The transceiver complies with the SFF 8665 specification and has the following key features:
- Physical layer link optimization:
- Tx input equalization programmable in 11 levels from 0 to 10 dB
- Rx output amplitude programmable in 2 levels up to 400 mVpp
- Rx output pre-emphasis programmable in 8 levels from 0 to 7 dB
- Selectable Tx/Rx CDR control
- Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM) – Data Readout and Warning/Alarm Indication:
- Rx receive optical power monitor
- Tx transmit optical power monitor
- Tx bias current monitor
- Supply voltage monitor
- Transceiver case temperature monitor
- Other SFF-8636 functions and interrupt indications:
- Tx & Rx LOS indication
- Tx & Rx LOL indication
- Tx fault indication
- Selectable Tx Squelch per lane
- Selectable Tx & Rx disable per lane
