Credo Unveils the Lark Family - Setting a New Benchmark for Low-Power 800G Optical DSPs
Credo Technology Group (NASDAQ: CRDO) has unveiled its new Lark family of optical Digital Signal Processors (DSPs), targeting next-generation AI applications, cloud computing, and hyperscale networks. The family includes two products: the Lark 800 for full retimed 800G transceivers and the Lark 850 for 800G Linear Receive Optics (LRO), with power consumption under 10W.
The Lark family represents Credo's fifth generation DSP architecture, featuring high performance, reliability, and low power consumption. Key features include programmable power-saving modes, scalability for various optical transceiver applications, and flexibility in architecture selection.
According to Cignal AI, over 9 million 800GbE modules were deployed in 2024, with more than 14 million forecasted for 2025, positioning the Lark DSP as a significant solution for reducing interconnect power consumption in datacenters.
Credo Technology Group (NASDAQ: CRDO) ha presentato la sua nuova famiglia Lark di processori digitali del segnale ottico (DSP), progettata per le applicazioni AI di prossima generazione, il cloud computing e le reti hyperscale. La famiglia include due prodotti: il Lark 800 per trasmettitori 800G completamente ritrasmessi e il Lark 850 per ottiche di ricezione lineare da 800G (LRO), con un consumo energetico inferiore a 10W.
La famiglia Lark rappresenta la quinta generazione dell'architettura DSP di Credo, caratterizzata da alte prestazioni, affidabilità e basso consumo energetico. Le caratteristiche principali includono modalità di risparmio energetico programmabili, scalabilità per varie applicazioni di trasmettitori ottici e flessibilità nella selezione dell'architettura.
Secondo Cignal AI, nel 2024 sono stati distribuiti oltre 9 milioni di moduli 800GbE, con oltre 14 milioni previsti per il 2025, posizionando il DSP Lark come una soluzione significativa per ridurre il consumo energetico delle interconnessioni nei data center.
Credo Technology Group (NASDAQ: CRDO) ha presentado su nueva familia Lark de procesadores digitales de señal óptica (DSP), dirigidos a aplicaciones de IA de próxima generación, computación en la nube y redes hyperscale. La familia incluye dos productos: el Lark 800 para transceptores 800G completamente sincronizados y el Lark 850 para ópticas de recepción lineales de 800G (LRO), con un consumo de energía inferior a 10W.
La familia Lark representa la quinta generación de la arquitectura DSP de Credo, destacando por su alto rendimiento, fiabilidad y bajo consumo de energía. Las características clave incluyen modos de ahorro de energía programables, escalabilidad para diversas aplicaciones de transceptores ópticos y flexibilidad en la selección de arquitectura.
Según Cignal AI, se desplegaron más de 9 millones de módulos 800GbE en 2024, con más de 14 millones pronosticados para 2025, posicionando al DSP Lark como una solución significativa para reducir el consumo de energía de las interconexiones en los centros de datos.
크레도 테크놀로지 그룹 (NASDAQ: CRDO)는 차세대 AI 애플리케이션, 클라우드 컴퓨팅 및 하이퍼스케일 네트워크를 목표로 하는 새로운 라크 가족의 광 디지털 신호 프로세서(DSP)를 공개했습니다. 이 제품군에는 완전 재타이밍 800G 트랜시버용 Lark 800과 800G 선형 수신 광학(LRO)용 Lark 850가 포함되어 있으며, 전력 소비는 10W 미만입니다.
라크 가족은 크레도의 다섯 번째 세대 DSP 아키텍처를 나타내며, 높은 성능, 신뢰성 및 낮은 전력 소비를 특징으로 합니다. 주요 기능으로는 프로그래밍 가능한 전력 절약 모드, 다양한 광 트랜시버 애플리케이션을 위한 확장성, 아키텍처 선택의 유연성이 포함됩니다.
