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href="https://www.connectortips.com/how-are-high-speed-board-to-board-connectors-used-in-ml-and-ai-systems/">How are high-speed board-to-board connectors used in ML and AI systems?</a></h2> <p class="entry-meta"><time class="entry-time">June 12, 2024</time> By <span class="entry-author"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/author/jeff-shepard/" class="entry-author-link" rel="author"><span class="entry-author-name">Jeff Shepard</span></a></span> <span class="entry-comments-link"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/how-are-high-speed-board-to-board-connectors-used-in-ml-and-ai-systems/#respond">Leave a Comment</a></span> </p></header><div class="entry-content"><a class="entry-image-link" href="https://www.connectortips.com/how-are-high-speed-board-to-board-connectors-used-in-ml-and-ai-systems/" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.connectortips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/How-are-high-speed-board-to-board-connectors-used-in-ML-and-AI-systems-Figure-2-1-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft post-image entry-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></a><p>High-speed board-to-board connectivity is evolving to meet the increasing performance demands and need for scalability of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The basic PCIe connectors and Card Electromechanical (CEM) form factor are still widely used to support scalability and high performance, but there are also new contenders. This article reviews the basics […]</p> </div><footer class="entry-footer"><p class="entry-meta"><span class="entry-categories">Filed Under: <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/faq/" rel="category tag">FAQ</a>, <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/featured/" rel="category tag">Featured</a></span> <span class="entry-tags">Tagged With: <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/tag/faq/" rel="tag">faq</a></span></p></footer></article><article class="post-8048 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-faq category-featured tag-faq entry" aria-label="What multidrop SPE architectures are there to choose from?"><header class="entry-header"><h2 class="entry-title"><a class="entry-title-link" rel="bookmark" href="https://www.connectortips.com/what-multidrop-spe-architectures-are-there-to-choose-from/">What multidrop SPE architectures are there to choose from?</a></h2> <p class="entry-meta"><time class="entry-time">June 5, 2024</time> By <span class="entry-author"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/author/jeff-shepard/" class="entry-author-link" rel="author"><span class="entry-author-name">Jeff Shepard</span></a></span> <span class="entry-comments-link"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/what-multidrop-spe-architectures-are-there-to-choose-from/#respond">Leave a Comment</a></span> </p></header><div class="entry-content"><a class="entry-image-link" href="https://www.connectortips.com/what-multidrop-spe-architectures-are-there-to-choose-from/" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.connectortips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/What-multidrop-SPE-architectures-are-there-Figure-1-1-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft post-image entry-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a><p>The IEEE 802.3 single-pair Ethernet (SPE) standards include multidrop and daisy-chain architectures that support applications like automotive, industrial, and smart buildings. In addition, a range of SPE connector standards are available with several environmental classifications and ratings based on mechanical, ingress, climatic/chemical, and electromagnetic (M.I.C.E) attributes. Automotive systems are a key target for SPE deployment. […]</p> </div><footer class="entry-footer"><p class="entry-meta"><span class="entry-categories">Filed Under: <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/faq/" rel="category tag">FAQ</a>, <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/featured/" rel="category tag">Featured</a></span> <span class="entry-tags">Tagged With: <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/tag/faq/" rel="tag">faq</a></span></p></footer></article><article class="post-8035 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-ee-sync category-ethernet category-faq category-featured tag-faq entry" aria-label="What are the performance requirements for multidrop SPE connectivity?"><header class="entry-header"><h2 class="entry-title"><a class="entry-title-link" rel="bookmark" href="https://www.connectortips.com/what-are-the-performance-requirements-for-multidrop-spe-connectivity/">What are the performance requirements for multidrop SPE connectivity?