The SMS PCI-Express PHY IP is meticulously engineered to comply with PCI-Express Base Specification Revision 1.0a and the PIPE Specification, offering a scalable, low-power solution compatible with a variety of multi-lane applications. Distinguished by its complete PIPE compliance, this PHY includes integrated clock synthesis, facilitating superior power efficiency and modular implementation possibilities. Among its noteworthy attributes is a proprietary clock recovery architecture, ensuring unparalleled robustness in noisy environments, a frequent challenge in today's integrated circuits. The PHY is designed to be portable and flexible, extending support for configurations ranging from single lanes to extensive multi-lane architectures, up to a 32X design. SMS PCI-Express PHY IP also encompasses a fully verified implementation environment with comprehensive customer support for ASIC/SOC integration, enabling a seamless transition into any SOC simulation scenario. This technology furthermore underpins SMS's other high-speed connectivity cores like the Serial ATA (SATA) and USB PHY IPs, reflecting a cohesive strategy for managing connectivity needs across diverse computational platforms.
