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Initiative to standardise 10Gbit/s systems

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Sep 17, 2004

The Communications, Data and Consumer Division of FCI has joined the Unified 10Gbit/s Physical-layer Initiative (UXPi) as a Contributor Member.

The Communications, Data and Consumer Division of FCI has joined the Unified 10Gbit/s Physical-layer Initiative (UXPi) as a Contributor Member.

UXPi, an independent program of the IEEE-ISTO (Industry Standards and Technology Organisation) aims to simplify and accelerate the implementation of next generation 10Gbit/s systems by advocating a common physical layer across multiple standards and markets.

A leader in the development of 10Gbit/s compatible connectors, FCI made its first public demonstration of a complete 10Gbit/s transmission link at Electronica 2002.

Based on its proprietary ICONSIM design and verification software, FCI's high-speed link simulation service has been instrumental in championing true end-to-end evaluation of component interdependence and its impact on data signal integrity.

FCI's Global Communications Market Manager Rob Poort said: "Designers are demanding reliable building blocks that enable cost effective 10Gbit/s transmission".

"In working with UXPi, our aim is to assist in the development and validation of specifications that create a common platform for 10G intrasystem communication".

FCI connectors already successfully proven in 10Gbit/s links include its MEG-Array and GIG-Array products for mezzanine applications, the Airmax VS backplane connector system and the forthcoming front mounted I/O connector system, Densi-Shield IO.