Semtech Introduces Tri-Edge™ 50G PAM4 CDR Transmitters for Long Reach Data Center Applications

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Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ: SMTC) has announced the launch of new integrated circuits, GN2555 and GN2556, designed for long reach optical links in data centers. These ICs are part of the Tri-Edge clock and data recovery transmitter solutions, offering lower power consumption, reduced latency, and cost savings for users. The GN2555 features integrated directly modulated laser (DML) drivers, while the GN2556 includes externally modulated laser (EML) drivers. Both comply with IEEE 802.3bs standards and support various low-cost laser options.

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• Launch of GN2555 and GN2556 ICs targeting data center optical links.
• Integration of CDR technology with laser drivers results in lower power consumption and costs.
• Compliance with IEEE 802.3bs standards enhances product reliability.

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Integration of CDRs with laser drivers enables lower power, reduced latency and lower cost for 50G per channel optical links up to 10km

CAMARILLO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading global supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, announced new integrated circuits (IC), the Tri-Edge™ GN2555 and GN2556. The latest ICs are a part of Semtech’s Tri-Edge clock and data recovery (CDR) transmitter solutions to enable next-generation data center long reach (LR) optical links. The GN2555 is a quad channel PAM4 CDR with integrated directly modulated laser (DML) drivers and the GN2556 is a quad channel PAM4 CDR with integrated externally modulated laser (EML) drivers. The GN2555 and GN2556 are fully compliant to IEEE 802.3bs and Open Eye MSA specifications.

Integration of CDRs with laser drivers enables lower power, reduced latency and lower cost for 50G per channel optical links up to 10km (Graphic: Business Wire)

“The GN2555 and GN2556 ICs are based on Semtech’s Tri-Edge PAM4 CDR technology that is a robust and proven solution for data center optical transceivers. Integration of the CDRs and drivers offers lower power consumption as well as reduced size and lower costs for our optical module customers,” said Weiliang Deng, senior product line manager in Semtech’s Signal Integrity Products Group. “In addition, the GN2555 DML drivers as well as the GN2556 EML drivers offer proprietary laser compensation to enable a wide range of low cost laser options for data center interconnects.”

The Tri-Edge GN2555 and GN2556 are now available for sampling and can be paired with the Tri-Edge GN2559S receiver for a complete 200G FR4/LR4 solution. Semtech offers complete reference design kits (RDK) for the solutions to enable rapid adoption.

Semtech’s Tri-Edge CDR portfolio for data centers includes:

• GN2558: PAM4 4x56G CDR + VCSEL Driver
• GN2559: PAM4 4x56G CDR + TIA
• GN2538: PAM4 2x56G CDR + VCSEL Driver
• GN2539: PAM4 2x56G CDR + TIA
• GN2559S: New Low Power Quad PAM4 CDR Receiver With Integrated 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

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Semtech and the Semtech logo 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 are the GN2555 and GN2556 ICs from Semtech?

The GN2555 is a quad channel PAM4 CDR with integrated directly modulated laser drivers, while the GN2556 has externally modulated laser drivers.

How do the new Semtech ICs benefit data centers?

They provide lower power consumption, reduced latency, and cost savings for 50G per channel optical links.

Are the GN2555 and GN2556 compliant with industry standards?

Yes, both ICs are compliant with IEEE 802.3bs and Open Eye MSA specifications.

When will the GN2555 and GN2556 be available?

The GN2555 and GN2556 are now available for sampling.

What is the stock symbol for Semtech Corporation?

The stock symbol for Semtech Corporation is SMTC.