Fiber Optic technology provides an alternate solution to high channel count PCIe Gen3 interconnects, with a value proposition of increased link distances, lower size/weight, higher performance and competitive pricing. PLX Technology, an industry leader in PCIe IC solutions, and Avago Technologies. in a x8 form factor. This is a cost-effective way get an active optical upgrade for 4 channel needs utilizing an 8 hannel adaptor card. If full x8 bandwidth needed later, the. The transition of PCIe over optical interfaces heralds a breakthrough for low-latency operations. The wheels of change are in motion for the Peripheral Component. Traditionally perceived as a chip-to-chip, single-host interconnect technology, PCIe (PCI Express) over fiber is making inroads into switch fabrics, challenging and potentially replacing previous interconnect technologies in embedded systems.
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