32 Gbps NRZ Micro-Ring Modulator Driver
32 Gbps NRZ MRM driver for GF Fotonix™, under development
Overview
High-speed driver IP optimized for micro-ring modulator transmitters at 32 Gbps NRZ on monolithic silicon photonic platforms. Enables the electro-optical transmit path in integrated transceiver designs, extending StarIC's proven MRM driver architecture to datacenter-relevant lane rates.
Process: GF Fotonix™ (45SPCLO
Key features
- 32 Gbps NRZ data rate
- Optimized for micro-ring modulator transmitters
- GlobalFoundries Fotonix™ process (45SPCLO)
- Under active development
Applications
- Optical transmitters
- Datacenter optical links
- Integrated electro-photonic transceivers
- AI interconnect platforms
What’s Included?
- GDS layout database
- Liberty timing models (.lib)
- LEF layout exchange format
- Documentation available
- Integration support package
Silicon Options
| Foundry | Node | Process | Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|
| GlobalFoundries | 40nm | LP | Pre-Silicon |
Specifications
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What is 32 Gbps NRZ Micro-Ring Modulator Driver?
32 Gbps NRZ Micro-Ring Modulator Driver is a Modulator IP core from StarIC Inc listed on Semi IP Hub. It is listed with support for globalfoundries Pre-Silicon.
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