Evolution of High-Speed Computing Interfaces
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Virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous cars, and high-definition (HD) video streaming escalate the need for more and faster data, both in the core network and the data center. Consumers no longer tolerate even the smallest delay to data access. In some applications, such as autonomous driving and medical IoT devices, delayed communication can lead to life and death situations.
Data center networks need to move from 100 gigabit Ethernet (GE) to 400GE speeds to support the requirements of emerging technologies. Faster networking speeds require faster memory and faster serial bus communications. In addition to moving to 400GE speeds, data center operators need to move to the next generation of high-speed computing interfaces, such as Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCI Express® or PCIe®) and Double Data Rate (DDR) memory. Data center operators also need to consider new specialized interconnect technologies that offer alternatives to PCIe.