Cignal AI에 따르면, 2024년에는 900만 개 이상의 800GbE 모듈이 배포되었으며, 2025년에는 1400만 개 이상이 예상되어 라크 DSP가 데이터 센터의 상호 연결 전력 소비를 줄이는 중요한 솔루션으로 자리 잡고 있습니다.
Credo Technology Group (NASDAQ: CRDO) a dévoilé sa nouvelle famille Lark de processeurs de signal numérique optique (DSP), ciblant les applications IA de prochaine génération, l'informatique en nuage et les réseaux hyperscale. La famille comprend deux produits : le Lark 800 pour des émetteurs 800G entièrement synchronisés et le Lark 850 pour des optiques de réception linéaires 800G (LRO), avec une consommation d'énergie inférieure à 10W.
La famille Lark représente la cinquième génération de l'architecture DSP de Credo, offrant des performances élevées, une fiabilité et une faible consommation d'énergie. Les caractéristiques clés incluent des modes d'économie d'énergie programmables, une évolutivité pour diverses applications de transceivers optiques et une flexibilité dans le choix de l'architecture.
Selon Cignal AI, plus de 9 millions de modules 800GbE ont été déployés en 2024, avec plus de 14 millions prévus pour 2025, positionnant le DSP Lark comme une solution significative pour réduire la consommation d'énergie des interconnexions dans les centres de données.
Credo Technology Group (NASDAQ: CRDO) hat seine neue Lark-Familie von optischen digitalen Signalprozessoren (DSPs) vorgestellt, die auf Anwendungen der nächsten Generation in der KI, Cloud-Computing und hyperskalaren Netzwerken abzielt. Die Familie umfasst zwei Produkte: den Lark 800 für vollretimed 800G-Transceiver und den Lark 850 für 800G lineare Empfangsoptik (LRO), mit einem Stromverbrauch von unter 10W.
Die Lark-Familie repräsentiert die fünfte Generation der DSP-Architektur von Credo, die hohe Leistung, Zuverlässigkeit und niedrigen Stromverbrauch bietet. Zu den Hauptmerkmalen gehören programmierbare Energiesparmodi, Skalierbarkeit für verschiedene optische Transceiver-Anwendungen und Flexibilität bei der Architekturauswahl.
Laut Cignal AI wurden im Jahr 2024 über 9 Millionen 800GbE-Module bereitgestellt, mit mehr als 14 Millionen, die für 2025 prognostiziert werden, was den Lark DSP zu einer wichtigen Lösung zur Reduzierung des Energieverbrauchs bei Interkonnektoren in Rechenzentren macht.
- Launch of next-generation 800G optical DSP products targeting growing AI/ML market
- Lark 850 achieves under 10W power consumption for 800G Linear Receive Optics
- Strong market opportunity with 14+ million 800GbE modules forecast for 2025
- Product immediately available for order
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Insights
Credo's launch of the Lark DSP family represents a significant strategic positioning in the rapidly expanding AI infrastructure market. The timing is excellent as data centers face critical power constraints while scaling to meet AI workload demands.
The key innovation here is power efficiency in 800G optical transceivers, with the Lark 850 consuming under
The dual-product approach is particularly shrewd - offering both fully retimed transceivers and Linear Receive Optics solutions gives Credo flexibility to capture different segments of the high-speed optical market. The endorsement from Luxshare-Tech, a significant player in the optical transceiver space, validates market readiness.
This represents Credo's fifth generation DSP architecture, demonstrating the company's continued R&D investment and technical progression in high-speed connectivity. The immediate availability for orders indicates confidence in production readiness and potential near-term revenue contribution.
Credo's Lark family addresses a critical bottleneck in AI data center scaling. As AI cluster sizes grow exponentially, the optical interconnect power budget has become a key limiting factor in overall system design. By focusing specifically on power efficiency for 800G connectivity, Credo is targeting precisely the pain point that data center architects are struggling with.
