TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 1, 2026--
THine Electronics, Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange:6769, “THine”), a global leading fabless semiconductor supplier of innovative mixed signal LSI and analog technologies as well as valuable AI/IoT-based solutions and AI/data servers, today announced its optical DSP(digital signal processor)-free chipset with its ZERO EYE SKEW ® technology for short-reach optical interconnect of PCI Express7(PCIe7) 2TB/s linear pluggable optics(LPO) or co-packaged optics(CPO), enabling to save power by 73% and lower latency by 90%. THine plans to deliver its optical DSP-free chipset samples of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers(VCSEL) driver and transimpedance amplifier(TIA) for PCIe7 in 2027 and samples for PCIe6 in 2026 as well as its “Sideband Aggregator” IC samples in 2026.
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These VCSEL drivers and TIAs are developed with support from the grant program (No.JPJ012368G70601) by National Institute of Information and Communications Technology(NICT), Japan.
THine has developed its ZERO EYE SKEW ® technology for PCIe6/7 for “slow and wide” interconnections in scale-up AI networks that enable to eliminate optical DSP from optical links, achieving cost-effective, lower latency, high-density, and power efficient short-reach solution of the next-generation.
Many optical interconnects, including PCIe6/7, have several GPIO lines, called “sideband” and THine’s new solution, “Sideband Aggregator” IC (THCS255) enables to reduce such GPIO lines into half or less, empowered by its high-speed serial technology.
THine will exhibit such solution at 2026 Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC2026) at Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California, March 17 th ~ 19 th, at West Hall 4575.
“The adoption of artificial intelligence(AI) is rapidly expanding. Since AI servers are going to be equipped with over 500 GPUs and memories, we are confident that THine’s proprietary ZERO EYE SKEW ® technology, eliminating DSPs from optical links in Scale-Up AI networks, delivers significant value of efficient costs, lower latency, high-density, and lower power,” said Yasuhiro Takada, Chief Strategy Officer of THine Electronics, Inc. “THine plans to accelerate product development and to contribute to ‘slow and wide’ optical interconnection through collaboration and cooperation with major global customers, hyperscalers, and partners.”
About THine
THine Electronics Incorporated is a fabless semiconductor manufacturer that provides innovative mixed signal LSI and analog technologies. In addition to optical chipsets, THine’s technologies include V-by-One ® HS plus, LVDS, other high-speed data signaling, ISP, timing controller, analog-to-digital converter, power management, and drivers for LEDs/motors as well as providing AI/IoT/M2M solution through THine MobileTek, Inc. and AI/data server solution through THine Hyperdata, Inc.
THine is headquartered in Tokyo, and has subsidiaries in Yokohama, Taipei, Seoul, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Santa Clara. THine is listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange under the security code of 6769. For more information, please visit https://www.thine.co.jp/en/.
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Optical DSP-free interconnect solution with PCIe6/7 VCSEL drivers and TIAs for Scale-Up AI network
Entertainment's awards season has coincided with the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign in Minneapolis, forcing artists to decide whether and how to join the growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdowns.
Those questions again surfaced Sunday as music's biggest stars walked the red carpet at the Grammys. Activists spent the week pressing celebrities to don pins protesting the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence in cities, working with their teams to spread the message and circulating them at the many events leading up to the ceremony.
Organizers saw a stronger showing of support Sunday than at last month’s Golden Globes. Public backlash has grown since a Border Patrol officer shot and killed 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti and federal agents detained 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos. The recent arrest of journalist Don Lemon only added to the outcry.
Plus, as one organizer noted, the Grammys tend to draw a less risk-averse crowd than Hollywood's shows.
“These are folks who are known for six-stage shows, crazy costumes, being kind of rebellious, punk rock — like that’s the music industry. And so, I think it makes sense that we would see good support,” Maremoto Executive Director Jess Morales Rocketto said. "These pins are about so much more than a red carpet moment. It’s about people taking a stand and doing what they can to show up to say that ICE should be out of our communities.”
Earlier in the week, Mexican American singer Becky G had an explicit message for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on the nails she wore to the MusiCares Person of the Year gala.
Jason Isbell, Margo Price, Kehlani and Rhiannon Giddens were among the artists wearing protest apparel on the Grammys red carpet. Joni Mitchell wore a pin saying “ICE OUT” while accepting the award for best historical album, and Kehlani cursed ICE in her acceptance speech for best R&B performance.
Vernon, whose band Bon Iver is up for best alternative music album, said he wore a whistle to honor the legal observers who are documenting federal agents' actions on the streets.
“I think there’s a reason that music exists and it’s to heal and to bring people together,” he told The Associated Press. “But the real work are those observers on the on the ground in Minneapolis. We just want to want to shout them out.”
At the Sundance Film Festival last week, several celebrities wore “ICE OUT” pins during their red carpet appearances, including Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde and Zoey Deutch, who also wore a “BE GOOD” pin, referencing Renee Good, who was killed by an ICE officer last month.
Wilde told the AP that she was “horrified by this string of murders that we are somehow legitimizing and normalizing."
“It’s really difficult to be here and to be celebrating something so joyous and beautiful and positive when we know what’s happening on the streets," she added. "Americans are out on the streets marching and demanding justice, and we’re there with them. And if we can do anything with our platforms, you know, we can speak out and demand that ICE get out.”
Portman got emotional when asked about her “ICE OUT" pin at the premiere of her new film, “The Gallerist.”
“I’m so lucky to be here in a joyful, creative community celebrating a movie we’re really proud of. But it’s impossible to ignore what ICE is doing to our country. And I’m very inspired, though, by all of the amazing, amazing Americans who are coming out and supporting each other and being there in communities. It’s beautiful,” the actor said as she teared up.
As far as the Grammys go, Rocketto, the community organizer who founded the Latino advocacy group Maremoto, said it's “kind of a crapshoot” as to which entertainers actually wear the pins.
She described a range of industry forces working against artists' political expression. The show is broadcast by CBS, which was recently taken over by David Ellison — the son of billionaire Larry Ellison, a supporter of President Donald Trump. Objections could come from record companies, managers or corporate partners.
“Maybe the design house that did their fashion deal for the red carpet didn’t want them to literally poke holes in the dress,” she said. "There’s like a million reasons for people not to do it.”
Artists might also face personal dangers themselves. Morales Rocketto pointed to the Trump administration's threats to place ICE agents at the upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance by Bad Bunny, “one of the most invincible” entertainers in her view.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if we see some Latino artists wearing them," she said of the pins. "But the reality is that just because Latino artists are rich and famous, doesn’t mean that they are exempt from the lack of safety that permeates so many Latinos and Latino families. They themselves may be undocumented or only have a green card or have mixed status families."
AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr and AP journalist Brooke Lefferts contributed reporting from Park City, Utah.
Amy Allen accepts the award for songwriter of the year, non‑classical during the 68th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Patrick Milligan, left, and Joni Mitchell accept the award for best historical album for "Joni Mitchell Archives - Volume 4: The Asylum Years (1976–1980)" during the 68th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Jeremy Ivey, left, and Margo Price arrive at the 68th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Justin Vernon arrives at the 68th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Kehlani arrives at the 68th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Kehlani accepts the award for best R&B performance for "Folded" during the 68th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
