The SMS PCI-Express PHY IP presents a high-performance interconnect solution aligned with PCI-Express Base Specification Revision 1.0a and PIPE standards. Designed for broad applications such as enterprise and mobile platforms, it supports scalable implementation from single to multi-lane configurations, optimizing it for power efficiency and performance across various operational environments.
Featuring a modular multi-lane architecture, this PHY IP ensures compact design by minimizing die area usage while delivering high throughput. It incorporates an advanced clock recovery mechanism that enhances its robustness against noise, particularly critical in noise-prone environments.
This PHY supports auxiliary power, suitable for energy-aware systems, and provides features such as spread spectrum clocking, direct disparity control, and electrical idle detection. The IP’s HOT Swap and Plug support further bolsters its use in dynamic server and data center applications, underscoring its adaptability to modern PCI technology needs.
