MACOM Announces Production Availability of 227 Gbps Equalizers Supporting 1.6 Terabit Connectivity
MACOM Technology Solutions has announced production availability of its 227 Gbps per lane family of linear equalizers for active copper cable applications. These devices can more than double the reach of traditional twinax Direct Attach Cables (DAC), enabling longer 1.6 Tbps copper cable assemblies for intra-rack connectivity in high-performance computing clusters.
The company offers two products: the MAEQ-40904, a small form-factor die solution, and the MAEQ-40914, a packaged part version. Both are designed for various small form factor cable connectors, including DSFP, QSFP, QSFP-DD, OSFP, and OSFP-XD. The equalizers use un-retimed, analog equalization techniques for lower power consumption and reduced link latency compared to retimed solutions.
MACOM will showcase these solutions at DesignCon in Santa Clara (January 29-30, 2025), along with their PURE DRIVE technology supporting 227 Gbps per lane for 1.6T linear pluggable optical modules.
MACOM Technology Solutions ha annunciato la disponibilità alla produzione della sua famiglia di equalizzatori lineari da 227 Gbps per canale per applicazioni di cavi di rame attivi. Questi dispositivi possono più che raddoppiare la portata dei tradizionali cavi Direct Attach Twinax (DAC), consentendo assemblaggi di cavi in rame da 1.6 Tbps più lunghi per la connettività intra-rack nei cluster di calcolo ad alte prestazioni.
L'azienda offre due prodotti: il MAEQ-40904, una soluzione a forma ridotta, e il MAEQ-40914, una versione in pacchetto. Entrambi sono progettati per vari connettori di cavi a forma ridotta, inclusi DSFP, QSFP, QSFP-DD, OSFP e OSFP-XD. Gli equalizzatori utilizzano tecniche di equalizzazione analogica non ritrasmessa, per un minore consumo energetico e una riduzione della latenza del link rispetto alle soluzioni ritrasmesse.
MACOM presenterà queste soluzioni a DesignCon a Santa Clara (29-30 gennaio 2025), insieme alla loro tecnologia PURE DRIVE che supporta 227 Gbps per canale per moduli ottici lineari pluggabili da 1.6T.
MACOM Technology Solutions ha anunciado la disponibilidad de producción de su familia de ecualizadores lineales de 227 Gbps por canal para aplicaciones de cables de cobre activos. Estos dispositivos pueden más que duplicar el alcance de los tradicionales Cables Direct Attach Twinax (DAC), lo que permite ensamblajes de cables de cobre de 1.6 Tbps más largos para la conectividad intra-rack en clústeres de computación de alto rendimiento.
La empresa ofrece dos productos: el MAEQ-40904, una solución de factor de forma pequeño, y el MAEQ-40914, una versión en paquete. Ambos están diseñados para varios conectores de cable de factor de forma pequeño, incluidos DSFP, QSFP, QSFP-DD, OSFP y OSFP-XD. Los ecualizadores utilizan técnicas de ecualización analógica no retimadas, para un menor consumo de energía y una reducción de la latencia del enlace en comparación con las soluciones retimadas.
MACOM exhibirá estas soluciones en DesignCon en Santa Clara (29-30 de enero de 2025), junto con su tecnología PURE DRIVE que soporta 227 Gbps por canal para módulos ópticos lineales enchufables de 1.6T.
MACOM Technology Solutions는 채널당 227 Gbps의 선형 이퀄라이저 제품군의 생산 가능성을 발표했습니다. 이 장치들은 기존의 트윈악스 직접 결합 케이블(DAC)의 범위를 두 배 이상 연장할 수 있어, 고성능 컴퓨팅 클러스터의 랙 내부 연결을 위한 1.6 Tbps 구리 케이블 어셈블리를 가능하게 합니다.
회사는 MAEQ-40904라는 소형 폼 팩터 칩 솔루션과 MAEQ-40914라는 패키지 버전을 제공합니다. 두 제품 모두 DSFP, QSFP, QSFP-DD, OSFP 및 OSFP-XD를 포함한 다양한 소형 폼 팩터 케이블 커넥터에 맞춰 설계되었습니다. 이퀄라이저는 리타임되지 않은 아날로그 이퀄리제이션 기술을 사용하여 리타임된 솔루션에 비해 낮은 전력 소비와 줄어든 링크 지연 시간을 제공합니다.
MACOM은 2025년 1월 29-30일 산타클라라에서 열리는 DesignCon에서 이러한 솔루션과 1.6T 선형 플러그형 광 모듈을 위해 채널당 227 Gbps를 지원하는 PURE DRIVE 기술을 선보일 예정입니다.
MACOM Technology Solutions a annoncé la disponibilité de sa famille d'égaliseurs linéaires à 227 Gbps par voie pour des applications de câble en cuivre actif. Ces dispositifs peuvent plus que doubler la portée des câbles Twinax Direct Attach (DAC) traditionnels, permettant des ensembles de câbles en cuivre de 1,6 Tbps plus longs pour la connectivité intra-rack dans des clusters de calcul haute performance.
L'entreprise propose deux produits : le MAEQ-40904, une solution compacte, et le MAEQ-40914, une version emballée. Les deux sont conçus pour divers connecteurs de câble à petit format, y compris DSFP, QSFP, QSFP-DD, OSFP et OSFP-XD. Les égaliseurs utilisent des techniques d'égalisation analogique non retimées pour réduire la consommation d'énergie et diminuer la latence du lien par rapport aux solutions retimées.
