Launch of the “CN176 Series” with a New 1.6 T Ethernet–Compatible Stack-Type Connector
– Designed for Systems Building AI/ML Clusters in Hyperscale Data Centers –
We has expanded its lineup of OSFP optical communication module interface connectors “CN176 Series” by adding a new stack-type*1 connector supporting 1.6 T Ethernet.
Driven by rapid market growth, the demand for OSFP connectors supporting 800G Ethernet continues to rise. The evolution of generative AI is further accelerating the need for larger data transmission capacity and higher speeds. To meet these market demands, Yamaichi Electronics has developed and launched a new OSFP stack-type connector compatible with 1.6T Ethernet.
The new product is an interface connector that is compatible with systems that make up AI/ML clusters*2 and compliant with the industry-standard OSFP*3-MSA specifications. Offering twice the transmission density of OSFP stack-type connectors for 800G Ethernet, it is suited for system equipment such as networking switches and routers that require high-density implementation. In addition to conventional data center applications, the connector targets deployment in hyperscale data centers where wide bandwidth and low-latency performance are essential.
1.6 T Ethernet compatible Stack-Type Connector
CN176 Series – Optical Communication Module Interface Connectors
Features
・Transmission Performance: 1.6 Tbps (PAM4 224 Gbps × 8 channels) × 2 slots
・Stack-type connector with 19.9 mm vertical pitch
・SMT (Surface Mount Technology) design, enabling direct solder mounting to integrated circuits for superior signal integrity
・Excellent thermal design supporting 30 W modules
・Compliance with industry-standard Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) specifications, ensuring OSFP compatibility and interoperability
Yamaichi Electronics will continue to drive technology development aligned with market trends to address increasing data transmission demands and higher-speed requirements, delivering solutions that meet customer’s expectations.
*1: Stack-type refers to a design in which two connector ports are vertically stacked. This high-density and space-efficient configuration makes it suitable for deployment in system devices such as networking switches and routers.
*2: AI/ML clusters refer to assemblies of hardware and software used for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) research, development, and large-scale data processing.
*3: OSFP (Octal Small Form Factor Pluggable)
OSFP is one of the form factors used for optical modules in high-speed network environments such as data centers.
