Semtech Announces Production Release of a ClearEdge® Integrated Circuit Solution Enabling 5G Front Haul Deployments

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Semtech Corporation (SMTC) has announced the production release of the ClearEdge GN2154, a clock and data recovery (CDR) solution designed for 25Gbps 5G front-haul deployments. This device is noted for its low power consumption (550mW) and compact size (3.24mm x 2.05mm), making it compatible with both LAN-WDM and DWDM optical modules. The ClearEdge GN2154 is expected to enhance 5G infrastructure in regions like Korea and Japan, supporting the growing demand for high-performance optical transport.

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• Launch of the ClearEdge GN2154, enhancing 5G optical infrastructure.
• Low power consumption of 550mW, improving energy efficiency.
• Compact size (3.24mm x 2.05mm) supports more applications.
• Broad portfolio for 5G wireless ICs facilitates various deployment architectures.

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The ClearEdge® GN2154 is a bidirectional CDR with an integrated single-ended EML driver for 25Gbps optical modules

CAMARILLO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading global supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, announced the production release of the GN2154, Semtech’s ClearEdge® clock and data recovery (CDR) with integrated single-ended EML driver for 25Gbps 5G front haul deployments. The ClearEdge GN2154 CDR offers the lowest power and smallest package size for 25Gbps SFP28 LAN-WDM (LWDM) and DWDM optical modules.

The ClearEdge® GN2154 is a bidirectional CDR with an integrated single-ended EML driver for 25Gbps optical modules (Graphic: Business Wire)

“The ClearEdge GN2154 is yet another example of Semtech’s commitment to closely collaborating with module customers and optics partners to enable superior performance, low power and low cost solutions. This integrated circuit (IC) is especially beneficial for regions like Korea and Japan where there is existing DWDM and LWDM wireless infrastructure,” said Raza Khan, senior market manager for Semtech’s Signal Integrity Products Group. “Semtech’s ClearEdge and Tri-Edge™ platforms are quickly becoming the de facto technology platforms for enabling new 5G deployments while helping system vendors and carriers increase their 5G presence.”

The 5G wireless market is at an inflection point of rapid demand increase. This will require system vendors and carriers to expand 5G wireless infrastructures with C-band deployments. Such deployments utilizing up to 64T64R massive MIMO radio units for macro base stations require 25Gbps optical transport bitrates. These wireless X-haul transport architectures can differ based on fiber availability, regional requirements and carrier needs. Therefore, a complete IC portfolio to enable all X-haul architectures including fiber reaches, bitrates and optics for “grey” long reach (LR) and “colored” (DWDM, LWDM) fiber deployments, is required. Semtech’s broad 5G wireless IC portfolio is perfectly suited to enable this for module and system vendors.

Semtech’s ClearEdge GN2154 IC enables industry-leading performance in LWDM and DWDM 25Gbps SFP28 optical modules with low cost EML lasers, while offering ultra-low power of 550mW typical (with 1.85VppSE driver swing) in a small 3.24mm x 2.05mm WLCSP package.

The ClearEdge IC is now available in full production. Semtech offers evaluation board kits (EBK) and complete reference design kits (RDK) to enable rapid adoption.

Semtech’s Tri-Edge CDR portfolio for 5G wireless includes:

• GN2255: Bidirectional 50Gbps PAM4 Tri-Edge CDR With Integrated DML Driver
• GN2256: Bidirectional 50Gbps PAM4 Tri-Edge CDR With Integrated Diff EML Driver

Semtech’s ClearEdge CDR portfolio for comprehensive 5G wireless includes:

• GN2152: Bidirectional 24-28Gbps ClearEdge CDR With Integrated DML Driver
• GN2146: Bidirectional 24-28Gbps ClearEdge CDR With Integrated EML / MZM Driver
• GN2154: Bidirectional 24-28Gbps ClearEdge CDR With Integrated SE EML Driver
• GN2504C: Unidirectional Quad 25-28Gbps ClearEdge CDR
• GN2148: Single 24-28Gbps ClearEdge CDR With Integrated VCSEL Driver
• GN2149: Single 24-28Gbps ClearEdge CDR With Integrated TIA

Semtech’s FiberEdge® Transimpedance Amplifiers (TIA) portfolio for 5G wireless includes:

• GN1086: 24-28Gbps FiberEdge TIA
• GN1700/GN1800: 50Gbps PAM4 FiberEdge TIA

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 X 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.

Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements

All statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact, including statements that use the words “are becoming,” “designed to,” or other similar words or expressions, that describe Semtech Corporation’s or its management’s future plans, objectives or goals are “forward-looking statements” and are made pursuant to the Safe-Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results of Semtech Corporation to be materially different from the historical results and/or from any future results or outcomes expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors are further addressed in Semtech Corporation’s annual and quarterly reports, and in other documents or reports, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (www.sec.gov) including, without limitation, information under the captions “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors.” Semtech Corporation assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release, except as required by law.

Semtech, the Semtech logo, ClearEdge, and FiberEdge are registered trademarks or service marks, and Tri-Edge is a trademark or service mark, of Semtech Corporation or its affiliates.

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Linh Dinh

Semtech Corporation

(805) 250-1263

ldinh@semtech.com

Source: Semtech Corporation

FAQ

What is the ClearEdge GN2154 from Semtech?

The ClearEdge GN2154 is a clock and data recovery (CDR) solution designed for 25Gbps 5G front-haul deployments, notable for its low power and compact size.

How does the ClearEdge GN2154 benefit 5G deployments?

It offers low power consumption and a small footprint, making it suitable for high-performance 5G optical modules.

What are the key features of Semtech's ClearEdge GN2154?

Key features include 550mW power consumption, a size of 3.24mm x 2.05mm, and compatibility with 25Gbps SFP28 LAN-WDM and DWDM optical modules.

Where is the ClearEdge GN2154 expected to have an impact?

It is particularly beneficial for 5G infrastructure in regions like Korea and Japan.

What is the stock symbol for Semtech Corporation?

The stock symbol for Semtech Corporation is SMTC, listed on Nasdaq.