Marvell Extends Connectivity Leadership with AEC Ecosystem Demonstrations at OFC 2025

Core Insights - Marvell Technology, Inc. is collaborating with partners to showcase advanced copper interconnect solutions that meet the increasing bandwidth demands of accelerated infrastructure, specifically through the introduction of 800G and 1.6T Alaska® A PAM4 DSPs for Active Electrical Cables (AECs) at OFC 2025 [1][2][3] Industry Overview - The demand for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and cloud computing is driving data center operators to enhance their data infrastructure technologies, aiming for improved performance and efficiency [2] - The market for AEC silicon is projected to grow at a rate of 61% annually, reaching $1.3 billion by 2029, indicating a significant opportunity for companies involved in this sector [2] Product Innovations - The Alaska A 1.6T PAM4 DSP is the first AEC DSP designed for 200G/lane-based architectures, supporting 1.6T switches and servers, with capabilities to reach over three meters using 32AWG cables [2][3] - The Alaska A 800G AEC utilizes a 100G/lane SerDes to provide 7-meter copper connectivity, which is essential for AI server architectures, significantly extending the reach compared to passive copper cables [3] Strategic Collaborations - Marvell is working with several industry leaders, including 3M, Amphenol, Broadex, Luxshare-Tech, and TE Connectivity, to enhance connectivity solutions and support the growing needs of hyperscalers [1][4][6] - The partnerships aim to deliver high-speed, low-latency interconnects that are crucial for optimizing AI infrastructure and meeting the demands of next-generation computing workloads [6][8] Availability - The Marvell Alaska A 1.6T PAM4 DSPs for AECs are now generally available, indicating readiness for market deployment [7]