MACOM présentera ces solutions à DesignCon à Santa Clara (29-30 janvier 2025), ainsi que sa technologie PURE DRIVE qui prend en charge 227 Gbps par voie pour des modules optiques linéaires plugables de 1,6 T.
MACOM Technology Solutions hat die Produktionsverfügbarkeit seiner Linear-Equalizer-Familie mit 227 Gbps pro Kanal für aktive Kupferkabelanwendungen angekündigt. Diese Geräte können die Reichweite traditioneller Twinax-Direktanschlusskabel (DAC) mehr als verdoppeln und ermöglichen längere 1,6 Tbps Kupferkabelassemblierungen für die Intra-Rack-Konnektivität in Hochleistungsrechenclustern.
Das Unternehmen bietet zwei Produkte an: das MAEQ-40904, eine kompakte Chip-Lösung, und das MAEQ-40914, eine verpackte Version. Beide sind für verschiedene kompakte Kabelanschlüsse wie DSFP, QSFP, QSFP-DD, OSFP und OSFP-XD konzipiert. Die Equalizer verwenden unre-timed analoge Equalizationstechniken, um den Stromverbrauch zu senken und die Link-Latenz im Vergleich zu retimed Lösungen zu reduzieren.
MACOM wird diese Lösungen auf der DesignCon in Santa Clara (29.-30. Januar 2025) zusammen mit ihrer PURE DRIVE-Technologie präsentieren, die 227 Gbps pro Kanal für 1.6T linear steckbare optische Module unterstützt.
- New 227 Gbps equalizers can double the reach of traditional DAC cables
- Technology enables longer 1.6 Tbps copper cable assemblies
- Solutions offer lower power consumption and reduced link latency
- Products compatible with multiple small form factor cable connectors
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Insights
MACOM's breakthrough in 227 Gbps linear equalizers represents a significant technical advancement with substantial market implications. The technology effectively doubles the reach of Direct Attach Cables (DAC) while maintaining lower power consumption and reduced latency - critical factors in the high-performance computing and data center markets.
This innovation positions MACOM advantageously in the rapidly evolving data center interconnect market. The solution's compatibility with multiple form factors (DSFP, QSFP, QSFP-DD, OSFP and OSFP-XD) demonstrates strategic foresight, as it allows seamless integration across various existing and emerging infrastructure configurations.
The timing of this release is particularly strategic, coinciding with the industry's push toward 1.6 Tbps connectivity solutions. By enabling longer copper cable runs, MACOM offers data center operators a cost-effective alternative to optical solutions for certain applications, potentially reducing infrastructure costs while maintaining performance requirements.
The MACOM PURE DRIVE technology's extension to 227 Gbps, eliminating the need for DSPs in optical modules, represents a significant value proposition. This development could drive substantial adoption in high-density compute environments where power efficiency and latency are paramount considerations.
From a market perspective, this positions MACOM to capture increased market share in the high-speed connectivity segment, particularly as data centers upgrade their infrastructure to support AI and machine learning workloads that demand higher bandwidth and lower latency solutions.
MACOM solutions supporting high-speed copper cabling at 200G per lane to be on display at DesignCon in Booth 802
MACOM’s linear equalizers employ un-retimed, analog equalization techniques which enable lower power consumption and reduced link latency in short reach applications as compared to retimed copper cable solutions or active electrical cables (AEC). These critical parameters are essential for high density compute cluster applications.
The two MACOM products supporting this solution are MAEQ-40904, a small form-factor die solution, and the MAEQ-40914, a packaged part version. Both devices are designed for small form factor cable connectors, including two channel DSFP, four channel QSFP and eight channel QSFP-DD and OSFP as well as 16 channel OSFP-XD, making them ideal for a wide range of applications. This family of products can also be used in on-board applications to help improve signal integrity and extend trace lengths by providing a signal boost on each channel.
These solutions will be showcased at MACOM’s booth #802 at the upcoming DesignCon in
- MACOM PURE DRIVE™ 200 Gbps per Lane Linear Drive: MACOM is pushing the boundaries of its MACOM PURE DRIVE portfolio, now supporting 227 Gbps per lane, to facilitate the development of 1.6 T linear pluggable optical (LPO) modules. This technology can eliminate the need for a DSP in optical modules, offering industry-leading low power and low latency solutions. This demonstration will feature optical connectivity solutions, leveraging MACOM’s leading transimpedance amplifiers (TIA) and laser drivers.
- PCIe-over-Fiber: Discover how PCIe technology is being extended over fiber optics to support low latency and longer reach applications.
For more information on the 227 Gbps Equalizers and other MACOM products, please visit www.macom.com.
About MACOM
MACOM designs and manufactures high-performance semiconductor products for the Telecommunications, Industrial and Defense, and Data Center industries. MACOM services over 6,000 customers annually with a broad product portfolio that incorporates RF, Microwave, Analog and Mixed Signal and Optical semiconductor technologies. MACOM has achieved certification to the IATF16949 automotive standard, the AS9100D aerospace standard, the ISO9001 international quality standard and the ISO14001 environmental management standard. MACOM operates facilities across
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