1-VIA Expands Globally

1‑VIA Expands Globally with New India R&D Office in Pune to Accelerate Innovation in Data Center Connectivity

Reading, UK / Pune, India - July 23, 2025

1‑VIA, a global semiconductor company designing high-performance PAM4 retimers and Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO) solutions for modern data centers, today announced the opening of a new R&D office in Pune, India. The expansion marks a major step in the company’s global growth strategy and reinforces its commitment to deep, sustained investment in engineering innovation.

With headquarters in Reading, UK, 1‑VIA is building a globally distributed team where engineering groups in the UK and Pune will collaborate closely on the company’s most advanced silicon products—including its industry-leading PAM-X DSP architecture, LPO solutions and mixed-signal IP blocks.

As part of its global growth strategy, 1‑VIA is doubling down on R&D investment to accelerate development of next-generation PAM4 retimers, LPO solutions and mixed-signal IP. The Pune office is a key pillar in this expanded innovation ecosystem, complementing the UK headquarters’ engineering expertise.

“India is home to some of the best semiconductor talent in the world,” said Suhas Rattan, CEO and Co-Founder of 1‑VIA. “Our innovation-first model drives everything we do. By doubling down on R&D and expanding into Pune, we’re investing in exceptional talent and growing our global engineering capabilities. Our teams in Pune and the UK will work hand-in-hand to deliver industry-defining connectivity solutions.”

Building the Future of Interconnects

1‑VIA’s UK and Pune teams will collaborate on cutting-edge semiconductor development in areas including:

PAM4 retimer and equalization silicon
Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO) chipset development
Laser drivers, transimpedance amplifiers and SerDes IP for hyperscale data center links
End-to-end mixed-signal design and modelling for high-throughput low-power systems

The company’s solutions are enabling a new generation of high-bandwidth energy-efficient connectivity for AI infrastructure, cloud platforms and next-gen Ethernet networks.

Global Team, Global Hiring

1‑VIA is actively hiring across both its UK and Pune offices with open roles in:

Analog & RF IC Design
DSP & Mixed-Signal Architecture
RTL & Physical Design
Layout, Verification and System Modelling

“We operate as one global engineering team,” added Ivaylo Avramov, Co-Founder and COO. “By connecting our UK and Pune offices through shared ownership and culture, we’re creating an environment where innovation flows across borders and across disciplines.”

About 1‑VIA

1‑VIA is a global semiconductor company delivering high-performance ultra-efficient connectivity silicon for data centers and cloud infrastructure. Its IP portfolio includes PAM4 retimers, LPO solutions, laser drivers, transimpedance amplifiers and advanced mixed-signal components designed for maximum performance at minimum power. Headquartered in Reading, UK with engineering teams in Pune, India, 1‑VIA is committed to building a world-class collaborative R&D culture.

Website: www.1-via.com
Careers: www.1-via.com/careers

Media Contact:

Xidi Cheng
enquiries@1-via.com
+44 (0)11-89000532

1‑VIA Expands Globally with New India R&D Office in Pune to Accelerate Innovation in Data Center Connectivity

Reading, UK / Pune, India - July 23, 2025

1‑VIA, a global semiconductor company designing high-performance PAM4 retimers and Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO) solutions for modern data centers, today announced the opening of a new R&D office in Pune, India. The expansion marks a major step in the company’s global growth strategy and reinforces its commitment to deep, sustained investment in engineering innovation.

With headquarters in Reading, UK, 1‑VIA is building a globally distributed team where engineering groups in the UK and Pune will collaborate closely on the company’s most advanced silicon products—including its industry-leading PAM-X DSP architecture, LPO solutions and mixed-signal IP blocks.

As part of its global growth strategy, 1‑VIA is doubling down on R&D investment to accelerate development of next-generation PAM4 retimers, LPO solutions and mixed-signal IP. The Pune office is a key pillar in this expanded innovation ecosystem, complementing the UK headquarters’ engineering expertise.

“India is home to some of the best semiconductor talent in the world,” said Suhas Rattan, CEO and Co-Founder of 1‑VIA. “Our innovation-first model drives everything we do. By doubling down on R&D and expanding into Pune, we’re investing in exceptional talent and growing our global engineering capabilities. Our teams in Pune and the UK will work hand-in-hand to deliver industry-defining connectivity solutions.”

