Designing for 448G: Modulation, DSP, and Channel Trade-offs in High-Speed SerDes

Discover practical solutions and engineering insights for deploying 448G SerDes in AI and HPC cluster networks.

In this white paper, you’ll learn:

• The impact of retimed vs. unretimed host architectures on signal integrity and power
• Key trade-offs between PAM4 and PAM6 modulation
• Channel design simulations and DSP implications using real-world 448G topologies
• Equalization strategies and ADC/DAC resolution requirements
• MLSD scaling and recent Synopsys contributions to industry best practices