Microchip offers complete 800G retimer solution

Addressing the push toward 800G connectivity in backend data-center networks and applications with the rise of generative AI and AI/ML technologies, Microchip Technology Inc. has introduced its META-DX2C 800G retimer for active electrical cables (AECs) used in generative AI networks. It also comes with a complete solution for 800G AEC product development including a hardware reference design and complete Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS) software package.

(Source: Microchip Technology)

The META-DX2C retimer enables AEC connections for the high-density networks that are needed for generative AI applications, while enabling thinner and longer AECs, said Microchip. The 800G retimer also can be used in high-capacity data-center switches and routers where high density and data rates create signal integrity problems.

Designed for quad small form factor pluggable double density (QSFP-DD) and octal small form factor pluggable (OSFP) AEC cable products, the META-DX2C retimer, a new member of the second-generation META-DX2 Ethernet PHY family, uses long-reach 112G SerDes that can support up to 40 dB reach. The solution is supported by a fully validated paddle card reference design that includes the META-DX2C retimer, PIC32 microcontroller, oscillators, buck regulator and linear voltage regulator, all from Microchip. A software package implements the CMIS software in a Microchip 32-bit PIC32 microcontroller.

The META-DX2C retimer, part #PM6254, with a hardware reference design, firmware solution and SDK, is available now.