Other Parts Discussed in Thread: SN65LVPE501, DS125BR111,
Hi,
We were using TI SN65LVPE501, which the datasheet calls a Redriver. We used it for PCIe Gen 2 over the -40C to 85C temp range.
We're now looking for a PCIe Gen 3 Redriver that operates over the same temp range. However, all the SN* Gen3 Redriver series parts only go as low as 0C.
An agent recommended some alternate part numbers during a Help Chat session. Two recommendations that might work for me are DS80PCI102 and DS125BR111. However, the datasheet classifies these as 'Repeaters' (instead of 'Redrivers'), which is confusing me.
Are the DS series of parts acting as Retimers or Redrivers? That is, are they doing anything with the underlying PCIe protocol as they amplify the PCIe signals? Looking at the datasheet, I suspect the answer is no (particularly since the block diagrams show they have no clock and data recovery circuit). However I would like confirmation of this, since we don't want to interfere with the PCIe protocol when amplifying the Gen 3 signals.
