Spectra7 to Participate in Ethernet Alliance Higher Speed Networking Plugfest

Active Copper Cable Interop Verification with Major Data Center OEMs

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 29, 2023 /CNW/ -- (TSXV:SEV) (OTCQB:SPVNF) Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. ("Spectra7" or the "Company"), a leading provider of high-performance analog semiconductor products for broadband connectivity markets, today announced that it is participating in the Ethernet Alliance Higher Speed Networking Plugfest for port data rates ranging from 25 Gigabits per second (Gbps) to 800Gbps. The weeklong event—beginning Dec. 4, 2023, at the Intel Campus in Hillsboro, Oregon—will allow Ethernet Alliance members, equipment manufacturers, test and measurement professionals, etc. to test and improve interoperability of their solutions.

Ethernet Alliance plugfests are proven for bringing together the always-expanding Ethernet ecosystem to quickly meet the market's growing appetite for robust and dependable connectivity and swiftly deliver upon the promise and benefits of the next generation of Ethernet speeds. The testing matrix for the December plugfest encompasses technologies based on both recently completed and soon-to-be-ratified standards. Among equipment to be tested during the December event are Ethernet physical layer transceivers (PHYs); network interface controllers (NICs); switches; test and measurement solutions, and an array of optical and copper media at speeds of 25, 50, 100, 200, 400 and 800 Gbps.

"Cables using our GaugeChanger^TM technology offer significant cost, size and energy consumption value to the Ethernet community," said Spectra7 CEO Raouf Halim. "We are participating in the Ethernet Alliance Higher Speed Plugfest to help educate its members and the broader Ethernet community about our unique active copper cable solutions and ensure broad interoperability."

About the Ethernet Alliance

The Ethernet Alliance is a global consortium that includes system and component vendors, industry experts, and university and government professionals who are committed to the continued success and expansion of Ethernet technology. The Ethernet Alliance takes Ethernet standards to market by supporting activities that span from incubation of new Ethernet technologies to interoperability demonstrations and education.

For more information, please visit www.ethernetalliance.org

ABOUT SPECTRA7 MICROSYSTEMS INC.

Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. is a high-performance analog semiconductor company delivering unprecedented bandwidth, speed and resolution to enable disruptive industrial design for leading electronics manufacturers in virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, data centers and other connectivity markets. Spectra7 is based in San Jose, California with a design center in Cork, Ireland and a technical support location in Dongguan, China. For more information, please visit www.spectra7.com. 

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Spectra7 Microsystems Inc.
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