Nvidia and Cisco develop compact optical module for AI data centers
Nvidia and Cisco have announced the development of a new ultracompact pluggable optical module designed to strengthen the capabilities of data centers specializing in artificial intelligence. The technology is expected to increase infrastructure capacity without expanding the space occupied by network equipment. It also aims to limit power consumption as computing needs related to AI continue to grow.
Known as USFP, the new format supports bandwidth of 400 gigabits per second per channel while remaining compatible with existing infrastructure. The module can handle thermal dissipation of up to 100 watts without requiring a dedicated cooling circuit inside the transceiver. These features are expected to facilitate network expansion while reducing technical and energy constraints.
Nvidia and Cisco are working with TE Connectivity and Amphenol to develop connection cages, connectors and modules compatible with this format. Other partners are expected to join the collaboration to encourage adoption by data center operators. The initiative responds to the need to increase the performance of AI infrastructure without multiplying equipment or adding to its energy requirements.
NVIDIA Corporation is the world leader in the design, development, and marketing of programmable graphics processors. The group also develops associated software. Net sales break down by family of products as follows:
- computing and networking solutions (89.6%): data center platforms and infrastructure, Ethernet interconnect solutions, high-performance computing solutions, platforms and solutions for autonomous and intelligent vehicles, solutions for enterprise artificial intelligence infrastructure, crypto-currency mining processors, embedded computer boards for robotics, teaching, learning and artificial intelligence development, etc.;
- graphics processors (10.4%): for PCs, game consoles, video game streaming platforms, workstations, etc. (GeForce, NVIDIA RTX, Quadro brands, etc.). The group also offers laptops, desktops, gaming computers, computer peripherals (monitors, mice, joysticks, remote controls, etc.), software for visual and virtual computing, platforms for automotive infotainment systems and cloud collaboration platforms.
Net sales break down by industry between data storage (89.7%), gaming (7.4%), professional visualization (1.5%), automotive (1.1%) and other (0.3%).
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: the United States (69.3%), Taiwan (19.6%), China and Hong Kong (9.1%) and other (2%).
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