PM8380 Overview
PM8380 QuadSMX 3G Preview 4-Channel Multiplexer and Link Extender for SAS, SATA, Ethernet.
PM8380 Key Features
- SATA AND SAS
- Four bi-directional 2:1 SATA or SAS multiplexer/demultiplexer
- pliant with SAS Internal and External specification
- SATA Gen1i, Gen1x, Gen2i, Gen2x pliant
- In the downstream direction, the QuadSMX 3G demuxes the initiator-side receive ports to either the A or B device-side tr
- In the upstream direction, the QuadSMX 3G selects either the A or B device-side receive port to output on the initiator-
- Passes-thru out-of-band (OOB)
- Internal OOB detectors for SAS, RESET/INIT and WAKE
- Provides port reordering to support standard SATA/SAS 4 channel connectors and easier PCB routing. GENERAL
- ETHERNET AND FIBRE CHANNEL
PM8380 Applications
- 1.0 Gbit/s to 3.2 Gbit/s operation
- Automatic amplitude control for SATA and SAS applications