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TIA · 64G PAM4Photonic-Electronic InterfaceIn development

64 Gbps PAM4 Transimpedance Amplifier

64 Gbps PAM4 TIA for GF Fotonix™, under development.

Next-generation transimpedance amplifier IP targeting 64 Gbps PAM4 operation on monolithic silicon photonic platforms. Extends StarIC's photonic-electronic interface portfolio to higher datacenter lane rates while leveraging the same GF Fotonix™ integration expertise as our proven 100 Gbps and 32 Gbps NRZ TIAs.

Features

  • 64 Gbps PAM4 data rate
  • Optimized for high-speed photodetector interfaces
  • GlobalFoundries Fotonix™ process (45SPCLO)
  • Under active development

Applications

PAM4 datacenter optical receiversHigh-speed electro-photonic transceiversNext-gen AI interconnectWDM receiver paths
Process
GF Fotonix™ (45SPCLO)

Deliverables

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