Spectra7 Achieves Low Latency Error Free Performance with Mellanox ConnectX-5 Network Adapters
December 05 2018 - 6:00AM
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Benchmark Doubles the Reach of Passive
Cables - Enabling Low Latency Rack-to-Rack Connections for Deep
Learning and Artificial Intelligence Applications
Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. (TSX:SEV) (“Spectra7” or the
“Company”), a leading provider of high-performance analog
semiconductor products for broadband connectivity markets,
announced that it has achieved robust error free performance with
Mellanox ConnectX-5 network adapters configured for Ethernet low
latency CA-N transmission. The testing included Spectra7 enabled
active copper cables (ACCs) up to 4m in length, which is double the
length of passive direct attach cables (DACs) that are available
for these demanding applications.
Currently, only DAC cables with a maximum length of 2m can
achieve the CA-N specification and requirements. Longer DAC cables
require FEC which increases the latency by up to 120ns per
connection in each direction.
The IEEE 100G CA-N specification was created to enable the
lowest latency server-to-server connections for demanding deep
learning and artificial intelligence applications. For the first
time, these connections can now span multiple racks, enabling
larger radix switches and more efficient and faster
computations.
The deep learning market is expected to exceed more than US$ 18
Billion by 2024 at a CAGR of 42%.1 Key players include IBM
Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Google Inc., Intel Corporation,
and Hewlett Packard.
"Mellanox is a market leader in high performance and deep
learning computing," said Spectra7 CEO Raouf Halim. "Achieving
this benchmark on their equipment is significant and will
accelerate adoption of our technology in this rapidly growing
market."
About Spectra7 Microsystems Inc.
Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. is a high-performance analog
semiconductor company delivering unprecedented bandwidth, speed and
resolution to enable disruptive industrial design for leading
electronics manufacturers in virtual reality, augmented reality,
mixed reality, data centers and other connectivity markets.
Spectra7 is based in San Jose, California with design centers in
Cork, Ireland, and Little Rock, Arkansas. For more
information, please visit www.spectra7.com.
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Spectra7 Microsystems Inc.Sean PeasgoodInvestor
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Spectra7 Microsystems Inc.Darren MaChief Financial
Officer669-284-3170pr@spectra7.com