Toucan PCI Express (PCIe) Gen6.x/CXL 3.x retimers, powered by Credo's low-latency, low-power DSPs and SerDes technology, are designed to extend PCIe trace lengths between root-complex and endpoint devices such as GPUs, SmartNICs, NVMe SSDs, and CXL memory. Built using the 7nm process node, these retimers are optimized for cost-efficient production while delivering the highest performance, supporting cloud-scale datacenters and the growing demands of modern infrastructure with low latency and best-in-class signal integrity.
As link budgets for PCIe go from 36dB for Gen5 to 32dB for Gen6, low BER (Bit Error Rate) on a PCIe link helps maximize throughput and minimize latency. Credo’s Toucan line of PCIe Gen6 retimers delivers 40dB reach and sub 7ns latency at 11W, allowing designers to extend their PCIe traces while ensuring the best-in-class system performance.
Enabled by our Toucan family of retimers, Credo’s OSFP-XD PCIe bendable AECs provide extended range up to 7m with lossless end-to-end x16 Gen6 PCIe connectivity, allowing for transfer rates of up to 1Tb/sec. Whether connecting GPUs, CPUs, or storage devices, Credo’s fully tested AECs will provide robust and reliable Gen6 PCIe cabling solutions.
PCIe Gen6 speed and signal integrity requirements makes debug challenging. Credo’s debug tools will allow designers visibility into PCIe port/lane status and LTSSM state, waveform, and state analysis with an integrated logic analyzer, and a visible eye diagram with equalization information.
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