MACOM Launches New High Performance Solutions for 1.6T Applications
MACOM Technology Solutions has unveiled four new 200G per lane solutions for 1.6T data center optical connectivity. The announcement includes:
- New 100 mW and 75 mW Continuous Wave (CW) lasers for 1.6T silicon photonics solutions, available in single, 8-channel and 16-channel arrays
- MARP-BP112 backside illuminated photodiode with integrated lens for chip stacking on transimpedance amplifiers
- MALD-40435 VCSEL driver for 200G per lane short reach Multi-mode Fiber optical modules
The solutions feature MACOM's advanced Etched Facet Technology process and proprietary optical semiconductor technology, offering enhanced performance and reliability for DR4 and DR8 optical modules. These products will be demonstrated at OFC2025 in San Francisco from April 1-3, 2025.
MACOM Technology Solutions ha presentato quattro nuove soluzioni da 200G per corsia per la connettività ottica nei data center da 1,6T. L'annuncio include:
- Nuovi laser a onda continua (CW) da 100 mW e 75 mW per soluzioni di fotonica al silicio da 1,6T, disponibili in array singoli, a 8 canali e a 16 canali
- Fotodiodo retroilluminato MARP-BP112 con lente integrata per impilamento dei chip su amplificatori transimpedenza
- Driver VCSEL MALD-40435 per moduli ottici a fibra multimodale a breve distanza da 200G per corsia
Le soluzioni presentano il processo avanzato di tecnologia di faccetta incisa di MACOM e la tecnologia dei semiconduttori ottici proprietari, offrendo prestazioni e affidabilità superiori per i moduli ottici DR4 e DR8. Questi prodotti saranno dimostrati all'OFC2025 a San Francisco dal 1 al 3 aprile 2025.
MACOM Technology Solutions ha presentado cuatro nuevas soluciones de 200G por carril para la conectividad óptica de centros de datos de 1.6T. El anuncio incluye:
- Nuevos láseres de onda continua (CW) de 100 mW y 75 mW para soluciones de fotónica de silicio de 1.6T, disponibles en arreglos de un solo canal, de 8 canales y de 16 canales
- Fotodiodo iluminado por la parte posterior MARP-BP112 con lente integrada para apilamiento de chips en amplificadores de transimpedancia
- Controlador VCSEL MALD-40435 para módulos ópticos de fibra multimodal de corto alcance de 200G por carril
Las soluciones cuentan con el avanzado proceso de tecnología de facetas grabadas de MACOM y tecnología de semiconductores ópticos patentada, ofreciendo un rendimiento y fiabilidad mejorados para los módulos ópticos DR4 y DR8. Estos productos se demostrarán en OFC2025 en San Francisco del 1 al 3 de abril de 2025.
MACOM Technology Solutions는 1.6T 데이터 센터 광 연결을 위한 200G 레인 솔루션 4가지를 발표했습니다. 발표 내용은 다음과 같습니다:
- 단일, 8채널 및 16채널 배열로 제공되는 1.6T 실리콘 포토닉스 솔루션을 위한 새로운 100 mW 및 75 mW 연속파(CW) 레이저
- 트랜스임피던스 증폭기에 칩 스태킹을 위한 통합 렌즈가 있는 후면 조명 포토다이오드 MARP-BP112
- 200G 레인 단거리 다중 모드 섬유 광 모듈을 위한 VCSEL 드라이버 MALD-40435
이 솔루션은 MACOM의 고급 에칭 패싯 기술 공정과 독점적인 광 반도체 기술을 특징으로 하여 DR4 및 DR8 광 모듈에 대해 향상된 성능과 신뢰성을 제공합니다. 이 제품들은 2025년 4월 1일부터 3일까지 샌프란시스코에서 열리는 OFC2025에서 시연될 예정입니다.
MACOM Technology Solutions a dévoilé quatre nouvelles solutions de 200G par voie pour la connectivité optique des centres de données de 1,6T. L'annonce comprend :
- Nouveaux lasers à onde continue (CW) de 100 mW et 75 mW pour des solutions de photonique au silicium de 1,6T, disponibles en configurations uniques, à 8 canaux et à 16 canaux
- Photodiode rétroéclairée MARP-BP112 avec lentille intégrée pour l'empilement de puces sur des amplificateurs à transimpédance
- Driver VCSEL MALD-40435 pour des modules optiques à fibre multimode à courte portée de 200G par voie
Les solutions présentent le processus avancé de technologie de facette gravée de MACOM et une technologie de semi-conducteurs optiques propriétaire, offrant des performances et une fiabilité améliorées pour les modules optiques DR4 et DR8. Ces produits seront présentés à l'OFC2025 à San Francisco du 1er au 3 avril 2025.
