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Built on three generations of industry-leading crosspoint switches, the M21100 is a high-performance 4x4 crosspoint
switch with signal conditioning, optimized for multilane telecom and datacom applications. Each channel operates in-
dependently at data rates of up to 3.2 Gbps, allowing maximum flexibility in system design. Signal conditioning features
include input equalization and output pre-emphasis, allowing robust reception and transmission of signals to other
devices up to 60” away. User-selectable input interface types allow DC-coupled input to CML, LVDS, and LVPECL. The
outputs can also be DC-coupled to CML and LVDS. The device can be controlled either through hardwired pins or an I2C
compatible interface. The hardwired mode eliminates the need for an external microcontroller, while allowing control of
the key features of the device. The I2C compatible interface allows complete control of the device features.
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Product Overview
M21100
Four independent per-channel bit rates from 0 to 3.2
Gbps
User selectable input equalization and pre-emphasis
Programmable input equalizer
Programmable output pre-emphasis
I2C or hardwired pins control
Low typical power dissipation at 280 mW (all channels
active)
Flexible DC-coupled input interface to CML, LVDS, and
LVPECL
Fully non-blocking architecture
Extended temperature operation: -40°C to 85°C
4x4 Crosspoint Switch with Signal Conditioning
Features
Maximum flexibility in system design
Improves system jitter budget
Allows control in removing deterministic jitter (ISI)
Drives up to 1.5m (60”) on backplane, and up to 25m on twin-axial cable
Flexible and complete control for configuration
Low power and thermal management costs
Provides high-speed and easy input data interface without external com-
ponents
Allows flexible routing of any input to any output
Provides higher tolerance and additional design margin
Benefits
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