Luxshare-Tech and Semtech Announce Availability of High-Performance 1.6T Active Copper Cable at OFC 2025
Luxshare-Tech and Semtech (SMTC) have announced the immediate availability of their 1.6T OSFP Active Copper Cable (ACC) at OFC 2025. The new cable, powered by Semtech's CopperEdge™ technology, features 224G/lane linear equalizer/redriver ICs for high-bandwidth connectivity in data center infrastructure.
Key features include:
- Extended reach up to 3 meters at 224G/lane for multi-rack interconnection
- Ultra-low latency under 100ps for AI/ML workloads
- Up to 10x lower power consumption compared to DSP-based solutions
- Protocol-transparent operation for wide application compatibility
The collaboration aims to address interconnect bottlenecks in cluster scaling, particularly benefiting AI/ML data center architectures.
Luxshare-Tech e Semtech (SMTC) hanno annunciato la disponibilità immediata del loro cavo attivo in rame OSFP da 1,6T (ACC) all'OFC 2025. Il nuovo cavo, alimentato dalla tecnologia CopperEdge™ di Semtech, presenta circuiti integrati equalizzatori/redriver lineari da 224G/lane per una connettività ad alta larghezza di banda nelle infrastrutture dei data center.
Le caratteristiche principali includono:
- Portata estesa fino a 3 metri a 224G/lane per interconnessione multi-rack
- Ultra-bassa latenza sotto i 100ps per carichi di lavoro AI/ML
- Fino a 10 volte minore consumo energetico rispetto alle soluzioni basate su DSP
- Operazione trasparente al protocollo per ampia compatibilità applicativa
La collaborazione mira a risolvere i colli di bottiglia nelle interconnessioni durante la scalabilità dei cluster, beneficiando in particolare le architetture dei data center AI/ML.
Luxshare-Tech y Semtech (SMTC) han anunciado la disponibilidad inmediata de su cable activo de cobre OSFP de 1.6T (ACC) en OFC 2025. El nuevo cable, impulsado por la tecnología CopperEdge™ de Semtech, cuenta con circuitos integrados ecualizadores/redriver lineales de 224G/lane para conectividad de alta capacidad en la infraestructura de centros de datos.
Las características clave incluyen:
- Alcance extendido de hasta 3 metros a 224G/lane para interconexión multi-rack
- Ultra-baja latencia por debajo de 100ps para cargas de trabajo de IA/ML
- Consumo de energía hasta 10 veces menor en comparación con soluciones basadas en DSP
- Operación transparente al protocolo para amplia compatibilidad de aplicaciones
La colaboración tiene como objetivo abordar los cuellos de botella en las interconexiones durante la escalabilidad de clústeres, beneficiando especialmente a las arquitecturas de centros de datos de IA/ML.
럭스쉐어-텍과 세멘텍 (SMTC)는 OFC 2025에서 1.6T OSFP 액티브 구리 케이블 (ACC)의 즉각적인 가용성을 발표했습니다. 새로운 케이블은 세멘텍의 CopperEdge™ 기술로 구동되며, 데이터 센터 인프라에서 고대역폭 연결을 위한 224G/lane 선형 이퀄라이저/리드라이버 IC를 특징으로 합니다.
주요 특징은 다음과 같습니다:
- 멀티랙 상호 연결을 위한 224G/lane에서 최대 3미터의 연장된 도달 거리
- AI/ML 작업 부하를 위한 100ps 이하의 초저 지연 시간
- DSP 기반 솔루션에 비해 최대 10배 낮은 전력 소비
- 광범위한 애플리케이션 호환성을 위한 프로토콜 투명 운영
이번 협력은 클러스터 확장에서의 상호 연결 병목 현상을 해결하는 것을 목표로 하며, 특히 AI/ML 데이터 센터 아키텍처에 혜택을 줍니다.
Luxshare-Tech et Semtech (SMTC) ont annoncé la disponibilité immédiate de leur câble actif en cuivre OSFP de 1,6T (ACC) lors de l'OFC 2025. Le nouveau câble, alimenté par la technologie CopperEdge™ de Semtech, dispose de circuits intégrés égaliseurs/redriver linéaires de 224G/lane pour une connectivité à large bande dans l'infrastructure des centres de données.
Les principales caractéristiques comprennent:
- Portée étendue jusqu'à 3 mètres à 224G/lane pour l'interconnexion multi-racks
- Latence ultra-basse inférieure à 100ps pour les charges de travail IA/ML
- Consommation d'énergie jusqu'à 10 fois inférieure par rapport aux solutions basées sur DSP
- Fonctionnement transparent au protocole pour une large compatibilité des applications
Cette collaboration vise à résoudre les goulets d'étranglement des interconnexions lors de l'extension des clusters, bénéficiant particulièrement aux architectures de centres de données IA/ML.
