MaxLinear to Demonstrate QSFP-DD Optical Interoperability for 400G FR4 & 400G DR4 to DR1 Breakout Applications at OFC 2019

4 Mar by Vitaliy Dadalyan

MaxLinear to Demonstrate QSFP-DD Optical Interoperability for 400G FR4 & 400G DR4 to DR1 Breakout Applications at OFC 2019

CARLSBAD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MaxLinear, Inc. (NYSE: MXL), a leading provider of radio frequency (RF),
analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for the connected home,
wired and wireless infrastructure, and industrial and multimarket
applications, will privately showcase optical interoperability using
400Gbps QSFP-DD modules from early access customers at booth 6509 at the
Optical Fiber Communication (OFC) Conference and Exhibition in San
Diego, CA, from March 5-7, 2019.

The demonstration will highlight the capabilities of MaxLinear’s
Telluride PAM4 DSP, the MxL93542, by enabling an end-to-end 400Gbps FR4
link between QSFP-DD modules from multiple vendors. In addition, optical
interop will be demonstrated between a 400Gbps DR4 optical module and a
100Gbps DR1 optical module in breakout mode.

“We sampled our Telluride PAM4 DSP one year ago and in that time have
enabled numerous customers to design and sample 100G DR1 and 400G DR4 &
FR4 modules,” said Will Torgerson, Vice President and General Manager of
MaxLinear’s High-Speed Interconnect Group. “We are very excited to be
demonstrating some of those modules at OFC and sharing our plans to
remain at the forefront of this major industry transition towards
400Gbps based on 100G per optical wavelength PAM4 technology.”

The Telluride family of chips includes the MxL93542 PAM4 DSP with
integrated EA-EML driver and the MxL9154 quad linear PAM4 TIA. These
Telluride SoCs not only enable sub-10W 400Gbps optical modules but can
also eliminate the need for a Thermoelectric Cooler (TEC), further
reducing the optical module bill of materials and lowering the power
consumption to sub-9W in second generation optical modules. The
innovative features of the Telluride family allow it to deliver the
power and performance required by hyperscale datacenters.

MaxLinear’s Telluride family will be demonstrated at MaxLinear’s booth
(6509) during the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition
from March 5-7, 2019. For an appointment, please contact MaxLinear sales
at [email protected].

About MaxLinear, Inc.

MaxLinear, Inc. (NYSE: MXL), is a leading provider of radio frequency
(RF), analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for the connected
home, wired and wireless infrastructure, and industrial and multimarket
applications. MaxLinear is headquartered in Carlsbad, California. For
more information, please visit www.maxlinear.com.

MxL and the MaxLinear logo are trademarks of MaxLinear, Inc. Other
trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners.

Cautionary Note About Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking” statements within the
meaning of federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include,
among others, statements concerning or implying future financial
performance, anticipated product performance and functionality, or
trends and growth opportunities affecting MaxLinear, in particular
statements relating to MaxLinear’s Telluride products, including but not
limited to potential market opportunities, functionality, and the
benefits of use of such products. These forward-looking statements
involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that
may cause actual results to differ materially from any future results
expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. We cannot
predict whether or to what extent the availability of our Telluride
Products will affect our future revenues or financial performance.
Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current,
preliminary expectations and are subject to various risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from
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others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those
described in the forward-looking statements: intense competition in our
industry and product markets; risks relating to the development,
testing, and commercial introduction of new products and product
functionalities; the ability of our customers to cancel or reduce
orders; uncertainties concerning how end user markets for our products
will develop; our lack of long-term supply contracts and dependence on
limited sources of supply; potential decreases in average selling prices
for our products; and the potential for intellectual property
litigation, which is prevalent in our industry. In addition to these
risks and uncertainties, investors should review the risks and
uncertainties contained in MaxLinear’s filings with the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission, including risks and uncertainties
identified in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2018. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety
by this cautionary statement. MaxLinear is providing this information as
of the date of this release and does not undertake any obligation to
update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a
result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Contacts

MaxLinear, Inc. Press Contact:
Debbie Brandenburg
Sr.
Marketing Communications Manager
Tel: +1 669-265-6083
[email protected]

MaxLinear, Inc. Corporate Contact:
Will Torgerson
Vice
President & General Manager of the High-Speed Interconnect Group
Tel:
+1 760-692-0711
[email protected]