New Credo DSPs optimized for active optical cables and short reach tranceivers target next generation hyperscale data centers and AI
San Jose, Calif., and Shenzhen China – Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ: CRDO) today introduced the new Dove 800D and 410D PAM4 DSPs ICs to accelerate time-to-market and address the increasing bandwidth requirements of hyperscale customers, AI backend clusters and general compute applications. These 8x100G and 4x100G per lane devices incorporate VCSEL drivers and fourth generation DSP technology which combined, creates an optimized, high-performance, small footprint solution that meets the increasingly stringent energy efficiency requirements of hyperscalers. The Dove 800D and 410D DSPs are tailored for multimode optical fiber (MMF) applications.
“The newest hyperscale buildouts require an increasing number of optical fiber connections driven by applications such as AI and machine learning,” said Michael Girvan Lampe, Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing at Credo. “The majority of this traffic is sent over short 400G and 800G MMF links using optical SR4/SR8 modules or Active Optical Cables (AOCs). Dove 800D and 410D DSPs, with integrated VCSEL drivers, address this expanding market and enable our customers to simplify their PCB design while reducing overall module costs.”
The Dove 800D is ideal for next-generation, low-power, high-performance 2x400G, or 1x800G OSFP and QSFP-DD800 optical transceivers. The Dove 410D is optimized for 2x200G or 1x400G QSFP112 optical transceivers. Both devices include integrated Credo VCSEL drivers. Dedicated PLLs for each transmit and receive data lane enable a wide range of breakout applications. High-performance optical and electrical host side DSP technology, together with specialized performance enhancing features, compensate for optical and electrical impairments while maintaining low power dissipation.
Dove 800D and Dove 410D Key Features and Technical Benefits
Availability
Samples of the Dove 800D and Dove 410D are available now. Interested customers should contact: sales@credosemi.com. All Credo product offerings are supported by evaluation boards, simulation models, characterization reports, reliability reports, design libraries. and a complete set of supporting documentation.
To learn more about Credo Optical products, go here: https://credosemi.com/products/optical/
About Credo
Our mission is to deliver high-speed solutions to break bandwidth barriers on every wired connection in the data infrastructure market. Credo is an innovator in providing secure, high-speed connectivity solutions that deliver improved power and cost efficiency as data rates and corresponding bandwidth requirements increase exponentially throughout the data infrastructure market. Our innovations ease system bandwidth bottlenecks while simultaneously improving on power, security, and reliability. Our connectivity solutions are optimized for optical and electrical Ethernet applications, including the emerging 100G (or Gigabits per second), 200G, 400G,800G and the emerging 1.6T (Terabits per second) port markets. Credo products are based on our proprietary Serializer/Deserializer (SerDes) and Digital Signal Processor (DSP) technologies. Our product families include Integrated Circuits (ICs) for the optical and line card markets, Active Electrical Cables (AECs) and SerDes Chiplets. Our intellectual property (IP) solutions consist primarily of SerDes IP licensing.
For more information, please visit https://www.credosemi.com. Follow Credo on LinkedIn.
New Octal, Quad and Dual Devices Optimized for Power, Performance and Cost to Address Growing AI Demands
SAN JOSE, Calif. & SHENZHEN, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 5, 2023-- Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ: CRDO), an innovator in secure, high-speed connectivity solutions that deliver the necessary energy efficiency and data rates to address the constantly growing bandwidth requirements of the data infrastructure market, today announced the availability of Seagull 452 family of high-performance, low-power optical Digital Signal Processors (DSPs). The family consists of the octal channel Seagull 452, the quad channel Seagull 252 and the dual channel Seagull 152 DSPs. All devices come with integrated VCSEL, EML and SiPho drivers.
“With the massive growth of AI as predicted by the market forecasters, we see a tremendous opportunity to grow our footprint with customers, including hyperscalers, as the number of optical interfaces required to meet the AI workload flow will only continue to increase,” said Michael Girvan Lampe, Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing at Credo. “Hyperscalers supporting AI applications will need to balance this growth demand for new levels of performance with capex and energy concerns. The Seagull 452 family of DSPs aims to help our customers balance these concerns while also benefitting from this growing market opportunity.”
The Seagull 452 family incorporates Credo’s fourth generation DSP technology on the electrical host interface and the optical interface. This allows for extended host side reach supporting seamless operation over short and long PCB channels beyond the VSR specifications without having to modify the device settings. On the optical side, the latest performance enhancements allow customers to relax the optical component specifications, thereby increasing manufacturing yields and lowering costs.
The new Seagull 452 boasts exceptionally low-power consumption and is targeted at the burgeoning 400G Active Optical Cable (AOC) market for AI networks. This breakthrough is achieved while maintaining superior link performance, compact size and optimized cost that makes this product line a superior choice for all 400G, 200G and 100G AOC and transceiver applications.
All members of the Seagull 452 family support 25 Gbps NRZ operation for backwards compatibility.
Key Features of the Seagull 452 DSP Family
Availability
Samples of the Seagull 452 family are all available now. Interested customers should contact sales@credosemi.com. All Credo product offerings are supported by evaluation boards, simulation models, characterization reports, reliability reports, design libraries and a full set of supporting documentation.