</a></h2> <p class="entry-meta"><time class="entry-time">May 31, 2024</time> By <span class="entry-author"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/author/jeff-shepard/" class="entry-author-link" rel="author"><span class="entry-author-name">Jeff Shepard</span></a></span> <span class="entry-comments-link"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/what-are-the-performance-requirements-for-multidrop-spe-connectivity/#respond">Leave a Comment</a></span> </p></header><div class="entry-content"><a class="entry-image-link" href="https://www.connectortips.com/what-are-the-performance-requirements-for-multidrop-spe-connectivity/" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.connectortips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/What-are-the-performance-requirements-for-multidrop-SPE-connectivity-Figure-1-1-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft post-image entry-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a><p>Specifications are provided for the insertion loss, return loss, and mode conversion loss in the link and mixing segments of a Single-Pair Ethernet (SPE) network. Connector specifications are also provided for coupling attenuation, impedance, return loss, and dielectric strength. This article begins by briefly examining where multidrop fits in the range of Ethernet connectivity options. […]</p> </div><footer class="entry-footer"><p class="entry-meta"><span class="entry-categories">Filed Under: <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/ee-sync/" rel="category tag">EE sync</a>, <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/ethernet/" rel="category tag">Ethernet</a>, <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/faq/" rel="category tag">FAQ</a>, <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/featured/" rel="category tag">Featured</a></span> <span class="entry-tags">Tagged With: <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/tag/faq/" rel="tag">faq</a></span></p></footer></article><article class="post-8030 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-ethernet category-faq category-featured category-markets category-telecomdata tag-faq entry" aria-label="What are the PHY implementations of multidrop SPE?"><header class="entry-header"><h2 class="entry-title"><a class="entry-title-link" rel="bookmark" href="https://www.connectortips.com/what-are-the-phy-implementations-of-multidrop-spe/">What are the PHY implementations of multidrop SPE?</a></h2> <p class="entry-meta"><time class="entry-time">May 29, 2024</time> By <span class="entry-author"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/author/jeff-shepard/" class="entry-author-link" rel="author"><span class="entry-author-name">Jeff Shepard</span></a></span> <span class="entry-comments-link"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/what-are-the-phy-implementations-of-multidrop-spe/#respond">Leave a Comment</a></span> </p></header><div class="entry-content"><a class="entry-image-link" href="https://www.connectortips.com/what-are-the-phy-implementations-of-multidrop-spe/" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.connectortips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/What-are-the-PHY-implementations-of-multidrop-SPE-Figure-2-1-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft post-image entry-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a><p>There are three common physical layer (PHY) variants for multidrop Single-Pair Ethernet (SPE), basic PHY, media access controller (MAC) PHY, and transceiver. They rely on different interfaces, including a media-independent interface (MII), reduced media-independent interface (RMII), serial peripheral interface (SPI), OPEN Alliance 3-pin (OA-3P), and Ethernet advanced physical layer (Ethernet-APL). This article begins with a […]</p> </div><footer class="entry-footer"><p class="entry-meta"><span class="entry-categories">Filed Under: <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/ethernet/" rel="category tag">Ethernet</a>, <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/faq/" rel="category tag">FAQ</a>, <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/featured/" rel="category tag">Featured</a>, <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/markets/" rel="category tag">Markets</a>, <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/markets/telecomdata/" rel="category tag">Telecom/Data</a></span> <span class="entry-tags">Tagged With: <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/tag/faq/" rel="tag">faq</a></span></p></footer></article><article class="post-8017 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-ethernet category-faq category-featured tag-faq tag-spe entry" aria-label="What are the (almost) nine IEEE Single-Pair Ethernet standards?"><header class="entry-header"><h2 class="entry-title"><a class="entry-title-link" rel="bookmark" href="https://www.connectortips.com/what-are-the-almost-nine-ieee-single-pair-ethernet-standards/">What are the (almost) nine IEEE Single-Pair Ethernet standards?</a></h2> <p class="entry-meta"><time class="entry-time">May 24, 2024</time> By <span class="entry-author"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/author/jeff-shepard/" class="entry-author-link" rel="author"><span class="entry-author-name">Jeff Shepard</span></a></span> <span class="entry-comments-link"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/what-are-the-almost-nine-ieee-single-pair-ethernet-standards/#respond">Leave a Comment</a></span> </p></header><div class="entry-content"><a class="entry-image-link" href="https://www.connectortips.com/what-are-the-almost-nine-ieee-single-pair-ethernet-standards/" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.connectortips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/What-are-the-almost-nine-IEEE-single-pair-Ethernet-standards-Figure-1-1-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft post-image