PCI-SIG has recently introduced CopprLink, a wired solution for PCIe 5.0 and 6.0. CopprLink is a high-speed, low-latency interconnect designed to address the increasing need for bandwidth in data-intensive applications.
Benefits of CopprLink
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Increased bandwidth
CopprLink supports data rates of up to 32 GT/s, which is double the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0. This makes it ideal for applications that require high-bandwidth, such as data centers, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
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Lower latency
CopprLink has a lower latency than previous PCIe generations, which makes it ideal for applications that require real-time data processing, such as gaming and financial trading.
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Improved power efficiency
CopprLink is more power efficient than previous PCIe generations, which can help reduce operating costs in data centers.
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Backward compatibility
CopprLink is backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 and 3.0, which means that it can be used in existing systems.
Technical Details
CopprLink is a physical layer interconnect that uses copper cables. It supports a variety of cable lengths, from short to long, which makes it suitable for a wide range of applications. CopprLink also supports a variety of topologies, including point-to-point, star, and mesh.
Applications
CopprLink is ideal for a variety of applications, including:
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Conclusion
CopprLink is a promising new wired solution for PCIe 5.0 and 6.0. It offers a number of advantages over previous PCIe generations, including increased bandwidth, lower latency, improved power efficiency, and backward compatibility. CopprLink is expected to be widely adopted in a variety of applications, including data centers, artificial intelligence, machine learning, gaming, and financial trading.
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