XConn Technologies , the leader in next-generation interconnect technology for high-performance computing and AI applications, has announced that its PCIe® 5.0 capable switch, the XC51256 “Apollo,” has successfully passed testing at the PCI-SIG® Compliance Workshop #132. This milestone confirms that the switch complies with the rigorous standards required for PCIe 5.0 technology integrations, and it is now officially listed on the PCI-SIG Integrators List.
Key Announcement Highlights:
- PCIe 5.0 Compliance: The XC51256 “Apollo” switch has passed the PCI-SIG Compliance Workshop, ensuring it meets the highest standards of interoperability and reliability for PCIe 5.0 integrations.
- Industry Recognition: The successful compliance validation places XConn at the forefront of high-performance interconnect technologies, positioning it as a key player in advanced computing environments.
Leadership Insights: Gerry Fan, CEO of XConn Technologies, expressed excitement over this significant milestone, emphasizing the company’s commitment to innovation and the importance of providing customers with products that adhere to the highest standards of performance and reliability.
Strategic Technological Integration: The XC51256 “Apollo” switch integrates Synopsys’ standards-compliant, silicon-proven PCIe 5.0 and CXL IP, ensuring maximum performance and minimal latency. This integration plays a crucial role in the switch’s high performance and low latency capabilities, which are essential for demanding applications such as AI/ML training and high-throughput computing environments.
Industry Commentary: Al Yanes, PCI-SIG President and Chairperson, congratulated XConn Technologies for achieving PCIe 5.0 compliance and joining the PCI-SIG Integrators List. He highlighted the achievement as a reflection of the industry’s collective efforts to advance technological standards.
Neeraj Paliwal, Senior Vice President of IP Product Management at Synopsys, also commended XConn for successfully integrating Synopsys’ PCIe 5.0 and CXL 2.0 IP, underscoring the benefits of using best-in-class, standards-compliant solutions to meet interoperability, performance, and efficiency goals.
Product Features & Market Impact:
- Superior Performance and Efficiency: The XC51256 switch offers industry-leading low latency and power efficiency, positioning it as a critical component for data-intensive applications.
- Versatile Configuration: The switch supports a dense 256-lane configuration, ideal for applications that rely heavily on GPUs and accelerators, including JBOG and JBOA processing setups.
- Hybrid Technology Support: The Apollo switch family provides support for both CXL 2.0 and PCIe 5.0 technology, offering flexibility and future-proofing system designs.