MACOM Technology Solutions hat vier neue 200G pro Lane-Lösungen für die optische Konnektivität von 1,6T-Rechenzentren vorgestellt. Die Ankündigung umfasst:
- Neue 100 mW und 75 mW kontinuierliche Wellen (CW) Laser für 1,6T Siliziumphotoniklösungen, erhältlich in Einzel-, 8-Kanal- und 16-Kanal-Anordnungen
- Rückseitig beleuchteter Photodiode MARP-BP112 mit integrierter Linse für das Stapeln von Chips auf Transimpedanzverstärkern
- VCSEL-Treiber MALD-40435 für 200G pro Lane Kurzstrecken-Multimodefaser-Optikmodule
Die Lösungen verfügen über den fortschrittlichen Ätzfacet-Technologieprozess von MACOM und proprietäre optische Halbleitertechnologie, die verbesserte Leistung und Zuverlässigkeit für DR4- und DR8-Optikmodule bietet. Diese Produkte werden auf der OFC2025 in San Francisco vom 1. bis 3. April 2025 demonstriert.
- Launch of four new high-performance optical connectivity solutions expanding product portfolio
- Advanced technological features including Etched Facet Technology and integrated lens design
- Solutions help reduce assembly costs and optimize system performance
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Insights
MACOM's launch of four new 200G per lane solutions for 1.6T data center optical connectivity represents a strategic product portfolio expansion in high-growth optical communications markets. These solutions arrive at a critical juncture as data centers begin transitioning to 1.6T architectures to support escalating bandwidth demands driven by AI workloads.
The company's new 100 mW and 75 mW Continuous Wave lasers leverage their proprietary Etched Facet Technology (EFT), demonstrating MACOM's vertical integration capabilities in advanced optical components. Available in single, 8-channel, and 16-channel configurations, these lasers specifically target silicon photonics applications critical for next-generation DR4 and DR8 optical modules.
The MARP-BP112 photodiode with integrated lens showcases MACOM's system-level optimization approach. The chip stacking capability with their transimpedance amplifiers addresses both performance requirements and thermal management challenges while potentially reducing assembly costs – a crucial consideration for high-volume data center deployments where cost-per-bit remains a key metric.
Complementing these offerings, the MALD-40435 VCSEL driver enables MACOM to address both Multi-mode and Single-mode fiber applications with 200G per lane solutions. This comprehensive product approach across multiple optical connectivity technologies positions MACOM favorably within the optical component supply chain as data centers plan their next infrastructure upgrade cycles.
LOWELL, Mass., March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”), a leading supplier of semiconductor products, today announced the availability of four new 200G per lane solutions for 1.6T data center optical connectivity. These solutions represent a meaningful addition to the MACOM portfolio, enabling next-generation capabilities and high-speed connectivity that are crucial for the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
100 mW and 75 mW CW Lasers for DR4 and DR8 Optical Modules
MACOM’s new 100 mW and 75 mW Continuous Wave (CW) lasers are designed specifically for 1.6T silicon photonics (SiPh) solutions. The CW Lasers are available as single lasers, or 8-channel and 16-channel arrays. Utilizing MACOM’s advanced Etched Facet Technology (EFT) process, MACOM lasers offer exceptional performance and reliability and are well-suited for DR4 and DR8 optical modules. More information on the 100 mW laser and the 75 mW laser is available here.
Photodiode (PD) and TIA Chip Stack Solution for Enhanced System Efficiency
The MARP-BP112 backside illuminated PD with integrated lens enables chip stacking of photodiodes on MACOM’s transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs), which optimizes total system performance and helps to reduce assembly costs. This PD can also be used with MACOM’s TIA in a flip-chip side-by-side configuration, which helps enhance thermal management. Designed utilizing MACOM’s proprietary optical semiconductor process, the MARP-BP112 PD features high responsivity and high bandwidth, which are critical for achieving the required bit error rate (BER) for link performance.
200G per Lane VCSEL Driver for 800G and 1.6T Optical Modules
MACOM’s MALD-40435 is a VCSEL driver designed for 200G per lane short reach Multi-mode Fiber (MMF) optical modules and Active Optical Cables (AOC) applications. Building on MACOM’s leading portfolio of short reach solutions, the MALD-40435 utilizes output channel spacing of 250 µm, ensuring an efficient interface to the VCSEL lasers. This MMF product complements MACOM’s 200G per lane Single Mode Fiber (SMF) products.
These products are being demonstrated in MACOM’s Booth #2028 at OFC2025 from April 1 to 3, 2025 in San Francisco, California. Information is also available at https://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 the United States, Europe, Asia and is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts. To learn more, visit www.macom.com.
Company Contact:
MACOM Technology Solutions Inc.
Stephen Ferranti
Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
P: 978-656-2977
E: stephen.ferranti@macom.com
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