MaxLinear, has announced the availability of the Trinity platform, based on the URX processor family and the URX850 SoC. The Trinity platform delivers carrier-grade, bidirectional wireless backhaul speeds of up to 10Gbps. It combines the URX850 SoC with a cloud-native API framework that integrates with MaxLinear’s millimeter and microwave modems. The platform supports Open Compute Project (OCP) Switch Abstraction Interface (SAI) and enables cloud-managed, AI-optimized backhaul through SAI API.
Trinity integrates multiple backhaul functions into a single chip, including switching, quality-of-service (QoS), aggregation of up to four microwave wireless links, high-speed data encryption, and precise timing. This replaces multiple components such as FPGAs used in traditional architectures.
The platform reduces radio system complexity, cost, and power consumption, with reported savings of up to 50% on relevant parts. It features an operating temperature range of –40°C to +85°C and supports multi-link aggregation that adapts to channel conditions. Puneet Sethi, SVP & GM of MaxLinear’s Network Infrastructure and Carrier Business Unit, stated that the platform leverages URX’s AI acceleration and Trinity SAI API for 10Gbps microwave and E-band radio systems.
Randeep Sekhon, Chief Technology Officer at Bharti Airtel, commented on the need for integration and cost optimization in backhaul design. The Trinity platform, including the URX850 and associated backhaul software kit, is available now. OEM products based on Trinity are expected to launch in the first half of 2027.
