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Nvidia and Cisco Launch USFP Optical Module for AI Data Centers
Nvidia and Cisco introduce USFP optical modules with 400Gb/s per lane for AI data centers.
In brief
Nvidia and Cisco introduce USFP optical modules with 400Gb/s per lane for AI data centers. Nvidia and Cisco unveiled USFP, a next-generation optical module specification supporting 400Gb/s per lane to quadruple bandwidth density in AI data centers. Originally reported by BigGo Finance.
Nvidia and Cisco Unveil USFP
Nvidia and Cisco jointly announced USFP, a next-generation pluggable optical module specification on October 12.
400Gb/s Per Lane
The first USFP product supports 400Gb/s electrical signaling per lane, quadrupling bandwidth density over current 200Gb/s solutions.
16 Lanes in One Footprint
USFP packs 16 full-duplex lanes within the same footprint as existing OSFP modules, achieving 6.4Tb/s aggregate capacity.
Power Efficiency Boost
USFP delivers approximately 1.3x improvement in power efficiency compared to current 200Gb/s single-lane pluggable modules.
Two-Step Connector Design
USFP uses a two-dimensional array connector with a two-step insertion design to reduce contact wear and improve signal integrity.
Partnerships for Ecosystem
Nvidia and Cisco partnered with TE Connectivity and Amphenol to develop USFP hardware and plan open industry standard through multi-source project.
Market Impact Uncertain
USFP remains in design planning stage with no product launch timelines; market impact depends on open specification adoption and industry uptake.
What it means
Nvidia and Cisco unveiled USFP, a next-generation optical module specification supporting 400Gb/s per lane to quadruple bandwidth density in AI data centers.
