Semtech Unveils ClearEdge® 25G Quad CDR Transmitter for Data Center and Wireless Long-Reach Applications

Rhea-AI Summary

Semtech Corporation (SMTC) has announced the sampling availability of its new ClearEdge® CDR Transmitter solution, the GN2105S. This quad-channel device supports 25G NRZ data center and long-reach optical links with enhanced transmitter performance. Featuring integrated DML drivers and proprietary laser compensation, it allows for the use of low-cost lasers. The GN2105S aims to optimize power consumption while boosting data integrity. It can be paired with the GN2110S receiver for a full 100G solution. The product will be showcased at the ECOC 2022 in Basel, Switzerland from Sept 18-22.

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• Launch of GN2105S transmitter enables enhanced performance for 25G optical links.
• Integrated DML drivers reduce costs and power consumption.
• Proprietary laser compensation offers flexibility in laser choice.
• Available for sampling, indicating potential for rapid market adoption.

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• None.

New ClearEdge® CDRs with integrated next generation DML driver offers best in class transmitter (Tx) performance for up to 10 km optical links

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, announced that Semtech’s new ClearEdge® CDR Transmitter solution, the GN2105S, is available for sampling. The ClearEdge GN2105S is for 4x25G data center and wireless long-reach (LR) optical links. The GN2105S is a quad channel 25G NRZ CDRs with integrated high-performance DC-coupled Direct Modulated Laser (DML) drivers offering superior transmitter (Tx) performance with various low cost and low bandwidth laser with the lowest possible power.

New ClearEdge® CDRs with integrated next generation DML driver offers best in class transmitter (Tx) performance for up to 10 km optical links (Graphic: Business Wire)

“Building upon Semtech’s robust and proven 25G ClearEdge technology, the GN2105S has a new generation DML driver and offers proprietary laser compensation to enable a wide range of low-cost laser options for data center and wireless optical interconnects,” said Tim Vang, vice president, marketing and applications for Semtech’s Signal Integrity Products Group. “Due to the complementary nature of the ClearEdge GN2105S and GN2110S, Semtech is offering the ClearEdge integrated circuit (IC) bundle (GN2105S and GN2110S) assisting our optical module customers to differentiate their products with maximum Tx and receiver (Rx) performance, while achieving industry leading low power.”

The ClearEdge GN2105S is now available for sampling and can be paired with the GN2110S receiver for a complete 100G PSM4/CWDM4/LR4 solution. Semtech applications engineering teams are available to support immediate design-in activities to enable rapid adoption of Semtech’s solution.

Semtech’s data center ClearEdge CDR portfolio includes:

• New - GN2105S: Quad channel 25G NRZ CDRs with integrated DC-coupled DML drivers
• GN2110S: Quad CDR with integrated TIA
• GN2105B: Quad CDR with integrated DML laser drivers

The ClearEdge GN2105S will be demonstrated at the Semtech booth #322 during the European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC) 2022, Sept. 18-22, in Basel, Switzerland. Register here.

Learn more about Semtech’s ClearEdge portfolio here.

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 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

(805) 250-1263

rgrech@semtech.com

Source: Semtech Corporation

FAQ

What new product did Semtech Corporation (SMTC) announce?

Semtech announced the GN2105S ClearEdge® CDR Transmitter solution for 25G optical links.

What are the key features of the GN2105S from Semtech?

The GN2105S features quad-channel 25G NRZ capability, integrated DML drivers, and proprietary laser compensation.

When will the GN2105S be showcased?

The GN2105S will be showcased at ECOC 2022 in Basel, Switzerland from September 18-22.

How does the GN2105S benefit data centers?

It enhances transmitter performance while allowing the use of low-cost lasers and minimizing power consumption.