# Retimers inside AECs

Part ID: 3.09a · Layer 3 (Networking & interconnect) · child of 3.09

Retimer chips embedded inside active electrical cables (AEC) that regenerate the signal to extend reach at high speed.

## Companies

| Company | Role | Confidence | Ownership | Ticker | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astera Labs | manufacturer | inferred | public | ALAB |  |
| Broadcom | manufacturer | inferred | public | AVGO |  |
| Marvell | manufacturer | inferred | public | MRVL |  |
| Spectra7 | manufacturer | inferred | public | SEV.V |  |

Confidence tags: disclosed = company/filing statement; reported = trade press or partner list; inferred = taxonomy lead.