MACOM to Demonstrate 100G/Lane High Speed Optical Link with Linear Drive Interface at OFC 2023

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MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. demonstrated its Linear Drive 100Gbps optical links at the Optical Networking and Communications Conference 2023 in San Diego. This technology eliminates the need for Digital Signal Processors, thereby reducing power consumption and costs while improving signal latency. The demonstration featured collaboration with Broadcom, showcasing MACOM's PURE DRIVE chips alongside Broadcom’s Tomahawk 5 switch chip. MACOM aims to optimize interconnects for AI/ML clusters, highlighting the importance of performance and efficiency in modern networking.

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• Demonstration of 100Gbps optical links indicates strong innovation potential.
• Collaboration with Broadcom enhances credibility and market reach.
• Elimination of DSP can lead to lower costs and power consumption.

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• No financial metrics or projections provided to gauge market impact.
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LOWELL, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”), a leading supplier of semiconductor products, announced a demonstration of its Linear Drive 100Gbps per lane optical links at the Optical Networking and Communications Conference 2023 (OFC) in San Diego. The live demonstration of the optical link, using MACOM PURE DRIVE™ Transimpedance Amplifiers (TIA) and Laser Drivers and Broadcom’s Tomahawk^® 5 switch chip, will take place at MACOM’s booth #3927 and Broadcom’s booth #6425.

A Linear Drive architecture eliminates the Digital Signal Processor (DSP) from pluggable optical modules while lowering power consumption, improving signal latency and reducing cost. With a Linear Drive link, the switch ASIC consolidates the digital signal processing while Linear Laser Drivers and Linear TIAs provide the compensation required for electro-optic conversion. This interoperability demonstration by Broadcom and MACOM leverages:

• Broadcom’s Tomahawk 5 switch ASIC
• MACOM PURE DRIVE Laser Drivers and TIAs

“The MACOM PURE DRIVE chipset is specifically designed to provide leading high-performance linear compensation, enabling the Linear Drive architecture,” said Ryan Latchman, Vice President, High-Performance Connectivity Product Marketing, MACOM. “These are exciting results, and we are pleased to share our Linear Drive technology with the industry.”

“The optical networking industry has had a long tradition of optimizing interconnect to reduce latency, power and cost in order to service global needs,” said Peter Del Vecchio, data center switch product manager, Core Switching Group, Broadcom. “This optimization becomes increasingly important for AI/ML clusters. Our collaboration with MACOM represents an important step in realizing this optimization at 100G/lane leveraging the Tomahawk 5 SerDes capability.”

MACOM and Broadcom will host live demonstrations at OFC 2023. To schedule a meeting to learn more about MACOM’s Laser Drivers and TIAs, please reach out to sales@macom.com or 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 the United States, Europe, Asia and is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts. To learn more, visit www.macom.com.

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Company:

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.

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FAQ

What technology did MACOM demonstrate at OFC 2023?

MACOM demonstrated its Linear Drive 100Gbps optical links.

Who collaborated with MACOM for the OFC 2023 demonstration?

Broadcom collaborated with MACOM for the demonstration.

What is the significance of the Linear Drive technology?

Linear Drive technology eliminates the need for Digital Signal Processors, improving performance and reducing costs.

Where was the Optical Networking and Communications Conference held in 2023?

The conference was held in San Diego.

What is the stock symbol for MACOM Technology Solutions?

The stock symbol for MACOM Technology Solutions is MTSI.