Marvell Unveils Industry's First Coherent-lite 1.6 Tbps O-band-optimized DSP for Data Center Campus Connectivity
Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL) has unveiled Aquila, the industry's first coherent-lite DSP optimized for 1.6 Tbps coherent optical transceiver modules operating at O-band wavelengths. The new DSP is designed for distributed campus data center interconnects spanning up to 20 km with high bandwidth and low latency.
The Aquila DSP introduces an innovative O-band coherent architecture that delivers cost efficiency, power savings, and scalability for campus-based data center connectivity. It enables 1.6 Tbps total bandwidth in pluggable module form factor with 400 Gbps/lane 16-QAM signaling, addressing the growing market need as the industry shifts from large-scale facilities to campus-based data centers due to power and space constraints.
Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL) ha presentato Aquila, il primo DSP coerente-lite del settore ottimizzato per moduli trasceivers ottici coerenti da 1,6 Tbps operanti a lunghezze d'onda nella banda O. Il nuovo DSP è progettato per interconnessioni di data center distribuiti su campus che si estendono fino a 20 km, garantendo alta larghezza di banda e bassa latenza.
Il DSP Aquila introduce un'architettura coerente innovativa nella banda O che offre efficienza dei costi, risparmi energetici e scalabilità per la connettività dei data center basati su campus. Consente una larghezza di banda totale di 1,6 Tbps in un formato modulare pluggable con segnalazione 16-QAM a 400 Gbps/lane, rispondendo all'esigenza crescente del mercato mentre l'industria si sposta da strutture su larga scala a data center basati su campus a causa di vincoli di energia e spazio.
Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL) ha presentado Aquila, el primer DSP coherente-ligero de la industria optimizado para módulos de transceptor óptico coherente de 1.6 Tbps que operan en longitudes de onda de banda O. El nuevo DSP está diseñado para interconexiones de centros de datos distribuidos en campus de hasta 20 km, con alta capacidad de ancho de banda y baja latencia.
El DSP Aquila introduce una arquitectura coherente innovadora en la banda O que proporciona eficiencia de costos, ahorros de energía y escalabilidad para la conectividad de centros de datos en campus. Permite un ancho de banda total de 1.6 Tbps en un factor de forma de módulo conectable con señalización 16-QAM de 400 Gbps/carril, abordando la creciente necesidad del mercado a medida que la industria se desplaza de instalaciones a gran escala a centros de datos basados en campus debido a limitaciones de energía y espacio.
마벨 테크놀로지 (NASDAQ: MRVL)가 O 대역 파장에서 작동하는 1.6 Tbps 일관된 광 트랜시버 모듈에 최적화된 업계 최초의 일관성 라이트 DSP인 아큘라(Aquila)를 발표했습니다. 새로운 DSP는 최대 20km 거리의 분산 캠퍼스 데이터 센터 간 연결을 위해 설계되었으며 높은 대역폭과 낮은 지연 시간을 제공합니다.
아큘라 DSP는 캠퍼스 기반 데이터 센터 연결성을 위해 비용 효율성, 전력 절약 및 확장성을 제공하는 혁신적인 O 대역 일관성 아키텍처를 소개합니다. 400 Gbps/레인 16-QAM 신호화로 모듈형 플러그 가능한 형태로 1.6 Tbps의 총 대역폭을 가능하게 하여, 전력 및 공간 제약으로 인해 대규모 시설에서 캠퍼스 기반 데이터 센터로 산업이 전환함에 따라 증가하는 시장의 필요를 충족합니다.
Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL) a dévoilé Aquila, le premier DSP cohérent léger de l'industrie optimisé pour des modules de transceiver optique cohérents fonctionnant à 1,6 Tbps dans les longueurs d'onde de la bande O. Le nouveau DSP est conçu pour des interconnexions de centres de données de campus distribués s'étendant jusqu'à 20 km, avec une bande passante élevée et une faible latence.
Le DSP Aquila introduit une architecture cohérente innovante dans la bande O qui offre efficacité économique, économies d'énergie et évolutivité pour la connectivité des centres de données basés sur campus. Il permet une bande passante totale de 1,6 Tbps dans un facteur de forme de module enfichable avec une signalisation 16-QAM à 400 Gbps/voie, répondant ainsi au besoin croissant du marché alors que l'industrie passe d'installations à grande échelle à des centres de données basés sur campus en raison des contraintes d'énergie et d'espace.
Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL) hat Aquila vorgestellt, den ersten kohärenten Lite DSP der Branche, der für 1,6 Tbps kohärente optische Transceiver-Module optimiert ist, die im O-Band-Wellenlängenbereich arbeiten. Der neue DSP ist für verteilte Campus-Datenzentrum-Verbindungen über Entfernungen von bis zu 20 km konzipiert und bietet hohe Bandbreite und geringe Latenz.
Der Aquila DSP führt eine innovative O-Band-Kohärenzarchitektur ein, die Kosteneffizienz, Energieeinsparungen und Skalierbarkeit für die Konnektivität von Campusdatenzentren bietet. Er ermöglicht eine Gesamtbandbreite von 1,6 Tbps in einem steckbaren Modul-Formfaktor mit 400 Gbps/Bahn 16-QAM-Signalisierung und adressiert den wachsenden Bedarf des Marktes, da die Branche aufgrund von Energie- und Platzbeschränkungen von großen Einrichtungen zu campusbasierten Datenzentren übergeht.
