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Semtech Advances 1.6T Multimode Innovation for AI Infrastructure<\/b><\/p>\n

High-performance 200G\/channel PMD solutions enable power-efficient multimode connectivity as hyperscalers scale AI workloads<\/i><\/p>\n

COPENHAGEN, Denmark & CAMARILLO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–Semtech Corporation<\/a> (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading provider of high-performance semiconductor, Internet of Things (IoT) systems and cloud connectivity service solutions, today announced 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. The FiberEdge\u00ae GN1878 200G per channel vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) driver and GN1836 200G per channel 250\u00b5m pitch transimpedance amplifier (TIA) provide hyperscalers with the chipsets required to architect power-efficient 1.6T optical interconnect solutions for short-reach applications within AI training clusters.<\/p>\n

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High-performance 200G\/channel PMD solutions enable power-efficient multimode connectivity as hyperscalers scale AI workloads<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\nAs AI training clusters scale to support exponentially larger language models, data center operators are exploring diverse architectural approaches to optimize both performance and power efficiency. The industry transition to 200G per channel technology, with volume manufacturing expected to begin in 2026, is creating new opportunities for power-efficient multimode implementations that offer compelling advantages for short-reach distances within data centers.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cThe transition to 1.6T transceivers will drive market growth in 2026 and for the rest of this decade,\u201d said Vladimir Kozlov, chief executive officer and chief analyst at LightCounting. \u201cWe expect multimode solutions to capture an increasing share of short-reach applications where power efficiency and cost optimization are critical for hyperscale operators scaling their AI infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\u201cWe are pleased to collaborate with Semtech on advancing 1.6T multimode innovation. Semtech\u2019s GN1878 driver and GN1836 TIA work seamlessly with Broadcom\u2019s 200G VCSEL and photodetector technology to enable complete 1.6T SR8 optical solutions,\u201d said Manish Mehta, vice president of marketing and operations for the Optical Systems Division at Broadcom. \u201cTogether, these components deliver the performance and reliability that hyperscale data centers require for next-generation AI infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\u201cThe 1.6T market inflection presents opportunities for diverse architectural approaches and multimode technology will play an increasingly important role alongside single-mode solutions,\u201d said Amit Thakar, vice president of signal integrity product marketing at Semtech. \u201cOur established PMD solutions help customers lead this architectural evolution with maximum flexibility.\u201d<\/p>\n

Purpose-Built PMD Solutions for AI Infrastructure Performance<\/b><\/p>\n

\nSemtech\u2019s 200G per channel PMD solutions address the critical performance requirements driving 1.6T multimode deployments in AI data centers. As hyperscale data centers evolve to support demanding AI\/ML workloads, multimode optics offers a pathway to high performance with lower cost per bit\u2014critical for optimizing AI training cluster economics.<\/p>\n

\nThese multimode PMD solutions complement Semtech\u2019s comprehensive optical networking portfolio, including the DirectEdge\u2122 Linear Pluggable Optics solutions announced at CIOE 2025, providing customers complete architectural flexibility across diverse data center implementations.<\/p>\n

Strategic Advantages of Semtech\u2019s 1.6T Multimode PMD Portfolio<\/b>:<\/p>\n