SHDSL evaluation kit features SOCRATES chipset

The SOCRATES Evaluation Board can be used as an EFM modem, an SHDSL EFM module, or a Plug-and-Play Ethernet Extender. This versatile board contains five DIP switches to allow customers to evaluate the SOCRATES chipset in multiple modes. 20 different bitrates, including auto mode, are available for selection. The SOCRATES family supports up to 60Mbps throughput over four copper wires, using four-pair bonding. Customers using SOCRATES in the field have achieved data rates up to 15Mbps per copper pair, or reach beyond 15km (9.3miles). This kit allows customers to test the SOCRATES chipset in a wide variety of SHDSL applications in telecoms, industrial and smart city markets.

“The SHDSL transformer has been customised to be compact (17.7x13.4x12.7mm height) and provides very good total harmonic distortion. These transformers meet UL and IEC standards, have a low leakage inductance (less than 35uH) and offers excellent longitudinal balance,” said Swaroop Vaidyanath, Product Marketing Engineer, Wurth Electronics Midcom.

SOCRATES is the most innovative SHDSL chipset in the market, with the low power consumption (650mW per line), a small footprint (AFE-DFE-LD in one chip), the best throughput and excellent crosstalk cancellation. This kit provides customers the opportunity to evaluate and incorporate SHDSL into products.