➀ Introduction to STH Weekly Newsletters;

➁ Launch of new Substack by Axautik Group;

➂ Explanation of the format and content of the newsletter, including weekly recap, top five stories, and content preview.

➀ The article provides a quick teardown of a 100G SR4 QSFP28 module;

➁ It discusses the internal components and design of the module;

➂ The author compares the module to a 100G DAC module and highlights the differences in complexity.

➀ The fourth Applied Sensorics Technology Day (TAS) at Coburg University focused on sensorics as a key technology for the future.

➁ The event featured discussions on the latest developments and innovative applications in sensorics.

➂ Presentations included practical applications in areas like environmental and infrastructure monitoring, industrial sensorics, and healthcare technology.

➀ Intel has launched new network adapters, the E830 series for 25GbE to 200GbE and the E610 series for 10GbE and 2.5GbE, with PCIe Gen4 support.

➁ The E830 series offers up to 200GbE throughput, while the E610 series supports multi-gigabit speeds with up to 50% lower power consumption.

➂ These new adapters are expected to be available in 2025, focusing on server applications with OCP NIC 3.0 slots.

➀ MikroTik has introduced a new device, the RDS2216, which combines a U.2 NAS, a 100GbE, 25GbE, and 10GbE switch, and a lightweight Arm server into a single 1U machine.

➁ The device features 20x U.2 NVMe drives and a variety of networking options including 100GbE, 25GbE, and 10GbE ports.

➂ It is powered by a Marvell 98DX4310 chip and an Annapurna Labs (part of Amazon) 16-core Arm CPU.

➀ NVIDIA has announced the integration of Cisco Silicon One into its Spectrum-X Ethernet networking platform, making it the only partner silicon in Spectrum-X. This move validates Cisco's technology and its importance in the AI technology landscape.

➁ Cisco will develop systems combining NVIDIA Spectrum silicon with Cisco OS software, allowing customers to standardize on both Cisco networking and NVIDIA technology in the data center.

➂ The collaboration aims to enable a new level of interoperability in the industry, leveraging both companies' strengths.

➀ The article provides a quick teardown of a 100G QSFP28 DAC;

➁ Details the internal structure and components of the DAC;

➂ Discusses the simplicity of the DAC design and its passive nature.

➀ Marvell introduces the COLORZ III 800G, an 800G ZR+ optical module that supports up to 1000km reach at 800Gbps speeds;

➁ The module uses OSFP form factor and can be tuned for 400Gbps communication at up to 2500km;

➂ The technology behind the module involves converting electrical signals to optical signals and vice versa for long-distance data transmission.

➀ The Fraunhofer Heinrich-Hertz-Institut (HHI) has started the CELTIC-NEXT Flagship Project SUSTAINET aimed at developing sustainable and resilient network technologies.

➁ The project, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research with 30 million Euros, will run from January 2025 to December 2027.

➂ The focus is on developing future-proof networks that integrate fiber, wireless networks, and modern mobile generations, improving the availability, resilience, and sustainability of the networks.

Fraunhofer Heinrich-Hertz-Institut (HHI) has initiated the SUSTAINET project, a €30 million research effort to develop sustainable and resilient network technologies. The project, running from January 2025 to December 2027, aims to integrate fiber optics, radio, and mobile networks to improve network availability and sustainability. It is divided into three sub-projects focusing on advanced technologies, intelligent solutions, and sustainable network architectures.

➀ The Blackmagic Cloud Dock 2 is a dual 10GbE NAS with features that make it easy to use but also limit its potential for high-capacity storage solutions.

➁ It supports U.2 NVMe SSDs but lacks compatibility with larger capacity 15mm SSDs commonly used in data centers.

➂ The NAS offers interesting features such as switched 10GbE ports and Ethernet via USB, but it falls short in performance compared to other NAS solutions on the market.

➀ The IVAM Hightech Summit 2025 will be held on May 21-22, 2025, at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany.

➁ The summit will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the IVAM association for microtechnology and will feature an extensive conference program, technical exhibition, networking events, and strategic discussions.

➂ The event aims to foster direct exchanges along the entire value chain, promoting valuable business partnerships and showcasing innovations from young companies and technology firms.

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.