Raon Mixed-Signal SoC Enables 40% Lower Power, Reducing Cable Volume by 40% for More Energy Efficient Datacenters
Point2 Technology, a leading provider of high-performance, low-power connectivity solutions for cloud and 5G infrastructure, announced that it is providing its Raon mixed-signal SoC solution to Molex for its active electrical cables (AECs). Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, is using Point2 Technology’s highly integrated, low-power Raon SoC to develop 400G AECs.
“Partnering with Point2 Technology to develop multiple generations of AEC solutions that one day will reach speeds of 1.6Tb will bring tremendous value to hyperscalers, enterprises and cloud datacenter operators”
Raon SoCs are designed for 400G AECs that connect top of rack (ToR) to ToR switches, ToR to servers, spine to leaf switches, and distributed and disaggregated chassis (DDC) interconnects in datacenters. Molex plans to deliver Raon-based AECs to hyperscalers, enterprises and cloud datacenter operators that require 400G AECs for 400G switch and server deployments. Raon is an ideal solution for these applications because it enables lower power, thinner, lighter and more flexible AECs that reduce cable volume by 40 percent. This dramatic reduction in cable congestion increases airflow in server rooms, reduces energy use for air conditioning, and leads to more energy efficient and sustainable data centers.
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“The Raon SoC is field proven in hyperscale datacenters worldwide, making it a top choice for leading cable manufacturers seeking best-in-class CDR/retimer technology,” said Reza Norouzian, Chief Strategy Officer, Point2 Technology. “The Raon solution is a purpose-built SoC that meets the bandwidth requirements of cloud-based infrastructure and comes with a complete reference design that includes production-ready software and paddle card design, enabling our cable manufacturing partners to deliver 400G AECs quickly and cost effectively.”
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“Partnering with Point2 Technology to develop multiple generations of AEC solutions that one day will reach speeds of 1.6Tb will bring tremendous value to hyperscalers, enterprises and cloud datacenter operators,” said Chad Jameson, General Manager I/O Solutions, Molex. “Molex’s vast AEC experience and innovation can now combine with Point2’s deep understanding of high-performance datacenter requirements and pain points to deliver compelling business value through optimized power, performance and cost.”
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