The sheer quantity of new data created and processed every day is staggering, and will only continue to grow. So, in any new data processing system, it’s critical for every component to efficiently be able to handle current and future demands. This article from Microchip explores a range of specialized solutions for data center applications, including fanout switches, touchscreen PCBs, and system temp sensors.
Big data just got easy. If you are developing storage systems for enterprise and cloud data centers, providing effective data access, storage and protection is crucial to your success. Microchip leads the way in data center transformation, offering innovative products and solutions for today’s and the next generation of PCI Express® (PCIe®), 24G SAS and NVM Express® (NVMe®) technologies. These solutions are designed to improve server storage performance, reliability and security while reducing overall power.
System features
The total system solution approach supports high-density and hyper-converged storage servers by providing verified hardware and software solutions that reduce customer risk and speed time to market.
Additionally, Software-Defined Storage (SDS) solutions and management integration deliver extreme scalability, efficiency, and performance. A variety of user interface, system management, security, power, and other solutions help customers differentiate their products as well.
PM8574B-FEI fanout switch
The Switchtec PM8574 PFX-I PCIe Gen 3 fanout switch is the industry's highest density, lowest power, high-reliability PCIe Base Specification 3.1-compliant switch supporting 64 lanes, 16 virtual switch partitions, 32 Non-Transparent Bridges (NTBs), hot- and surprise-plug controllers for each port, advanced error containment, and comprehensive diagnostics and debug capabilities. PFX-I switches operate over an extended industrial temperature range of –40 °C ambient to 105 °C junction.
Features of PM8574B-FEI
- Most flexible per port bifurcation in the industry
- Supports industrial temperature ranges -40°C (Ta) to +105°C (Tj)
- 64 lanes, 32 ports and 32 NTBs
- 16 virtual switch partitions for efficient use of system resources
- Advanced error containment and surprise-plug and unplug support to prevent system crashes
- Advanced diagnostics and debug features to identify, diagnose and fix problems
Features of PM8574B-FEI
- Error Containment
- PCIe Interfaces
- Diagnostics and Debug
- Peripheral I/O Interfaces
- High-speed I/O
- Power Management
- Chiplink Diagnostic Tools
ATMXT449TDAT-I2C-PCB touchscreen development solution
This PCB (ATMXT449TDAT-I2C-PCB) is for evaluating and developing Microchip maXTouch applications using the automotive-qualified ATMXT449TD Touchscreen Sensor IC.
Features of ATMXT449TDAT-I2C-PCB
- Fully automotive-qualified (Grade 2), operating within the temperature range of -40 to +105 deg C
- Supports up to 16 concurrent touches in real time with touch size reporting
- Communication via a serial interface (I2C or SPI)
- Integrated voltage doubler option to increase the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
- Adaptive Sensing (Self and Mutual cap)
- Supports thick glove (5mm) touch
- Support thick lenses (up to 3mm plastic)
- Superior moisture performance
- Hover tracking up to 20mm
EMC1428-7-AP-TR-CB7 system management bus temp sensor
The EMC1428 is a high accuracy, low cost, System Management Bus (SMBus) temperature sensor. Advanced features such as Resistance Error Correction (REC), Beta Compensation (to CPU diodes requiring the BJT or transistor model) and automatic diode type detection combine to provide a robust solution for complex environmental monitoring applications.
Additionally, the EMC1428 provides a hardware programmable system shutdown feature that is programmed at part power-up via a single TRIP_SET voltage channel that cannot be masked or corrupted through the SMBus.
Each device provides ±1° accuracy for external diode temperatures and ±2°C accuracy for the internal diode temperature. The EMC1428 monitors up to eight temperature channels (up to seven external and one internal).
Features of EMC1428-7-AP-TR-CB7
- Hardware Thermal Shutdown
- Triggers dedicated SYS_SHDN# pin
- Hardware configured range 65°C to 127°C in 1°C steps
- Cannot be disabled or modified by software
- Designed to support 45nm, 65nm, and 90nm CPU diodes
- Supports diodes requiring the BJT or transistor model
- Resistance Error Correction (up to 100 Ohms)
- Up to seven External Temperature Monitors
- ±1°C Accuracy (60°C < TDIODE < 100°C)
- 0.125°C Resolution
- Supports up to 2.2nF filter capacitor
- Anti-parallel diodes for extra diode support and compact design
- Internal Temperature Monitor
- ±2°C accuracy
- 3.3V Supply Voltage
- Available in a 16 pin 4mm x 4mm QFN RoHs Compliant package
- Programmable temperature limits for ALERT#
Applications of EMC1428-7-AP-TR-CB7
- Notebook Computers
- Desktop Computers
- Industrial
- Embedded applications
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