Foxconn Interconnect Technology announced the launch of its 224G data rates for high-speed I/O and near-chip connectivity at this year's DesignCon. This development in 224G signifies a strategic step forward, preparing FIT and its key customers for the burgeoning data rates propelled by advancements in AI and machine learning. The 224G standard demands exceptional levels of signal integrity, mechanical robustness, and manufacturing precision.

Terry Little, Development Engineering Manager and System Architect at FIT, states, ?Connectors with 224G interfaces require innovative design approaches, extending beyond conventional development norms. This necessitates creative thinking in electrical contact design, tighter mechanical and manufacturing tolerances, and more stringent assembly processes.? FIT is dedicated to offering these specialized capabilities to the industry, providing crucial thermal and mechanical design guidance for QSFP-DD1600 and OSFP MSAs. FIT is swiftly progressing in the development of near- or on-chip connectivity.

With the expansion of the back-end network, there's a pressing need to move beyond traditional board layers.