Part Number: TLK1501
Hi,
I like to connect two FPGA's by gigabit fiber optics. The optical module, i like to use is made for gigabit ethernet like Broadcom AFBR-5921. With these interconnection, i like to mirror 32 bit registers between the FPGA's. Since I like to have the FPGA design as simple as possible, i like to use an external SerDes chip. The TLK1501 seems to be suitable because of its 16bit interface. But it is from year 2000. I have no idea how long it is available on the market. Since the Ethernet SeDes are made for Ethernet communication, i am not sure if they are fully suitable for my application. Perhaps i have overlooked some restriction on the datasheet.
Which chip would fullfill best my application ? Since my design is for industrial machines, the part must be long available.
