Copper Transceiver suits 10 Gbit-CX4 Ethernet applications.
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Compliant with X2 multi-source agreement specification Rev. 1.0b, X2 x-mGC copper electrical transceiver module transmits 10 Gb/s Ethernet over 20 m of InfiniBand copper cable (AWG24) or VSR parallel optics through single port. Using embedded media detect converter circuit, transmission up to 300 m over multi-mode can also be achieved with o-MGC optical media converter. Unit has integrated control interface, and CX4 transmitter and receiver ports.Original Press Release:
Fujitsu Releases X2 Copper Transceiver Module for 10Gbit-CX4 Ethernet Applications
Sunnyvale, Calif. - May 11, 2004 - Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today announced the release of a copper electrical transceiver module compliant with the X2 multi-source agreement (MSA) specification Rev. 1.0b. The X2 x-mGC module transmits 10Gb/s Ethernet over 20m of standard InfiniBand copper cable (AWG24) or VSR parallel optics through a single port, offering a cost-effective, standards-compliant product targeted for multiple applications in 10Gb/s enterprise, storage, and telecom markets. Using the embedded media detect converter circuit, transmission up to 300 meters over standard multi-mode can also be achieved with Fujitsu's o-MGC optical media converter.
Based on Fujitsu's industry-standard microGiGaCNTM copper differential I/O connector, Fujitsu's X2 x-mGC module incorporates the complete physical layer functionality from the system side XAUI-compliant (4 lanes x 3.125 Gb/s) four differential electrical interface to the front panel CX4-compliant microGiGaCN electrical interface.
Half the size of a XENPAK module, the hot-pluggable X2 x-mGC module reduces occupied board space on line cards. Fujitsu is offering it in low-pak, mid-pak and hi-pak form factors as defined in the X2 MSA. First offering will be the mid-pak form factor, followed by the low-pak for PCI applications.
The X2 x-mGC features an integrated control interface (MDIO) and includes CX4 transmitter and receiver ports. The MUX/DEMUX, XAUI interface and MDIO management functions are all integrated into the module, as is a precision oscillator that eliminates the need for an external reference clock. The host may control the X2 registers using the XAUI interface as defined in the X2 MSA.
The X2 module supports Link Alarm Status Interrupt. Total power consumption is less than 3.0 watts, and impedance is 100 ohms differential, AC-coupled I/O.
Available immediately, Fujitsu's X2 x-mGC (FCU-022M101-01) is priced at $275.00 in 100-piece quantities. Delivery is 10 weeks ARO.
Fujitsu Components America, Inc. markets and distributes electronic components throughout North, Central and South America. Products include relays, connectors, input and pointing devices, touch panels, KVM switches, and thermal printers. The company is headquartered at 250 E. Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale, California, 94089. For product information, telephone 1-800-380-0059, email marcom@fcai.fujitsu.com, or access the company website at www.fcai.fujitsu.com.
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