Texas Instruments provides a recommended PCB layout in the datasheet, but it's essential to follow good PCB design practices, such as using a solid ground plane, minimizing signal trace lengths, and using decoupling capacitors to reduce noise and EMI.
To configure the PCI7410GHK for PCIe Gen3 operation, set the GEN3_EN pin high, and ensure that the REFCLK input is within the specified frequency range (100 MHz ± 300 ppm). Additionally, configure the device's registers according to the PCIe Gen3 specification.
The maximum power consumption of the PCI7410GHK is approximately 1.5 W, depending on the operating frequency and configuration. However, this value can vary depending on the specific application and usage scenario.
The PCI7410GHK has built-in support for hot-plug events and power management. Use the device's power management registers to configure the power states, and implement hot-plug detection using the HP_DETECTED pin. Additionally, ensure that your system design follows the PCIe specification for hot-plug and power management.
The recommended termination resistors for the PCIe lanes are 85 Ω ± 1% for the differential pairs and 50 Ω ± 1% for the single-ended signals. However, the exact values may vary depending on the specific application and PCB design.
PCI7410GHK datasheet
by Texas Instruments
