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VIAVI Launches Cutting-Edge PCIe 7.0 Testing Platform

On April 27, 2026, VIAVI Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAV) made a significant announcement regarding its latest investment in a state-of-the-art testing platform dedicated to PCIe® 7.0 protocol analysis. This platform will include an array of high-performance tools such as analyzers, exercisers, and interposers that are part of VIAVI's renowned Xgig® family. Notably, the new design will be exhibited for the first time at the PCI-SIG® Developers Conference, taking place on May 6-7, 2026, at the Santa Clara Convention Center.

Revolutionizing Data Transfer Standards

PCI Express® has long been recognized as a crucial expansion bus standard that drives innovation across various sectors including data centers, cloud computing, AI, machine learning, and even quantum computing. Operating at an impressive data rate of 128 GT/s, PCIe 7.0 effectively doubles the bandwidth and throughput offered by its predecessor, PCIe 6.0. This leap ensures that modern applications can handle increasing data loads efficiently, which is vital for industries reliant on rapid data processing.

The new Xgig PCIe 7.0 platform is meticulously crafted to deliver deep insights into system performance. It will feature the familiar Xgig Software Suite, complete with advanced tools such as Trace Control, Expert, and Serialytics. This suite will support full-stack analysis across a range of technology standards including PCIe, IDE, NVMe, and CXL 3.x. Users can also conduct Link Training and Status State Machine (LTSSM) override testing, utilize auto-tuning capabilities, implement port bifurcation, and execute complex Python API scripting for customized analyses.

Enhanced Performance and Diagnostics

These sophisticated analysis tools equip users with the means to enhance product performance significantly and minimize troubleshooting time. As Tom Fawcett, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Lab Production at VIAVI, articulates, "PCIe 7.0 enables data to move faster inside servers between CPUs, GPUs, NICs, accelerators, and memory, while providing support for PCIe over optics for longer-reach, rack-scale interconnects." This advancement is poised to create new challenges for chip developers, peripheral manufacturers, and system designers, pushing them to adapt to the rapid pace of technology evolution.

The Future of High-Speed Testing

As a leader in PCIe compliance testing, VIAVI is at the forefront of advancing this emerging ecosystem with its investment in the PCIe 7.0 testing platform. Attendees of the PCI-SIG Devcon are invited to explore the deeper potentials of VIAVI's PCIe 7.0 roadmap and see the Xgig 7P16 PCIe 7.0 chassis firsthand at booth #1.

About VIAVI Solutions

VIAVI Solutions, publicly traded under NASDAQ as VIAV, is a global frontrunner in test and measurement solutions, specializing in optical technologies. Their comprehensive offerings empower critical infrastructure across various sectors, including data centers, communication networks, military applications, aerospace, and railway systems. With ongoing advancements in optical applications spanning anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, aerospace, and automotive industries, VIAVI continues to shape the future of technology with innovation at its core.

For more information on VIAVI Solutions, visit www.viavisolutions.com. Follow them for insights and updates on LinkedIn and YouTube.

Contact Information

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