Wavecrest Selects Inphi(R) Corporation's Track-and-Hold Amplifiers for Signal Integrity Analysis Solutions; New GigaTrack(TM) Family Enables Testing of Serial Data Applications with Speeds up to 12.5 Gbps.WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- Inphi(R) Corporation's recently launched GigaTrack(TM) family of high frequency Track-and-Hold Amplifiers (THA THA Total hip arthroplasty. See Total hip replacement. ) has been selected by Wavecrest as a fundamental building block for its sophisticated family of signal integrity analysis (SIA Sia (sī`ə) or Siaha (sī`əhə), in the Bible, family returned from the Exile. SIA - Serial Interface Adaptor ) solutions, beginning with its SIA-4000. Wavecrest's test equipment is used to analyze serial data communication and clock signals for a wide variety of applications. The SIA-4000 tests serial data applications with speeds up to 12.5 Gbps including applications such as PCI Express A high-speed peripheral interconnect from Intel introduced in 2002. Note that although sometimes abbreviated "PCX," PCI Express is not the same as "PCI-X" (see PCI-SIG and PCI-X for comparison). As a result of the confusion, "PCI-E" or "PCIe" is the accepted abbreviation. (TM) Gen 2, FB DIMM (Dual In-Line Memory Module) A printed circuit board that holds memory chips and plugs into a DIMM socket on the motherboard. See memory module. DIMM - Dual In-Line Memory Module , 8X Fibre Channel and OC-192 SONET. "This new architectural component delivers the high bandwidth functionality we need to meet the stringent demands of our customers across a wide range of applications and markets, and provides functionality that was not previously available," said Dennis Petrich, senior vice president of Wavecrest. "The performance, availability, and quality of these parts have also led us to incorporate them as key components in our future product development." The high bandwidth capability of Inphi's 1821TH-S01BGA (Ball Grid Array) A popular surface mount chip package that uses a grid of solder balls as its connectors. Available in plastic and ceramic varieties, BGA is noted for its compact size, high lead count and low inductance, which allows lower voltages to be used. THAs enables Wavecrest's SIA-4000 to perform high bandwidth sampling of signals under test in high data rate applications as well as high frequency clock and PLL PLL - phase-locked loop applications. "Wavecrest's decision to integrate Inphi's GigaTrack THAs throughout their SIA product line underscores the industry's rapid acceptance of these devices as the new standard in speed and high bandwidth performance among track-and-hold devices," said Kevin Nary nar·y adj. Not one: "Frequently, measures of major import . . . glide through these chambers with nary a whisper of debate" George B. Merry. , vice president of engineering at Inphi Corporation. "The tremendously positive response to these products from the engineering community clearly emphasizes that the GigaTrack family fills a crucial need for high bandwidth and higher sample rates." The GigaTrack Family The combined bandwidth, sample rate and linearity of the GigaTrack THAs allow direct conversion and software-defined receivers and advance the state-of-the-art in high sample rate test and measurement equipment. These unparalleled parts are specifically designed to meet the needs of engineers designing next generation instrumentation, ATE, and military equipment. Fast sampling oscilloscopes, direct conversion receivers in radios, radar or electronic warfare Noun 1. electronic warfare - military action involving the use of electromagnetic energy to determine or exploit or reduce or prevent hostile use of the electromagnetic spectrum EW military action, action - a military engagement; "he saw action in Korea" systems, demand wider-bandwidth and higher sample rate analog-to-digital conversion analog-to-digital or A/D conversion, the process of changing continuously varying data, such as voltage, current, or shaft rotation, into discrete digital quantities that represent the magnitude of the data . For the first time, using the GigaTrack THAs engineers can replace numerous components in traditional heterodyne receiver architectures with a THA and a high sample rate ADC (1) See A/D converter. (2) (Apple Display Connector) A peripheral connector from Apple that combines digital video display, USB and power in one cable. . The resulting receivers are lower power and more compact than traditional heterodyne receivers, and provide far more flexibility. With these THAs signal processing (i.e. down-conversion or channelizing) that was "hard-wired" in heterodyne receivers, can be performed digitally and can be "software defined." A direct conversion receiver can serve multiple applications with system differentiation occurring in software or firmware. The new GigaTrack family consists of four track-and-hold amplifiers with 2GS/s sample rates. The 49-pin ball-grid-array versions offer 18 GHz (small signal) and 15 GHz (0.5Vpp) input analog bandwidths with very fast settling times (greater than 60 ps) and low power consumption (1.3W). Plastic QFN QFN Quad Flat No-Lead QFN Queen Fan Newsletter (rock band) QFN Quad Flat No Leads versions provide 13 GHz analog bandwidth (100 mVpp). The GigaTrack track-and-holds operate from a single, -5.2 V power supply and dissipate only 1.3 W. The GigaTrack family supports all popular, broadband analog-to-digital ADC devices including National Semiconductor ADC08100/81500, Atmel AT84AS003/008, ADI 9480, Maxim/Dallas MAX104/108, and others. Visit the Inphi GigaTrack website at http://www.inphi-corp.com/products/1821th.shtml. About Wavecrest Within design, characterization and production facilities worldwide, engineers trust Wavecrest solutions to meet their toughest challenges in signal integrity analysis. Wavecrest signal integrity solutions are optimized for clock and datacom applications in both lab and ATE environments. For more information, please visit www.wavecrest.com. About Inphi Corporation Founded in November 2000, Inphi Corporation is a privately held electronic components company based in Westlake Village, California Westlake Village is a city located in Los Angeles County, California, USA. The population was 8,368 at the 2000 census. This city located in the Conejo Valley is known for its affluence and secluded character, and is considered one of the wealthier communities in the Greater Los . Inphi delivers high-speed precision integrated circuits that optimize power, performance, and size, enabling customers to build the highest performance, most cost-competitive telecommunications, data communications, and instrumentation systems. Additional information about the company can be found at www.inphi-corp.com. Product and company names mentioned may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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