Cisco’s Virtual Networking Index (VNI) forecasts that by 2016, the annual global IP traffic will be at 1.3 zettabytes – or one trillion gigabytes. It is quite possible this number will be eclipsed because developing countries are growing at a faster rate than forecasts are able to predict. This amount of data is created by mobile devices, video content and M2M communications.
In order to make this traffic move more efficiently, new technologies have to be created, as network bandwidth demand is one of the biggest issues facing the digital domain.
The new four-channel VSC7223 signal conditioner from Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation is designed to support data rates of up to 16 Gbps to meet the demands of data centers and long-haul network transport equipment with high-speed and high-bandwidth networks.
The right signal conditioner will provide the network with protection from electrical noise and other disturbances, extending the distance and quality of the transmission so it can be easily connected to its destination, whether it’s a PC, mobile device or a machine-to-machine (M2M) application.
The VSC7223 is part of Vitesse’s low-power multiprotocol adaptive EQNOX line of signal conditioners using FlexEQ technology. It supports several protocols, including 16G Fiber Channel (FCIA, FC-PI-5), 14G FDR (Infiniband, Vol 2, Release 1.3) and 10G/40G/100G Ethernet (IEEE802.3).
This allows data centers to overcome signal integrity challenges as more and more data is transmitted through their facilities.
“Ultra high-speed connectivity will become a de facto requirement, driven by business and consumer demand for video, high-speed data and cloud-based services. Vitesse is committed to continuing its signal integrity innovations and enabling our customers to deliver high-performance solutions for next-generation networks,” said Gary Paules, product marketing manager at Vitesse.
Some of the key features of the VSC7223 are:
- Multi-rate 16 Gbps Quad Adaptive Channel
- Extender with All-Rate CRU
- Operates at data rates from 155 Mbps to 16 Gbps.
It is available in a compact 5 mm x 9 mm 48-pin QFN package. The device operates on a single supply of 1.2 volts.
Carrier and enterprise networks around the world with high data transmission speeds require signal integrity to ensure the quality of the transmission. If the right system is not implemented, deteriorated signals will be delivered to the consumer, resulting in content that is damaged or otherwise low in quality. In mission-critical M2M applications, data integrity is extremely important, as the wrong information can have catastrophic consequences.
Edited by
Braden Becker
