Copper: DAC / ACC / AEC cables https://gridtochip.site/parts/networking-and-interconnect/copper-dac-acc-aec-cables News and posts about Copper: DAC / ACC / AEC cables on GridToChip Touch Taiwan 2027 expands tech scope with advanced packaging and SiPh shows https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261015PD237/2027-touch-taiwan-packaging-siph-expo.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:25:00 GMT The Touch Taiwan 2027 event is expanding its scope to include dedicated exhibitions for advanced packaging and silicon photonics technology to address AI and high-performance computing demands. (DigiTimes) Sponsored: What really breaks at 128K: Approaching fiber architectures at scale https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/marketwatch/what-really-breaks-at-128k-approaching-fiber-architectures-at-scale Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT The article discusses the engineering challenges and systemic requirements of building high-density fiber architectures for large-scale AI infrastructure. (Data Center Dynamics) Quantum firm Xanadu partners with GlobalFoundries for photonic component development https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/quantum-firm-xanadu-partners-with-globalfoundries-for-photonic-component-development Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:06:13 GMT Quantum computing company Xanadu has partnered with GlobalFoundries to develop photonic components, likely leveraging advanced foundry capabilities for silicon photonics. (Data Center Dynamics) CScale Exits Stealth with $145M to Build the Interconnect for Gigawatt-Scale AI https://www.hpcwire.com/off-the-wire/cscale-exits-stealth-with-145-million-to-build-the-interconnect-for-gigawatt-scale-ai Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:17:04 GMT CScale has raised $145 million in funding to develop high-density interconnect infrastructure specifically designed for gigawatt-scale AI data centers. (HPCwire) Lightmatter Joins Open CPX MSA, Introduces Bidirectional CPX Optical Engine https://www.hpcwire.com/off-the-wire/lightmatter-joins-open-cpx-msa-introduces-bidirectional-cpx-optical-engine Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:36:34 GMT Lightmatter joined the Open CPX MSA and launched the Passage L20 CPX module, an Open CPX module designed to reduce optical cabling in AI scale-up networks by combining transmit and receive on a single fiber. (HPCwire) FIT ramps up optical interconnect push as AI race shifts to connectivity https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260916PD244/fit-data-communications-development-2026.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 03:55:00 GMT FIT chairman Sidney Lu stated that the focus of AI advancement is shifting from computing power to improving connectivity and data flow efficiency within and across data centers. (DigiTimes) AI server exports to US slow; electronics parts jump 1.5 times in August https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260910PD202/exports-taiwan-electronics-2025-ai-server.html Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:23:08 GMT Taiwan reported that electronic parts exports reached a record high of $32.22 billion in August 2026, with integrated circuits and printed circuit boards seeing significant growth. (DigiTimes) Part of the day: Copper: DAC / ACC / AEC cables https://gridtochip.site/blog/potd-2026-09-12-copper-dac-acc-aec-cables Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Part of the day: Copper: DAC / ACC / AEC cables — what it does, why AI changes demand for it, and who makes it. Data Movement’s Where the Value Is, Says Former Cray CEO Ungaro https://www.hpcwire.com/2026/09/08/data-movements-where-the-value-is-says-former-cray-ceo-ungaro Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:28:21 GMT Former Cray CEO Peter Ungaro stated that the primary value in the current market lies in data movement, not just raw compute capacity. (HPCwire) JPC Connectivity sees AI demand driving orders into 2027 as margins benefit from longer lead times https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260902PD226/jpc-demand-2027-infrastructure-2026.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:33:27 GMT JPC Connectivity reported that AI demand continues to boost orders for its optical communications, high-speed transmission, and power products, extending visibility into 2027 and 2028. (DigiTimes) The Link Budget Is Decided at the Connector https://www.eetimes.com/the-link-budget-is-decided-at-the-connector Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:27:31 GMT The article discusses how the physical connector and its specific electrical characteristics determine the link budget and signal integrity for high-speed data center networking. (EE Times)