Building the Future of Interconnects

1‑VIA’s UK and Pune teams will collaborate on cutting-edge semiconductor development in areas including:

PAM4 retimer and equalization silicon
Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO) chipset development
Laser drivers, transimpedance amplifiers and SerDes IP for hyperscale data center links
End-to-end mixed-signal design and modelling for high-throughput low-power systems

The company’s solutions are enabling a new generation of high-bandwidth energy-efficient connectivity for AI infrastructure, cloud platforms and next-gen Ethernet networks.

Global Team, Global Hiring

1‑VIA is actively hiring across both its UK and Pune offices with open roles in:

Analog & RF IC Design
DSP & Mixed-Signal Architecture
RTL & Physical Design
Layout, Verification and System Modelling

“We operate as one global engineering team,” added Ivaylo Avramov, Co-Founder and COO. “By connecting our UK and Pune offices through shared ownership and culture, we’re creating an environment where innovation flows across borders and across disciplines.”

About 1‑VIA

1‑VIA is a global semiconductor company delivering high-performance ultra-efficient connectivity silicon for data centers and cloud infrastructure. Its IP portfolio includes PAM4 retimers, LPO solutions, laser drivers, transimpedance amplifiers and advanced mixed-signal components designed for maximum performance at minimum power. Headquartered in Reading, UK with engineering teams in Pune, India, 1‑VIA is committed to building a world-class collaborative R&D culture.

Website: www.1-via.com
Careers: www.1-via.com/careers

Media Contact:

Xidi Cheng
enquiries@1-via.com
+44 (0)11-89000532

1‑VIA Expands Globally with New India R&D Office in Pune to Accelerate Innovation in Data Center Connectivity

Reading, UK / Pune, India - July 23, 2025

1‑VIA, a global semiconductor company designing high-performance PAM4 retimers and Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO) solutions for modern data centers, today announced the opening of a new R&D office in Pune, India. The expansion marks a major step in the company’s global growth strategy and reinforces its commitment to deep, sustained investment in engineering innovation.

With headquarters in Reading, UK, 1‑VIA is building a globally distributed team where engineering groups in the UK and Pune will collaborate closely on the company’s most advanced silicon products—including its industry-leading PAM-X DSP architecture, LPO solutions and mixed-signal IP blocks.

As part of its global growth strategy, 1‑VIA is doubling down on R&D investment to accelerate development of next-generation PAM4 retimers, LPO solutions and mixed-signal IP. The Pune office is a key pillar in this expanded innovation ecosystem, complementing the UK headquarters’ engineering expertise.

“India is home to some of the best semiconductor talent in the world,” said Suhas Rattan, CEO and Co-Founder of 1‑VIA. “Our innovation-first model drives everything we do. By doubling down on R&D and expanding into Pune, we’re investing in exceptional talent and growing our global engineering capabilities. Our teams in Pune and the UK will work hand-in-hand to deliver industry-defining connectivity solutions.”

Building the Future of Interconnects

1‑VIA’s UK and Pune teams will collaborate on cutting-edge semiconductor development in areas including:

PAM4 retimer and equalization silicon
Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO) chipset development
Laser drivers, transimpedance amplifiers and SerDes IP for hyperscale data center links
End-to-end mixed-signal design and modelling for high-throughput low-power systems

The company’s solutions are enabling a new generation of high-bandwidth energy-efficient connectivity for AI infrastructure, cloud platforms and next-gen Ethernet networks.

Global Team, Global Hiring

1‑VIA is actively hiring across both its UK and Pune offices with open roles in:

Analog & RF IC Design
DSP & Mixed-Signal Architecture
RTL & Physical Design
Layout, Verification and System Modelling

“We operate as one global engineering team,” added Ivaylo Avramov, Co-Founder and COO. “By connecting our UK and Pune offices through shared ownership and culture, we’re creating an environment where innovation flows across borders and across disciplines.”

About 1‑VIA

1‑VIA is a global semiconductor company delivering high-performance ultra-efficient connectivity silicon for data centers and cloud infrastructure. Its IP portfolio includes PAM4 retimers, LPO solutions, laser drivers, transimpedance amplifiers and advanced mixed-signal components designed for maximum performance at minimum power. Headquartered in Reading, UK with engineering teams in Pune, India, 1‑VIA is committed to building a world-class collaborative R&D culture.

Website: www.1-via.com
Careers: www.1-via.com/careers

Media Contact:

Xidi Cheng
enquiries@1-via.com
+44 (0)11-89000532

1-VIA Expands Globally with New India R&D Office in Pune!