Recent #Networking news in the semiconductor industry

6 months ago

➀ The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT has established the first node for the quantum internet of the future in Aachen, Germany.

➁ This node is part of a larger project aimed at developing metropolitan scale quantum networks, connecting quantum computers and sensors securely and powerfully.

➂ The project involves multiple partners including QuTech, OPNT B.V., Element6, and TOPTICA Photonics AG, and aims to solve the repeater problem to facilitate a cross-border quantum internet.

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6 months ago
➀ The MSI X870E Godlike is a premium motherboard with an array of features like 15 USB ports, seven M.2 sockets, and Wi-Fi 7; ➁ It offers excellent performance across the board, though its $1,000-plus price tag may deter some buyers; ➂ The board is packed with features but has a few drawbacks, including its high price and lack of native PCIe x8 or x4 slots.
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7 months ago
➀ MikroTik is releasing a new half-width switch, the CSS318-16G-2S+IN, with 16 1GbE ports and 2 SFP+ 10GbE ports. It is designed to be mounted in a 1U space and can fit into a 9 or 10-inch rack. The switch is expected to be priced at $139. ➁ The switch uses SwOS instead of RouterOS, which is a topic of debate among users. ➂ The review will cover the performance and features of the switch in detail.
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7 months ago
➀ The article discusses the current state of server technology in 2025, including CPU core counts, networking speeds, SSD and HDD capacities, server memory, and AI-specific GPUs. It mentions the latest offerings from AMD, Intel, NVIDIA, Broadcom, and others. ➁ It highlights the trends in server technology, such as the increasing number of CPU cores, the rise of 400Gbps networking, and the growth in SSD capacities. ➂ The article also touches on the future of server technology, including the expected advancements in CPU performance, networking, and storage.
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➀ The ASUS EBP15 is a compact PoE+ switch with dimensions of approximately 121 x 75 x 26mm. It is designed for easy mounting and comes with PoE+ capabilities. ➁ It features five 1GbE ports, four of which are PoE+ capable. The switch is fanless and silent, making it ideal for quiet environments. ➂ The EBP15 is part of the ASUS business networking series and is compatible with the EBG15 router for a complete network stack.
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7 months ago
➀ The Gigaplus GP-S25-0802P is reviewed as an affordable and high-capacity unmanaged switch with 8 2.5GbE ports and 2 10GbE SFP+ ports. It supports PoE+ and was purchased for $98.➁ The switch lacks fanless design and is not ideal for non-rack mounting without rubber feet.➂ The internal hardware includes a Sirivision POE-150W power supply and an 8-port PoE board without isolation.
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➀ A Brunel University academic argues that consumer product designers should study real-world usage of products; ➁ The professor highlights the importance of utility and usability studies in the context of big systems and organisations; ➂ He criticizes the income model based on selling expensive unlimited-use software and suggests moving towards usage-based billing.
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7 months ago
➀ The WAVLINK 5Gbps USB-C to 5GbE adapter offers improved performance with a new Realtek chipset, making it a better choice over previous generation 5GbE USB adapters. ➁ The adapter is priced attractively, costing around $35-40, offering half the speed of 10GbE adapters at a fraction of the cost. ➂ The adapter has a single USB Type-C port and is compatible with USB 3.2 Gen2 or 10Gbps connections.
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7 months ago
➀ The TP-Link Deco BE5000 offers an attractive price point of $299 but makes critical compromises like omitting the 6 GHz band and not including 5 Gbps LAN/WAN ports. ➁ Its design is compact and blends well with home decor, but setup requires the Deco app. ➂ Performance on the 5 GHz band is average, and MLO capabilities were not significantly impactful.
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