MACOM Enhances Fronthaul Solutions With New Low Power EML Driver
MACOM Technology Solutions has announced a new MACOM PURE DRIVE™ EML laser driver with equalizer (MALD-39071) designed for low power linear SFP112 modules in next-generation 50G and 100G Fronthaul applications. The product offers key advantages over retimed architectures, including reduced power consumption, improved signal latency, and lower costs.
The MALD-39071 features integrated input equalization, broad dynamic range, and optional automatic gain control. It supports various data rates and is compatible with multiple form factors including SFP112, QSFP112, 800G OSFP, and 800G QSFP-DD. As a member of the Mobile Optical Pluggable Alliance (MOPA), MACOM will showcase this technology at OFC2025 in San Francisco from April 1-3, 2025.
MACOM Technology Solutions ha annunciato un nuovo driver laser MACOM PURE DRIVE™ EML con equalizzatore (MALD-39071) progettato per moduli SFP112 a bassa potenza in applicazioni Fronthaul di nuova generazione a 50G e 100G. Il prodotto offre vantaggi chiave rispetto alle architetture ritimizzate, tra cui riduzione del consumo energetico, miglioramento della latenza del segnale e costi inferiori.
Il MALD-39071 presenta un'equalizzazione di ingresso integrata, un ampio intervallo dinamico e un controllo automatico del guadagno opzionale. Supporta vari tassi di dati ed è compatibile con molteplici fattori di forma, tra cui SFP112, QSFP112, 800G OSFP e 800G QSFP-DD. In qualità di membro della Mobile Optical Pluggable Alliance (MOPA), MACOM presenterà questa tecnologia all'OFC2025 a San Francisco dal 1 al 3 aprile 2025.
MACOM Technology Solutions ha anunciado un nuevo controlador láser MACOM PURE DRIVE™ EML con ecualizador (MALD-39071) diseñado para módulos SFP112 de bajo consumo en aplicaciones Fronthaul de próxima generación de 50G y 100G. El producto ofrece ventajas clave sobre arquitecturas recronizadas, incluyendo menor consumo de energía, mejor latencia de señal y costos más bajos.
El MALD-39071 cuenta con ecualización de entrada integrada, amplio rango dinámico y control automático de ganancia opcional. Soporta varias tasas de datos y es compatible con múltiples factores de forma, incluyendo SFP112, QSFP112, 800G OSFP y 800G QSFP-DD. Como miembro de la Mobile Optical Pluggable Alliance (MOPA), MACOM mostrará esta tecnología en OFC2025 en San Francisco del 1 al 3 de abril de 2025.
MACOM 기술 솔루션은 차세대 50G 및 100G 프론트홀 애플리케이션을 위한 저전력 선형 SFP112 모듈을 설계한 새로운 MACOM PURE DRIVE™ EML 레이저 드라이버 (MALD-39071)를 발표했습니다. 이 제품은 재타이밍 아키텍처에 비해 전력 소비 감소, 신호 지연 개선 및 비용 절감 등 주요 장점을 제공합니다.
MALD-39071은 통합 입력 평형, 넓은 동적 범위 및 선택적 자동 이득 제어 기능을 갖추고 있습니다. 다양한 데이터 전송 속도를 지원하며 SFP112, QSFP112, 800G OSFP 및 800G QSFP-DD 등 여러 형태와 호환됩니다. Mobile Optical Pluggable Alliance (MOPA)의 일원으로서, MACOM은 2025년 4월 1일부터 3일까지 샌프란시스코에서 열리는 OFC2025에서 이 기술을 선보일 예정입니다.
MACOM Technology Solutions a annoncé un nouveau driver laser MACOM PURE DRIVE™ EML avec égaliseur (MALD-39071) conçu pour des modules SFP112 à faible consommation dans des applications Fronthaul de nouvelle génération à 50G et 100G. Le produit offre des avantages clés par rapport aux architectures retimées, y compris une réduction de la consommation d'énergie, une amélioration de la latence du signal et des coûts plus bas.
Le MALD-39071 présente une égalisation d'entrée intégrée, une large plage dynamique et un contrôle automatique de gain en option. Il prend en charge divers débits de données et est compatible avec plusieurs facteurs de forme, y compris SFP112, QSFP112, 800G OSFP et 800G QSFP-DD. En tant que membre de la Mobile Optical Pluggable Alliance (MOPA), MACOM présentera cette technologie à l'OFC2025 à San Francisco du 1er au 3 avril 2025.
