Semtech Announces Production Release of Tri-Edge™ PAM4 CDR Chipset Enabling 100G Data Center Optical Links

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Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ: SMTC) has announced the full production availability of its GN2538 and GN2539 Tri-Edge CDR chipsets, designed for enhanced data center interconnectivity. The dual-channel 50G PAM4 solutions integrate with existing data center infrastructure, offering lower power consumption and reduced latency. This advancement comes as demand for data center capabilities surges, driven by increasing online activities. The integrated technology aims to support high-performance computing and cloud networks, while maintaining compliance with the 50G per lane multi-mode fiber Open Eye MSA specification.

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• Launch of GN2538 and GN2539 chipsets enhances data center interconnectivity.
• Integrated VCSEL drivers and TIAs improve performance and reduce costs.
• Low power consumption and reduced latency align with market demands.

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The new CDR chipset expands on the industry leading 200G and 400G GN2558 and GN2559 Tri-Edge chipset enabling lower power, reduced latency and low cost for up to 100 meter multi-mode fiber links

CAMARILLO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, today announced full production availability of the GN2538 and GN2539, Semtech’s newest Tri-Edge^™ CDR chipset to enable next generation data center interconnectivity over multi-mode fibers. The GN2538 is a dual channel 50G PAM4 CDR with integrated VCSEL drivers and the GN2539 is a dual channel 50G PAM4 CDR with integrated linear transimpedence amplifiers (TIAs). This chipset is the latest addition to the proven Tri-Edge CDR platform, and the low power and ease of implementation of the GN2538 and GN2539 will allow major data centers to upgrade their intra-data center interconnects and enhance overall performance.

The new CDR chipset expands on the industry leading 200G and 400G GN2558 and GN2559 Tri-Edge chipset enabling lower power, reduced latency and low cost for up to 100 meter multi-mode fiber links (Graphic: Business Wire)

The growing need for information has rapidly altered data center demands with more industries and consumers turning to online processes and activities like streaming, social media, e-commerce and telemedicine. The COVID-19 pandemic has further amplified data consumption and usage trends as more businesses shifted activities online, putting an emphasis on data and compute availability. Semtech's Tri-Edge SR CDR solutions offer low power and reduced latency to enable seamless data transfer despite growing data rates, while offering lower power dissipation that helps reduce the environmental impact of data centers.

“Our customers have fully tested the solutions confirming interoperability with 100G ports of commercial Ethernet switches used in major data centers. The integration offered by the analog PAM4 GN2538 and GN2539 chipset enables reduced cost, and delivers the highly desired low power and low latency performance that meets the needs of high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI) and Cloud data center networks. This chipset is also fully compliant to the 50G per lane multi-mode fiber Open Eye MSA specification,” said Julius Yam, market manager, Data Center Products in Semtech’s Signal Integrity Products Group.

The laser driver integrated in the GN2538 includes proprietary VCSEL compensation to enable a wide range of VCSEL options with fully adaptive input equalization and easy startup to streamline system bring up. The integrated linear TIA in the GN2559 provides superior receiver performance with reliable adaptation and includes configurable output de-emphasis enabling robust and compliant electrical interfaces.

Semtech’s Tri-Edge Data Center Resources

• GN2538 Product Page
• GN2539 Product Page
• GN2558 Product Page
• GN2559 Product Page

About Semtech’s 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 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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Semtech Corporation

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FAQ

What is Semtech's new chipset for data centers?

Semtech's new chipset is the GN2538 and GN2539 Tri-Edge CDR, designed for high-performance data center interconnectivity.

What are the key features of the GN2538 and GN2539 chipsets?

They are dual-channel 50G PAM4 CDRs with integrated VCSEL drivers and TIAs, providing low power consumption and reduced latency.

When were the GN2538 and GN2539 chipsets announced?

The chipsets were announced for full production availability in August 2021.

How do the new chipsets impact data centers?

They enable upgrades to intra-data center interconnects, supporting high-performance computing and cloud networks.

Is the new chipset compliant with industry standards?

Yes, they are fully compliant with the 50G per lane multi-mode fiber Open Eye MSA specification.