The ADN8102 is a quad bidirectional CX4 cable/backplane equalizer with eight differential PECL-/CML-compatible inputs with programmable equalization and eight differential CML outputs with programmable output levels and pre-emphasis or de-emphasis. The operation of this device is optimized for NRZ data at rates up to 3.75 Gbps. The receive inputs provide programmable equalization to compensate for up to 30 meters of CX4 cable (24 AWG) or 40 inches of FR4, and programmable pre-emphasis to compensate for up to 15 meters of CX4 cable (24 AWG) or 40 inches of FR4 at 3.75 Gbps. Each channel also provides programmable loss-ofsignal detection and loopback capability for system testing and debugging.