To learn more about the Credo Optical products, go here.
About Credo
Our mission is to deliver high-speed solutions to break bandwidth barriers on every wired connection in the data infrastructure market. Credo is an innovator in providing secure, high-speed connectivity solutions that deliver improved power and cost efficiency as data rates and corresponding bandwidth requirements increase exponentially throughout the data infrastructure market. Our innovations ease system bandwidth bottlenecks while simultaneously improving on power, security, and reliability. Our connectivity solutions are optimized for optical and electrical Ethernet applications, including the emerging 100G (or Gigabits per second), 200G, 400G,800G and the emerging 1.6T (Terabits per second) port markets. Credo products are based on our proprietary Serializer/Deserializer (SerDes) and Digital Signal Processor (DSP) technologies. Our product families include Integrated Circuits (ICs) for the optical and linecard markets, Active Electrical Cables (AECs) and SerDes Chiplets. Our intellectual property (IP) solutions consist primarily of SerDes IP licensing.
For more information, please visit https://www.credosemi.com. Follow Credo on LinkedIn.
Impressive Low-Power TIA, combined with Credo DSPs and Laser Drivers, creates a complete optical chipset solution for Hyperscale Data Centers and Network Equipment OEMs
SAN JOSE, Calif. & SHENZHEN, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 5, 2023-- Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ: CRDO), an innovator in secure, high-speed connectivity solutions that deliver the necessary energy efficiency and data rates to address the constantly growing bandwidth requirements of the data infrastructure market, today announced the availability of Teal 200, a 4 x 50Gbps Transimpedance Amplifier (TIA) for QSFP56, QSFP-DD and OSFP optical transceivers and active optical cables (AOCs) that target high-volume, low-power applications in AI and hyperscale data centers. Teal 200 supports 200Gbps SR4/DR4/FR4 and 400Gbps SR8/DR8/FR8 applications that use 50Gbps PAM-4 modulation. Support for 4 x 25Gbps NRZ operation is included for backwards compatibility. The Credo Teal 200 also features Credo’s industry-leading low-power dissipation.
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“Transceivers, or pluggable modules, are the building blocks for next generation connectivity at massive scale and by offering the Teal 200 as a seamless complement to our Seagull DSPs we are providing module makers with a complete solution,” said Michael Girvan Lampe, Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing for Credo. “By providing our customers with a complete solution to enable new transceivers with better performance and improved energy efficiency, Credo is addressing the burgeoning growth of the AI/ML ecosystem which will be a significant growth driver for the entire data infrastructure industry.”
Teal 200 Key Features
Samples of Teal 200 are available now. Interested customers should contact: sales@credosemi.com. All Credo product offerings are supported by evaluation boards, simulation models, characterization reports, reliability reports, design libraries and a full set of supporting documentation.
To learn more about Credo Optical products, go here.
About Credo
Our mission is to deliver high-speed solutions to break bandwidth barriers on every wired connection in the data infrastructure market. Credo is an innovator in providing secure, high-speed connectivity solutions that deliver improved power and cost efficiency as data rates and corresponding bandwidth requirements increase exponentially throughout the data infrastructure market. Our innovations ease system bandwidth bottlenecks while simultaneously improving on power, security, and reliability. Our connectivity solutions are optimized for optical and electrical Ethernet applications, including the emerging 100G (or Gigabits per second), 200G, 400G, 800G and the emerging 1.6T (Terabits per second) port markets. Credo products are based on our proprietary Serializer/Deserializer (SerDes) and Digital Signal Processor (DSP) technologies. Our product families include Integrated Circuits (ICs) for the optical and linecard markets, Active Electrical Cables (AECs) and SerDes Chiplets. Our intellectual property (IP) solutions consist primarily of SerDes IP licensing.
For more information, please visit https://www.credosemi.com. Follow Credo on LinkedIn.
One shining example of the success of our internship program is Chad Cohen. In 2018 when he was hired as an intern in the operations department, Chad had no idea it was the start of a long and fulfilling journey with Credo. After demonstrating his technical expertise and leadership capabilities successfully in various positions within Credo, Chad was ultimately promoted to the role of engineering manager in early 2023.
Reflecting on his journey, Chad shares, “When I started at Credo, I was excited to experience start-up life and the opportunity to learn the inner workings of a hardware company. As a new grad, I had no idea I would find a work “home” and personally grow with the company as it moved from startup, through the IPO phase, and eventually become a public company.”
Chad's success story is not an anomaly. In the most recent years 15 Credo interns have made the transition to permanent, full-time team members. This strategic approach to recruiting cultivates diversity within our workforce and fosters a dynamic and vibrant company culture.
We recognize that breaking into the semiconductor industry without prior experience can be challenging for many individuals. That's why we actively seek out partnerships with organizations like Year Up, a tuition-free job training program focused on closing the opportunity divide by empowering young people to reach their potential through careers and higher education. Through this collaboration, we help provide practical training and access to internships at leading tech companies, including Credo.
