Keysight Extends High-Speed Digital 800G Test Portfolio to Improve Power Efficiency in Data Centers

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Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has expanded its 800G test solution portfolio to enhance power efficiency in data center equipment. These new multimode interfaces support high-speed data connections of up to 100 gigabit per second (Gbps), addressing increased demand in hyperscale data centers driven by cloud computing, 5G, and AI. The solutions aim to reduce energy consumption, aligning with sustainability goals. This follows Keysight's December 2020 launch of industry-first 800G test solutions, marking a significant advancement in the optical transceiver ecosystem.

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• Expansion of the 800G test solution portfolio enhances power efficiency in data center equipment.
• New multimode test solutions support high-speed data connections of up to 100 Gbps.
• Aligns with sustainability goals by reducing energy consumption in data centers.
• Continues innovation following the December 2020 launch of industry-first 800G test solutions.

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800G validation solution portfolio covers entire product lifecycle

SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a leading technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, has expanded the company’s portfolio of high-speed digital 800G test solutions to enable the optical transceiver ecosystem to improve the power efficiency of components and modules used in data center equipment.

Keysight's 800G multimode transceiver validation solutions help improve power efficiency of components and modules used in data center equipment. (Photo: Business Wire)

Hyperscale data centers are adopting 800G, the latest data center connectivity technology, to address a rise in the use of cloud-native, 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and internet of things (IoT), as well as data-hungry applications such as video conferencing, streaming and digital entertainment. The latest addition to Keysight’s existing portfolio of 800G test solutions are new design and validation solutions that support multimode interfaces, which are critical for an energy efficient data center infrastructure. The 800G multimode test solutions uniquely support high-speed data interconnect speeds of up to 100 gigabit per second (Gbps).

“An ever-increasing growth in data traffic, compounded with data centers’ need to reduce their energy footprint, has prompted Keysight to launch the new 800G multimode test solutions,” said Dr. Joachim Peerlings, vice president of Network and Data Center solutions at Keysight Technologies. “These new solutions will help reduce power consumption in data center equipment. Energy conservation and efficiency in data centers has a significant positive impact on the health of the planet.”

In December 2020, Keysight launched industry-first 800G test solutions to help speed development of next generation data center technologies. The 800G multimode test solutions enable users to verify the performance of a wide range of optical transceiver modules and components, including vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs), photodiodes, modulator drivers, transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs) and physical layer (PHY) chips.

The extended portfolio supports 400G and 800G design validation, in accordance with standards defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), across the entire product lifecycle, from early research and development to manufacturing. Industry-leading test capabilities from Keysight include:

• Multimode component characterization using Keysight’s N4373E lightwave component analyzer
• Conformance and interoperability validation using Keysight’s N1077B 64Gbaud multimode optical and electrical clock recovery solutions
• Transceiver module performance evaluation using Keysight’s A400GE-QDD and G800GE layer 1 multiport test solutions.

About Keysight Technologies

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) is a leading technology company that helps enterprises, service providers and governments accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Keysight's solutions optimize networks and bring electronic products to market faster and at a lower cost with offerings from design simulation, to prototype validation, to manufacturing test, to optimization in networks and cloud environments. Customers span the worldwide communications ecosystem, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor and general electronics end markets. Keysight generated revenues of $4.9B in fiscal year 2021. More information is available at www.keysight.com.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Keysight's new 800G multimode test solutions?

Keysight's new 800G multimode test solutions improve power efficiency in data center equipment and support high-speed data connections of up to 100 Gbps.

How do the 800G solutions impact data center energy consumption?

These solutions are designed to reduce energy consumption in data centers, aligning with sustainability initiatives.

When did Keysight first launch 800G test solutions?

Keysight launched its first 800G test solutions in December 2020.

What industries benefit from Keysight's 800G test solutions?

Industries such as cloud computing, telecommunications, and data centers can benefit from enhanced connectivity and efficiency.

What are the primary applications driving the demand for 800G technology?

Demand for 800G technology is driven by cloud-native applications, 5G, AI, IoT, and data-intensive activities like streaming and video conferencing.