Inphi Corporation Successfully Demonstrates SFP+ Interoperability of Its EDC/CDR at the Ethernet Alliance Plugfest

Inphi® Corporation ( www.inphi-corp.com ), the world leader in analog performance and signal integrity, today announced successful interoperability demonstration of its Electronic Dispersion Compensation (EDC) and Clock Data Recovery (CDR) technology at the SFP /EDC interoperability plugfest, hosted by the Ethernet Alliance at the University of New Hampshire Interoperability Lab (UNH-IOL). Inphi's device, paired with every SFP optical module present at the event, met and exceeded the 10 Gigabit Ethernet (IEEE 802.3ae) transmitter optical eye mask and jitter requirements. In addition, the device demonstrated error-free performance as a receiver behind all SFP modules when put against the worst optical transmitter. Inphi's patented and field proven analog signal processing engine delivers a high performance, low power EDC/CDR product for use in 10 Gigabit Ethernet modules and systems. In addition, as an established vendor of transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs), Inphi is well positioned to address the system challenges between SFP modules and its physical layer devices on a line card.

The testing was recently held at the University of New Hampshire Interoperability Lab (UNH-IOL) by the Ethernet Alliance SFP /EDC subcommittee, and demonstrated multiple SFP SR and LR optical transceivers and physical layer (PHY) ICs interoperating over 270 meters of OM3 multimode fiber and 10 km of single-mode fiber. In addition, the group demonstrated multiple SFP -SR and -LR optical transceivers and PHY ICs interoperating with XENPAK, X2, and XFP optical transceivers over the same distances.

"The success of this plugfest indicates the readiness of silicon and module vendors to support SFP platforms, which will enable mass adoption of 10 Gigabit Ethernet," said Marco Mazzini of Cisco and the Technical Champion of the Ethernet Alliance SFP /EDC Subcommittee.

SFP modules are hot-pluggable, small-footprint optical transceivers intended for datacom applications. SFP interfaces offer the smallest, lowest-power solution for 10 Gigabit Ethernet to enable increased density in enterprise applications. SFP modules and PHY ICs are being developed for SR, LR, LRM (long-wavelength multimode) and ER (extra-long wavelength) optical reaches per IEEE Std. 802.3ae(TM)-2002 and IEEE Std. 802.3aq(TM)-2006. Electrical and mechanical interface specifications for SFP modules, direct attach cables, and hosts are under definition by the SFF Committee, a multi-source agreement group with broad industry participation.

About Inphi Corporation

Inphi Corporation designs and develops integrated circuits that consistently deliver the industry's highest performance and best signal integrity for processing high-speed digital data in computing and communications systems. The company is a leading supplier of memory interface logic, optical components and high-speed logic. Leading corporations rely on Inphi for components that transport, store, deliver, and test high-speed data for the world's most innovative communications and computing systems. Inphi is recognized as a global technology leader for its excellence in design, dedication to the development of open standards, and commitment to R&D. Learn more about Inphi Corporation by visiting www.inphi-corp.com .

About Ethernet Alliance

The Ethernet Alliance is dedicated to promoting industry awareness, acceptance, and advancement of technology and products based on existing and emerging IEEE 802® Ethernet standards. The organization's mission is to accelerate industry adoption and remove barriers to market entry by providing a cohesive, market-responsive industry voice on IEEE 802® Ethernet projects. For more information about the Ethernet Alliance, visit www.ethernetalliance.org .

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