100G Single-Wavelength PAM4 DSP Chip Unveiled, MultiPhy Leads the Technological Wave

The World's First 100G Single-Wavelength PAM4 DSP Chip, MPF3101, Debuts at ECOC 2017, Pioneering Technological Innovation for Data Centers and 5G Cloud Radio Access Networks

On September 18, 2017, ECOC 2017, a globally renowned event in the optical communications industry, grandly commenced in Gothenburg, Sweden. As a global leader in high-speed DSP semiconductor chips for data center interconnects, MultiPhy unveiled its groundbreaking FlexPhy MPF3101 chip at the exhibition. This chip is the world's first DSP IC to support 100G single-wavelength PAM4 modulation, specifically designed for efficient connectivity in data centers and 5G Cloud Radio Access Networks (Cloud RAN). It represents a significant milestone in high-speed data transmission technology.

The MPF3101 chip not only delivers a single-wavelength 100G solution but also achieves industry-leading breakthroughs in performance, power consumption, and size. Its innovative design enables rapid deployment of cost-effective and high-efficiency 100G connections for data centers and Cloud RAN applications. The chip integrates cutting-edge digital signal processing and core mixed-signal technologies, driving the commercialization of PAM4 single-wavelength technology. By reducing the number of optical components and lowering the bandwidth requirements for optoelectronic devices, the MPF3101 significantly reduces costs and power consumption for data centers while enhancing overall efficiency.

Moreover, the MPF3101 chip is compatible with industry-standard QSFP28 optical modules, further increasing port density and paving the way for more compact form factors and efficient optical connectivity solutions. This feature makes it an ideal choice for hyperscale data centers and 5G network deployments.

As the advantages of PAM4 technology in improving capacity and spectral efficiency have become an industry consensus, international standards organizations such as IEEE have incorporated PAM4 single-wavelength technology into their standardization processes to meet the growing market demand for high-speed data transmission. Leveraging its robust technological ecosystem, MultiPhy has taken the lead in promoting 400G and 100G solutions in hyperscale data centers, further solidifying its leadership in the high-speed interconnect domain.

The MPF3101 chip and its development system have already been adopted by major international clients, demonstrating its vast potential in the global market. Looking ahead, with the rapid development of data centers and 5G networks, the MPF3101 is poised to become a core driver of technological advancement in the industry.