Point2 Technology has announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Foxconn Interconnect Technology to accelerate the commercialization of new Active RF Cable and Near Pluggable e-Tube interconnects. The companies say this partnership aims to tackle the growing demand for high-performance connections needed to scale AI clusters in hyperscale data centers.
The two companies report their collaboration will focus on developing and commercializing Multi-Source Agreement (MSA)-compliant 1.6 terabit and 3.2 terabit pluggable Active RF Cables, based on Point2’s UltraWave RF Transmitter and Receiver System-on-Chip (SoC) technology. In addition, the firms plan to co-develop Near Pluggable e-Tube solutions designed for in-rack, cross-rack, and switch-to-network interface card (NIC) connectivity, with the target of providing a scalable compute fabric for expanding AI clusters in data center environments.
According to Point2, its e-Tube RF transmission technology uses plastic waveguides to extend transmission reach by a factor of 10 compared to copper cabling at a similar cost, delivers three times lower power consumption, and achieves latency reductions of up to one thousand times compared to optical interconnects. The company claims these technical gains are intended to help hyperscale operators and chip accelerator vendors achieve high performance and energy efficiency at cost levels comparable to standard copper connections.
Sean Park, CEO of Point2 Technology, said, “We are thrilled to partner with FIT, a recognized global manufacturing leader in high-speed cables and connectors, to clearly establish e-Tube technology as the forefront interconnect for future AI-driven workloads,” and, “By removing the barriers and shortcomings of conventional copper and optical interconnects, Point2 continues to empower hyperscalers to scale up AI clusters efficiently while driving down cost, power, and latency.”
Julia Jiang, VP of Marketing and Sales at Foxconn Interconnect Technology, said, “This collaboration is a game-changer for AI computing and accelerated network interconnect,” and, “Together, we will redefine interconnect strategies, equipping data centers with the tools to scale AI workloads seamlessly and cost-effectively for multi-generations.”
Point2 and Foxconn plan to promote the e-Tube platform at industry events, conferences, and through joint marketing activities to accelerate adoption in data center infrastructure.
Source: Point2 Technology
