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Minimum trace length for SFI interface

Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TLK10232

Hi.

Is any requirement for minimum or recommendation

for optimal trace length for SFI interface.

TLK10232 to SFP+ for example.

BR

  • Hi Yuli,

    According to the SFF-8431 standard the SFI Typical PCB Reach:

    The SFI channel may be implemented with either microstrip or stripline strfictures. Exmaple host boards designs with typical PCB reaches are shown in the next table:

    Best Regards!

    Luis Omar Morán Serna

    High Speed Interface

    SWAT Team

  • Yuli,

    By the way, you could take a look in the standard SFF-8431 to get more information about the recommendations regarding the PCB designing.

    Regards!
    Luis