GigOptix, Inc. Sampling 14G Parallel VSCEL Drivers and Receiver Amplifier Arrays for Next Generation Infiniband Active Optical Cables

GigOptix, Inc. (OTCBB:GGOX), a leading supplier of semiconductor and optical components that enable high speed information streaming, today announced the sampling of two new chip sets for short reach 14Gb/s serial optical interconnects.

Building on the company’s expertise in providing low power 40G and 100G parallel short reach devices, GigOptix now offers 4- and 12-channel 14Gb/s link chip set solutions for next generation Infiniband Fast Data Rate (FDR) Active Optical Cables (AOC) operating up to 168Gb/s as well as 40G and 100G Ethernet transceivers. The easy-to-use, compact designs address the datacom, avionics and consumer markets.

GigOptix’s high performance chip set is comprised of a 4-channel HXT5104 VCSEL driver and HXR5104 receiver amplifier chip set and a 12-channel HXT5112 VCSEL driver and HXR5112 receiver amplifier chip set. These chip sets are designed to enable ultralow power consumption of less than 450mW for a 40G link over 100m as well as minimize the components required to implement a transceiver, which results in lower costs. The HXT/R5 family incorporates programmable equalization and preemphasis circuitry to facilitate various trace lengths in addition to providing full programmable control via fully integrated Analog to Digital Convertors (ADC) and Digital to Analog Convertors (DAC) through an industry standard 2-wire interface.

Martin Bossard, GigOptix’s Director of Engineering and General Manager for GigOptix-Helix AG stated, "Having worked closely with our current customer base, we have developed the HXT/R5 series to meet their requirements for reliable, high performance, low power and cost effective solutions. The new devices integrate more functionality than our previous generation, while dissipating less power with improved performance in terms of eye quality, or optical output, and receiver sensitivity. We are very excited to begin sampling these new chip set solutions that uniquely address current and future datacom short reach needs.”

Samples of the HXT/R5 Series are available with an evaluation board for evaluation with VCSEL and photodiodes. Sample requests can be ordered through sales@gigoptix.com.

About GigOptix

GigOptix is a leading supplier of semiconductor and optical components that enable high speed information streaming and address emerging high growth opportunities in the communications, industrial, defense and avionics industries. The Company offers a broad portfolio of high performance MMIC solutions that enable next generation wireless microwave systems up to 90GHz and drivers, TIAs and TFPS^TM optical modulators for 40G and 100G fiber-optic telecommunications and data-communications networks. GigOptix also offers a wide range of digital and mixed-signal ASIC solutions and enables product lifetime extension through its GigOptix Sunset Rescue Program.

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