Semtech Announces Demonstration of Groundbreaking 200G per Lane FiberEdge® Physical Medium Dependent (PMD) Chipset at ECOC 2022

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Semtech Corporation (SMTC) has unveiled a pioneering demonstration of its 200G PAM4 per lane technology at ECOC 2022 in Basel, Switzerland. This innovation enables 1.6T and 3.2T optical module deployments, showcasing a 200Gbps PAM4 signal over a 2 km single mode optical fiber link. The FiberEdge PMD chipsets, featuring advanced bandwidth, noise performance, and low distortion, are expected to significantly reduce networking costs. Semtech's advancements position it as a leader in high-speed data center solutions, marking a crucial milestone in optical technology.

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• Successful demonstration of 200G PAM4 technology indicates strong innovation and leadership in the optical communication sector.
• The 200G PAM4 per lane technology is expected to lower costs for very high-speed networking, enhancing market competitiveness.
• Introduction of FiberEdge PMD chipsets with improved bandwidth and lower distortion supports future growth in optical module deployments.

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New chipset paves the way to 200G PAM4 per lane technology deployment to enable 1.6T and 3.2T optical module deployments

BASEL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ECOC 2022 – Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading global supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, today announced its groundbreaking demonstration of 200G per lane technology utilizing its latest industry-leading FiberEdge® PMD chip developments. Semtech will demonstrate the chipset at the European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC) 2022 in its demonstration of a 200Gbps PAM4 signal over a 2 km single mode optical fiber link. The PMD chips also utilize Semtech’s latest FiberEdge developments of a 200G PAM4 quad linear transimpedance amplifier (TIA) and a 200G PAM4 single channel linear EML driver.

New chipset paves the way to 200G PAM4 per lane technology deployment to enable 1.6T and 3.2T optical module deployments (Graphic: Business Wire)

“Semtech’s FiberEdge platform has once again set the bar in data center innovation, being one of the first innovators in the 200G per lane space,” said Nicola Bramante, senior product line manager for Semtech’s Signal Integrity Products Group. “Demonstrating a fully operational 2 km link at 200Gbps rate represents a major milestone for the 200G per lane technology, which is expected to dramatically reduce the cost of very high-speed networking and to enable 1.6T and 3.2T optical module deployments.”

The FiberEdge 200G per lane PMD chipsets offer best in class bandwidth, noise and driver output swing with exceptional linearity and low distortion.

The FiberEdge 200G solutions will be demonstrated at the Semtech booth #322 during ECOC 2022, Sept. 18-22, in Basel, Switzerland. Register here.

Learn more about Semtech’s FiberEdge portfolio here.

About Semtech’s Signal Integrity/Optical Products

Semtech’s optical networking product platforms provide high-performance signal integrity for optical module solutions used by leading companies in the data center/enterprise networking, wireless infrastructure and passive optical network/Fiber to the markets. For more information, visit www.semtech.com/optical.

About Semtech

Semtech Corporation is a leading global supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms for infrastructure, high-end consumer and industrial equipment. Products are designed to benefit the engineering community as well as the global community. The Company is dedicated to reducing the impact it, and its products, have on the environment. Internal green programs seek to reduce waste through material and manufacturing control, use of green technology and designing for resource reduction. Publicly traded since 1967, Semtech is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol SMTC. For more information, visit www.semtech.com.

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Ronda Grech

Semtech Corporation

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rgrech@semtech.com

Source: Semtech Corporation

FAQ

What is Semtech Corporation's latest innovation demonstrated at ECOC 2022?

Semtech demonstrated its 200G PAM4 per lane technology, which enables high-speed optical module deployments.

How does the new chipset impact networking costs?

The new chipset is expected to significantly reduce the costs associated with very high-speed networking.

Where was the 200G PAM4 technology showcased?

The technology was showcased at the European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC) 2022 in Basel, Switzerland.

What are the benefits of Semtech's FiberEdge PMD chipsets?

The FiberEdge PMD chipsets offer best-in-class bandwidth, exceptional linearity, and low distortion, enhancing optical communication capabilities.

What are the expected optical module deployment capacities with the new technology?

The technology enables optical module deployments of 1.6T and 3.2T.