- First-to-market with 1.6 Tbps coherent-lite DSP technology
- Addresses growing market need for campus data center connectivity (2-20 km range)
- Offers improved power efficiency and cost reduction compared to traditional solutions
- Enables high bandwidth (1.6 Tbps) with 400 Gbps/lane capability
- Currently only sampling to select customers, not in full production
- Market adoption remains uncertain with shipments only expected to reach significant volumes by 2029
Insights
The Aquila DSP marks a significant technological advancement in data center connectivity, addressing a critical gap between short-range PAM4 and long-range coherent solutions. The 1.6 Tbps throughput and O-band optimization represent a substantial leap forward, particularly for the emerging distributed campus data center model. The coherent-lite approach intelligently balances performance and power efficiency for the 2-20 km sweet spot.
The technology's architectural innovation lies in its simplified DSP design and O-band wavelength utilization, which could potentially reduce implementation costs by
This product launch strengthens Marvell's competitive position in the data center interconnect market, particularly as AI workloads drive unprecedented bandwidth demands. The timing is strategic, as hyperscalers are actively seeking solutions for distributed data center architectures to address power delivery constraints.
The endorsement from TeraHop (formerly InnoLight) and LightCounting adds credibility to the market potential. With data center operators increasingly focused on sustainability and scalability, Aquila's power-optimized design aligns perfectly with market trends. This could translate to meaningful revenue growth for Marvell in the $92.75B market cap semiconductor company's optical portfolio.
New Aquila DSP Delivers Cost, Power, and Scalability for 2 km to 20 km Connectivity, Extending Marvell Optical Interconnect Leadership
The industry is shifting from large-scale facilities to campus-based data centers due to power and space constraints. While PAM4 interconnects remain the standard for inside data center connections and coherent data center interconnect (DCI) interconnects address regional data center connectivity, both areas where Marvell is the industry leader, campus-based data centers require optimized interconnects spanning 2-20 km, driving the need for coherent-lite technology.
Marvell, leveraging its unique expertise in both PAM4 and coherent DSPs, is leading this market transformation. Traditional coherent DSPs are optimized for C-band tunable optics, which lack the scalability needed for high-volume data center deployment. The new Aquila coherent-lite DSP introduces an innovative O-band coherent architecture that delivers cost efficiency, power savings, and scalability, enabling the next generation of campus-based data center connectivity.
"Interconnect bandwidth, data center traffic, and data center capacity needs are all growing at accelerated rates because of AI, and operators are limited by the available power delivery in a single building," said Xi Wang, vice president of product marketing for Optical Connectivity at Marvell. "Aquila offers data center operators a new, groundbreaking avenue for optimizing their infrastructure for sustainability and developing campus facilities that can scale with their customers' demands for cloud and AI services."
"The transition to distributed data centers is creating a growing demand for innovative solutions to address campus connectivity challenges," said Osa Mok, chief marketing officer at TeraHop Ltd. (previously known as InnoLight Technology). "Marvell's Aquila represents a significant step forward, bringing coherent technologies to this evolving market. By combining the advancements from Aquila with TeraHop's expertise in coherent modules and scalable optical solutions, we are establishing a new standard for performance and efficiency in campus networks."
"Shipments of coherent-lite solutions are expected to grow from sample volumes this year to over 1 million units per year by 2029," said Vlad Kozlov, founder and CEO of LightCounting. "Coherent-lite technology like Aquila from Marvell expands the options available to hyperscalers, providing a more energy-efficient solution to an emerging and critical use case."
Aquila is one of the latest members of the Marvell interconnect portfolio, optimized for specific use cases to help data centers maximize the utilization and performance of their infrastructure while reducing overall cost and power per bit. The extensive 1.6 Tbps portfolio also includes the Marvell LPO TIA and driver chipset; Ara, the industry's first 3nm PAM4 interconnect platform; Nova family of PAM4 DSPs featuring 200 Gbps electrical and optical interfaces; and Alaska® A PAM4 DSP for active electrical cables.
Aquila Coherent-lite DSP Attributes
- Optimized for mid-distance performance: Aquila delivers an ideal, energy-optimized solution for up to 20 km data center interconnects, providing a balance of efficiency, cost and high performance for AI and cloud-based applications.
- Scalability to meet future bandwidth needs: Aquila is designed to enable 1.6 Tbps total bandwidth in pluggable module form factor with 400 Gbps/lane 16-QAM signaling, future-proofing data center infrastructure as AI-driven demands grow.
- Cost-effective coherent technology for up to 20 km connectivity links: By leveraging O-band wavelengths, Aquila reduces cost-per-link compared to traditional C-band solutions.
- Low power and high performance for sustainability: The Aquila simplified DSP architecture reduces power consumption and latency, creating a sustainable, high-performance solution for dense, large-scale environments while advancing the data center's goal towards carbon-net zero emissions.
Availability
The Marvell Aquila coherent-lite DSP is sampling to select customers.
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