Hyperlink is not defined to be connected with AC coupling and is not defined as an interface for board-to-board connection. AC coupling is used for SERDES interfaces when a board-to-board connection is present due to the possible differences in ground potential between the boards. The performance of SERDES interfaces like SRIO and PCIE are defined with the expectation of an AC coupling. Due to the speed and the proprietary nature of the Hyperlink interface the connection is defined as DC coupled between devices on the same board with only 4 inches of trace. In addition the source of the MCMCLKP/N should be common for devices connected with the Hyperlink interface. If the Hyperlink is connected board-to-board with AC coupling using a high quality connector and cable designed for high speed communications the interface may operate at lower frequencies but that is not the intended use.
Hyperlink是被设计用来做板内高速传输的,推荐采用DC耦合方式