MACOM Technology Solutions hat einen neuen MACOM PURE DRIVE™ EML Laser-Treiber mit Equalizer (MALD-39071) angekündigt, der für stromsparende lineare SFP112-Module in der nächsten Generation von 50G- und 100G-Fronthaul-Anwendungen entwickelt wurde. Das Produkt bietet wesentliche Vorteile gegenüber retimierten Architekturen, darunter reduzierter Stromverbrauch, verbesserte Signalverzögerung und niedrigere Kosten.
Der MALD-39071 verfügt über eine integrierte Eingangs-Equalization, einen breiten dynamischen Bereich und eine optionale automatische Verstärkungsregelung. Er unterstützt verschiedene Datenraten und ist mit mehreren Formfaktoren, einschließlich SFP112, QSFP112, 800G OSFP und 800G QSFP-DD, kompatibel. Als Mitglied der Mobile Optical Pluggable Alliance (MOPA) wird MACOM diese Technologie auf der OFC2025 in San Francisco vom 1. bis 3. April 2025 präsentieren.
- Launch of new low-power EML driver targeting next-gen 50G and 100G Fronthaul applications
- Product offers reduced power consumption and improved latency
- Broad compatibility with multiple form factors enhancing market potential
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Insights
MACOM's new MALD-39071 Linear Driver with Equalizer represents a strategic expansion of their fronthaul solutions portfolio for next-generation mobile networks. This product introduction addresses the critical power efficiency challenges in 5G infrastructure deployments where energy consumption remains a significant operational expense for network operators.
The technical specifications indicate meaningful differentiation against retimed architectures, with the PURE DRIVE solution delivering three key advantages: reduced power consumption, improved signal latency, and lower overall costs. These benefits directly address carrier priorities as they scale 5G installations and prepare for future network standards.
This product strengthens MACOM's position within the Mobile Optical Pluggable Alliance (MOPA), an industry collaboration focused on standardizing optical connectivity solutions for mobile networks. The timing aligns with accelerating global 5G densification efforts and positions MACOM to capture market share as operators upgrade from current-generation optical interconnects.
The driver's versatility across multiple form factors (SFP112, QSFP112, 800G OSFP, 800G QSFP-DD) expands its potential customer base beyond traditional fronthaul applications. While financial impact details aren't provided, this launch represents an incremental positive development that enhances MACOM's competitive positioning in the telecom infrastructure semiconductor space.
LOWELL, Mass., March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”), a leading supplier of semiconductor products, today announced the availability of a new MACOM PURE DRIVE™ EML laser driver with equalizer targeting low power linear SFP112 modules for next- generation 50G and 100G Fronthaul applications. MACOM PURE DRIVE solutions present a compelling alternative to retimed architectures for pluggable optical modules, offering significant benefits such as reduced power consumption, improved signal latency and lower overall costs.
The latest addition to the product line, the MALD-39071 Linear Driver with Equalizer, complements MACOM’s existing portfolio of dual-, four- and eight-channel devices. Designed to support linear pluggable optics (LPO) modules, the MALD-39071 integrates input equalization, broad dynamic range and optional automatic gain control. It features high bandwidth, supports a variety of data rates and is tailored for cost and power efficiency in a variety of form factors, including SFP112, QSFP112, 800G OSFP and 800G QSFP-DD.
“Our latest EML driver solution is specifically designed for next generation mobile fronthaul,” said Stephen G. Daly, President and Chief Executive Officer, MACOM. “As a member of the Mobile Optical Pluggable Alliance (MOPA), MACOM is focused on introducing high performance, low power optical solutions for 5G and future network buildouts.”
MACOM will highlight the MALD-39071 at OFC2025 during a technical presentation, “Leveraging LPO for MOPA Fronthaul – Blueprints Beyond 5G,” on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Theater III, Moscone Center, San Francisco, California. MACOM’s MALD-39071 will also be showcased in Booth 2028 from April 1 to 3, 2025.
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 the United States, Europe, Asia and is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts. To learn more, visit www.macom.com.
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