New LaunchJun 2, 2026, 07:07 AM
Microchip Launches XpressConnect PCIe 6.0 & CXL 3.1 Retimers for AI
AI Summary
Microchip Technology has launched XpressConnect PCIe 6.0 and CXL 3.1 retimers, designed to address signal reach and latency constraints in large-scale AI data centers. These new retimers extend signal reach beyond current PCIe electrical limits and offer significantly lower latency, improving the utilization of AI accelerators and GPUs. The products are part of Microchip's broader data center portfolio, aiming to enable more scalable and power-efficient AI fabrics.
Key Highlights
- Microchip Technology launched XpressConnect PCIe 6.0 and CXL 3.1 retimers.
- The retimers extend signal reach beyond conventional PCIe Gen 5 and Gen 6 electrical limits.
- They achieve a pin-to-pin latency of less than 12 ns, approximately 80% lower than PCIe 6.0 specifications.
- The retimers integrate with PCIe Gen 3, Gen 4, and Gen 5 platforms.
- They support flexible link bifurcation configurations (1x16, 2x8, and 4x4).
- The products are engineered to work alongside Microchip's 3-nm Switchtec PCIe Gen 6 switches and other data center solutions.
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