MACOM UPDATES

Lowell, Massachusetts, September 8, 2016 – MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”), a leading supplier of high-performance RF, microwave, millimeterwave and photonic semiconductor products, today announced with Canare Electric, a leading industry supplier of UHDTV cabling solutions, a new performance reach for MACOM’s 2^nd Generation 12G-SDI chipset when partnered with Canare’s L5.5UHD coaxial cable. This combined solution achieves over 150 meters cable reach, increasing effective transmission over long distances as required in next-gen 4K editing, routing and transport applications.

MACOM’s MACD-23528 is a 2^nd generation 12G-SDI cable driver offering customers improved performance with increased output signal, low power and low output jitter. This device exceeds all the physical layer specifications noted in SMPTE ST 2081-1 and ST 2082-1 standards, is footprint compatible with MACOM 3G-SDI cable drivers and has a programmable pre-emphasis feature, allowing customers to completely optimize performance. The MAEQ-23644A, a 2^nd generation12G-SDI long reach adaptive cable equalizer, features and low noise and high gain equalization. This device includes an integrated relocker, reducing system cost, complexity and power consumption. The MACD-23528 and MAEQ-23644 are currently sampling, with production expected in calendar 2017.

“MACOM and Canare are both committed to serving our customers with the best performance solutions available,” said Gary Shah, Vice President, High-Performance Analog, at MACOM. “MACOM’s 2^nd generation 12G-SDI chipset, used with Canare’s new coaxial cable, achieves a new standard for cable reach in the industry and delivers that improved performance to customers. We believe our continued collaboration with partners like Canare serves to advance the capabilities and growth of the 12G-SDI broadcast video industry.“

“Canare is dedicated to advancing cable technology to enable future broadcast formats,” said Mr. Junichiro Ono, CEO and President at Canare. “Working together with our innovative partners like MACOM enables us to push beyond the limitations of current cables to provide greater reach to cover the vast majority of broadcast installations.”

MACOM’s portfolio of advanced performance solutions for 4K broadcast video applications will be shown at IBC 2016, Booth #8A.15, September 9^th-13^th at the RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre in Amsterdam, Netherlands. To make an appointment, contact your local sales representative. For more information on MACOM’s broad optical and photonic portfolio visit: www.macom.com.

ABOUT MACOM

MACOM enables a better-connected and safer world by delivering breakthrough semiconductor technologies for optical, wireless and satellite networks that satisfy society’s insatiable demand for information.

Today, MACOM powers the infrastructure that millions of lives and livelihoods depend on every minute to communicate, transact business, travel, stay informed and be entertained.  Our technology increases the speed and coverage of the mobile Internet and enables fiber optic networks to carry previously unimaginable volumes of traffic to businesses, homes and datacenters. 

Keeping us all safe, MACOM technology enables next-generation radars for air traffic control and weather forecasting, as well as mission success on the modern networked battlefield.

MACOM is the partner of choice to the world’s leading communications infrastructure, aerospace and defense companies, helping solve their most complex challenges in areas including network capacity, signal coverage, energy efficiency and field reliability, through its best-in-class team and broad portfolio of analog RF, microwave, millimeterwave and photonic semiconductor products.

MACOM is a pillar of the semiconductor industry, thriving for more than 60 years of daring to change the world for the better, through bold technological strokes that deliver true competitive advantage to customers and superior value to investors. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard. MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

MACOM, M/A-COM, M/A-COM Technology Solutions, M/A-COM Tech, Partners in RF & Microwave, and related logos are trademarks of MACOM. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

For more information about MACOM, please visit www.macom.com follow @MACOMtweets on Twitter, join MACOM on LinkedIn, or visit the MACOM YouTube Channel.

DISCLAIMER FOR NEW PRODUCTS:

Any express or implied statements in MACOM product announcements are not meant as warranties or warrantable specifications of any kind. The only warranty MACOM may offer with respect to any product sale is one contained in a written purchase agreement between MACOM and the purchaser concerning such sale and signed by a duly authorized MACOM employee, or, to the extent MACOM's purchase order acknowledgment so indicates, the limited warranty contained in MACOM's standard Terms and Conditions for Quotation or Sale, a copy of which may be found at: http://www.macom.com/purchases

MACOM SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
North Americas -- Phone: 800.366.2266
Europe -- Phone: +353.21.244.6400
India -- Phone: +91.80.43537383
China – Phone: +86.21.2407.1588

MACOM MEDIA CONTACTS:
Ozzie Billimoria
MACOM Technology Solutions Inc.
978-656-2896
[email protected]

Colin Boroski
Rainier Communications
508-475-0025 x142
[email protected]

Anja-Maria Hastenrath
embedded PR
+49 (0)89 64913634-11
[email protected]