64 Gbps PAM4 Transimpedance Amplifier
64 Gbps PAM4 TIA for GF Fotonix™, under development
Overview
Next-generation transimpedance amplifier IP targeting 64 Gbps PAM4 operation on monolithic silicon photonic platforms. Extends StarIC's photonic-electronic interface portfolio to higher datacenter lane rates while leveraging the same GF Fotonix™ integration expertise as our proven 100 Gbps and 32 Gbps NRZ TIAs.
Process: GF Fotonix™ (45SPCLO)
Key features
- 64 Gbps PAM4 data rate
- Optimized for high-speed photodetector interfaces
- GlobalFoundries Fotonix™ process (45SPCLO)
- Under active development
Applications
- PAM4 datacenter optical receivers
- High-speed electro-photonic transceivers
- Next-gen AI interconnect
- WDM receiver paths
What’s Included?
- GDS layout database
- Liberty timing models (.lib)
- LEF layout exchange format
- Documentation available
- Integration support package
- Schematics available
Silicon Options
| Foundry | Node | Process | Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|
| GlobalFoundries | 40nm | LP | Pre-Silicon |
Specifications
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What is 64 Gbps PAM4 Transimpedance Amplifier?
64 Gbps PAM4 Transimpedance Amplifier is a TIA IP core from StarIC Inc listed on Semi IP Hub. It is listed with support for globalfoundries Pre-Silicon.
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