IP library
MRM · 32G NRZPhotonic-Electronic InterfaceIn development

32 Gbps NRZ Micro-Ring Modulator Driver

32 Gbps NRZ MRM driver for GF Fotonix™, under development.

High-speed driver IP optimized for micro-ring modulator transmitters at 32 Gbps NRZ on monolithic silicon photonic platforms. Enables the electro-optical transmit path in integrated transceiver designs, extending StarIC's proven MRM driver architecture to datacenter-relevant lane rates.

Features

  • 32 Gbps NRZ data rate
  • Optimized for micro-ring modulator transmitters
  • GlobalFoundries Fotonix™ process (45SPCLO)
  • Under active development

Applications

Optical transmittersDatacenter optical linksIntegrated electro-photonic transceiversAI interconnect platforms
Process
GF Fotonix™ (45SPCLO)

Deliverables

  • GDS layout database
  • Liberty timing models (.lib)
  • LEF layout exchange format
  • Documentation available
  • Integration support package
  • Schematics available