Broadcom Delivers Industry’s First 400G/lane Optical DSP for Next-Generation AI Networks

Broadcom Delivers Industry’s First 400G/lane Optical DSP for Next-Generation AI Networks

By Broadcom Inc.
Publication Date: 2026-03-11 13:00:00

Broadcom Inc.

3nm 400G/lane technology enables best-in-class 1.6T transceivers and lays the foundation for 204.8T networks using 3.2T transceivers

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO), a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions, today announced the availability of its 3nm 400G/lane optical PAM-4 DSP, the Taurus™ BCM83640, optimized for 1.6T transceiver solutions with unprecedented bandwidth density and efficiency. The device features 400G/lane serial optical interfaces, which enable optical transceiver manufacturers to cost effectively deliver low power 1.6T pluggable modules to meet the growing bandwidth needs for AI data centers.

Taurus™ BCM83640 Product Highlights

  • Monolithic 3nm 1.6T (8:4) PAM-4 DSP with integrated laser driver

  • Delivers best-in-class module performance in BER and power consumption

  • Proven interoperability with…