10Gtek Launchs 200G&400G SR8 and ACC with Spectra7 Technology at SC18
Leading Data Center Interconnect Manufacturer and Online Retailer (10Gtek)
Introduces Active Copper Cables at SC18
Dallas, TX – November 12th, 2018 – 10Gtek, as a leading data center interconnect supplier and online retailer, shows at SC18 launching more new technologies. Besides the most accepted 10G/25G/40G/100G transceivers, optical and copper cables, 10Gtek brings samples of 200G&400G QSFP-DD, like SR8 module, QSFP-DD loopback, QSFP-DD DAC cable etc. Also, high density panel application for data center MPO Cassette has displayed, which employs the patented adapters with auto anti-dust design. Check all details, welcome booth #4419.
And, Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. (TSX:SEV) (“Spectra7” or the “Company”), a leading provider of high-performance analog semiconductor products for broadband connectivity markets, today announced that 10Gtek has begun offering active copper cables (ACCs) using Spectra7’s revolutionary GaugeChangerTM technology. Additionally, 10Gtek ACC cables with Spectra7 technology will be showcased at the SuperComputer 2018 (SC18) show at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, TX from November 12-15.
GaugeChangerTM is an innovative and disruptive technology that allows copper to extend much longer lengths without the cost and power penalty of optics. It works equally well at 25Gbps NRZ and 50Gbps PAM4 enabling new connector standards of 100/200/400 Gbps.
10Gtek is a top-10 manufacturer of passive direct attached cables (DACs) used in data center applications. 10Gtek’s DAC offerings include: SFP28, QSFP28 and soon QSFP-DD. Bringing together this technology and know-how with Spectra7’s GaugeChangerTM embedded ICs offers up to 12 times less power and significant cost savings over optical solutions for data center customers.
“Spectra 7 has created a revolutionary solution to address the dramatically increasing power and cost of data center interconnects ” said Alan Wong, General Manager at 10Gtek. “We are pleased to be moving forward on several new designs with Spectra7 based on our technology assessment and customer interest.”
“10Gtek is a leading supplier and online retailer in the data center interconnect market,” said Spectra7 CEO Raouf Halim. “The adoption of our GaugeChangerTM technology by 10Gtek will offer us a strong sales channel into the enterprise and HPC data center markets.”
10GTek will be showcasing products with Spectra7’s GaugeChangerTM technology at Booth #4419.
About 10Gtek
10Gtek Transceivers Co., Ltd is a leading high speed cable and transceiver supplier in China, who designs, manufactures and sells direct attach copper cables and optical transceivers (10G/40G/100G). We focus on the development of high reliability and cost efficient interconnect solution, providing the best-of-breed copper or optical modules for customers in areas such as cloud computing, data centers, data communication, long-distance transmission, wireless access, etc. Our valued proposition is our leading-edge optical component and packaging technology, high speed cable design know-how and unique low-cost testing capability. For more information, please visit www.10gtek.com
About SC18
SC18 is the world’s largest marketplace for HPC and networking professionals, attracting scientists, engineers, software developers, policy makers, corporate managers, CIOs, and IT administrators from universities, industry, and government agencies worldwide. For exhibitors, no other event provides such extensive opportunities for exposure and in-depth interaction with key audiences as more than 12,000 attendees from around the world convene in Dallas to discover the latest innovations in HPC, networking, storage, and analysis. For more information, please visit sc18.supercomputing.org
About Spectra7 Microsystems Inc.
Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. is a high-performance analog semiconductor company delivering unprecedented bandwidth, speed and resolution to enable disruptive industrial design for leading electronics manufacturers in virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, data centers and other connectivity markets. Spectra7 is based in San Jose, California with design centers in Markham, Ontario, Cork, Ireland, and Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, please visit www.spectra7.com.
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