• Thursday | 13 August 2026

Aeonsemi Brings 10Gbps Ethernet Over Existing Coax to Next-Generation AI and Broadband Networks

13 August 2026 | Interaction

LumaReach™ enables operators and equipment makers to reuse installed 75-ohm coaxial infrastructure for high-speed Ethernet, supporting AI edge networks, MDUs, enterprise connectivity and fixed wireless deployments without costly rewiring.

Semicon Leaders Asia speaks with Mike Hansen, Sr. Product Line Manager at Aeonsemi, on how LumaReach™ is reshaping Ethernet-over-coax deployments and enabling cost-effective, high-speed connectivity.

Q. LumaReach™ introduces what you describe as the industry's first commercially available 10 Gbps Ethernet-over-coax network controller. What market opportunity did Aeonsemi identify, and how do you expect this technology to change broadband deployment strategies for network operators? 

Aeonsemi identified a substantial installed base of 75-ohm coaxial cabling in homes, multi-dwelling units, hotels, commercial buildings and other facilities that is often underutilised for modern data networking. In many of these environments, installing new Cat6A or fibre cabling through finished walls, risers and occupied spaces can be expensive, disruptive and time-consuming. 

LumaReach enables equipment manufacturers and network operators to establish a point-to-point, full-duplex 10 Gbps Ethernet connection over suitable existing coaxial cabling. We expect it to give operators an additional deployment option: they can upgrade connectivity in locations where reusing the installed cabling provides a better economic and operational outcome than a full premises rewiring. 

Q. By leveraging existing coaxial infrastructure instead of requiring new fibre installations, LumaReach™ offers a different economic model for service providers. How significant are the potential cost and deployment advantages, particularly in regions where fibre rollout remains challenging? 

We view the economic advantage primarily as cabling-reuse economics rather than as a choice between coax and fibre. The cost of installing new cabling varies significantly by building type. A straightforward cable pull may cost a few hundred dollars, while multi-room residential, MDU, historic-building and occupied-commercial retrofits can reach several thousand dollars once labour, access, wall repair, permitting and disruption are included. 

Where suitable coaxial cabling is already installed, LumaReach can reduce or eliminate much of that retrofit work. It is complementary to broader fibre and broadband investment: operators can continue deploying the access technology that best fits each market while using existing premises cabling where a new cable installation would add high cost, delay or disruption. 

Q. AI applications, cloud services and edge computing are driving demand for higher-performance networks. How do you see technologies like LumaReach™ supporting next-generation connectivity requirements while complementing broader fibre and broadband expansion initiatives? 

AI is increasing the amount of data generated and processed locally. Cameras, sensors, storage systems, Wi-Fi access points and edge-computing platforms increasingly exchange data within the premises rather than sending every workload to a centralised cloud. This creates more local network traffic and places greater importance on bandwidth, latency and reliable wired backhaul. 

At the same time, multi-gigabit broadband and Wi-Fi 7 are raising the performance available at the network edge. The wired infrastructure connecting those systems must keep pace. LumaReach provides a low-latency 10 Gbps Ethernet connection over suitable installed coax, helping premises networks support those requirements regardless of whether the upstream access network uses fibre, cable, fixed wireless or another technology. 

Q. Collaboration across the networking ecosystem is essential for new connectivity standards to gain traction. How is Aeonsemi working with telecom operators, equipment manufacturers and system integrators to accelerate commercial adoption of Ethernet-over-coax solutions? 

Commercial adoption depends on more than the silicon itself. Aeonsemi is working with network operators, equipment manufacturers and system integrators on reference designs, system architecture, cable qualification, diagnostics, management software and field testing. 

An important advantage of LumaReach is that it is designed to connect with established Ethernet interfaces and equipment rather than requiring an entirely new end-to-end networking ecosystem. We are already engaged with several key ecosystem participants, and initial customer field trials are planned for later in 2026. 

Q. Beyond residential broadband, LumaReach™ supports applications such as fixed wireless access, multi-dwelling units and enterprise networking. Which market segments do you believe will see the earliest commercial deployments, and where do you expect the strongest long-term growth? 

We expect the earliest deployments in markets where the cost and disruption of installing new cabling are easiest to quantify. These include multi-dwelling units, hospitality, enterprise and commercial buildings, fixed-wireless installations, and wired backhaul for Wi-Fi access points or mesh nodes. 

These applications generally have clearly defined point-to-point connections and can benefit immediately from reusing installed coaxial cabling. Longer term, we see opportunities across a much wider range of managed residential, commercial and industrial networks wherever suitable 75-ohm coax is available, and higher-speed Ethernet connectivity is required. 

Q. Looking ahead, what are Aeonsemi’s strategic priorities for expanding its connectivity portfolio, and how do you envision high-speed Ethernet technologies evolving to support AI-driven networks, smart infrastructure and next-generation digital services? 

Aeonsemi’s strategy is to build a broader portfolio of high-performance Ethernet and timing silicon for AI infrastructure at the edge and in physical systems. We will continue expanding across Ethernet PHYs, network controllers and adjacent connectivity functions that improve bandwidth, latency, synchronisation, diagnostics, security and system integration. 

Ethernet’s advantage is not limited to raw speed. It combines a large and mature ecosystem with interoperability, low latency, precision timing, time-sensitive networking and attractive system economics. We expect those attributes to make Ethernet foundational to AI edge networks, smart buildings, industrial automation, robotics, automotive systems and next-generation broadband equipment. 

 

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