Point2, today’s most advanced technology company, will change the entire data center paradigm. They’re rolling out a new, cutting-edge radio-based system that increases safety and efficiency while improving operations. The company’s breakthrough approach combines the power of radio frequencies with advanced silicon chip technology to create the first low-cost, scalable solution. This unique combination makes it highly competitive with traditional optical solutions.
Point2’s new proprietary system represents an industry milestone by cutting power consumption and costs by more than 90%, while dramatically increasing data transmission speeds. Similar to Point1’s approach, Point2 is utilizing its proprietary e-Tube cable to innovate within data centers. This ground-breaking innovation will dramatically reduce operational costs while enhancing overall effectiveness.
The Breakthrough Technology
Point2’s e-Tube cable is a giant step in data transmission technology. The cable itself is made up of a single silicon chip that swiftly translates incoming digital data into modulated millimeter-wave frequencies. To support this groundbreaking design, Point2’s technology requires one-third of the energy typically used by standard optical systems. As such, it makes a real dent in energy cost for data centers.
Additionally, the e-Tube cable provides significant savings on expenditures. It costs just a third of conventional optical alternatives. This by itself makes it a compelling option for any organization looking to get the most out of their data center expenditure. This operational efficiency goes hand in hand with stunning performance metrics, with latency down to one-thousandth that of optical systems.
The cable—dubbed e-Tube—uses eight fibers, each of which is able to carry over 200 gigabits per second. Point2 taps into their proprietary 28-nanometer CMOS to deliver best-in-class bandwidth. This innovative build allows the cable to smartly transmit data up to 20 meters through its advanced optical waveguide. Each waveguide can transmit 448 gigabits per second using two distinct frequencies: 90 gigahertz and 225 GHz.
“Customers love fiber. But what they hate is the photonics.” – Dave Welch
Point2’s technology streamlines operations to improve both speed and cost-effectiveness, but the most significant impact comes from the dramatic reduction in physical space needed. The e-Tube cable takes up about half the space of similar AEC cables, at only 8.1 millimeters in diameter. This smaller-footprint design enables data centers to maximize use of their existing space. Maximizing space utilization is more important than ever given the continuous rise in data processing and storage demands in today’s digital age.
Moreover, the second-generation cable has extremely low losses, as low as 0.3 decibels per meter. This engineering efficiency allows data transmission to remain robust even across incomprehensibly long distances. This move further establishes Point2 as an industry leader in property data transmission technology.
As organizations adopt more intelligent, high-performance cooling solutions across their data centers, Point2’s device is at the forefront of these important trends. Don Barnetson, an industry expert, highlighted that “the entire reason people have gone to [liquid cooling] is to keep [scaling up] in passive copper.” Point2’s proprietary radio technology pushes this scaling further. This allows data centers to realize exceptional performance without the typical pitfalls associated with optical systems.
Industry Expertise and Funding Success
Point2’s founding team comprises veterans from major companies like Marvell, Nvidia, and Samsung, bringing extensive experience and knowledge to the table. From their exceptional understanding of both the worlds of electronics and optics, Point2 has an advantageous combination of expertise perfectly suited to this disruptions world.
The company has successfully raised $55 million in venture funding, attracting notable investors including Molex, a leading manufacturer of computer cables and connections. This financial support will increase the production of Point2’s breakthrough chips and cables. As a result, they’re able to more quickly get their innovative technology to market.
“Electronics have been demonstrated to be inherently more reliable than optics.” – Dave Welch
Like Point2, we are all focused on increasing efficiency within the data center. This approach addresses the increasing need for reliable, cost-effective solutions within the highly competitive and mission-critical realm of data governance. With both performance and affordability as their primary focus, Point2 is going to be a strong contender for most of the data transmission market.