PCIe vs OCP Network Interface Cards: What is the difference?
There are many different form factors and standards of NICs, with most modern systems using PCIe or OCP 3.0. This article will delve into the key differences between them including...
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What does the suffix '-C' mean in our part numbers?
ATGBICS® SKUs are equivalent to the OEM SKU suffixed with ‘-C’ to denote a 100% compatible version of the OEM product. Fully Tested, Lifetime Warranty, Conforms To ALL Industry Standards.
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A Complete Guide to Transceiver, DAC & AOC Customisation: The ATGBICS Difference
Network transceivers, direct attach cables (DACs) and active optical cables (AOCs) are versatile connectivity devices that support a wide range of infrastructure from legacy transport link applications to cutting edge...
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Network Transceiver Temperature Grades Explained: Commercial, Extended and Industrial
The environment in which network equipment operates has a direct impact on its performance, reliability and longevity. Both external and internal temperatures can vary considerably depending on the deployment setting,...
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What is Industry 4.0? Smart Manufacturing, Industrial Networks and IIoT
Industry 4.0, also known as the fourth industrial revolution, refers to the interconnectivity and integration of physical and digital infrastructure across industrial environments, from manufacturing floor equipment and operational technology...
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Optimising your network with WDM transceivers
What is WDM? Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) is used in fibre optic networking to channel multiple data streams onto a single fibre to increase bandwidth capacity and overall network efficiency....
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Network Interface Cards (NICs) explained
A network interface card (NIC), also known as an ethernet card, network adaptor, PCI card or network interface controller, is a piece of hardware that allows a device to connect...
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What is DDM/DOM in Fibre Optic Transceivers?
What is DDM/DOM? Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM), also known as Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM) is a feature of network transceivers defined by the SFF-8472 Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) standard that monitors...
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The importance of fibre optic connectivity in AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has experienced rapid and transformative growth in recent years, revolutionising nearly every sector. From drug discovery and medical research to self-driving cars, AI is now embedded in...
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100G Technology Overview
100G transceivers are advanced optical modules built for 100Gbps data transmission. They play a crucial role in data centres, enterprise networking, telecommunications, and high performance computing (HPC). The main form...
