Functionality: Clock and Data Recovery with optional laser drivers, limiting amplifiers, and 3R signal regeneration (re-amplification, re-shaping, re-timing)
• Interfaces: Electrical and/or optical; supports SFP+ and XFP transceiver standards; digital control via I2C or SPI on select implementations
• Power Consumption: IC-level implementations under 150 mW (approximately 133 mW typical); module-level assemblies under 8 W
• Physical Form: Integrated circuits in 5 mm × 5 mm 32-pin QFN; modules configurable for rackmount chassis (2U, 16-slot configurations) or standalone deployment
– Key Features
• Programmable jitter transfer bandwidth for signal integrity control
• Input equalization and output de-emphasis adjustable for channel optimization
• Integrated PRBS generator and checker for pattern testing
• Bi-directional loopback for testing and diagnostics
• Automatic Power Control (APC) loop for laser stabilization
• Format extraction and bitstream access for protocol analysis
– Typical Applications
• XFP and SFP+ optical transceiver testing
• SONET/SDH, 10GbE, and Fibre Channel system validation
• Optical transponder and line card verification
• Network subsystem stress testing and debugging
– Compatibility & Integration
Supports SONET/SDH (OC-192/STS-192/STM-64), 10GBASE-LR, 10GBASE-R, G.709, and 10GFC protocols.
