Semtech Announces New IC Solution for SFP28 LR Modules for Data Center and Wireless Applications

CAMARILLO, Calif., March 12, 2018 -- Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq:SMTC), a leading supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, today announced immediate availability of its bi-directional ClearEdge® CDR with integrated DML laser driver.

Semtech at OFC 2018

The newest addition to the ClearEdge family, the GN2142, leverages Semtech’s industry leading ClearEdge CDR technology and enables <1W max power for SFP28 LR modules. The technology offers an extended Data Rate range of 24.0Gb/s to 28.1Gb/s and includes differentiated features like Adaptive CTLE and Proprietary DML compensation to maximize link robustness and performance. This allows the platform to enable a wide range of applications including data center, wireless 5G and telecom customers.    

“With the 5G wireless market expected to ramp up in 2019, our ClearEdge CDR with integrated DML laser driver enables customers to succeed in this growing segment with a highly differentiated solution,” said Dr. Timothy Vang, Sr. Director of Datacom Marketing for Semtech’s Signal Integrity Products Group.

Semtech will privately demonstrate the new solutions in its OFC booth (#1322) at the San Diego Convention Center.

ClearEdge GN2142 CDR Product Information:

• ClearEdge GN2142 is a bi-directional CDR with DML laser driver
• Used in applications such as 25G LR modules
• Extended Data Rate (24.0Gb/s to 28.1Gb/s) and i-Temp support 
• Small die size of 3.20mm x 2.01mm 33-ball WLCSP package with a 0.4mm pitch
• Adaptive CTLE to improve link robustness

Resources

• View the ClearEdge GN2142 CDR product page.
• Learn about Semtech’s optical networking platforms: www.semtech.com/optical.
  
• Contact Semtech’s support team for technical support or general product inquiries.
  
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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 high-end consumer, enterprise computing, communications, 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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