Nvidia, Cisco introduce new pluggable optics for AI data centers

Cisco: Cisco provides networking hardware, software, and solutions that enable high-performance connectivity in enterprise and data center environments. It has been demonstrating advancements in pluggable and co-packaged optics technologies tailored for AI-driven bandwidth needs. Cisco is partnering with NVIDIA on a new USFP ecosystem to improve optics for scaling AI data centers. NVIDIA: NVIDIA advances computing platforms and software optimized for artificial intelligence workloads and large-scale data centers. Recent developments highlight its focus on energy-efficient AI factory architectures and next-generation platforms to meet growing infrastructure demands. The company is leading the introduction of a new pluggable optics form factor with Cisco to support expanded AI data center scaling. Amphenol: Amphenol manufactures interconnect products including high-speed copper, optical, and power solutions for electronics and data communications. Recent activity shows expansion in AI datacom offerings through portfolio enhancements in optics and connectivity. Amphenol is contributing to the USFP ecosystem initiative led by NVIDIA and Cisco for AI data center scaling. TE Connectivity: TE Connectivity supplies connectivity and sensor solutions that support power, signal, and data transmission across industrial, transportation, and data center applications. The company focuses on components enabling next-generation infrastructure including AI facilities. It is collaborating in the USFP ecosystem with NVIDIA and Cisco to advance pluggable optics standards. Optics Innovation: Technology firms are advancing new pluggable optics form factors and ecosystems to address connectivity challenges in expanding AI data centers. Industry Collaboration: Chipmakers, networking providers, and connector specialists are forming partnerships to develop standardized solutions for high-speed data transmission in AI infrastructure.