Luxshare-Tech und Semtech (SMTC) haben die sofortige Verfügbarkeit ihres 1,6T OSFP Aktiven Kupferkabels (ACC) auf der OFC 2025 angekündigt. Das neue Kabel, das von Semtechs CopperEdge™-Technologie betrieben wird, verfügt über 224G/lane lineare Equalizer/Redriver-ICs für eine Hochgeschwindigkeitsverbindung in der Infrastruktur von Rechenzentren.
Die Hauptmerkmale umfassen:
- Erweiterte Reichweite von bis zu 3 Metern bei 224G/lane für Multi-Rack-Verbindungen
- Ultra-niedrige Latenz von unter 100ps für AI/ML-Arbeitslasten
- Bis zu 10-mal geringerer Energieverbrauch im Vergleich zu DSP-basierten Lösungen
- Protokolltransparente Operation für breite Anwendungskompatibilität
Die Zusammenarbeit zielt darauf ab, Engpässe bei der Interkonnektivität in der Cluster-Skalierung zu beseitigen, was insbesondere den AI/ML-Rechenzentrumsarchitekturen zugutekommt.
- Immediate product availability addressing high demand from hyperscale data centers
- Technical advantages: 10x lower power consumption vs competitors
- Strategic partnership with Luxshare-Tech enhancing market reach
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Insights
Semtech's partnership with Luxshare-Tech on the 1.6T OSFP Active Copper Cable represents a strategic positioning in the rapidly expanding AI data center infrastructure market. The timing is particularly significant as hyperscalers aggressively scale their AI/ML capabilities, creating unprecedented demand for high-performance interconnects.
This product directly addresses three critical bottlenecks in AI infrastructure: bandwidth limitations, power constraints, and latency challenges. The mention of power consumption up to
What makes this announcement particularly valuable is the immediate availability of the product rather than a roadmap promise. The stated high demand from "leading hyperscale data center and enterprise customers" suggests Semtech has secured design wins in a high-growth, high-margin segment.
For Semtech, this represents a potential revenue accelerator in their high-performance semiconductor segment, diversifying beyond their traditional markets. While no specific financial projections are provided, the AI interconnect market represents one of the fastest-growing segments within data center infrastructure spending, and Semtech appears well-positioned to capture share with this linear equalizer/redriver approach versus more power-hungry alternatives.
The newly released Luxshare-Tech 1.6T OSFP ACC incorporates Semtech’s 224G/lane linear equalizer/redriver ICs to provide high-bandwidth, high-reliability extended-reach connectivity between compute and storage resources in high-end data center infrastructure, enabling AI/ML clusters to rapidly scale to support new applications and ever-larger training models. The 1.6T OSFP ACC provides significant benefits to data center operators including:
- Extended reach (up to 3 meters) at 224G/lane for interconnecting across multiple racks
- Ultra-low latency (under 100ps) for high-performance AI/ML workloads
- Ultra-low power consumption (up to 10x lower than DSP-based solutions), significantly alleviating rack-level power feed and thermal challenges
- Protocol-transparent operation to enable use across a wide range of applications
“The newly released 1.6T OSFP ACC that we are introducing with Semtech’s partnership is a vital addition to our high-speed interconnect solutions; these ACC’s are in high demand from leading hyperscale data center and enterprise customers for upcoming infrastructure generations,” said Carl Yuan, Director of Global Product Management at Luxshare-Tech.
Weiliang Deng, Director of Data Center Marketing at Semtech, added, “By joining forces with Luxshare-Tech on the 1.6T OSFP ACC, we are tackling one of the industry’s most pressing challenges. Our combined expertise removes the critical interconnect bottlenecks that have constrained cluster scaling, unlocking unprecedented performance for the next wave of AI/ML data center architectures.”
The 1.6T OSFP Active Copper Cable is available now – visit Luxshare-Tech at booth #4905 and Semtech at booth #1028 at OFC 2025 for more information.
About Luxshare-Tech
Luxshare-Tech is a pioneering global provider of ICT core component solutions. We serve a diverse range of industries, including wireless communication, data centers, HPC, and cloud computing, and provide comprehensive end-to-end support and services.
Our product range is divided into three main categories: high-speed interconnects, thermal management, and power supply. Our globally integrated network of research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and supply chains enables us to respond rapidly to customer needs and deliver premium products efficiently.
Keeping pace with the cutting-edge development of AI data centers, we are dedicated to driving innovation in materials science, product design, and intelligent manufacturing. By pushing the boundaries of technology, we bring forward-thinking, reliable products to the market, enabling our customers to fully leverage the potential of their digital transformations.
With the mission of empowering customers with technological innovation, Luxshare-Tech will continue to achieve leapfrog development for the industry and customers, while upholding the concept of green and sustainable "digital" development.
To learn more about Luxshare-Tech, visit us at Luxshare-tech.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
About Semtech
Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC) is a leading provider of high-performance semiconductor, Internet of Things (IoT) systems and cloud connectivity service solutions dedicated to delivering high-quality technology that enables a smarter, more connected, and sustainable planet. Our global teams are committed to empowering solution architects and application developers to develop breakthrough products for the infrastructure, industrial and consumer markets. To learn more about Semtech technology, visit us at Semtech.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X.
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