Semtech Corporation announced on September 29, 2025, the sampling of critical physical medium dependent (PMD) building blocks that establish new performance standards for 1.6T multimode optical infrastructure in AI data centers. This represents a significant advancement in high-speed connectivity.
The sampled components include the FiberEdge® GN1878 200G per channel vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) driver and the FiberEdge® GN1879 200G per channel transimpedance amplifier (TIA). These building blocks are essential for enabling the next generation of AI-driven data center architectures.
This development is highly significant as it addresses the escalating requirements for higher speed, processing power, and data throughput in AI data centers. By providing these advanced PMD solutions, Semtech reinforces its position as a key enabler of cutting-edge AI infrastructure.
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