Point2 Technology has developed some truly remarkable technology to make data transmission faster and more efficient. To do this, they’ve pioneered a state-of-the-art system that uses millimeter-wave frequencies to maximize efficiency. This breakthrough will change how data centers operate fundamentally. It offers a game-changing solution that uniquely delivers on the best of what both copper- and optical-based technologies can achieve. The move will help the company keep pace with increasing demands for faster data transfer, while lowering costs and power consumption.
Point2, an e-Luminate company, has invented next generation e-Tube cables that have eight e-Tube fibers. One fiber can carry more than 200 gigabits of data every second! This state-of-the-art technology doesn’t just deliver a superior speed; its size and design makes it stand out. Point2’s e-Tube cable has a super slim diameter of only 8.1 millimeters. Its insertion requires only half of the volume of a similar AEC cable and it can achieve lengths up to 20 meters. The synergy between this space-efficient design and high performance, scalable compute may change the face of data center infrastructure entirely.
Advanced Cable Design and Performance
Point2’s new e-Tube cables provide unrivaled quality and performance compared to standard copper wiring. These unique active optical cables have a footprint that is one-half of the area of a 32-gauge copper cable. By extension, they can go 10 to 20 times farther than conventional alternatives. Utilizing millimeter-wave frequencies, Point2’s technology is designed to ensure low latency and as high bandwidth as possible.
Point2 is on track to produce a revolutionary new twist on that cable! It will transmit an astounding 1.6 terabits per second through eight thin polymer waveguides. Each such waveguide will be able to carry 448 gigabits per second over the two frequencies with a width of 90 gigahertz (GHz) and 225 GHz. This cutting-edge dual-frequency capability creates market-leading efficiency of transmitting data and positions Point2’s technology at the forefront of the industry.
David Kuo, the vice president of product marketing and business development at Point2 Technology, expressed enthusiasm about the potential applications of this new system.
“Customers love fiber. But what they hate is the photonics,” – Dave Welch
A $2,000-$3,000 average savings represents a very high return on investment. Companies are hungry to improve their data center efficiency. Point2’s novel method has the potential to address the age-old limitations of optical technology.
Cost and Efficiency Benefits
Perhaps the most attractive thing about Point2’s system is the low power consumption, complete with a low operating cost. This new technology, according to MIT, would use up one-third of the power as compared to optical systems. It runs one-third the cost of producing optical systems. It provides latency that’s one-thousandth of established optical links. This gives it a striking edge in energy efficiency, making it an attractive choice for data centers increasingly hungry for performance.
Adding to the credibility of these innovations are the deep technical chops of Point2’s founders, who cut their teeth at industry titans such as Marvell, Nvidia, and Samsung. With $55 million in venture funding—largely from Molex—Point2 is poised for growth in the competitive landscape of data transmission technologies.
“Electronics have been demonstrated to be inherently more reliable than optics,” – Dave Welch
Providing quality high-speed data transfer isn’t just a luxury for businesses anymore. It’s a necessity. Point2’s dockless tech – simple, smart, and integrated – provides a reliable solution that balances cost and efficiency.
Future Implications for Data Centers
The implications of Point2’s technology go much farther than just per-cable benefits. It could change the future architectural designs of entire data centers. Nvidia, the dominant maker of GPUs, recently set a hugely ambitious target. By 2027, the company intends to scale its systems from 72 GPUs to an astounding 576. Point2’s pioneering innovations in data transmission make this big dream possible. Their technology democratizes bandwidth and leapfrogs traditional connectivity, making it a reality.
Beyond requirements of increasing bandwidth capacity, Point2’s architecture plug-and-play with existing infrastructure. Point2 uses a digital twin element that connects easily with GPUs. It includes a terahertz-frequency generator and mixer to encode data, delivering a holistic solution that meets today’s technological standards while paving the way for the innovations of tomorrow.
“If I didn’t have to be at an optical wavelength, where should I be?” – Dave Welch
These questions go to the heart of the industry’s current point of exploration. Businesses are constantly looking for replacements for outdated practices that can’t keep pace with today’s needs.