The distinction between the Lark 800 and 850 models shows technical sophistication in understanding different data center architectural needs. The LRO-specific design of the Lark 850 caters to hyperscalers implementing disaggregated network designs, while the fully retimed solution serves traditional architectures.
The inclusion of programmable power-saving modes is particularly valuable as it allows dynamic optimization based on workload patterns - essential for the bursty traffic typical in AI training environments. The monitoring capabilities for Ethernet link health address reliability concerns that can significantly impact expensive AI compute clusters.
With AI driving unprecedented data center expansion, Credo is positioning itself in the critical path of infrastructure scaling. As the analyst notes, every watt saved on optical interconnects directly translates to more compute capacity, creating a compelling value proposition for Credo's ultra-low-power approach in this high-growth segment.
Addressing the needs of next generation of AI driven applications, cloud computing, and hyperscale networks
The Lark family features two innovative optical DSP products. The Lark 800 is a high-performance, high-reliability, low-power DSP designed to enable a new generation of full retimed 800G transceivers destined for deployment in the exceedingly challenging power and cooling envelopes of the world’s largest and most dense AI data centers. The Lark 850 is specifically designed for 800G Linear Receive Optics (LRO), with power consumption under 10W.
Key Features:
- High Performance: Engineered for 800G optical transceivers, Lark represents Credo's fifth generation DSP architecture, equipped with capabilities to overcome challenging optical signal impairments.
- High Reliability: Engineered for robust performance in demanding environments, the Lark 800 incorporates innovative features for monitoring Ethernet link health.
- Low Power Consumption: With a focus on minimizing energy consumption, the Lark family features programmable power-saving modes, setting a new benchmark for 800G efficiency.
- Scalability: Easily adaptable to a range of optical transceiver applications in either single mode or multi-mode architectures.
- Flexibility: Offering dedicated support for both fully retimed transceivers and LRO, the Lark family empowers customers to select the architecture that best suits their needs.
“The Lark family of optical DSPs sets a new bar for energy efficiency in optical interconnects,” said Chris Collins, VP of Optical Sales and Product Marketing at Credo. “By combining high reliability with low power consumption, we've created a solution that meets the evolving needs of next generation AI driven applications, cloud computing, and hyperscale networks. This release underscores our commitment to driving innovation and delivering cutting-edge technology to our customers.”
“As AI drives datacenter growth to unprecedented levels, power becomes increasingly important. Every watt dedicated to optical interconnect is a watt that can’t be used for GPU power,” said Cignal AI Lead Analyst, Dr. Scott Wilkinson. “With over nine million 800GbE modules deployed in 2024, and more than 14 million forecasted for deployment in 20251, Credo’s Lark DSP can play a pivotal role by reducing a major source of interconnect power consumption inside the datacenter.”
“With the launch of Credo’s new Lark DSPs, we gain the extraordinary benefits of low power consumption, high reliability, and the flexibility to expand our product portfolio to include both fully retimed optics and LRO optical transceivers,” said Mike Gao, GM of Photonic Solutions at Luxshare-Tech. “This ensures our leading position in meeting the demands of AI/ML networks.”
To learn more about the Credo products in this release go to the product pages here.
Product Availability
The Lark family of DSPs is now available for order. For more information, visit www.credosemi.com or contact your local Credo sales representative.
About Credo
Credo’s mission is to advance high-speed connectivity solutions that deliver optimized performance, reliability, energy efficiency, and security for the next generation of AI driven applications, cloud computing, and hyperscale networks. Optimized for both optical and electrical applications, our solutions support port speeds up to 1.6Tb. At the core of our technology is our proprietary Serializer/Deserializer (SerDes) IP. Our diverse solutions portfolio includes system-level products such as Active Electrical Cables (AECs), a range of Integrated Circuits, including Retimers, Optical DSPs, SerDes chiplets, and SerDes IP Licensing.
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