ENGLEWOOD, CO, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /ennovaterz/ — Serial Cables, a leading provider of high-performance connectivity solutions, expands its extensive array of Gen 6 connectivity products with new Gen 6 x8 MCIO and dual x4 MCIO and design kits.
Serial Cables enables its Gen 6 MCIO (Miniature Computer Input/Output) cables to be specifically engineered to support escalating demands in data center connectivity, offering:
- A complete line of Gen 6 x8 MCIO and dual x4 MCIO cables
- Superior signal integrity ensuring high-speed, reliable data transmission.
- Full compliance with stringent industry standards.
- Gen 6 host interface boards developed with the Broadcom PCIe PEX90144 switch chip
“Being chosen as a Broadcom connectivity supplier validates our commitment to fulfilling our customers’ needs promptly and effectively,” said Paul Mutschler, CEO at Serial Cables. “Our ability to design and deliver these cutting-edge products while maintaining short lead times sets us apart in the industry. This agility and customer-focused innovation extends beyond cables to our advanced host card technology.”
“Serial Cables worked closely with Broadcom to deliver an essential component for our PCIe Gen 6 silicon validation that meets our rigorous demands,” said Stu Nuffer, IC Validation director, Data Center Solutions Group, Broadcom. “Its agility and accuracy in providing the right cable solutions are critical to our PCIe Gen 6 chip validation and overall project timeline.”
Serial Cables’ advanced host cards allow developers to seamlessly bridge existing Gen5 server infrastructure into fully compatible Gen 6 environments, facilitating immediate, efficient, and accurate testing at Gen 6 speeds.
The Serial Cables host card is the only solution in the market that allows developers to test Gen 6 endpoints and switches effectively even before widespread availability of Gen 6 host chipsets from leading manufacturers like Intel or AMD. By offering full access to the SDB port for debugging and for access to the Broadcom PCIe Embedded Analyzer technology, Serial Cables board allow PCIe developers to set up, capture, decode, and view PCIe trace data captured on-chip for in depth debugging on the switch chip itself.
