Microchip Technology Reveals New Solutions to Meet AI Needs in Data Centers
Microchip Technology is coming forward to address the changing needs of data centers, propelled by the accelerating growth in artificial intelligence (AI).
Microchip Technology is creating and supplying cutting-edge solutions for data center connectivity, storage, and data retrieval, which resolve major issues of scalability, security, and performance as AI transforms industries.
Microchip's data center ecosystem encompasses a full portfolio of workload acceleration, power management, device performance, and optimization technologies designed to provide the reliability and efficiency that today's data centers demand.
Microchip has a portfolio of high-speed storage and interconnect technologies, including PCIe Gen 3, Gen 4, and Gen 5 switches with Gen 6 and Gen 7 under development.
These products are supplemented with NVMe storage, RAID controllers, and security through hardware to provide additional protection for data. For connectivity, the company provides retimers and Ethernet PHYs to optimize interconnect functionality.
New Data Center Solutions for AI Workloads
Microchip has introduced new solutions to boost data center operations for AI workloads. Highlights include the 800G AEC Reference Design with the META-DX2C retimer for faster AEC development, META-DX2+ Ethernet PHYs with Lambda Splitting for 50% better fiber efficiency, and the LAN9646 6-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch for flexible networking.
Other launches include the compact, high-efficiency MCPF1412 power module, dsPIC33A Digital Signal Controllers for faster, more secure power management, and OpenBMC microprocessors for real-time, secure data center monitoring and updates.
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Addressing the Growing Demands of AI and Data Centers
Brian McCarson, corporate vice president of Microchip’s data center solutions business unit, said, “AI is revolutionizing all aspects of the digital landscape and data centers face growing demands for security, AI workload acceleration, system efficiency and reliability.”
He added, “Microchip is committed to delivering the essential building blocks needed to address the technology challenges of modern data centers. From accelerating high-speed connectivity and storage rates to optimizing power and management systems, our innovations are designed to support next-generation AI workloads and deliver scalability for our customers.”
Microchip’s Secure Root of Trust Controllers provide an added layer of protection by verifying firmware during the boot process and ensuring that only trusted components are executed, safeguarding against unauthorized code and malicious activity. These controllers also monitor system activity and support lifecycle management for robust security.
