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- Keysight Technologies expands its 1.6T Ethernet interconnect testing capabilities, enhancing its INPT-1600GE and AresONE 1600GE platforms. This development supports the validation of various interconnect types used in AI and high-performance computing networks. The expansion signals continued growth and investment in AI infrastructure, which is a bullish indicator for the tech sector and related equities.
SANTA ROSA, Calif. - Keysight Technologies Inc. (NYSE:KEYS) announced enhancements to its 1.6T Ethernet interconnect error-performance validation portfolio on Thursday. The $48.5 billion test equipment maker has seen its stock surge 83% over the past year, reflecting strong investor confidence in its AI and high-performance computing solutions.
The company expanded capabilities of its INPT-1600GE and AresONE 1600GE test platforms to qualify 1.6T-capable passive copper Direct Attach Cables, Active Copper Cables, Low Power Optics and Linear Receive Optics used in AI and high-performance computing networks, according to a press release statement.
The enhanced platforms can now validate seven interconnect types operating at 224G lane speeds: Coherent Optical Transceivers for Data Center Interconnect applications up to 120 kilometers, Fully Retimed Optical Transceivers for 500-meter to 10-kilometer applications, Low Power Optics for applications up to 500 meters, Linear Receive Optics for applications up to 2,000 meters, Active Electrical Cables for applications up to 7-9 meters, Active Copper Cables for applications up to 3 meters, and Passive Copper Direct Attach Cables for 1-meter applications.
The test systems measure error performance of interconnects during long-duration tests while connected to networking equipment including GPUs, Network Interface Cards, switches and routers.
"As AI and HPC networks scale to 1.6T, the industry is demanding interconnect solutions that extend reach while reducing power and cost," said Scott Schube, Vice President, Applications and Business Development, Signal Integrity Products at Semtech.
Ram Periakaruppan, Vice President and General Manager, Network Test & Security Solutions at Keysight, stated the company has supported 224G silicon and interconnect development through participation in IEEE802.3, the OIF, the LPO-MSA, and the ACC-MSA.
Keysight will display the solutions at OFC 2026 in Los Angeles from March 17-19.
In other recent news, Keysight Technologies Inc. has been actively expanding its product offerings with a series of new launches. The company introduced the Keysight SBOM Manager, a software tool designed to help organizations comply with cybersecurity regulations such as the European Union Cyber Resilience Act and U.S. Executive Order 14028. Additionally, Keysight unveiled the KAI Inference Builder, a platform to validate AI inference infrastructure, showcased at NVIDIA GTC. In another development, the company launched test solutions for 224G electrical and optical interconnects aimed at AI data centers, supporting next-generation data center networks.
Further expanding its portfolio, Keysight introduced the N4378A Lightwave Component Analyzer, capable of S-parameter measurements up to 220 GHz, targeting optical components in data centers and AI applications. In leadership news, John Page, Senior Vice President of Global Services, announced his retirement plans, effective before the end of Keysight’s fiscal year in 2026. These recent developments highlight Keysight’s focus on advancing technology solutions and strategic leadership changes.
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