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Semtech’s CopperEdge™: Low-Power 800G/1.6T Copper Solutions for AI Datacenters
Next-generation active copper technology delivers breakthrough power efficiency and latency optimization for AI/ML infrastructure SAN FRANCISCO & CAMARILLO,
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nNext-generation active copper technology delivers breakthrough power efficiency and latency optimization for AI/ML infrastructure\n\n SAN FRANCISCO & CAMARILLO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nSemtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading provider of high-performance semiconductor, Internet of Things (IoT) systems and cloud connectivity service solutions, today announced availability of its CopperEdge family of active copper cable (ACC) and on-board equalization technology. This portfolio of linear equalizer/redriver solutions—featuring the GN8214, GN8224, and GN8234—transforms data center connectivity for AI/ML data center deployments at a fraction of the power consumption of Digital Signal Processing (DSP)-based Active Electrical Cables (AECs) while achieving significantly longer-reach copper infrastructure than direct attach copper (DAC) cables. As an industry-leading equalizer IC solution for 1.6T ACCs, this breakthrough technology enables unprecedented bandwidth density for AI/ML data centers while reducing interconnect power consumption and maximizing data throughput under strict thermal constraints.\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250402075815/en/Semtech’s CopperEdge™: Low-Power 800G/1.6T Copper Solutions for AI Datacenters\n“As AI workloads drive exponential growth in data center bandwidth requirements, the industry faces critical power and thermal challenges,” said Brian Bentham, data center market manager at Semtech. “CopperEdge represents a paradigm shift in connectivity, delivering the signal integrity and reach extension needed for next-generation AI clusters while dramatically reducing power consumption and implementation complexity compared to DSP-based options. With our proven production capabilities, Semtech continues to lead the market in delivering high-performance connectivity solutions for today’s most advanced data centers.”\n\nSemtech’s comprehensive ecosystem approach brings together multiple cable OEM partners, ensuring robust supply chain resilience and consistent product quality at scale. This established partner network enables rapid adoption of CopperEdge technology across diverse AI/ML deployments while maintaining the rigorous performance and reliability standards demanded by hyperscale data centers.\n\nCopperEdge: Enabling ...