Revolutionizing Optical Testing for Next-Generation Data Centers and AI Clusters
With the rapid advancement of AI data centers and the increasing demand for 1.6T optical interconnects, the need for high-performance optical measurement solutions has never been greater. To address these challenges, cutting-edge instruments have been developed to deliver superior sensitivity and integrated clock recovery up to 120 GBaud, specifically designed for the rigorous demands of 1.6T transceiver optical testing for R&D and manufacturing of next-generation optical interconnects for data centers and AI clusters.
The Challenge of High-Speed Data Rates
The deployment of AI data center networks utilizing 1.6T optical interconnects presents significant measurement challenges due to the extreme data rates and stringent signal integrity requirements. Engineers are tasked with characterizing and validating the performance of transceivers under various operating conditions, necessitating precise test equipment with exceptional bandwidth, low noise, and high sensitivity. In manufacturing, automated testing must be efficient, scalable, and precise to validate critical parameters across large volumes with high throughput and yield while meeting data center requirements and industry standards.
Introducing the DCA-M Sampling Oscilloscopes
As part of Keysight’s 1.6T portfolio of end-to-end solutions for AI and machine learning applications, the DCA-M sampling oscilloscopes offer high-speed optical signal analysis at up to 240 Gbps/lane. Key features include:
- Maximized Measurement Margin: High sensitivity, low jitter, wide precise bandwidth, and leading-edge measurement science ensure maximum measurement margin. With less than 15 µW optical channel noise and less than 90 fs of intrinsic time-based jitter, engineers can meet tight specifications and ensure design reliability with greater throughput.
- Streamlined Test System Complexity: Integrated clock recovery supports baud rates up to 120 GBd, eliminating the need for configuring and routing a separate sub-rate signal for clocking.
- Enhanced Production Test Efficiency: The FlexOTO Optical Test Optimization software seamlessly integrates with the DCA-M, maximizing instrument utilization, test efficiency, and reducing the total cost of test.
Industry Recognition
Osa Mok, CMO of TeraHop, expressed confidence in Keysight’s new line of sampling oscilloscopes to accelerate the deployment of 1.6 Tbps optical solutions for AI compute networking applications. Dr. Joachim Peerlings, Vice President of Network and Data Centre Solutions at Keysight Technologies, highlighted the company’s commitment to supporting the industry in advancing AI infrastructure, enabling future innovations in data centers and AI clusters.
With a focus on revolutionizing optical testing for next-generation data centers and AI clusters, Keysight’s DCA-M sampling oscilloscopes are set to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of high-speed optical communication.
