Astera Labs announced its new Taurus Smart Cable Module (Taurus SCM) portfolio to overcome performance bottlenecks in data center Switch-to-Switch and Switch-to-Server interconnects running up to 100G/Lane for 200/400/800 GbE. The Taurus SCM enables cloud system integrators and cable assembly vendors to rapidly develop and deploy cost-effective, copper-based Smart Electrical Cables (SEC) with purpose-built intelligence […]
Networking
Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) allows an interconnected industry
By Ruud van den Brink • Product Manager for Industrial Communications • TE Connectivity Industry 4.0 is all about enhancing efficiency and productivity. Part of these improvements can be realized in a more optimized communication infrastructure in industrial networks. Modern-day industrial automation systems are complex. Different layers in the network use different communication standards. A […]
400Gbps InfiniBand networking platform targets cloud computing apps
NVIDIA announced NVIDIA Quantum-2, the next generation of its InfiniBand networking platform, which offers the extreme performance, broad accessibility, and strong security needed by cloud computing providers and supercomputing centers. The most advanced end-to-end networking platform ever built, NVIDIA Quantum-2 is a 400Gbps InfiniBand networking platform that consists of the NVIDIA Quantum-2 switch, the ConnectX-7 […]
Open RAN: Design options from networks to memory
Open RAN networks offer network architecture options and memory-design options in 5G radios.
Backup batteries keep networks running
48 V backup batteries from Green Cubes keep network equipment online during power failures.
Small SBCs carry 11th generation Intel core U-series and Celeron 6000 series MPUs
Kontron launches a new 3.5″ single-board computer, named 3.5″-SBC-TGL, powered by 11th Generation Intel Core U-Series and Celeron 6000 Series processors (Code Name: Tiger Lake UP3), to help system developers build a low-latency, graphics-demanding, and AI-enabled embedded system for smart retail, industrial automation, smart city, healthcare or similar IoT / AIoT related applications. Besides the […]
PCI Express 3.0 packet switch is multiple port-, lane-width configurable
Diodes Incorporated has announced the PI7C9X3G816GP, a PCIe 3.0 packet switch that supports 16-lane operation in flexible 2-port, 3-port, 4-port, 5-port, and 8-port configurations. Designed to meet advanced performance needs, this switch is well-suited for networking and telecommunications infrastructure, security systems, fail-over systems, AI and deep learning, NAS, HBA cards, and data center applications. The […]
RS-485/422 transceiver ICs feature industry-leading ±5,000-V EFT immunity
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RAA78815x Family of 5V differential RS-485/422 transceivers with industry-leading electrical fast transient (EFT) immunity – ±5000V – and ESD protection up to ±16,000V, making these products the ideal solution for noise-sensitive industrial communication networks. The six new full and half-duplex ruggedized devices meet both the RS-485 and RS-422 communication standards […]
Three-phase power modules target high-efficiency telecom, networking, data center apps
The new lower-voltage, true three-phase, 6-kilowatt (kW) version from ABB Power Conversion provides the power levels needed in telecommunication and networking applications. The low-line rectifiers provide the foundation for a variety of lower-voltage power systems to be developed by ABB, starting with its low-line GPS4830. Both the low-line GP100 and GPS4830 help power designers and […]
Immersive e-learning platform for R&D leaders and engineers
Keysight University is an interactive online platform for engineers to learn about test and measurement fundamentals, engineering design tips and best practices in their industries. As Keysight’s expansive customer base of engineers and R&D leaders look to keep pace with emerging technologies such as cellular 5G, quantum and connected cars, the company created an immersive […]