Description

This report summarizes the results of 40GbE nPPI and 4x10GbE SFF-8431 testing using TI’s DS125BR820 low-power 12.5 Gbps 8-channel linear repeater. It specifically addresses applications where the DS125BR820 is used for front-port signal conditioning behind QSFP+ cages supporting 40GBASE-CR4/SR4/LR4 and SFF-8431 interfaces. The DS125BR820 is tested in an egress signal conditioni