Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the VersaClock 7 clock generators, a family of configurable clock generators with an internal crystal oscillator for PCIe and networking applications in high-end computing, wired infrastructure and data center equipment. The VersaClock 7 delivers unmatched flexibility, enabling designers to configure frequencies, Input/Output (I/O) levels, and General Purpose I/O (GPIO) pin functionality. […]
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COM Express 3.1 boards host 12th Gen Intel Core processors
congatec has launched 10 compliant Computer-on-Modules based on 12th Gen Intel Core processors (formerly codenamed Alder Lake). The modules will be equipped with the new updated 16 Gbps COM Express connector and support high-speed interfaces such as PCIe 4.0 and USB 3.2. As upgrades of the already existing family of COM Express Type 6 modules, […]
PCIe 3.0 packet switch offers fan-out, multi-host capabilities
Diodes Incorporated is introducing its latest PCIe 3.0 packet switch, the DIODES PI7C9X3G1224GP. A high-performance 12-port, 24-lane device, it can be used in edge computing, data storage, and communications infrastructure, and incorporated into host bus adaptors (HBAs), industrial controllers, and network routers. The PI7C9X3G1224GP has a low packet forwarding latency of less than 150ns (typical). […]
6G: A tale from two conferences
October 2022 featured two conferences looking at 6G. The metaverse topped both, but engineering and sustainability were featured, too.
DOCSIS 4.0 ICs deliver 10 Gbps downstream, 6 Gbps upstream
Qorvo announces the availability of the industry’s most complete 1.8 GHz DOCSIS 4.0 product portfolio. DOCSIS 4.0 delivers up to 10 gigabits per second (Gbps) downstream and increases upstream speeds up to 6 Gbps. Greater two-way interaction required for today’s entertainment systems and home and enterprise networks is driving demand for increased downstream bandwidth and […]
POL buck regulators optimized for Intel/AMD server CPUs
Infineon Technologies AG introduced a new family of OptiMOS 5 IPOL buck regulators with VR14-compliant SVID standard and I²C/PMBus digital interfaces for Intel/AMD server CPUs and network ASICs/FPGAs. Housed in a 5 x 6 mm² PQFN package, these devices are an easy-to-use, fully integrated, and highly efficient solution for next-generation server, storage, telecom, and datacom […]
Ethernet 12.8 terabits/sec security switch ASIC analyzes traffic at line rate
Broadcom Inc. announced the delivery of the Trident 4C Ethernet switch ASIC, 12.8 terabits/second security switch capable of analyzing all traffic at line rate. Trident 4C detects flow anomalies in real-time as part of a rapid cyber-threat defense. Network bandwidth has been increasing rapidly and security analytics until now have been forced to rely on […]
Ultra-low-current detect switches optimized for battery-powered devices
C&K has extended its detect product family to include an ultra-low current version. The SDS ULC (Ultra-low Current) detect switch series is designed to limit power consumption on battery-powered devices. With the proliferation of wireless and portable battery-powered devices, designers require solutions that consume minimal energy to prolong battery life. Combining low current (10µA) with […]
Verification IP (VIP) handles virtual network co-simulation for 800Gbps Ethernet 2-7 network stack
Avery Design Systems announced that its fully-tested Verification IP (VIP) for 800Gbps Ethernet can now be used to perform virtual network co-simulation for the full layer Ethernet 2-7 network stack. The combination of the VIP and a virtual co-simulation/co-emulation system enables the running of full hardware/software system verification on pre-silicon SoC RTL and software integrations. […]
PCIe 4.0, U.2 NVMe/SATA all-flash NAS comes in tower form factor
QNAP Systems, Inc. launched the TS-h1290FX NAS. Providing QNAP’s first PCIe 4.0 and U.2 NVMe/SATA all-flash NAS in a tower form factor, the TS-h1290FX excels in the most demanding work environments such as collaborative high-resolution video workflows. Featuring AMD EPYC 8/16-core processors, built-in 25GbE and 2.5GbE connectivity, PCIe Gen 4 expansion, and up to petabyte-scale […]