EPON Architecture:

EPON Architecture


The Mixel SerDes EPON is an Ethernet Passive Optical Network (EPON) transceiver implemented in digital CMOS technology. The SerDes IP offers data transfer rate of 1.25Gbps, for both upstream & downstream direction, meeting IEEE 802.3ah EPON standard specification.

The Mixel SerDes EPON Features:

  • IEEE 802.3ah compliant
  • 1.25Gbps operation
  • Jitter performance exceeds standard specification
  • 1.2V power supply, CMOS design
  • Low power dissipation
  • Programmable voltage output swing at high-speed serial output
  • Integrated termination resistors in transmitter and receiver.
  • Programmable Tx pre-emphasis and Rx post-equalization
  • Local and remote serial loop-back capability
  • Modular design to facilitate customization and process migration
  • TSMC 0.13um process technology


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