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GPUs and AI Accelerators

Home » Applications » GPUs and AI Accelerators

GPUs and AI Accelerators

Enabling Complex Topologies for Emerging AI/ML Applications

The proliferation of applications for artificial intelligence (AI) has spurred the creation of dedicated hardware platforms like GPU-based accelerator trays or purpose-built semiconductor clusters for machine learning and neural network training.

​Machine learning (ML) accelerators need reliable, high-bandwidth, and low-latency connectivity with maximum up-time to keep pace with the influx of data needing to be processed.

AI Computing System Block Diagram

RT = Retimer

Requirements & Challenges

  • Multiple connectors between CPU, Riser/Backplane, Retimer and Switch can cause reflections and insertion loss which surpass PCIe® 4.0 and PCIe 5.0 specs
  • Complex topologies with multiple PCIe links and clocking domains​

Aries Retimer Benefits

  • Supports PCIe reach extension 36 dB (Gen5) on both Tx & Rx with best-in-class SerDes​
  • Proven robustness demonstrated through interoperability tests with all major PCIe switch providers
  • Extensive interop testing with GPU and AI inference / training SoC suppliers
  • Supports separate reference clock to accommodate PCIe interconnect​ without needing to send REFCLK across the midplane

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