New Aquila DSP Delivers Cost, Power, and
Scalability for 2 km to 20 km Connectivity, Extending Marvell
Optical Interconnect Leadership
SANTA
CLARA, Calif., Dec. 10,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvell Technology, Inc.
(NASDAQ: MRVL), a leader in data infrastructure semiconductor
solutions, today announced Marvell® Aquila, the industry's first
coherent-lite DSP optimized for 1.6 Tbps coherent optical
transceiver modules operating at O-band wavelengths. By combining
advanced coherent modulation with scalable O-band optics, the
Aquila DSP delivers a power and performance-optimized solution
tailored for the emerging market for distributed campus data center
interconnects spanning up to 20 km with high bandwidth and low
latency.
The industry is shifting from large-scale facilities to
campus-based data centers due to power and space constraints. While
PAM4 interconnects remain the standard for inside data center
connections and coherent data center interconnect (DCI)
interconnects address regional data center connectivity, both areas
where Marvell is the industry leader, campus-based data centers
require optimized interconnects spanning 2-20 km, driving the need
for coherent-lite technology.
Marvell, leveraging its unique expertise in both PAM4 and
coherent DSPs, is leading this market transformation.
Traditional coherent DSPs are optimized for C-band tunable
optics, which lack the scalability needed for high-volume data
center deployment. The new Aquila coherent-lite DSP introduces an
innovative O-band coherent architecture that delivers cost
efficiency, power savings, and scalability, enabling the next
generation of campus-based data center connectivity.
"Interconnect bandwidth, data center traffic, and data center
capacity needs are all growing at accelerated rates because of AI,
and operators are limited by the available power delivery in a
single building," said Xi Wang, vice
president of product marketing for Optical Connectivity at Marvell.
"Aquila offers data center operators a new, groundbreaking avenue
for optimizing their infrastructure for sustainability and
developing campus facilities that can scale with their customers'
demands for cloud and AI services."
"The transition to distributed data centers is creating a
growing demand for innovative solutions to address campus
connectivity challenges," said Osa
Mok, chief marketing officer at TeraHop Ltd. (previously
known as InnoLight Technology). "Marvell's Aquila represents a
significant step forward, bringing coherent technologies to this
evolving market. By combining the advancements from Aquila with
TeraHop's expertise in coherent modules and scalable optical
solutions, we are establishing a new standard for performance and
efficiency in campus networks."
"Shipments of coherent-lite solutions are expected to grow from
sample volumes this year to over 1 million units per year by 2029,"
said Vlad Kozlov, founder and CEO of
LightCounting. "Coherent-lite technology like Aquila from Marvell
expands the options available to hyperscalers, providing a more
energy-efficient solution to an emerging and critical use
case."
Aquila is one of the latest members of the Marvell interconnect
portfolio, optimized for specific use cases to help data centers
maximize the utilization and performance of their infrastructure
while reducing overall cost and power per bit. The extensive 1.6
Tbps portfolio also includes the Marvell LPO TIA and driver
chipset; Ara, the industry's first 3nm PAM4 interconnect platform;
Nova family of PAM4 DSPs featuring 200 Gbps electrical and
optical interfaces; and Alaska® A PAM4 DSP for
active electrical cables.
Aquila Coherent-lite DSP Attributes
- Optimized for mid-distance performance: Aquila delivers an
ideal, energy-optimized solution for up to 20 km data center
interconnects, providing a balance of efficiency, cost and high
performance for AI and cloud-based applications.
- Scalability to meet future bandwidth needs: Aquila is designed
to enable 1.6 Tbps total bandwidth in pluggable module form factor
with 400 Gbps/lane 16-QAM signaling, future-proofing data center
infrastructure as AI-driven demands grow.
- Cost-effective coherent technology for up to 20 km connectivity
links: By leveraging O-band wavelengths, Aquila reduces
cost-per-link compared to traditional C-band solutions.
- Low power and high performance for sustainability: The Aquila
simplified DSP architecture reduces power consumption and latency,
creating a sustainable, high-performance solution for dense,
large-scale environments while advancing the data center's goal
towards carbon-net zero emissions.
Availability
The Marvell Aquila coherent-lite DSP is sampling to select
customers.
About Marvell
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