MaxLinear Launches New USB UART Solutions for AI Data Center Control-Plane Connectivity
Event summary
- MaxLinear introduced the Coronado™ (MxL81424) and Laguna™ (MxL81108) USB UART families for AI data center control-plane connectivity.
- Coronado™ features an ultra-compact 5 × 5mm QFN package and supports up to 12Mbps UART baud rates.
- Laguna™ offers pin-to-pin compatibility with existing USB-to-UART solutions for seamless deployment.
- Samples of Coronado™ expected in June 2026, with production scheduled for the second half of 2026.
- Laguna™ samples expected in Q3 2026, with production by the end of 2026.
The big picture
MaxLinear's new USB UART solutions address the growing need for scalable, high-concurrency control-plane connectivity in AI data centers. As hyperscale deployments drive unprecedented rack density and system complexity, reliable out-of-band management infrastructure has become mission-critical. The expansion of MaxLinear's USB UART portfolio positions the company to capitalize on the substantial market opportunity in AI data center infrastructure.
What we're watching
- Market Adoption
- How quickly hyperscale AI data center operators will integrate Coronado™ and Laguna™ into their infrastructure.
- Competitive Positioning
- Whether MaxLinear can sustain its market share against competitors in the USB UART space.
- Production Timelines
- The pace at which MaxLinear can scale production to meet the estimated 200M unit demand driven by AI data center deployments.
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