entry-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a><p>Eight IEEE Single-Pair Ethernet (SPE) standards exist, and a ninth is expected to be announced next year. Current standards include 802.3bw (100BASE-T1), two types of 802.3bp (1000BASE-T1), 802.3ch (10BASE-T1) optimized for automated environments, three versions of 802.3cg (10BASE-T1S, 10BASE-T1L, and 10BASE-T1M), and the 802.3da single-pair multidrop segments enhancement standard approved in 2023. This article reviews […]</p> </div><footer class="entry-footer"><p class="entry-meta"><span class="entry-categories">Filed Under: <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/ethernet/" rel="category tag">Ethernet</a>, <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/faq/" rel="category tag">FAQ</a>, <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/featured/" rel="category tag">Featured</a></span> <span class="entry-tags">Tagged With: <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/tag/faq/" rel="tag">faq</a>, <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/tag/spe/" rel="tag">SPE</a></span></p></footer></article><article class="post-8010 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-ethernet category-faq category-featured category-industrial category-markets tag-faq entry" aria-label="How does multidrop SPE work?"><header class="entry-header"><h2 class="entry-title"><a class="entry-title-link" rel="bookmark" href="https://www.connectortips.com/how-does-multidrop-spe-work/">How does multidrop SPE work?</a></h2> <p class="entry-meta"><time class="entry-time">May 22, 2024</time> By <span class="entry-author"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/author/jeff-shepard/" class="entry-author-link" rel="author"><span class="entry-author-name">Jeff Shepard</span></a></span> <span class="entry-comments-link"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/how-does-multidrop-spe-work/#respond">Leave a Comment</a></span> </p></header><div class="entry-content"><a class="entry-image-link" href="https://www.connectortips.com/how-does-multidrop-spe-work/" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.connectortips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/How-does-multidrop-SPE-work-Figure-1-2-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft post-image entry-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a><p>Multidrop capability is included in several IEEE single-pair Ethernet (SPE) standards, including the 802.3cg substandards 10BASE-T1S and 10BASE-T1M, and the newer 802.3da, which provides enhancements to 10BASE-T1M. This article begins with a brief review of SPE multidrop standards and then explores the bus timing requirements and the use of Physical Layer Collision Avoidance (PLCA) and […]</p> </div><footer class="entry-footer"><p class="entry-meta"><span class="entry-categories">Filed Under: <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/ethernet/" rel="category tag">Ethernet</a>, <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/faq/" rel="category tag">FAQ</a>, <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/featured/" rel="category tag">Featured</a>, <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/markets/industrial/" rel="category tag">Industrial</a>, <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/markets/" rel="category tag">Markets</a></span> <span class="entry-tags">Tagged With: <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/tag/faq/" rel="tag">faq</a></span></p></footer></article><article class="post-7993 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-faq category-featured category-featured-contributions tag-faq tag-samtec entry" aria-label="DCI pluggable connectors support evolving applications"><header class="entry-header"><h2 class="entry-title"><a class="entry-title-link" rel="bookmark" href="https://www.connectortips.com/dci-pluggable-connectors-support-evolving-applications/">DCI pluggable connectors support evolving applications</a></h2> <p class="entry-meta"><time class="entry-time">May 15, 2024</time> By <span class="entry-author"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/author/ecady/" class="entry-author-link" rel="author"><span class="entry-author-name">Ed Cady</span></a></span> <span class="entry-comments-link"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/dci-pluggable-connectors-support-evolving-applications/#respond">Leave a Comment</a></span> </p></header><div class="entry-content"><a class="entry-image-link" href="https://www.connectortips.com/dci-pluggable-connectors-support-evolving-applications/" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.connectortips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CT-article-pluggables-Picture2-Lightcounting-chart-150x150.png" class="alignleft post-image entry-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a><p>IO interface groups are supported by AI developers, HPC, Enterprise, and other market segment leaders, driving connector/cabling solutions using higher speed rates, varying lane counts, and pin counts. Besides supporting the very high volume pluggable Hyperscale market segment, various pluggable connector systems support other new applications and network topologies that are driving the use of […]</p> </div><footer class="entry-footer"><p class="entry-meta"><span class="entry-categories">Filed Under: <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/faq/" rel="category tag">FAQ</a>, <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/featured/" rel="category tag">Featured</a>, <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/featured-contributions/" rel="category tag">Featured Contributions</a></span> <span class="entry-tags">Tagged With: <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/tag/faq/" rel="tag">faq</a>, <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/tag/samtec/" rel="tag">samtec</a></span></p></footer></article><article class="post-7967 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-faq category-featured category-medical category-military category-products tag-faq entry" aria-label="Connector and cable interconnects solving problems and providing a path forward"><header class="entry-header"><h2 class="entry-title"><a class="entry-title-link" rel="bookmark" href="https://www.connectortips.com/connector-and-cable-interconnects-solving-problems-and-providing-a-path-forward/">Connector and cable interconnects solving problems and providing a path forward</a></h2> <p class="entry-meta"><time class="entry-time">April 26, 2024</time> By <span class="entry-author"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/author/ecady/" class="entry-author-link" rel="author"><span class="entry-author-name">Ed Cady</span></a></span> <span class="entry-comments-link"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/connector-and-cable-interconnects-solving-problems-and-providing-a-path-forward/#respond">Leave a Comment</a></span> </p></header><div class="entry-content"><a class="entry-image-link" href="https://www.connectortips.com/connector-and-cable-interconnects-solving-problems-and-providing-a-path-forward/" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.connectortips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CT-article-New-Novel-Connectors-4-22-2024-ZLink-on-PICMG-BP-Picture2-1-150x150.png" class="alignleft post-image entry-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a><p>Past and current data center hardware systems developers occasionally require and evaluate unexpected or previously unimagined connectivity solutions. These novel solutions often require a very short development cycle and low cost of ownership targets. Leading-edge test and measurement equipment developers sometimes need a good fast solution as a bridge product before qualifying a new connector […]</p> </div><footer class="entry-footer"><p class="entry-meta"><span class="entry-categories">Filed Under: <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/faq/" rel="category tag">FAQ</a>, <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/featured/" rel="category tag">Featured</a>, <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/markets/medical/" rel="category tag">Medical</a>, <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/markets/military/" rel="category tag">Military</a>, <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/category/products/" rel="category tag">Products</a></span> <span class="entry-tags">Tagged With: <a href="https://www.connectortips.com/tag/faq/" rel="tag">faq</a></span></p></footer></article><article class="post-7959 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-basics category-connector-components category-electronic-interconnects category-faq category-featured category-featured-contributions category-markets category-telecomdata tag-faq entry" aria-label="How mmWaves affect cables, connectors, and PCB traces"><header class="entry-header"><h2 class="entry-title"><a class="entry-title-link" rel="bookmark" href="https://www.connectortips.com/how-mmwaves-affect-cables-connectors-and-pcb-traces/">How mmWaves affect cables, connectors, and PCB traces</a></h2> <p class="entry-meta"><time class="entry-time">April 21, 2024</time> By <span class="entry-author"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/author/akalnoskas/" class="entry-author-link" rel="author"><span class="entry-author-name">Aimee Kalnoskas</span></a></span> <span class="entry-comments-link"><a href="https://www.connectortips.com/how-mmwaves-affect-cables-connectors-and-pcb-traces/#respond">Leave a Comment</a></span> </p></header><div class="entry-content"><a class="entry-image-link" href="https://www.connectortips.com/how-mmwaves-affect-cables-connectors-and-pcb-traces/" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.connectortips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/mmWave-connectors-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft post-image entry-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a><p>Millimeter-wave signals used in 5G networks provide wide bandwidth and high data rates. Signal losses, both over the air and through interconnects, bring design challenges. by Ketan Thakkar, Cinch Connectivity Millimeter wave (mmWave) signals offer engineers countless application possibilities, including ranging, object detection, and mapping. Unfortunately, mmWaves bring numerous design challenges. 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It is based on the Thunderbolt 3 protocol. Support of Thunderbolt 3 interoperability is required on all ports for USB4 docks, for downward-facing ports on hubs, and is optional for USB4 hosts and peripheral devices. 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