Dual high-speed switches route PCIe 6.0 and USB4 v2.0 signals, delivering up to 34 GHz bandwidth while enduring extreme industrial temperatures.
Toshiba has introduced the TDS5C212MX and TDS5B212MX, new 2:1 multiplexer and 1:2 demultiplexer switches designed for next generation high speed interfaces including PCIe 6.0 and USB4 Version 2.0. The devices are aimed at applications such as servers, industrial testers, robots, PCs, and other systems requiring reliable high bandwidth signal switching within limited board space.
The switches are designed to support ultra high speed differential signal transmission while maintaining signal integrity in compact system designs. As computing and industrial platforms continue evolving toward higher bandwidth architectures, the devices are intended to simplify interface sharing between multiple devices and enable flexible signal path switching based on system requirements.
One of the key advantages of the products is their high bandwidth capability enabled through Toshiba’s proprietary TarfSOI process technology. The TDS5C212MX achieves a differential minus 3 dB bandwidth of 34 GHz, while the TDS5B212MX delivers 29 GHz. According to Toshiba, these bandwidth levels help reduce waveform distortion and improve reliability in high speed data transmission applications.
The devices also feature pin layouts optimized for high frequency characteristics. In the TDS5C212MX, shortened signal paths help minimize reflections and transmission losses, improving signal integrity during high speed operation. Both switches support operating temperatures ranging from minus 40 degrees Celsius to 125 degrees Celsius, making them suitable for industrial environments.
The switches support a wide range of high speed standards, including PCIe 6.0, CXL 3.0, USB4 Version 2.0, Thunderbolt 5, and DisplayPort 2.0. Additional features include low insertion loss, high differential isolation, and reduced crosstalk for stable signal transmission in demanding applications.
The company aims to develop high performance analog switches to support evolving high speed interface technologies.
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