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Is MaxLinear’s (MXL) Samsung-Based 1.6T DSP a Subtle Shift in Its Data-Center Strategy?
MaxLinear has already showcased its next-generation 1.6T PHY chipset, including the Rushmore 200G/lane PAM-4 DSP built on Samsung technology, at OFC 2026 with live optical and electrical interoperability demonstrations for data center and AI interconnects.
A key insight is Rushmore’s role as a Samsung-based second-source DSP platform, which can enhance supply-chain flexibility and multi-vendor interoperability for hyperscale data center customers.
We’ll now examine how Rushmore’s...