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Revolutionary integrated optical engine delivers unprecedented power efficiency and reduced latency for high-bandwidth LPO and on-board optics, setting new industry standards in AI network infrastructure
State-of-the-art 1.6T light engine integrates advanced linear driver, TIA, and silicon photonics chip supporting 200 Gbps per lane, complemented by sophisticated embedded microcontroller and firmware in a single comprehensive package
Successfully demonstrated at OFC 2025 in a groundbreaking 1.6T OSFP LPO module, this innovative light engine streamlines system integration and dramatically accelerates time-to-market for large-scale AI server deployments
(NASDAQ: MRVL), a global pioneer in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, will showcase at OFC 2025 its revolutionary 1.6T silicon photonics light engine seamlessly integrated into a linear-drive pluggable optics (LPO) module. This cutting-edge innovation represents the latest addition to the prestigious Marvell® light engine portfolio, which includes the groundbreaking Marvell Technology, Inc. 6.4T light engine for co-packaged optics (CPO) demonstrated at OFC 2024.
Engineered specifically to address the evolving demands of next-generation AI scale-up networks, the 1.6T light engine delivers exceptional performance with eight channels of 200 Gbps PAM4 optical interconnect featuring standards-based signaling (1.6T DR8). Through its innovative low-power design and highly integrated architecture, this advanced engine can be seamlessly deployed in LPO modules or directly integrated into systems, effectively overcoming the traditional reach limitations of passive copper interconnects for mid-density rack-scale connectivity.
Marvell's strategic approach of providing a comprehensive single-package engine and thoroughly validated reference design enables ecosystem partners to accelerate their LPO module commercialization timeline significantly. Furthermore, the 1.6T light engine serves as a crucial technological foundation for future CPO system development in collaboration with hyperscale partners.
In the context of 1.6T pluggable applications, the light engine delivers unparalleled flexibility and accelerated time-to-market advantages for both ecosystem module vendors and hyperscalers. As AI scale-up domains continue to expand from rack-scale to row-scale configurations, the scale-up fabric is undergoing a transformative shift from conventional passive copper interconnects to sophisticated, customized optical solutions.
"Marvell is advancing power-efficient AI scale up with its 1.6T light engine, delivering deployment-ready solutions for module vendors and hyperscalers," said Josef Berger, associate vice president marketing, Cloud Platforms at Marvell.
Industry expert Vlad Kozlov, CEO and Chief Analyst at LightCounting, provides valuable insight into market dynamics: "While demand for 1.6T optics remains robust, power consumption continues to present significant challenges in the industry. Linear drive pluggables emerge as a compelling lower-power alternative for discerning customers, effectively completing Marvell's comprehensive product portfolio for 1.6T interconnects." This strategic positioning underscores Marvell's commitment to delivering innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of the AI.
