company blog about Mingjiada Seeks Broadcom BCM87800A0KEFBG—the Industry-Leading 7nm 800G PAM-4 PHY, Empowering Hyperscale Data Centers

Shenzhen Mingjiada Electronics Co., Ltd. is currently seeking to purchase Broadcom BCM87800A0KEFBG high-performance Ethernet transceivers. This model is the industry’s highest-performance, lowest-power single-chip 800GbE PAM-4 PHY. Based on a 7-nanometer CMOS process, it supports 8-channel 106 Gb/s PAM-4 signal transmission and is specifically designed for hyperscale data centers, 800G optical modules, and high-speed networking equipment.

Product Overview: The Core of High-Speed Interconnectivity in the 800G Era

The BCM87800A0KEFBG is Broadcom’s flagship 800GbE PAM-4 PHY transceiver. Utilizing advanced 7-nanometer process technology, it drives eight channels of 106 Gb/s PAM-4 signals at 53 Gbaud while supporting both DR8 and 2xFR4 fiber links.

This device leverages Broadcom’s proven and mature PAM-4 technology platform, as demonstrated in the BCM8740X PHY, providing a clear path to accelerate the commercialization of 800G QSFP-DD/OSFP optical modules. Broadcom’s advanced DSP technology and equalization algorithms compensate for optical loss while maintaining industry-leading low power consumption, enabling the deployment of 25.6 Tb/s and higher-density switch ASICs in pluggable optical modules and co-packaged optical solutions.

Key Specifications

Brand: Broadcom

Model: BCM87800A0KEFBG

Process Technology: 7-nanometer CMOS

Architecture: 800GbE (8:8) PAM-4 PHY

Number of Channels: 8 channels × 106 Gb/s

Signal Rate: 53 Gbaud PAM-4

Total Bandwidth: 800GbE

Package Type: BGA

Reference Clock: 156.25 MHz

Supported Fiber Links: DR8, 2xFR4

Power Consumption: Less than 6 W (typical)

Key Features and Technical Advantages

1. Industry-Leading DSP Performance and Power Efficiency

The BCM87800A0KEFBG utilizes Broadcom’s market-leading 7-nanometer PAM-4 PHY transceiver technology platform, delivering industry-leading DSP performance and power efficiency, enabling DR8/2xFR4 optical modules to meet IEEE standards and MSA specifications.

2. Support for Mature Optical Front-End Technologies

The chip’s mature PAM-4 architecture supports a variety of optical front-end technologies, including EML (electron-absorption-modulated lasers), DML (directly modulated lasers), and silicon photonics, providing flexible solutions for different application scenarios.

3. Optimized Switch ASIC Interoperability

Optimized for Broadcom switch ASICs and ASSPs utilizing a 100G PAM-4 SerDes architecture, with verified interoperability, ensuring reliability and performance for system-level integration.

4. Ultra-Low Power Consumption and Compact Packaging

Utilizing 7-nanometer process technology and a compact package, with power consumption below 6W, it supports flexible PCB layout, significantly reducing energy consumption and space requirements for data centers and network equipment.

5. Highly Integrated Features

Integrated with retimers and equalizers, it supports auto-negotiation and link training functions, along with built-in voltage regulators and 400G FEC capabilities, providing the market with an unparalleled competitive advantage.

Typical Application Scenarios

Hyperscale Data Center Deployments: Suitable for internal deployment in 800G QSFP-DD/OSFP optical modules, providing high-bandwidth, low-latency network connectivity for hyperscale data centers and meeting the massive data transmission demands of compute-intensive applications such as AI and machine learning.

800G DR8 Optical Modules: Supports 800G DR8 optical module applications, providing a complete solution for next-generation high-density PAM-4 optical links.

2×400G DR4/FR4 Optical Modules: Supports a 2×400G DR4/FR4 split architecture, enabling flexible network configurations.

Co-Packaged Optics Solutions: Suitable for co-packaged optics (Co-packaged Optics) solutions, paving the way for the deployment of 25.6 Tb/s and higher-density switch ASICs.

Advantages of Purchasing from Mingjiada Electronics

Deep Industry Expertise and Reputable Service: Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Shenzhen, with branches in Hong Kong, Japan, Russia, and other locations, we are a leading domestic distributor of electronic components, specializing in providing high-end semiconductor solutions from top international brands such as Broadcom.

Official Channels, Reliable Quality: All purchases are made through official authorized channels, and strict incoming inspection procedures are enforced to ensure that every chip is genuine and traceable by batch.

Rapid Response, Efficient Service: Leveraging our warehouse network in Shenzhen and Hong Kong, we respond quickly to customer needs, providing instant quotes and professional supply services, and are dedicated to offering high-quality electronic component supply services to end customers and distributors alike.

One-Stop Supply Chain Services: We offer one-stop supply services for Broadcom’s full range of communications and networking products, including Ethernet switch chips, processors, and PHY transceivers, providing end-to-end support from product selection consultation to bulk procurement.

If you have BCM87800A0KEFBG in stock or would like to learn more about this product, please feel free to contact Shenzhen Mingjiada Electronics Co., Ltd.