Mayra Villafana’s journey at Credo exemplifies the transformative power of the Year Up internship program. Starting as a program management trainee through the Year Up program in January 2022, Mayra quickly proved herself as a star performer. Her dedication and skill set were so impressive that she was swiftly converted into a full-time employee in March 2022, ultimately finding her home in the marketing department.
Looking back on her experience, Mayra says, “When I joined Credo, the pandemic was still very real and the world seemed to be in disarray, but I was inspired by the enthusiasm and spirit I saw from all the employees and especially the executive team. Through the internship program, I was able to “try on” a few different departments while gaining practical experience and paving the way to a role where I continue to learn and grow.”
Investing in interns is a significant endeavor that requires careful management, effective project leadership, and a commitment to providing comprehensive training opportunities. However, the returns on this investment are invaluable. By hiring interns early on, we can identify top talent, develop a pipeline of skilled professionals, and foster a loyal and dedicated workforce. Moreover, by partnering with a program that prioritizes diversity and inclusion, we can create a stronger and more equitable industry, unlocking the potential of individuals who might have otherwise been overlooked.
At Credo, we hire early, invest in interns, engage, mentor, and retain them for the long-term, because we understand that unlocking their potential is not just a boost for them but also a strategic advantage for our company and the industry as a whole. Connecting is our brand and part of our credo as a company, is that we need to create a workplace that is innovative and dynamic, but also truly representative of the diverse world we live in. Thank you to all the interns that have chosen to work with us!
Part two of our Intel + Credo video series features our very own Don Barnetson. He covers how Credo’s AEC’s deliver superior form-factor, low-power, and low-cost solutions to our customers. Intel’s first-generation Gaudi cluster is connected with over one thousand Credo’s HiWire AECs. It’s a massive amount of interconnect, which offers ethernet advancements that traditional passive copper and optical cables can’t support. Filming in Intel’s AI data center was an amazing experience and encourage you to watch this space as we work on even faster cables for the hyper-scale data center space.
Credo had the chance to film with Intel at their first-generation Gaudi cluster data center. This unique opportunity allowed us to gain valuable insights into Intel's deep-learning Gaudi cluster, connected by Credo's AECs, which played a huge role in expediting the build out of this data center. The video footage is striking evidence of Intel’s and Credo's commitment to push the boundaries of innovation in the AI/hyper-scale data center space.
In 2023 Credo is participating in numerous events hosted by the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), including the most recent TSMC Technology Symposiums in San Jose, Austin, Israel, and Shanghai. Attending these Tech Symposiums gives our team new insight into developing in new process technologies, including the latest in 2nm and 3nm processes. Working closely with an undisputed leader like TSMC as an OIP ecosystem partner is what allows Credo to continue to deliver groundbreaking advancements in high-performance connectivity with the most competitive energy efficiency.
“As a part of the TSMC ecosystem, Credo will enable other companies developing complex SoCs to take advantage of our unique high-performance, low-power architectures to develop solutions for next-generation switching, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and high-performance computing applications,” explains Joe Sheredy, Vice President of Systems Engineering at Credo. “These types of collaborative efforts empower innovation throughout the supply chain and shorten design time, time-to-volume, time-to-market, and ultimately, time-to-revenue.”
For the past eight years, Credo has been attending the Technology Symposium events where the TSMC ecosystem transforms ideas into world-changing solutions. This year, Credo is taking part in five Technology Symposiums, to showcase the following technologies:
Nighthawk 112G LR SerDes IP– This DSP based SerDes IP provides ASIC connectivity up to 112G per lane for LR+ channels to enable next generation data center switches, AI, and ML applications to move forward faster.
Nutcracker 3.2 Tbps Retimer Chiplet – Enables high-speed connectivity with 112Gbps lane rates. It’s optimized for low power and system reach performance in next-generation multi-chip-modules (MCM) for advanced switching, compute, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and CPO applications.
All Credo offerings showcased at TSMC events are based upon our unique SerDes architecture that offers customers low-cost, energy efficient solutions. Manufactured in mature process nodes, the SerDes solutions are available in chiplet form for integration with SoCs, overcoming the process limitations typically associated with advanced ASICs. This allows our customers to benefit from field hardened SerDes IP and chiplets to get their own next-generation solutions to market sooner.
Later this year, Credo will also participate in TSMC’s Open Innovation Platform (OIP) Ecosystem Forum, a series of unique technical conferences that brings together TSMC’s design ecosystem partners and customers to share practical solutions that address current design challenges. OIP promotes the speedy implementation of innovation amongst the semiconductor design community and its ecosystem partners using TSMC's IP, design implementation and design for manufacturability (DFM) capabilities, process technology and backend services.
Through our active participation in TSMC's Technology Symposium and OIP Ecosystem Forum, Credo continues to deliver groundbreaking advancements that push the boundaries of connectivity solutions. These events not only provide a platform to showcase our technologies but also allow us to influence industry standards, while addressing customers’ pursuit of energy efficiency in the data infrastructure industry. To learn more about Credo's IP and chiplet products, visit us at the next TSMC event or find out more here